Indiana - Nature’s Home
Indiana is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It is the proud owner of the beautiful landscapes adorned by natural beauty. Hiking, bicycling and horseback riding are some of the famous activities here during which you can discover the taverns, bridges and the hidden secrets of nature. It shares almost the same history as Illinois. Indiana is also famous for its haunted houses, a place to have maximum fun. The State of Indiana has a lot to offer.
Tourist attractions
For the convenience of tourists the state is divided into various zones. They are Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, South central and Southern. The cities to look forward are Columbus, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and South bend.
The various attractions that one should check out are Adams Mill,
Collectible Classics Car Museum, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Holiday World & Splash in' Safari, Colonel Jones Home, Dr. Ted's Musical Marvels, French Island, Santa Claus Post Office, Levi Coffin House, Fun Spot Amusement Park and Zoo, Haunted Castle, Historic Centerville, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Amish Acres, Indiana Football Hall of Fame, Joseph Moore Museum of National History, Ohio River Scenic Route, Wilson Wines, Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, Richmond Art Museum and many more.
Some of the more famous and must see are:
Collectible Classics Car Museum
Located in Hagerstown, it is a fascinating museum which displays thirty to sixty classic cars and the museum are revamped every month.
Dr. Ted's Musical Marvels
A marvelous tour through a fascinating collection of musical instruments from the by gone era the nickelodeons, music boxes and street organs. They are a mesmerizing experience through the magic of these instruments. It is situated in Dale.
Holiday World & Splash in' Safari
The fantastic water park is famous in Indiana as a spot that people of all ages love to come to. The rollercoaster ride is one of the best experiences that one can ever have. It is ranked the fifth best rollercoaster in the world.
Fright Manor haunted house
Indiana is famous for its spooky haunted houses. They are a real thrilling experience. The most famous of them is the Fright Manor haunted house. It is located in Indiana’s scary southern side. A trip to Indiana can not be complete without a trip to this area. But it is really scary and only people with strong hearts are allowed. Kids are not allowed entry.
Richmond Art Museum
The only museum to be housed in a high school, Richmond Art museum has a beautiful collection by the American Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier Group, the Richmond School and other regional artists. It is located in Richmond School along the Whitewater gorge.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
This is the only hall of fame for the football players in the state, started in the year 1973 is opened throughout the year for visitors. It is located in Richmond. In the hall Plaques for all inductees are displayed and ceramic tiles with signatures of all donors are kept.
Historic Centerville
The only log courthouse that still remains standing in the Northwest Territory. It was moved from Wayne County to Centreville in 1998.It has five existing archways. The feeling of the by gone era is so fresh here.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
This is a 25 miles shore along Lake Michigan. It offers a view that leaves you speechless. For a better view of the lake, you have to climb a 135 feet Mount Blandy and then you will have breathtaking scenery left for your eyes.
Ohio River
You can see the sparkling boats floating in the river giving a lovely feel in the evening. There is a fossil bed in the Ohio state park which spreads to almost 220 acres and is almost 386 millions old. Squire Boone Caverns and Caves are another attraction here which has already attracted a number of geologists.
Abbots candy shop
This candy shop has been making candies right from 1890 and nearby is the Ghyslain Chocolatier.A perfect place to indulge in for all the sweet tooth.
There are many more places in Indiana to visit. The list is long. This is the state if adventure, beautiful countryside, sports, haunted houses, thrill, feel of bygone eras and so on. It is a perfect place to go for a vacation.