Marengo Cave
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400 East State Road 64
Marengo, IN 47140
36 minutes from Dubois County
Billed as Indiana’s Most Visited Natural Attraction, Marengo Cave is sure to thrill guests of all ages. The park offers a wide variety of ways to engage with nature. There are two guided walking tours, one short and one longer, but both are easy (though not wheelchair-accessible) and show off unique breathtaking natural formations. Activities like Gemstone Mining and the Mega Maze are always crowd pleasers. Daring visitors can go cave exploring to see the most rugged parts of the underground world. The team at Marengo Cave even offer Night in Cave options, where guests can spend a night camping underground!
Wilstem Wildlife Park
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4229 US-150 W
Paoli, IN 47454
44 minutes from Dubois County
Wilstem Wildlife Park is not a zoo, it’s a preserve. Guests can go on one of the self-guided Drive Thru Safaris to see all kinds of animals up close, even dinosaurs! Visitors can also reserve one or more animal encounters for guaranteed time to see, touch, and even feed some of the wildlife on the property. And the fun doesn’t stop there—they offer horseback rides through tranquil trails and zipline adventures through the treetops! Wilstem Wildlife Park is a great place to have fun and learn about the beauty of nature and how to conserve it all at the same time.
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
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452 E. Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579
28 minutes from Dubois County
Every day’s a holiday at Holiday World theme park in Santa Claus, Indiana! They’ve got all your favorite amusement park attractions: rollercoasters, food, live shows, games, and more. But there’s even more fun with Splashin’ Safari, a whole water park to enjoy. Be sure to check out their website to learn about discounted prices for military, first responders, nurses, and new this year, teachers! They also have some freebies like free parking and unlimited soft drink refills to make the fun more affordable.
Hoosier National Forest
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811 Constitution Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
33 minutes from Dubois County
The Hoosier National Forest is nestled among the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. Here visitors can enjoy the peace of nature on a hike, a horseback ride, a bicycle trail, camping, or hunting. The rangers are constantly working to preserve this beautiful ecosystem, so don’t miss out on opportunities to learn more about their conservation efforts and find little ways to help while you’re there.
Big Splash Adventure
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8505 W. St. Rd. 56
French Lick, IN 47432
32 minutes from Dubois County
As a year-round water park, Big Splash Adventure keeps the fun going nonstop. The retractable roof ensures that the water park stays at the right temperature no matter the season. And comfortable rooms in the attached hotel ensure that you’ll sleep soundly after a full day of fun. Big Splash even has bundle deals with nearby Wilstem Wildlife Park and Shotz Mini Golf and Lazer Tag, so you can customize your trip to your interests!
