6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Peru That You Shouldn't Miss

July 9, 2021 Karren Gelb

Peru is a city in, and the county seat of, Miami County, Indiana, United States. The population was 11,417 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in Miami County. Peru is located along the Wabash River, which divides the city in two.
Restaurants in Peru

1. Grissom Air Museum

1000 W Hoosier Blvd, Peru, IN 46970-3723 +1 765-689-8011 [email protected] http://www.grissomairmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Grissom Air Museum

Grissom Air Museum is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate our guests about the 70+ year history of this military base. We provide many experiences including tours, simulators, speakers, and multiple artifact displays. Are mission is to continue the legacy of the brave men and women who served on this base. Featured: Oldest B-58 Hustler, SAC Base Alert Tower, "Looking Glass" Mission's EC-135, Oldest Tanker "KC-97", F-100 Flown by Neil Armstrong, TF-102 Flown by President George W. Bush, and an A-10 Thunderbolt/Warthog. Plus a BA-53 Nuclear Bomb!

Reviewed By JonathanJ174

I was pleasantly suprised by this museum. Due to its location I assumed there was not much here, but I was wrong. The museum offers the purple heart trail, which exhibits over 30 aircraft that have been used by the US military throughout the years. Each plane had a placard that discussed its uses by the armed forces. This is a very interesting museum of military history.

2. Miami County Museum

51 N Broadway, Peru, IN 46970-2237 +1 765-473-9183 [email protected] http://www.mcmuseum.org
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Miami County Museum

More than 75,000 items of historical significance include pioneer and Miami Indian artifacts, many circus relics, and Cole Porter memorabilia, featuring his 1955 Fleetwood Cadillac. A Victorian house, church, one-room schoolhouse, garage, shops and other period structures represent Peru in 1910.

3. Mississinewa Lake

4673 S 625 E, Peru, IN 46970-8928 +1 765-473-6528 http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2955.htm
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Mississinewa Lake

Reviewed By JuliaKimbrough - Peru, United States

This is one of the nicest State Parks in Indiana. It's clean and very well maintained. The fishing is great and the beach area is always clean.

4. Nickel Plate Trail

Peru, IN 46970 http://www.nickelplatetrail.org
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Nickel Plate Trail

Reviewed By TravelSpidey - Williamsville, United States

I have run on 4 different sections of the Nickel Plate Trail over the course of 3 visits to the area. I love to run, apart from vehicles and their exhaust. There are parts of the trail that cross roads but they are clearly marked and come with stops signs. A fast bicyclist may come upon these intersections quickly so exercise caution at faster bicycle speeds. Some areas of the trail seem remote so it is always best to use the trail with a buddy. For my next visit I'd like to see if I can rent a bike in order to get the most out of the trail.

5. McClure's Orchard

5054 N US Route 31, Peru, IN 46970-8292 +1 765-985-9000 http://mccluresorchard.com
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

McClure's Orchard

Reviewed By cupajo6 - Elgin, United States

Stopped in for a quick wine tasting while driving by. Got seated promptly and serviced kindly by a knowledgeable bartender. Great variety of wines and ciders. Purchased several bottles so wasn’t charged for the tasting. Very nice place.

6. Circus Hall of Fame

3076 E Circus Ln, Peru, IN 46970-7133 +1 800-771-0241 [email protected] http://visit.circushalloffame.com/
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3.5 based on 22 reviews

Circus Hall of Fame

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