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Bedford
Bloomington
Brown County
Cataract Falls
Columbus
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Crawfordsville
Fort Wayne
Marengo Cave
Marshall County
Mishawaka
Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort
Muncie
New Harmony
Parke County
Patoka Lake
Pine Lake Waterpark
Pokagon State Park
Porter
Santa Claus
Shipshewana
Spencer County
Valparaiso
West Baden Springs
West Lafayette
- Q: What makes Indianapolis a great tourist destination?
- A: Often referred to simply as "Indy", the bustling city of Indianapolis is an incredible tourist destination with a rich variety of attractions and activities.
- Q: Can Indianapolis be used as a base for day trips?
- A: Yes, Indianapolis makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area on a day trip, offering many exciting destinations nearby.
- Q: What are some fun activities to do around Indianapolis during warmer months?
- A: In the warmer months, visitors can take a ride on the historic Whitewater Valley Railroad, drive through the scenic back roads of Brown County to visit art galleries, swim in a lake, or visit the waterfront Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort.
- Q: What activities can visitors enjoy during winter near Indianapolis?
- A: During winter, visitors can go tobogganing in Pokagon State Park or visit West Baden Springs and the nearby ski resort of Paoli Peaks.
- Q: Where can art lovers go for a day trip from Indianapolis?
- A: Art lovers can enjoy driving through the scenic back roads of Brown County, visiting one art gallery after another.
More Day Trip Ideas:
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Daubenspeck Nature Park
Terre Haute
Noblesville
Howard Steamboat Museum
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Monroe Lake
Deam Lake
Indiana Historical Society
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
Dollie's Lavender Farm
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