Spring Road Trips IN Southern Indiana

Southern Indiana has no shortage of springtime activities for you to enjoy! Hop on a train or a four-wheeler at some of the attractions below, or you can explore deep caves and wide open spaces. Rain or shine, you can find an adventure this spring in Southern Indiana.

Locations

  • 811 Constitution Ave.

The Hoosier National Forest, comprised of 203,000 acres, is set in the rolling hills of south central Indiana, providing a mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy from hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, lodging, camping, and more.

  • 4850 State Hwy 446

Bloomington is known for water fun, and Monroe Lake is the main reason why. It's the largest inland lake in Indiana, giving plenty of room to find a quiet fishing cove or to make tons of waves. There's a swimming beach on the west side of Monroe Lake at Fairfax State Recreation Area, also home to…

  • 3084 N Dillard Rd.

The 8,800-acre lake along with 26,000 acres of DNR property offer boating, swimming, water-skiing, fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, canoeing, and camping. Marinas and other privately-owned businesses around the lake provide boat rentals, lodging, houseboat and cabin rentals, and other nearby…

  • 8670 West State Road 56

French Lick Resort is made up of two opulent hotels - French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs. Both have been beautifully and carefully restored to their original grandeur, yet are completely welcoming to today's travelers. French Lick Resort is full of fun with a casino, world-class golf…

  • 1801 IN-46

The largest state park in IN boasts exceptional fall color. Hiking, swimming, bridle trails Bring your own horse, mountain bike trails, and saddlebags with escorted rides.

  • 3333 State Road 60 E

In addition to the hiking you’d expect, Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell also has a pioneer village with grist and sawmill as well as a memorial to Hoosier astronaut Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom. You can also take a boat tour through Twin Caves. With so much to do, it’s good you can stay overnight in…

  • Various Courses

Golf getaways are all about relaxation with just a touch of excitement, especially when doing the Pete Dye Golf Trail. Imagine golfing surrounded by some of the most stunning views in the state and then dining at a gourmet restaurant or checking out a local brewery or winery. After a wonderful day…

  • 1459 Blue Spring Caverns Road

Explore the breathtaking world of caves and caverns in Indiana! Take a boat ride along an underground river to see the cave in a whole new way.

  • 1267 Green Acres Dr SW.

Indiana Caverns is the longest cave in Indiana and offers a full range of activities on the property, including walking cave tours, cave exploring, Bat Chaser zip coaster, the Plunge, Escape Rooms, Gemstone Mining, and more!

  • 400 East State Rd 64

Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1984 after its discovery by two schoolchildren, Marengo Cave offers several different cave tour options. Two different walking tours, the Dripstone Trail and The Crystal Palace tour are open year-round that take you through a wide variety of cave…

  • 100 Squire Boone Rd SW

When you visit Squire Boone Caverns Zipline you will get to experience an amazing outdoor experience that will take you through the woods and over creeks and fields with beautiful views of the valley at Squire Boone Caverns. Featuring ahalf-mile long zipline, Squire Boone Caverns Zipline is the…

  • 8594 WEST STATE ROAD 56

Riding aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway you will experience history; no matter if you choose to ride a Scenic Excursion, a French Lick to Jasper Train, Dinner Train Special, or one of the several Tasting Trains, where a favorite cocktail is paired with a luxurious dessert. Special Events…

  • 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…

  • 4229 US-150

Go on a guided trail ride and enjoy over 30 miles of scenic trails on 1,100 rolling acres. Experience the thrill of a 4,000-foot-canopy zipline tour, hiking, biking, horseback riding and encounter exotic animals including Elephants, Giraffes, and Kangaroos!

  • 8215 Pollack Ave.

The heritage at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site stretches back about 1,000 years. Around 1000 AD, a group of Native Americans began building a town along the Ohio River. The land was chosen because the river offered protection with the river on one side and a slough on the opposing side. The…

  • 126 E. Walnut St.

Here, you can relive Indiana's transformation from a territorial outpost to a modern state. As Indiana's first state capitol, Corydon is rich in history. A tour of the original state Capitol building which served as Indiana's government center in the early 1800's will take you back in time. Also…

  • 4220 T.C. Steele Rd.

American painter T.C. Steele moved to Brown County in 1907 with his wife to establish a home and studio. The rolling hills, beautiful landscape, and unmatched nature inspired many of his noted artworks. A collection of Steele's artwork is displayed in his home, which he referred to as the "House of…

  • 1 W. Harrison St.

At the Vincennes State Historic Site, you will take a step back in time and see where Indiana's foundations were formed. Founded in 1732, Vincennes is Indiana's oldest city. As Indiana's territorial capitol before it officially became a state, territory officials made decisions that changed the…

  • 19073 Main Street

Explore the history of canal transportation inside the Grist Mill where families can play with the train table, interactive map, model canal boats and more. Learn about mill mechanics and see grain grinding demonstrations at the Grist Mill, and purchase freshly ground cornmeal from the gift shop…

  • 22 S.E. Fifth Street

Located in Downtown Evansville, The Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) offers over 20,000 square feet of galleries and exhibits, housed in a beautiful historic Art Deco building once home to the public library. A new traveling exhibit, The Amazing Castle, is a fanciful medieval village filled…

  • 8505 IN-56

Make the most of your family time at French Lick's Big Splash Adventure, an indoor water park with a retractable roof in Southern Indiana. Create unforgettable memories zipping down the Jolly Roger Jetty water slide, plunging into Pirate's Plunder's famous "toilet bowl," splashing and playing…

  • 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…

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