Informally known as the "Covered Bridge Capital of the World", Parke County is home to 31 historic covered bridges. A day trip here is like stepping back in time; the quaint villages streets are lined with antique stores and historic buildings, and you'll likely see more than one horse-drawn buggy rolling through the countryside. The county is also home to Turkey Run State Park, where visitors can hike along sandstone gorges and paddle down creeks. If possible, the best time to visit is during the Covered Bridge Festival in October, when the fall foliage puts on a spectacular show of red, orange, and yellow.

401 E Ohio St Rockville, IN 47872, Phone: 765-569-5226

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