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1. Visit the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Visit the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
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2. Explore Bluespring Caverns Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Take the kids to the Columbian Park Zoo

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Take the kids to the Columbian Park Zoo
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4. The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education

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The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
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5. Fort Harrison State Park

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Fort Harrison State Park
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6. Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
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7. Fort Wayne Museum of Art

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8. Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens

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Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens
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9. Hall of Heroes Museum

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10. Hesston Steam Museum

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11. Walk in Hoosier National Forest

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Walk in Hoosier National Forest
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12. Visit the beaches in Indiana Dunes National Park

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Visit the beaches in Indiana Dunes National Park
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13. Indianapolis Zoo

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Indianapolis Zoo
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14. Go gem mining in Marengo Park Cave

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Go gem mining in Marengo Park Cave
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15. Muncie Children's Museum

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16. Museum of Miniature Houses

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17. National Model Aviation Museum

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National Model Aviation Museum
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18. National New York Central Railroad Museum

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National New York Central Railroad Museum
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19. Potawatomi Wildlife Park

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Potawatomi Wildlife Park
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20. Red Wolf Sanctuary

Red Wolf Sanctuary
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21. Santa Claus Museum and Village

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Santa Claus Museum and Village
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22. Science Central

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23. Squire Boone Caverns and Village

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Squire Boone Caverns and Village
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24. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Home to magnificent landscapes of densely forested woodlands teeming with wildlife, bordered by lovely beaches lapped by gin-clear waters, Indiana offers a wealth of recreational activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a day out with the kids or a weekend escape, Indiana has plenty of great places that beg to explored and many activities for the whole from hiking and horseback riding to mountain biking, fishing, sailing, boating on a lake and wildlife watching. Here are some of the top things to enjoy with the family in Indiana.

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