4 Best Things to Do in Crawfordsville, Indiana

By VI Staff on February 14, 2021 - Updated

City of Crawfordsville - Official

Crawfordsville is an interesting town to visit, especially if you are interested in all things old and interesting. The city has a well-preserved Historic Center where you can take a step back in time as you visit historic buildings like the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum and the Lane Place, both of which are full of Lincoln-era history. The city is also home to the Rotary Jail Museum and Tannenbaum Cultural Center and the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County history. On a lighter note, there are some amazing antique malls to visit (including Cabbages and Kings and La Rose on Main Street) and several arty galleries to explore. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require advance reservations. Some restaurants are currently offering pickup only. Hours/availability may have changed.

1.Gen. Lew Wallace Study & Museum, Crawfordsville, Indiana

The General Lew Wallace Study and Museum is located in Crawfordsville’s Elston Grove Historic District. The museum was formerly known as the Ben Hur Museum and honors the life and history of Lew Wallace, famously the author of the 1880 book “Ben Hur – A Story of the Christ”. The museum is located in the former study of General Lewis and in the carriage house of his former home. The impressive building was designed by General Wallace himself, using elements of Greek revival and Romanesque styles. For a small fee, visitors can join a guided tour of the study, while the Carriage House Interpretive Center and the grounds of the museum are free to visit.

Gen. Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 200 Wallace Ave, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, Phone: 765-362-5769

2.The Lane Place, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Located almost next door to the Lew Wallace Museum in the Elston Grove Historic District, the Lane Place was the home of Senator Henry Lane who purchased the 3-room cottage in 1844 and embarked upon a series of additions and improvements which resulted in the historic mansion you see today. What makes this particular historic home special is that nearly 90% of the furnishings and fittings are original to the house or to the Lane family and the Lincoln era. (Senator Lane was a close friend of Abraham Lincoln). Visitors are invited to join a guided tour of this grand old mansion to learn all about its interesting history.

The Lane Place, 212 S. Water Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, Phone: 765-362-3416

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3.Things to Do in Crawfordsville, Indiana: Dari-licious

Dari-licious started off in the 1960’s as the first drive-through food and ice-cream outlet in Montgomery County. Fast forward to the 1980’s and Dari-licious re-invents itself as Turtle Park, offering a popular community meeting place with a picnic area, children’s playground and, of course, delicious ice creams and sandwiches. When you visit today you will find a long and tempting menu of old-style favorites including their signature Coney (a roll filled with delicious savory minced meat). However, ice-cream has always been at the heart of Dari-licious and today you can still choose from a long list of ice-creams, sundaes, parfaits and milkshakes all of which turn an everyday outing into a special treat.

Dari-licious, 1114 East Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, Phone: 765-307-2342

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4.The Breakfast Company, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Before you set off to explore all the historic attractions of Crawfordsville, the Breakfast Company invite you to come and enjoy a great breakfast to set you up for the day. The Breakfast Company first opened in 2018 and is proud to offer freshly cooked-to-order breakfasts made from the freshest locally sourced produce. In addition to crowd-pleaser dishes like their gourmet Skillets, the Breakfast Company has developed a reputation for serving up the best pancakes, waffles and crepes in town. Other equally popular options include their Benedicts and tasty 3-egg omelets. The Breakfast Company also serves delicious lunchtime treats including Hot Roast Beef Panini or Gyro Sandwiches.

The Breakfast Company, 1630 Crawfordsville Square Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, Phone: 765-307-7391

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