Top 9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Corydon, Indiana (IN)

September 28, 2021 Roger Rusk

Corydon is a town in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana. Located north of the Ohio River in the extreme southern part of the U.S. state of Indiana, it is the seat of government for Harrison County. Corydon was founded in 1808 and served as the capital of the Indiana Territory from 1813 to 1816. It was the site of Indiana's first constitutional convention, which was held June 10–29, 1816. Forty-three convened to consider statehood for Indiana and drafted its first state constitution. Under Article XI, Section 11, of the Indiana 1816 constitution, Corydon was designated as the capital of the state until 1825, when the seat of state government was moved to Indianapolis. During the American Civil War, Corydon was the site of the Battle of Corydon, the only official pitched battle waged in Indiana. More recently, the town's numerous historic sites have helped it become a tourist destination. A portion of its downtown area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Corydon Historic District. As of the 2010 census, Corydon had a population of 3,122.
Restaurants in Corydon

1. Zimmerman Art Glass Business

300 E Chestnut St, Corydon, IN 47112-1202 +1 812-738-2206 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ZimmermanArtGlassBusiness/
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Zimmerman Art Glass Business

Reviewed By Bradykids

Our group visited the Factory on June 15th,2017. The shop is neat and clean with lot of beautiful handmade glass to admire or purchase.

2. Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

202 E Walnut St, Corydon, IN 47112-1518 +1 812-738-4890 [email protected] http://www.indianamuseum.org/corydon-capitol-state-historic-site
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Explore Indiana's first state capital and tour the Federal-style limestone capitol building, built between 1814 and 1816. This location is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a statewide museum system with 12 locations.

Reviewed By 331raeannh - Hartford City, United States

Our 12 year old did not enjoy but my husband and I did. The tour included the first state capital and the governor's mansion (for the times). Our guide was good. You can also visit on your own other historical sites around town. Great little day trip. Lots of restaurants to eat at and cute ssd's specialty stores. We hope to go back sometime.

3. Turtle Run Winery

940 Saint Peters Church Rd NE, Corydon, IN 47112-8351 +1 812-952-2650 http://www.turtlerunwinery.com/
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Turtle Run Winery

At Turtle Run Winery, our motto is to "Produce exceptional quality wine that goes with food and friends." With over 30 wines available for free tastings, it's easy to find a wine you like. And, if you like sweet wines, we have a twist for you -- no sugar added, the international standard for making wine! Sweetness naturally from the grapes provides a clean, refreshing, fruit forward taste that's easy to enjoy. For dry wine folks, we've got you covered too! Through intricate barrel aging and blending, we are bringing back to your taste buds traditional styles of excellence from days gone by, including non-vintage wines!International award winning wine, incredibly detailed winery tours, a friendly staff interested in finding wines you like, picnic areas and wine appreciation classes and first class concerts on Sundays provide a lot of enjoyment and knowledge to you. Find out why Jim Pfeiffer, owner, winemaker, and professor of wine, figured out in the 1980's that Southern Indiana was the place to be to grow wonderful grapes to make exceptional quality wine that goes with food and friends!

Reviewed By dreaminduo - Strongsville, United States

Very friendly and knowledgeable owner’s. We enjoyed our wine tasting. Every wine we tried was amazing. Don’t miss this stop.

4. Indiana Caverns

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4.5 based on 474 reviews

Indiana Caverns

A variety of experiences await you at Indiana Caverns. A beautiful cave tour through large rooms, by waterfall and formations, past Ice Age fossils as you walk along. Plus-you ride on our on an underground stream. On the property you can enjoy gemstone and fossil panning, exploring the Cavern of the Sabertooth, interpretive exhibits and more. For the truly adventurous, there is cave exploring too! New: The Escape Rooms at Indiana Caverns and The Bat Chaser-Zip Coaster. 30 minute Escape Room challenge. Save with our packages. Great family/friend adventures!

5. Hayswood Nature Reserve

755 Highway 135 NW, Corydon, IN 47112-1917 +1 812-738-8236 http://www.thisisindiana.org/content.asp?q_areaprimaryid=3&q_areasecondaryid=18&q_areatertiaryid=0&q_locationid=40
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Hayswood Nature Reserve

The Hayswood Nature Preserve consists of 162.92 acres of which half is wooded and half is open for recreation facilities. Enjoy picnicking, trails, fishing, and more.

6. Golf Shores Fun Center

2510 Landmark Way NE, Corydon, IN 47112-2020 +1 812-738-0802 http://www.golfshoresfuncenter.com
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Golf Shores Fun Center

Reviewed By Rosalove7 - Glenview, United States

came here after caves in the area. This was close to our hotel and only thing open after 6pm. We came did the blacklist mini golf at 7pm as this place closed at 8pm. Veronica was super nice it was only us inside so we did the blacklist mini golf and played some fun arcade games afterwards. Veronica game some dum dums to kids afterwards. Super fun place and would suggest a good time after caving.

7. Butt Drugs, Inc.

115 E Chestnut St, Corydon, IN 47112-1105 +1 812-738-3272 [email protected] http://www.buttdrugs.com
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Butt Drugs, Inc.

Believe it or not, Butt is a family name, and Butt Drugs is a third generation family pharmacy established in 1952! We are best known for our old fashioned soda fountain serving up delicious treats from the past. While you are here don't forget to check out our line of infamous I Love Butt Drugs clothing!

Reviewed By HGAL2015 - Hazel Green, United States

I was visiting in Louisville, Ky. with my Sister when she said "Let's go to Corydon, Indiana. We visited everything that was open Saturday on the old town square finishing up at Butt Drugs. After enjoying a fully packed cup of ice cream at the soda fountain I began shopping their souvenirs. The store has many things to choose from with their name on it. You need to at least purchase a coffee mug, it WILL be the talk of your office coffee break or desk. This is a real working pharmacy. Real smart looking inside, you must visit this old town and drug store.

8. Battle of Corydon Battlefield

Business Route 135, Corydon, IN 47112 +1 812-738-8236 http://www.harrisoncountyparks.com
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Battle of Corydon Battlefield

Reviewed By ericf756 - West Lafayette, United States

Been following the exploits of prolific John Hunt Morgan for years. The Battle of Corydon was one of a handful of recognized Civil War battles in the North, so this memorial should be preserved and not sanitized by the PC crowd. (One of the others Buffington Island, was Morgan's Raiders' last real battle engagement effort later that summer in 1863.) Thankfully, The original state capital building nearby has been preserved and it gives some more historical context as it how close the Confederacy came into the North's backyard looking for Copperhead anti-war sympathizers and looting.

9. O'Bannon Woods State Park

7234 Old Forest Rd SW, Corydon, IN 47112-6566 +1 812-738-8232 http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2976.htm
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4.0 based on 83 reviews

O'Bannon Woods State Park

Reviewed By 827maureenm - Corydon, United States

Great pool area! Nice getaway for families. Reasonable entry rates. Great picnic area. A wonderful large pool appropriate for children. A huge pool for adolescents snd adults. Clean. Very nice area! In the woods of the State Park.

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