Top Things to do in Indiana
Top Hotels in Indiana
- 1. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre
- 2. West Baden Springs Hotel
- 3. Bottleworks Hotel
- 4. Indianapolis Marriott East
- 5. The Inn at Saint Mary's
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
- 7. Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown
- 8. Ironworks Hotel Indy
- 9. JW Marriott Indianapolis
- 10. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
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What to do and see in Indiana, United States: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports
With beaches, boating, and salmon fishing in Michigan City and Gary bordering Lake Michigan, there is more to Indiana than might appear at first glance. The agricultural heartland even has cross country skiing and snowmobiling to go with the Cornball Express. Southwest Indiana near Evansville is renowned for the well-preserved Native American Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The largest city and state capital is famous worldwide for its Indianapolis 500 race. Even locals living in the suburbs often overlook the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, the old Union Station museum cluster, and downtown Canal Walk, to name but a few landmarks. South Bend is synonymous with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Forested Nashville’s art colony fame dates to the early 1900s when Impressionist Theodore Clement Steele overwintered in The House of the Singing Winds. It is now the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. View paintings and sculpture at the I.M. Pei-designed Indiana University Museum of Art. Attend an IU sports event or an opera, ballet, concert, or theater performance. Treat the family to The Little Nashville Opry or The Bill Monroe Bluegrass Park. For healing mineral springs, head south to Orange County, Indiana’s spa resort center.
Enjoy golf, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating in the nation’s agricultural heartland. Monticello and Rensselaer are west of Logansport and north of Lafayette. Take the family on the Cornball Express and Hoosier Hurricane at the Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello. Play boardwalk carnival games, or let the kids loose on the go-carts. Pile the family into their vehicles for an old-fashioned movie experience at Monticello’s Lake Shore Drive-In. Indulge in a weekend dinner boat cruise to hot band sounds as the Madam Carroll plies Lake Freeman.
Restaurants in Indiana
1. Rockin Thunder River Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 542 reviews
Experience the most unique boat tours in the Midwest. Based in Madison Indiana, these are the only tours of both the Ohio River and Kentucky River. 4 different adventures to choose from. A 32 mile 1.5 hour Historic Lock & Dam Cruise, a 2 hour 40 mile SCENIC tour, a 5 hour 75 mile Weekday Lunch Excursion, and a 155 mile 2 Day Kentucky River Adventure. WE GO FARTHER, SEE MORE AND HAVE FUN Coast Guard Licensed and Inspected
2. Most High Adventure Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
PathfinderOutfitters.com operates on all of the best waterways in southern IN. Including: Lake Monroe and Salt Creeks, Patoka River, Blue River, White Rivers, Sand Creek, Muskatatuck River, Driftwood River, Yellowwood Lake Lake Lemon, and more Trip lengths range from 2 hours to 5 days duration. We also provide shuttles for folks wit their own kayaks and canoes. We also feature motor boat tours and guided fishing on Lakes Monroe, Patoka, and the White River
3. Trading Post Canoe, Kayak and Campground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
We are a family owned & operated business located just west of State Road 3 on 300 North in Mongo, Indiana. Established in 1971, the Trading Post offers canoe and kayak trips along 26 miles of the scenic Pigeon River and a 70-site riverside campground available with primitive, electric, and group sites. Open seven days a week from April to October. We look forward to seeing you on the river!
4. Lake Monroe Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Party boat and pontoon rental, slip rental, gas services, and an air conditioned convenience Store with all your home away from home needs. Deli is open on the weekends with homemade breakfast and lunch. Hand-dipped ice cream daily. Cold drinks, snacks, bagged ice, cooking items. Fishing bait and camping gear. Life jackets, boat batteries. Personal items. Tubes and water toys. Open daily 9-6
5. Leaird Underwater Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
All the SCUBA diver's needs! We offer Open Water Classes as well as Advanced and Specialty Classes. We are a full service facility: scuba rentals, scuba repairs, air fills, classes, and dive travel!
6. Nauti Mule
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The Nauti Mule is Lake Wawasee's very own floating bar! Pack your cooler full and bring up to 17 of your family members & friends for a booze cruise around beautiful Lake Wawasee!
7. SUPciety Stand UP Paddle Indiana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
We operate as “By Appointment Only” please call in advance as we will have to set a location for meeting depending on what you are looking to do. We offer Stand Up Paddle Board rentals and lessons. Call us for details on classes, paddle tours, and hourly rentals. Some options are: Hourly rentals Lesson and Paddle Time 2.5 hours total Sunset Paddle (private sessions available) Full Moon Paddle (private sessions available) Birthday or Family party Company party Please call, text or check out website for availability.
8. Sonny Side of Scuba
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
We are a full-service PADI dive center. Our professional dive team will teach you what you will need to know to earn your PADI scuba certification. We provide the best scuba diving class in the central Indiana area and our friendly instructors are perfect for any skill level. If you are interested in attending our diving certification program, call Sonny Side of Scuba or visit our website today!
9. Madam Carroll
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
At 135 feet long and weighing in at 300 tons, the Madam Carroll is the largest registered boat in the state of Indiana. The vessel has an operational capacity of 500 guests and a license to party. She was launched on Lake Freeman in Monticello, Indiana in August of 1976. The Madam boat cruises seasonally on a regular schedule May through November and year-round for special events, providing live entertainment, dinner cruises, and private charters on one of the Midwest’s most unique and historical vessels.
10. Old World Gondoliers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Come Experience A Magical Gondola Ride Into The Past As Your Gondolier Serenades You In Italian. Sit Back And Let Your Imagination Take You To The Canals Of Venice, While Floating Down The Beautiful Indianapolis Canal. Enjoy A Romantic Or Family Ride Daily 1pm-10pm, May- September. Bring Your Own Bottle Of Wine Or Purchase Wine/cocktails And Food At Fresco Italian Cafe, Where We Board. Proposals, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Bachlorette Parties, Family Outtings, Reunions, Gift Certificates, Tour Busses And Special Events.
