Location: Greencastle
Top Things to do in Greencastle
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Greencastle is a city in Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana, United States, and the county seat of Putnam County. It was founded in 1821 by Ephraim Dukes on a land grant. He named the settlement for his hometown of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Greencastle was a village or town operating under authority of the Putnam County commissioners until March 9, 1849, when it became a town by special act of the local legislature. Greencastle, Indiana, officially became a city after an election held on July 8, 1861. The first mayor of Greencastle was E. R. Kercheval, a member (during his lifetime) of the Freemason Temple Lodge #47. The city became the county seat of Putnam County. The population was 10,326 at the 2010 census. It is located near Interstate 70 approximately halfway between Terre Haute and Indianapolis in the west-central portion of the state. Greencastle is well known as being the location of DePauw University.
Restaurants in Greencastle
1. Completely Nuts and Candy Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
HANDCRAFTED. QUALITY. DELICIOUS. At Completely Nuts and Candy Company, we pride ourselves on our high quality candies, nuts and popcorn. Give it a try, and when you do, no, you're not crazy, it really is that good.
Reviewed By IndySig - Indy
Linda and company do such a great job with their nut and candy store. The turtles are simply marvelous and ever flavor is my favourite. Gift boxes from here are always greatly appreciated.
Stop in and I bet you won't be able to eat just one.
2. Lincoln Park Speedway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By M P - Indianapolis, Indiana
I took my 12 year old daughter to Lincoln Park Speedway for an evening of dirt track tracing. The evening featured 4 classes of racing: sprint cars (which look like small Indy cars), modifieds (passenger cars significantly modified for either dirt or asphalt racing; this is the most popular form of racing today and originated after World War II), super-modifieds (open-wheel cars that resemble sprint cars), and bombers (basically street cars with safety features). Lincoln Park Speedway is a quarter-mile banked dirt track at the bottom of the hill. Most of the stands are built on the hillside which affords viewers an excellent view of the entire track. The parking and grounds are immaculately maintained. The concessions offer the usual selection of burgers, chicken, and other fried foods. Prices are reasonable. Admission is $13 per person for ages 11+. 10 and under are always free. For $30 per person, race-goers can have access to the pit area, which is also immaculately maintained. Here you have an opportunity to meet teams and their families. This sport is very much a family affair. The crowd consisted mostly of young families and some older couples. Walking through the pit area, one sees drivers (some of whom are women) and their families talking about their cars, strategies, work and life. The racing was very entertaining. A few wrecks but mostly bumps, nothing too dramatic. Sprint cars are remarkably fast on these short tracks. Modifieds, being heavier cars I presume, aren't quite as fast. Most of the teams do this for love. Heat races are generally short, 8 laps, that lead to the top qualifiers moving on to the feature race, which is usually 25 laps. There certainly isn't a lot of money to be made. It's the love of racing and speed. The winner of the modified class bragged about his small budget and the importance of his family and friends to his success that night. We were fortunate that the weather was pleasant, which kept the dust and humidity down. For those who enjoy racing, a visit to the Lincoln Park Speedway is an enjoyable Friday night outing. Just an hour from Indianapolis off I70 and right on US 40. If you're not a racing fan but want to experience Hoosier fun, treat yourself and your family to a night at the Speedway.
3. Lincoln State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By ntaulbee - Cincinnati, Ohio
We camped for 4 nights here. Although the campground does not have full hookup, each site had water/electric which was very nice. The bathrooms were just ok, pretty dirty most of the weekend and no soap (typical for Indiana state parks). Even though the campground was crowded it was pretty quiet. There was a beach and paddle boats available. We walked the hike to Lincolns boyhood home and really enjoyed the people dressed in character telling us stories. The visitor center was also very nice.
4. Periodic Museum of the Elements
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By kira_z - Indianapolis
Located in the beautiful Julian Science Center, named after renowned African American 20th century scientist Percy Julian, this periodic table is like none other I've seen before. It connects ideas about chemistry to everyday items in a way that is compelling and fun. A nice stop at the DePauw University campus.
5. Putnam County Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By LCW_Vrod - Greencastle, Indiana
Well lit and many exhales to look over with changes all the time to keep it refreshed for your next visit. Helpful staff and volunteers. Lighting is goo and always plenty of parking. If you haven't been there lately now is a good time to go.
6. Burdge Boots
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
We are a locally owned and operated Work and Western Boot & Apparel Store. Some of our Brands: Red Wing, Justin, Ariat, Double H, Carhartt, Cowgirl Tuff, Wrangler, Miss Me, American West Hand Bags and Splendor ~ Boutique Fashions
Reviewed By Bwingler
Great place to buy boots, clothes, and they do boot repairs as well. Lots to choose from in stock. Wonderful, sweet owners!
7. The Richard E. Peeler Art Center
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