Indiana INsider's Guide

Tag: Historic Sites

60+ Discounted Kid-Friendly Activities for Family Fun Friday

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 10, 2019

Buckle the kids in the car and set out for an adventure on Family Fun Friday , May 10, part of Visit Indiana Week. More than 60 attractions across the state can be enjoyed at a discount or for free in celebration of Visit Indiana Week. Outdoor adventure, indoor artistic exploration and much more…

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Learn About Indiana History at These 35 Spots on Throwback Thursday

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 12, 2018

Granted statehood in 1816, Indiana's history dates back well over 200 years. Throwback Thursday celebrates Indiana's historic destinations with discounts at 35 locations around the Hoosier State on May 10. From sites of historic significance to antiques and historic downtown shopping districts there…

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You'll Find Fun, Food & Fashion in This City on the Ohio River

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 21, 2018

Traveling around the state on a regular basis allows me to venture into areas that often I don't know much about. New Albany is one of those areas. Located just northwest over the Ohio River from Louisville, New Albany is a gem that I wish I had explored sooner. First, Culbertson Mansion. This…

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The Votes Are In! These Historic Destinations are the Best of Indiana

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 07, 2017

Another record setting year of voting and the results are in for Visit Indiana's Best of Indiana awards. More than 24,000 Hoosiers selected Indiana's Best Historic Destination. The top-10 vote getters include the homes of historic champions for freedom, military memorials, locations instrumental to…

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One of Indiana's Oldest Towns, Let Oldenburg Charm You

By Chris Flook on Sep. 18, 2017

Settled in 1817, the village of Oldenburg in Franklin County, Indiana is one of the oldest communities in the state. In that year, William George traveled from Pennsylvania by-way-of Cincinnati and staked a land claim along the East Harvey Branch creek. Oldenburg's Maibaum (Maypole) Twenty years…

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A Perfect Weekend Getaway in Beautiful New Harmony

By Chris Flook on Mar. 14, 2017

Without a doubt, one of the greatest places to visit in southern Indiana is the village of New Harmony in Posey County. New Harmony is a relaxing weekend getaway for couples, or families wishing for a slower paced mini-vacation and a great way to experience a unique aspect of Hoosier history. New…

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A weekend of Harmony

By Visit Indiana on Sep. 17, 2014

Let me tell you from the start - I'm a longtime Holiday World employee who has blogged about the park for nearly a decade. But even Holiday World employees get to take a vacation. Once in a while. And so when I asked Jake at State Tourism (whom I nearly always almost call Jake at State Farm ) if he'd…

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The Great Indoors - Evansville Style!

By Carrie Lambert on Nov. 05, 2013

I mentioned my visit to Evansville the other week and all of the great outdoor attractions they have. While I was there, I also got to visit a few wonderful indoor attractions as well and since the weather is turning a bit colder, I thought it would be a great reminder of all there is to do. I often…

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