With mild weather and a nip in the air, Fall is the ideal time to get outdoors. Whether you are longing for a peaceful, scenic stroll, a rugged hike for experienced trekkers, or something in between, southern Indiana has an abundance of tours, paths, and trails to suit everyone’s skill and energy…
Read MoreA recent stop at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Visitor Center turned into a bridge quest! I was stunned to learn that I had never heard of a really cool historic bridge in Southwest Indiana. So off we set to cross the Cannonball Bridge! A Train Song Why hadn’t I heard of Cannonball Bridge…
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Our special Best of Indiana High School Gyms campaign has come to a close, and after 3 weeks of voting, our readers have selected the best high school gyms in Indiana. This voting really showed us that basketball is not just a game in Indiana. Over 67,000 votes were cast, smashing our all-time…
Read MoreJust as 8 teams come together in the Big Dance to form the final 8 teams in college basketball, we present to you some of the favorite wineries in Southern Indiana. In honor of the basketball tournament, we call these picks our Excellent 8 Wineries. In the college basketball tournament, each team…
Read MoreIndiana has three National Parks Service properties, and I can now say that I have been to all three. The last one I visited was on a trip with my Aunt Marily to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, a Revolutionary War monument in Vincennes. Our trip encompassed four states, and she…
Read MoreIt's possible to piece together a Continental-style road trip across Indiana with stops in small towns and cities that share their names with European counterparts. (Just be aware, pronunciations can vary widely by country.) The first capital of the Indiana Territory, Vincennes originally took…
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Indiana is home to numerous incredible small towns. These 20 towns and cities, all home to 25,000 people or less, are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the hospitality and charm of Indiana's small towns. This list was part of The 20 IN 20. Even though 2020 is behind us, you still…
Read MoreEach year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. This year, voters selected the state’s best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With so many amazing Indiana museums to choose from, it was a tough choice, but voters narrowed the list down to the 10 best museums! Which museum took…
Read MoreIndiana's oldest city is lush with history. Dating back to the 1700s, the city features the largest national monument outside of Washington, DC, a presidential home, a state historic site and the city's newest monument to its namesake. François-Marie Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes In May of this year…
Read MoreQuick Indiana history quiz: What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as the oldest city in Indiana, then operating as a fur trading…
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