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
10 Things to do Adventurous in Indiana That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Indiana Zipline Tours, Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 515 reviews
Indiana Zipline Tours, Inc. will offer you a thrill of a lifetime fit for all ages 3 to 103. Nestled in the heart of Indiana, Crawfordsville is located west of Indianapolis and is Indiana's first state of the art course. We offer you 8 ziplines, 1 swinging bridge and Indiana's only floating platforms! Call today & get your reservations now!
2. Exotic Feline Rescue Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By 67esthery
I took my 10 yr old to visit yesterday. We are in online school and I thought it would be educational, and it was.We loved walking around, taking our time, and enjoying the big cats up close. I've never seen the cats this close.before. When you go to the zoo the big cats are hidden and never hardly come close enough to get good pics, but here they are up and watching you as much as you watch them. It seems that they enjoy the people as well.The cats were very friendly and so was the guide. We left there with the idea to help this rescue.It is a wonderful service they provide for these cats that wouldn't survive without a home.Every time they have visitors helps with the supplies they need to keep going so please go see them. It's very inexpensive and so worth it. LOVE THESE BIG CATS! <3
3. Indy Racing Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By hrs314 - Houston, United States
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to ride or race a real IndyCar? Do you secretly crave experiencing speeds and g-forces of 180 to 200 mph? Want to go behind the wheel with a legend at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Live out those racing dreams and more with Indy Racing Experience. Shonda Kennedy was such an amazing contact. She was great about answering my million questions leading up to the raceday experience. Safety, social distancing during a pandemic, what to wear, what to expect, how to book. Shonda answered all of these questions and more. It was so nice to meet her in the trailer on a perfectly clear cool autumn morning where she gave us our gear, as we were fitted in a full fire suit and shoes for the day. Next, we met Scott Jasek for a short orientation. He gave a great overview to both the car and the track. Then, it was off to the speedway. Several options and opportunities are available for riding with a race car driver, driving a IndyCar or both. Race car enthusiasts can even have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with legend Mario Andretti in the 200 MPH Club which is offered once a year. Next, it was on to the track. Each driver or rider is kept socially distanced and masks are required. At the heart of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we received our gloves and helmets as we patiently waited for our ride or drive. You are literally standing on the track where the Indy 500 happens. Then, on to the track, strapped safely, deeply in the custom Dallara Automobili car, and the pit crew sends you off for laps around the track at 180 mph. Such an exhilarating feeling. What an unbelievable, incredible experience. SO MUCH FUN!! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience..or maybe twice...or...
4. Red Wolf Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Awesome animal santcuary, open to public, free tours. They have White Red Wolves, Raptors, black bears, foxes, and coyotes. Licensed and safe.
Reviewed By BirderHerper - Chicago, United States
This immense private property run by a retired Zoo Keeper and manned by volunteers who are up-and-coming zoologists proves what a wildlife sanctuary should look like. Massive open expanses for all the animals Cared for with such Passion I wish I could see this in every facility like this. You get private tours by the owner who is basically a comedian and keeps you laughing the whole time all while teaching you amazing biology and ecology and getting to see these animals like you've never seen them before. I highly recommend if you're in the Cincinnati area or even just passing through this area give him a call set up an appointment and go through and do a tour you will not be disappointed and you will have the time of your life.
5. 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
6. Schooner Valley Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 876 reviews
Welcome to Schooner Valley Stables! Hop on the back of one of our horses and take a memorable ride through the hills and valleys of Yellowwood State Forest. Whether you are a greenhorn or an experienced rider, we have a horse that will suit your needs. We offer walk, trot, and cantering rides which you won't find at many stables. 6 y/o age limit, 215 lb. weight limit.
Reviewed By sarah_baum_wood
The staff are so professional and very knowledgeable about their horses, trails and tips for a great ride. I would highly recommend Schooner Valley for a horseback ride.
7. HandleBar Indy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 530 reviews
Indy's only 16 person, pedal-powered pub on wheels offering 2 hour tours of Downtown Indy on our 8 Original Amsterdam-Build Beer Bikes, all with electric assist! Grab 15 of your friends (or ride on one of our individual seat tours), load up a cooler (beer and wine OK!) and pedal your way around Indianapolis on your very own bar on wheels. It's truly a pedalin' party that will show you the best Indianapolis has to offer!
8. Wolf creek habitat and rescue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By RoxieC21
If you are curious about wolves and want to see them up close and personal, this is the place to be! You can just look at the animals and/or take pictures for free, or you can go see and pet the wolves for a small fee. We didn't want to leave. These are creatures that most people will never see in their lives that are at the rescue for various reasons, and you can get closer than you've ever dreamed. The staff is very knowledgeable and it's a fun way to spend a little time in awe!
9. Skydive Windy City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 486 reviews
Chicago's safest, closest, and most scenic skydiving experience. No experience is necessary (18 and over only) to enjoy the 120MPH free-fall and scenic parachute flight next to Lake Michigan with an awesome view of the Chicago skyline. Tandem Skydiving, Solo Skydiving, Experience (licensed) Skydiving, Team Skydiving, Group Skydiving, we do it all. We are the closest skydiving center to Chicago, less than 1 hour drive away from the loop, or you can take the South Shore Line to Michigan City. Incredible (unmatched in the Midwest) views of Lake Michigan (we are often flying right over the lake) and the Chicago skyline. Lots of other stuff to do in Michigan City as well (shopping, casinos, the beach, great restaurants ), so make a day of it! Reservations are encouraged and get you the best prices Book online or just come out and watch us jump from perfectly-good airplanes (spectators free).
10. The Escape Room Indianapolis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,696 reviews
Reviewed By ashleygX1885FV
My Friend Katie and I Did the art gallery and it was our first time!! Was a super good room and we had such an amazing room guide Sam! 10/10 would highly recommend!!
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