Posted in Indiana
January 16, 2020
12 Unforgettable Indiana Day Trips, One For Each Month Of The Year
Indiana is home to many attractions that are worth a full day of fun. Take these 12 monthly day trips throughout the year, and you’ll be amazed how much ground you’ve covered in just a year. Scroll on for more details.
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While the snow is falling this month, the best place to take a day trip is Perfect North Slopes where you'll find the longest snow tubing, skiing, and snowboarding lanes. Lessons, rentals, and more abound at this marvelous place. Click here to learn more.
With both indoor and outdoor activities, the 90-acre park at Cool Creek Park is full of family fun. There are toys, puzzles, live animal encounters, gardens, trails, and so much more to enjoy. Learn more about this spot that can be enjoyed anytime of year here.
As the Hoosier State begins to see spring, there is a small town in northern Indiana that makes for one of the best day trips of the year. You'll never forget a trip to Winamac where you'll find a plethora of natural attractions, historic architecture, and fun entertainment. Click here for more details about why you'll want to visit this excellent town.
Another fun spring adventure is a trip to a historic village in Mitchell, Indiana. Spring Mill State Park takes guests back to the early 1800s with actual buildings from that time as well as demonstrations of how life was lived back then. Learn more about how you can be part of this attraction by clicking here.
As summer approaches, one of the best towns for a Hoosier day trip is Nashville. Home to Brown County State Park and the Yellowwood State Forest, this nature-lover's town is also home to antique shops, retreats, charming cafes, wineries, and so much more. Click here to learn more.
Summer is also the perfect time of year to visit Blue Spruce Alpaca Farm in northern Indiana where guests get the opportunity to meet the animals and utilize items made from their shavings. Scarves, hats, socks, mittens, jackets, and much more are on sale at the farm's store. Click here for more details.
The hottest months of the year are the perfect time to take one of the best day trips you'll take all year. Indiana Beach is the best vacation spot in the state. It not only has a water park and beach access, but also space for camping and cabins as well as restaurants and more on-site. Get more details about how to make this a day trip or more here.
Take a road trip when the weather is hot and you want to spend time in the A/C. This wine and waterfalls themed road trip is one of the most beautiful day trips on the list with four unforgettable stops. Sip wine and hike to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the state. Get the map here.
Make this the year you finally visit one of the most unique animal encounters in the Hoosier State. Wilstem Ranch is home to elephants and giraffes, and guests are allowed to learn the ropes for taking care of them.
Click here to learn more about this place.
Take another road trip in the fall along Indiana's northwest coastline to visit its most lovely lighthouses. There are five historic beauties to find on this incredible trip as you wander through lovely autumn foliage. Click here to learn more.
No matter the time of year to visit Amish Acres, you'll never forget a visit to this unique and historic attraction. November is an especially charming time to visit as you may get to see some holiday decorations. Learn about the simple life and enjoy the goodies that the Amish produce. Click here for more information about this community.
Though open year-round, winter is a fun time to visit Wolf Creek Habitat as the wolves love to play in the snow. Their coats are extra fluffy as they prepare for the cold winter, so they are extra fun to look at and cuddle with. Learn more about how you can interact with an entire pack of wolves here.
For more like this, check out these 11 year-round day trips to take in Indiana.
What other day trips are you looking forward to taking this year? Share your ideas with us below in the comments.
Address: 4229 US-150, Paoli, IN 47454, USA
Address: 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, USA
Address: Cool Creek Park Rd, Carmel, IN 46033, USA
Address: Winamac, IN 46996, USA
Address: 3333 IN-60 E, Mitchell, IN 47446, USA
Address: Nashville, IN 47448, USA
