Family Road Trips
Family is forever and family-friendly attractions are abundant in Indiana. We believe that family is important and Hoosier Hospitality includes making attractions for all ages, interests, and lifestyles. So pack the car, grab your extended family, and have the rubber meet the road, on these family-friendly roadtrips.
Family Road Trips IN Northern Indiana
Back to Top of ListPack the kids in the car and find your adventure in Northern Indiana. Explore these kid-friendly attractions, make memories, and have a road trip you will never forget!
Locations
- 1910 81st Ave #5344
Who doesn't love candy? Whether you're traveling with kids or without them, stop by Albanese Confectionery for some Midwest-made, World’s Best Gummies and Chocolates.
- 1100 N Mineral Springs Rd.
Right off the bat you'll find Indiana's first and only national park! Along the coast of the fifth largest freshwater lake in the world, the Dunes are also Indiana’s most ecologically diverse area!
- 1851 Front St
Visit the one-of-a-kind children's museum in Whiting, Indiana! Honoring the Hall of Fame inductees, they strive to educate and inspire creativity outside of the classroom. Currently open only on Saturdays.
- 1950 N Clinton St
Science Central is an exciting mix of inspiring and fun, hands-on learning, and engaging fun! Each year through attendance, programming, and outreach, the center impacts over 140,000 individuals and has served over 2.6 million people since opening! Accessible parking is available directly in front…
- 2 N. Salisbury Street
Grab a bite to eat at Triple XXX Family Restaurant! Open since 1929, Triple XXX serves burgers, root beer & other soda-fountain treats, plus breakfast all day.
- 4004 E 800 N
Located in Greater Lafayette, Wolf Park is an education, conservation and research facility. Take a tour and see the grey wolves, red foxes, grey foxes, and bison that call Wolf Park home.
Family Road Trips IN Central Indiana
Back to Top of ListA wonderland for the entire family, drive to central Indiana for these attractions that everyone can enjoy. Introduce the kids to science and art, find restaurants where you can have a family reunion, or enjoy an afternoon outdoors at one of these family-friendly attractions in Central Indiana.
Locations
- 9200 W Jackson St
Cammack Station is a place where friends gather, people smile, and the nostalgic presence is a welcome break from today’s chain restaurants. The historic building was built in 1931 and was formerly the home to multiple grocery stores and fueling stations. At Cammack Station, you can enjoy eating…
- 3000 N Meridian St
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis wows guests of all ages with five floors and nearly half a million square feet of hands-on permanent displays and traveling exhibits. Popular zones include the Dinosphere, Take Me There®: Greece, The Power of Children: Making a Difference, Beyond Spaceship Earth…
- 7840 W 56th St
Explore the largest park in Indianapolis! With 3,900 acres of woods, meadows and ponds and 1,300 acres of reservoir, you can hike, fish, golf and even zip-line, to name just a few fun activities to enjoy at the park.
- 215 S Main St
Foxgardin Kitchen & Ale prides itself on sharing quality elevated comfort food that will keep you coming back for more. Their number one priority is to create an environment for people to meet, share, and enjoy each other’s company. Named one of the 25 Best Restaurants of 2016 by Indianapolis…
- 408 Trojan Ln
Located in New Castle, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame is a must-see for any Hoosier. The Hall of Fame's enshrinees include Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, and many more.
- 501 W Maryland St
Baseball fans, visit one of the best minor league ballparks in America! The Indianapolis Indians are the triple-A club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and call Victory Field their home. The Indians play at Victory Field from April through September, but the downtown stadium hosts events…
- 979 S. Main St.
Ivanhoe's casual atmosphere will help you to relax and enjoy a meal with friends or family. Their menu offers sandwiches, meal-size salads, and our famous chicken salad. Treat yourself to dessert – you’ll have a difficult time making a selection from the menu of over 100 milkshakes and 100…
- 46 N. Main Street
The Martinsville Candy Kitchen is kicking off a year-long celebration that will culminate in their 100th anniversary in business – a whole century spent on Main Street in downtown Martinsville! The candy shop is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving up hand-pulled candy canes…
- 405 W Main St
In downtown Plainfield, you'll find the Oasis Diner filled with retro decor. Your classic, vintage roadside diner, they serve American comfort food and homemade desserts and sodas!
- 727 Wabash Ave
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum maintains three floors of fun including a two-story indoor tree house, Water Works, kinetic balls, a Dino Dig, a ropes challenge course and a dedicated play zone just for toddlers. Special events and monthly programming up the ante for good times.
- 1701 Mounds Rd
You won’t miss this cute bright yellow restaurant from the side of the road. Stop by the Lemon Drop and try their breaded tenderloins and onion rings. The Lemon Drop Drive-In offers a unique retro feel which will greatly add to your road trip experience. This vintage eatery also uniquely features…
- 65 Waterfall Rd
Thistlethwaite Falls was rated one of the top waterfalls in Indiana! A short hike, this section of the Whitewater River is a beautiful stop on the road.
- 1525 N County Rd 750 E
You may be taking a road trip, but on I-70, you can learn about the birth of another method of transportation; flight! The birthplace of Wilbur Wright, the Hoosier city of Hagerstown, is home to the Wilbur Wright Museum, where you can explore the history of the father of aviation. Along with his…
Family Road Trips IN Southern Indiana
Back to Top of ListFind your family adventure in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. Whether you want some outdoor adventures, to become inspired by art and science, or to dine on some good food with great company, then these family-friendly attractions in Southern Indiana are where you should be.
Locations
- 19816 Huber Rd
As Indiana’s largest wine-grape producer, Huber Orchard and Winery produce nearly 400,000 pounds of 18 different varieties of grapes every year! Stop by to taste wines, pick your own fruits & vegetables from the fields of the largest farm in Southern Indiana or enjoy lunch at the Starlight Cafe.
- 309 Washington St
How often do you get to “flush” yourself down a giant toilet slide? Part of the ExploraHouse feature, the most popular attraction at Kidscommons in Columbus is sure to elicit giggles. There’s also a City by Design play area in keeping with the city’s architectural heritage.
- 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd
McCormick's Creek State Park is Indiana’s oldest state park. Here you can explore the spectacular limestone canyon and scenic waterfalls. This beautiful location also has trails that feature diverse forest trees, spicebush, native wildflowers, and Wolf Cave Nature Preserve. You can stay overnight at…
- 1545 Mesker Park Drive
Situated on 45 acres of rolling hills on Evansville’s northwest side, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is home to hundreds of animals from around the globe. Their mission is to foster the preservation of the Earth’s diverse species and living systems through an active role in education and…
- 347 Spring St
One of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses in the country, your sweet tooth will love Schimpff's Confectionery! The Candy Museum is located in downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana where you can learn about the history and process of candy making, packaging and advertising.
- 308 W 4th St
Want a place to create family memories on your list of places to stop on I-69 in Indiana? In downtown Bloomington, Wonderlab Science Museum keeps kiddos busy in interactive areas that focus mainly on science, health, and technology. The new SandScapes augmented reality sandbox captures imaginations…