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1. Bloomington ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bridgeton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Brown County State Park

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4. Corydon

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5. Farmland

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6. Franklin

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7. Indiana Dunes National Park

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8. Knightstown

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9. Madison

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10. Marengo Cave

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11. Merom

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12. Munster

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13. Nashville

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14. New Harmony

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15. Paoli Peaks

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16. Patoka Lake

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17. Pokagon State Park

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18. Santa Claus

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19. Shipshewana

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20. Spencer

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21. Tippecanoe River State Park

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22. Vincennes

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23. Williamsport

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24. Yorktown

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25. Zionsville

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From the extensive caves of Southern Indiana to the Great Lakes of the north and northeast, Indiana has no shortage of destinations that can be easily accessed as a day trip from Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati or Chicago. Explore historic early 19th century townships, including the childhood home of President Lincoln, spend a day immersed in Amish culture, or browse some of the Midwest’s best antique marts and flea markets.

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