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2016 YOUR OFFICIAL INDIANA TRAVEL GUIDE Indiana Travel Guide Amazing Road Trips AmazingRoad Trips » City Lights, Country Charm Happy » Indiana Birthday Celebrations 200th! It’s Indiana’s birthday— join us for the party! CELEBRATE OUR GREAT STATE PARKS ROAD TRIP! ONE STATE, SIX WAYS VisitIndiana.com CANDY, COCKTAILS BICENTENNIAL & CUISINE Commemorative COLLECTOR’Spostcards EDITION inside! LETTER 2016 INDIANA TRAVEL GUIDE PUBLISHER Indiana Office of Tourism Development in conjunction with Emmis Communications INDIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Executive Director Mark Newman 317.234.2085 Director of Communications Jake Oakman 317.232.8897 Director of Marketing Carol Sergi 317.233.6761 Projects Manager Ali Meyer 317.232.8838 Welc ome! Digital Communications Specialist Kyle Johnson IN THE PAGES OF THE BICENTENNIAL EDITION 317.232.8908 of the Indiana Travel Guide, you’ll find information on Lieutenant Governor Family of great destinations in every corner of the Hoosier State. Business Administrative Assistant Gaye Caplinger From five-star cuisine prepared from Indiana’s agricul- 317.234.2085 tural harvest and world-class tourist venues to small-town REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES festivals and our remarkable capital city, Indiana is a North Region Northern Indiana Tourism wonderfully diverse state full of travel opportunities to fit Development Commission almost any itinerary. And, no matter where your Indiana 574.862.1434, 574.862.1979 (fax) travels lead, you are always greeted by our warm Hoosier East, West, South Central & South Regions Hospitality. Kelleen Larkey MWM, Inc. There are always great reasons to visit Indiana, and this 260.410.4073 year has added significance as we celebrate the 200th Central Region year of Indiana statehood. Our destinations, events and Katy Cavaleri Magnify Marketing, LLC attractions look forward to having you join our year-long 317.313.5033 birthday party! EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS Whether you prefer an exhilarating hike in a breathtak- Editor Kelly Kendall ing state park, the charm of local shopping in a historic Art Director downtown, a world-class sporting event or relaxation on Allison Edwards a beach with your cell phone off and your sunscreen on, Contributing Writers the pages of this travel guide offer hundreds of ideas on Rebecca Berfanger, Amy Lynch, Ashley Petry how to find your perfect Indiana getaway. You can always CONTACT US find additional trip ideas and information by logging on to Indiana Office of Tourism Development One North Capitol, Suite 600 VisitIndiana.com, the state’s official travel website. Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.234.2085, 317.233.3261 (fax) A great place to work, visit and live; that’s Honest-to- web VisitIndiana.com Goodness Indiana. e-mail [email protected] facebook facebook.com/VisitIndiana twitter twitter.com/VisitIndiana Best wishes and safe travels, The Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s official Travel Guide is published annually. All rights reserved. No part of Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb this publication may be reproduced or duplicated without written permission from the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this publication at the time of printing, the advertisers and the editor shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors or omissions. Inclusion in this publicat- ion does not imply endorsement by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or the editor. ©2016 Indiana Office of Tourism Development VisitIndiana.com / 2016 1 INDIANA MAP 0 5 10 20 miles 0 10 20 30 kilometers ROADS Interstate U.S. Highway State Highway SYMBOL KEY POINTS OF INTEREST Welcome Center Urban Area Lake or Reservoir State Park National Forest 4 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 WHAT’S INSIDE 20 114 22 Contents Departments Features 4 State Map Find welcome centers, state parks, urban 1 Welcome! 22 Indiana 6 Ways areas, lakes, reservoirs and national forests Indiana has a surprise around every Romance. Family fun. Art. Sports. Bargain all across Indiana. corner. Here’s where to begin. hunting. Outdoor adventure. Whatever you’re looking for in your next great trip, 128 Brochure Guide you’ll find it in this state. From roadside 6 Social Media Want more? Here’s where to get more stops to photo ops, here’s our guide to Check us out online! Here’s how. information on your next destination, enjoying everything Hoosier. whether it’s a golfing getaway, a wine trail 10 Destination: Dinner or a lake-country escape. Just choose your Five restaurants around the state that 32 Happy 200th, Indiana! own adventure and start dreaming! are definitely worth the trip. History buffs, rejoice: Our bicentennial year, 2016, is being celebrated all over 131 Index the state, all year long. Here are some 12 Seven Wonders Where to find Indiana counties, plus your top books, places and events—from cool Natural and man-made spots that are quick guide to everything in this book, museum exhibits to fascinating historical perfect for your next great selfie. broken down by category: Attractions, sites—to explore during our 12-month Camping, Festivals, Information, Lodging, birthday party. 14 Amish Surprises Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping and Stunning quilts, fabulous fried chicken and Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries. sturdy furniture? Yes. 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IN THE DEPARTMENTS AND FEATURES, look for these icons to tell you where to find an attraction: North Region (N), East Region (E), Central Region (C), QUICK TIPS West Region (W), South Central Region (SC), South Region (S) and Statewide (IN). IN THE VACATION PLANNER, look for a Symbol Key on the first page of each region’s listings to help you decode which hotels have indoor or outdoor pools, which attractions have admission or parking charges and other info. VisitIndiana.com / 2016 5 SOCIAL MEDIA GET CONNECTED! CHECK US OUT ONLINE INSTAGRAMMED THE HOOSIER f STATE’S GLORIES FACEBOOK /VisitIndiana t TWITTER @VisitIndiana Amazing mountain biking trails in Brown County i VisitIndiana.com INSTAGRAM /VisitIndiana FREE!. DEALS!. IDEAS!. Browse Golf, caving, Road-tripping hundreds of kayaking and and need some p things to do more—you’ll inspiration? 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