The 12 Very Best Places To Go In Indiana This Spring

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of spring, and with this cheerful season comes lots of fun outdoor activities and adventures. If you want to make sure you experience some of the best as the warm weather starts setting in, then don’t miss out on these 12 amazing places to visit in the Hoosier state this spring.

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Nothing screams spring more than bright, colorful flowers and the Wellfield Botanic Garden has fields and fields of these beauties. Come experience the whimsical English Cottage Garden, the peaceful Conversation Garden, or the seasonal favorite, the Annual Garden, filled with springtime tulips and daffodils.

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Retreat into nature and enjoy the best of the outdoors, without sacrificing the indoor comforts you love so much. Enjoy upscale glamping at Mary Rose Herb Farm & Retreat in Bristow and experience a charming, unforgettable vacation. The yurts you'll stay in are fully heated and cooled and offer a scenic deck to overlook the property.

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This unique little village in Berne, Indiana offers an incredible glimpse of Swiss culture right in our backyard. Experience gorgeous countryside views, tour an interactive museum, and get a look at early Swiss architecture. You'll also learn more about Swiss trades (like basket weaving), get to play traditional games, enjoy a small petting zoo, and experience a thrilling experience on the Swiss rope ride.

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If you can't wait to get outside this spring, then you'll love this quick and easy wildflower hike through one of Indiana's most beloved parks: Brown County State Park. Enjoy the best of the Midwest's scenery on the Taylor Ridge Trail for a beautiful 3 mile trek.

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Another popular attraction in Brown County is their incredible zip lining excursion. eXplore Brown County offers paintball games, ATV tours, and mountain biking, but their zip lining tours are their most popular activity. Get as high as 70 feet in the air over some of Brown County's most impressive trees, hills, and nature.

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Wilstem Ranch is full of unexpected beauty and attractions. This ranch is most famous for housing elephants and giraffes in the spring time. Bathe and pet an elephants, feed giraffes, and enjoy the ranch's newest addition: kangaroos. For a walk on the wild side, be sure to swing by this exotic ranch this spring.

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Indiana is bursting with incredible waterfalls, though the most popular is undoubtedly Cataract Falls. Begin your trip by exploring the charming Cataract Falls Covered bridge, then head over to the falls. You can climb on the falls to experience both the upper and lower falls and can expect the falls to be gushing right after rainfall.

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One of the best canopy walks and treetop obstacle courses is located in Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. Go Ape offers incredible canopy walks and treetop crossings, Tarzan swings, zip lines, and more. Kids 10 and older can also enjoy this sky high adventure.

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If you're looking for an unforgettable spring day trip, Spring Mill State Park is one of the best in the state. This interactive park offers a nostalgic look back in time with their Pioneer Village, has an incredible Nature Center, and is packed with hiking trails and waterfalls to explore. There's even an amazing boat tour of Twin Caves you can enjoy.

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Are you looking for a place to get away and relax this spring? Grab your fishing rod and head up to Culver, located against Indiana's second largest natural lake - Lake Maxinkukee. This quiet fishing town offers plenty of places to fish and relax, with incredible local shopping and dining spots.

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Do you ever wish you could get up close to the animals you see in zoos? At Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park, you can! Enjoy petting llamas, alpacas, goats, horses, donkeys, and more in the animal pens. Then, get ready for the ride of a lifetime on the park's horse-leg wagon, where you can pet and feed exotic animals like zebras, camels, elk, bison, and so much more.

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With 11 amazing trails and gorgeous sandstone cliffs, Shades State Park is easily Indiana's most overlooked outdoor adventure. Enjoy easy or challenging hikes and take in some of the most beautiful spots in the state, including stunning canyons and ridges. You'll also find the Pine Hills Nature Reserve tucked into this beautiful state park.

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Have you ever been to any of these must-visit attractions in the Hoosier state? How many will you be exploring this spring?

For another great springtime attraction in Indiana, check out this gorgeous cave that’s full of ancient mysteries.