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Virtual Vacations: Incredible Experiences You Can Have From Home

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 25, 2020

School districts in Indiana have closed, meaning that many families are spending a lot of time at home. Luckily, some Indiana attractions offer educational and entertaining virtual vacations that you can experience in the comfort of your own home. From tours of art museums full of amazing sculptures…

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This Beloved Bloomington Art Museum Boasts a Fresh New Look

By Amy Lynch on Mar. 10, 2020

Fresh off a $30 million renovation, this art museum on the campus of Indiana University takes visitors on a global journey without ever leaving Bloomington. Photo by Chaz Mottinger, Indiana University As an otherwise proud Indiana University alumni, I’m ashamed to admit I’d never visited Sidney and…

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Three Must-Visit Places For a Weekend in Lafayette-West Lafayette

By Marilyn Culler on Apr. 17, 2019

These three attractions in Lafayette-West Lafayette are a must visit for the perfect weekend getaway, featuring nature, history and delicious frozen treats. The Native American Village at Prophetstown State Park includes five structures replicating those used in the early 1800's. The Farm at…

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The Votes Are In! These Are Indiana's 10 Best Museums

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 20, 2018

Each 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…

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These 3 Northeast Indiana Car Museums Draw Visitors From Around the World

By Tina Bobilya on Jul. 17, 2018

Car lovers come from all over the world to pilgrimage to Auburn, the "Home of the Classics," in Northeast Indiana. This well-known gearhead city has deep roots in the automobile industry as the original home of the Auburn Automobile Company which produced the famous Auburns, Cords, and…

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Something for Everyone on a Family Getaway to Richmond

By Hyacinth Rucker on Jul. 03, 2018

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things to do there. Our two-day family getaway was pretty jam packed with places to see and food to…

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Explore 29 of Indiana's Best Museums on Museum Monday

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 12, 2018

From art to cars to the stars and much more, there are lots of reasons to get out and visit an Indiana museum for discounted or free admission during Visit Indiana Week. Museum Monday is set for May 7, 2018, with discounted or free entry at 29 museums around the state. View all of the Museum Monday…

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Say "Hello Spring” with 250,000 Blooms at This Amazing Spot in Indy

By Amy Lynch on Apr. 09, 2018

At Newfields (formerly Indianapolis Museum of Art), some of the most interesting sights you’ll see this spring aren’t necessarily hanging indoors on walls in the galleries, but instead found outside in the gardens and green spaces as part of "Hello Spring". Although it’s been a little slow arriving…

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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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From Egypt to Indiana: The Story of Richmond's Two Egyptian Mummies

By Amy Lynch on Feb. 20, 2018

A mid-sized Hoosier city might seem an odd final resting place for an authentic Egyptian mummy, yet Richmond is home to two. The only Egyptian mummies on permanent display in Indiana lie just a mile and a half apart for easy viewing — one at the Wayne County Historical Museum in downtown Richmond…

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