The Scenic Road Trip That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Beauty of Indiana All Over Again
It’s no secret that Indiana is an incredibly beautiful state. Whether you live here or are just visiting, there’s no way you haven’t caught yourself admiring something beautiful around these parts before, whether it was our awe-inspiring waterfalls, enchanting forests, fascinating covered bridges, or anything in between. If it’s been a little while, though, we’ve gone ahead and created this handy road trip that’ll help you fall in love with the most beautiful parts of the Hoosier State all over again. You can follow along by utilizing this handy map with directions we’ve made for you. Get in the car and let’s go – this is going to be awe-inspiring!
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is, in part, one of Indiana's newest National Parks. Explore the single most unique landscape in the entire Hoosier State as you traverse sand dunes and admire the ocean-like beauty of Lake Michigan. This National Park in Indiana is one of the most scenic in the United States, and we're lucky to call it our own.
Up next, we'll meander over to the town of Nappanee, which is literally famous for its photogenic scenery and friendly populace.
You can't miss the famous Nappanee "Round Barn," pictured above, nor can you pass up on exploring the vibrant history of Nappanee by way of museums, parks, and more. This is one small town in Indiana you'll remember forever.
Our third stop will be one of Indiana's most intriguing and strange-looking geological wonders: the Seven Pillars of Peru.
Formed over thousands of years of riverside erosion, the Seven Pillars have always been considered a sacred place by local Native peoples. The pillars are strange looking at first, but they beckon you to come closer, and when you do, you'll be amazed by the beauty of this uniquely Indiana feature. This is an underrated natural feature in Indiana that you'll fall in love with immediately.
Second-to-last (but absolutely nowhere near least), we'll check out the beautiful little town of Carmel.
Carmel is known for its elegance and beauty, as well as some of the best shops in Indiana to get your retail (and/or foodie) fix on. We love Carmel so much that we even bestowed upon it the title of the friendliest town in Indiana, so be sure to take your time and enjoy this little slice of utopia right here in the Hoosier State.
Finally, we'll end our journey at one of Indiana's most beautiful places: Brown County, namely Brown County State Park.
Brown County has the distinguished honor of frequently being called the most beautiful county in Indiana, and we're not surprised. It really IS astonishingly beautiful, and the state park is the perfect place to really absorb that sense of wonder for yourself. Make a whole night out of it and camp here - you won't regret it.
So, what do you think? Any plans to embark upon this epic road trip in Indiana? Tell us your ideas in the comments!
Address: Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
Address: Indiana Dunes National Park, 1215 N State Rd 49, Porter, IN 46304, USA
Address: Brown County State Park Road, Brown County State Park Rd, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
Address: Carmel, IN, USA
Address: Seven Pillars Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust, 3985 Mississinewa Rd, Peru, IN 46970, USA
Tori Jane Ostberg plays with tornadoes for fun. When she's not out chasing the biggest and baddest storms mama nature has to offer, she can usually be found writing something, somewhere, or exploring the United States with her camera.
