Indiana

The Indianapolis 500 draws a multitude of racing fans to Indiana’s state capital each year, but the Circle City also has a wealth of destinations for those who want to explore museums, restaurants and more. Plan a trip to the shores of Lake Michigan to visit Indiana Dunes National Park, explore rural small towns across the state or make a weekend getaway to college towns such as Bloomington, West Lafeyette or South Bend in the fall to take in some of Indiana’s storied college football programs.

People biking on Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana (photo by Danny Graber)

Ride this trail in Elkhart County, Indiana, during the fall for a flavor of life in these rural communities located within the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States.

Man painting at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens’ Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana (photo courtesy of the Bob Ross Experience)

Visitors to this artistic experience in Muncie, Indiana, can explore how “The Joy of Painting” came to life.

Aerial view of Carmel Christkindlmarket in Carmel, Indiana (photo by Roben Bellamo)

Modeled after traditional German Christmas markets, this holiday market in Carmel, Indiana, offers an immersive and fun way to shop for gifts.

Kids at teh Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Fort Wayne, Indiana (photo courtesy of Visit Fort Wayne)

From a Vera Bradley-themed hotel to a vibrant art museum, the Hoosier State’s second-largest city offers a fun place for a fall weekend getaway.

Mom and son looking at artifacts at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana (photo courtesy of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis)

Schedule a day of play at this Indianapolis, Indiana, attraction that boasts a collection of more than 130,000 items, as well as interactive experiences and games for little ones.

Stalactites and stalagmites at Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport, Indiana (photo courtesy of Squire Boone Caverns)

Head to Mauckport, Indiana, to explore this subterranean marvel, which is home to the largest publicly accessible active rimstone dam in the United States.

America’s Christmas Hometown in Santa Claus, Indiana (photo courtesy of santaclausind.org)

Celebrate the holiday season in Santa Claus, Indiana, where every day feels like Christmas and the Jolly Old Elf is found around every turn. 

Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Brownsburg, Indiana (photo courtesy of Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary)

Play with potbellied pigs at this spot in Brownsburg, Indiana, where neglected animals have found a new life and love to interact with visitors. 

Raclin Murphy Museum Of Art in Notre Dame, Indiana (photo courtesy of Raclin Murphy Museum of Art)

Visit Notre Dame, Indiana, to see University of Notre Dame’s impressive art collection, which spans thousands of works and includes an outdoor sculpture garden.

Neapolitan pizza at Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester, Indiana (photo courtesy of Hawkins Family Farm)

Dine on an Italian specialty al fresco in North Manchester, Indiana, at this family-owned spot that hosts seasonal Friday pizza nights on the farm.