What to do and see in Indiana, United States: The Best Scenic Walking Areas

November 27, 2021 Marlin Saiz

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. Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve

Chesterton, IN 46304 +1 219-926-1842 [email protected] http://www.coffeecreekwc.org
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve

The Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve is a 157-acre complex of wetlands, woodlands, and prairie. More than 400 native plant species have been identified on the property. The magnificent display of wildflowers from spring through fall is one of The Preserve’s most notable features. Many common mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies make their homes here, and there is a diverse birdlife, including both nesting and migratory species. Coffee Creek is one of the healthiest streams in the southern Lake Michigan watershed. Salmon, trout, and many other fish swim in its waters. The Preserve is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. A system of trails, including a three-mile loop around the perimeter, is popular with hikers, joggers, dog walkers, birders, and other nature lovers. Photographers are attracted by the abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Anglers find fishing in the creek excellent. A variety of classes, workshops, and hikes are provided throughout the year.

Reviewed By 3johnb - Valparaiso, United States

We love it here...all seasons. The walk is beautiful...about 2 1/2 miles but you can do a lot less. Many times we see deer, makes the day. The bridges are great although we rarely see anything in the water. The area in the front with wood walkways is very well done...structures of stone are beautiful and there is a very peaceful feeling being there. Go, explore for yourself and pick the parts you like best. Pleasant people doing the same thing you are. Lots of dogs.

2. The Riverwalk

Along St. Joseph River, Mishawaka, IN http://www.mishawaka.in.gov/riverwalk
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

The Riverwalk

Reviewed By JDominiack - Mishawaka, United States

I highly recommend the Mishawaka River Walk. I live close to Merrifield Park and use the river walk regularly to walk or ride my bike. They also have an outdoor fitness center on the route in Battell Park. Mishawaka has such great parks and 5 of them are connected by the river walk (Merrifield, Central, Battell, Beutter and Kamm’s Island). It’s always clean and well lit. Mishawaka does a great job of hosting events like summer concerts, festivals and even a farmers market on Sundays which are all accessible from the river walk. It’s a great place to be!

3. Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk

Riverwalk Dr, Portage, IN 46368 +1 219-762-1675 http://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/portage-lakefront-and-riverwalk.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk

Reviewed By sonicbopper

Love our lakefront. It has a nice walking path through the valley up to the beach. There is also the river walk path that goes along Burns ditch that leads out into the lake.

4. River Lights Plaza

400 E Colfax Ave St. Joseph River, between Colfax Avenue Bridge and Jefferson Boulevard Bridge, South Bend, IN 46617-2714 574-282-1110 https://downtownsouthbend.com/river-lights
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

River Lights Plaza

Reviewed By JMMiller236

In the early evening there is a beautiful walk around river just south of Colfax bridge. The river is illuminated in a variety of colors and the effect is very impressive.

5. Sunken Gardens

1125 W Park Dr, Huntington, IN 46750 http://visithuntington.org/sunken-gardens-a-must-see/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Sunken Gardens

Reviewed By Porthos7 - West Chester, United States

Wow! This is a hidden gem! Beautiful spot to picnic, visit or just relax in! Very romantic if you have someone to share it with! Well worth a stop and bring your camera for some amazing pics!

6. Marion's Mississinewa Riverwalk

N Matter Park Rd To Matter Park, Marion, IN 46952 +1 765-662-9931 http://www.showmegrantcounty.com/what-to-do/mississinewa-riverwalk/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Marion's Mississinewa Riverwalk

Reviewed By LelandPvacationing19 - Marion, United States

We have walked the Marion Mississinewa River walk and it never disappoints. The scenery keeps changing as the river winds towards the Wabash. Even when the path veers off from the river, I still feel close to the water while walking through woods. The last mile or so is in the beautiful Matter Park. Built in the 1890's, I can visualize the days when there was a small passenger steam boat offering rides during the Summer. Leland P Gamson

7. Plymouth Seventh-day Adventist Church

11533 7b Rd, Plymouth, IN 46563-9503 +1 574-936-2755 [email protected] http://www.plymouthsda.org/
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8. Sawyer Park

62999 O.b. Riley Rd. Bend, Oregon, South Bend, IN 97791 +1 541-389-7275
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Shrader-Weaver Nature Preserve

N County Road 450, Connersville, IN 47331 http://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/shrader-weaver-woods/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve

North CR 250 West, Bryant, IN http://www.in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/files/np-Loblolly.pdf
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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