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
Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Indiana, United States
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. Havilah Beardsley House
2. First Mennonite Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. First Baptist Church
4. North Christian Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By wendelld2013 - New York City, United States
North Christian Church is entered though a dense grove of trees to the East and the morning sun lights up its magnificent roof and and spire. So, if you can, try to see it in the same light Saarinen intended for its parishioners.
5. Samara House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Our management team deemed it prudent to cancel our tours and events indefinitely due to the virus. We are continuing to monitor the situation. We do not have regular tour times, so they are not posted anywhere. The best way to get the tour information and schedule is to email us and the information will be sent to you. The house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the John Christian family in 1954 and is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is one of the most complete of Wright's designs and represents a pristine example of his Usonian architecture. SAMARA is strictly maintained to the exacting standards set by Mr. Wright. SAMARA contains refinements of over forty innovations by this world-famous architect, yet is unique in that it was specifically designed for Dr. Christian and his wife, Catherine, and their daughter, Linda. Adults $10, college students $3, children under 17 are free. Tours last about 1.5 hours.
Reviewed By hjr9 - Indianapolis, United States
this FLW home is very different from any other you will visit. you are allowed to sit on furniture AND to take photos! i was shocked to walk in and be told to have a seat. But it is also very different because all the furniture, china, trees, etc were designed/selected by FLW. the most complete home you will see. it's beautiful and the docent was wonderful. it is well worth visiting. it is located directly across the road from the Purdue football stadium so be aware if you plan to go in the fall. this is street parking only and there is no parking available on home football days. i didn't ask but they probably don't have tours on those Saturdays.
6. Terre Haute Masonic Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The Terre Haute Masonic Temple in Terre Haute, Indiana is a building that ground was broken for in 1915, cornerstone was laid in 1916, and opened in 1917. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior in 1995.[1] The structure was commissioned by the Terre Haute Masonic Temple Association which was included one director from each of the following bodies that funded the building of the temple: Terre Haute Lodge No. 19, F&AM, Social Lodge No. 86 F&AM, Humboldt Lodge No. 42 F&AM, Euclid Lodge No. 573 F&AM, Terre Haute Chapter No. 11 R.A.M., Terre Haute Council No. 8 R. & S.M., Terre Haute Commandery No. 16 K.T. The Temple was built by A.W. Stoolman with Archie H. Hubbard serving as architect.[2] The Terre Haute Masonic Temple is currently utilized by Terre Haute Lodge No. 19, F&AM, Social Lodge No. 86 F&AM, Humboldt Lodge No. 42 F&AM, Terre Haute Chapter No. 11 R.A.M., Terre Haute Council No. 8 R. & S.M., Terre Haute Commandery No. 16 K.T., Job's Daughters Bethel No. 2, Terre Haute Chapter No. 43 Order of the Eastern Star, Terre Haute Order of Amaranth. The building was previously used by Euclid No. 573 F&AM, The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and The Order of Demolay. The governing body of the building that is responsible for all modifications and maintenance is the Terre Haute Masonic Temple Association which still includes six of the original seven bodies that erected the structure (Euclid No. 573 is no longer in existence). The board is composed of a President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, and three other members. The building is a total of four stories tall with an additional full basement. The foundation of the building was initially constructed to support the weight of a twelve story building. The first floor is the dedicated public floor and contains the ballroom, library, parlor, board room, office, card room, and ladies and gentleman's cloak rooms and rest rooms. The second floor is dedicated to the Blue Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star and houses three lodge rooms, rest rooms and lounge area. The third floor is dedicated to the three bodies of the York Rite: The Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Council of Royal & Secret Masters, and Commandery of Knights Templar. The fourth floor contains storage and a choir and organ loft.
Reviewed By SweetBoyIndy - Indianapolis, United States
The brothers were very welcoming and this Temple is an asset to Terre Haute. I have hosted several Indiana State University Homecoming parties here and they have a great space for an event with plenty of safe parking.
7. Vintage Antique Marketplace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Vintage Antique Marketplace is 10,000 sq. ft. in two floors of an old charismatic church with beautiful stained glass windows. It offers an eclectic mix of quality antiques, vintage, refurbished, farmhouse, upscale decor, General Finishes Paint, chocolate, beef/pork products, homemade noodles, etc. Enjoy lunch or a tasty dessert at the Be Grapeful Cafe. This place has something for everyone.
8. Wabash County Courthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States
Wabash was the first town in the US that was lighted with electric street lamps. There is a Historic Marker on the Courthouse Square to commemorate it. There were 4 electric lights put at the top of the building that lit up the area (I'm assuming not very well). The top of the building has the light fixture (or a recreation) on it. I was not there at night, so I do not know if it lights up, but I assume that it does. There is a Lincoln Monument on the grounds and a little park across the street that has flags and a Wabash sign. On the other side of the property, there is a building with military memorials outside of it. It's a nice, historic area. It's one of the nicest Indiana Courthouses I have run across so far.
9. Kosciusko County Courthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By johnjs192
Terrific looking Kosciusko county courthouse, see it lit up at night. Beautiful! Drive around and see it from all 4 sides or better yet, park and walk kt.
10. Scottish Rite Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Gothic cathedral.
Reviewed By StanMelton - Nashville, United States
Located right across for the national headquarters of the American Legion. Beautiful architecture. We took a guided tour which was most informative. This is a very historical building.and most important in the life of the Masons. If you don't know much about the Masons, this is a good place to learn.
