Plan your spring break now and savor the savings! Parents and children alike look forward to spring break and seek outlets for relaxation, inspiration, entertainment, free time, and tummy-pleasing pleasures. Richmond/Wayne County offers an abundance of pocket-saving experiences to choose from—some are even free!
Soak up local and world history at the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, Wayne County Historic Museum, and Model T Ford Museum. All three museums offer a step back in time with a mighty allosaurus, Egyptian mummies, vintage vehicles, and more. The Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site takes guests back in history with moving stories of how freedom seekers sought a life outside of slavery and how the Coffins played a role.
Inspire the kiddos with colorful art scattering the walls of the Richmond Art Museum. Follow the Mural Trail throughout Wayne County and view 100+ lively works! Families, embrace your favorite location for a spring break photo op keepsake. Paint the Towne is a great location for spring breakers to engage their creative side with over 400 ceramic pieces to choose from.
Nature fans will adore exploring Hayes Arboretum’s scenic hiking trails and the Nature Center’s hands-on exhibits. Have you ever visited a living building? Cope Environmental Center is the only one in Indiana and just 29 exist in the world! Make sure Thistlethwaite Falls is on your agenda, too, as it offers a stunning waterfall and fossil-hunting adventures.
Richmond has various locations to discover for gamers. Kids thrive with a bit of free time, and those who are enthralled with video games will enjoy old-school and modern options at arcades and more at game stores. Richmond currently offers RetroJakes Video Games & Arcade and Retro Rush Arcade LLC. Both offer fun gaming styles for the entire family, and neither place will break the bank. If you are a card or board game enthusiast, Table Games is a must-stop destination.
No spring break is complete unless it includes a trip for flavorful delights along the FREE Chocolate Trail. Stop in at the Old National Welcome Center and get your chocolate passport to begin your journey. You are sure to enjoy ample samples of locally produced chocolate and more throughout Wayne County.
Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or a generous one, Richmond/Wayne County can fit your style. Why make planning hard when you can create a simple itinerary for a great spring break? Come for an overnight getaway and savor all the fun and flavors of Richmond/Wayne County, Indiana.
