6 One-Of-A-Kind Experiences In Indiana To Gift To Loved Ones This Season
By Tori Jane|Published November 15, 2022
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Looking for the perfect solution to holiday gift-giving this year? Look no further, friends, for we’ve done the footwork for you and have found six delightful, unique giftable experiences in Indiana that just about everyone ought to love receiving. Some are amazingly magical places to stay; others are intense and fast-paced delights sure to please the thrill-seeker on your list. Check them out, and let us know what some of your favorite things to do in Indiana are!
1. Ziplining, off-roading, and more, oh my!
eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Rd, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
Giving someone the gift of eXplore Brown County is giving someone the gift of ultimate fun. Not only is it home to the longest zipline in Indiana - it's also home to the best off-road tours, cabins, camping, paintball and arrow tag, and so much more. This gift is perfect for the outdoorsy person in your life, the kids, or just about anyone else who enjoys a thrill.
2. A cozy little barn stay that's closer to downtown Indy than you think.
Send your loved ones to stay on a real, working farm just ten minutes from downtown Indy. It's a gorgeous urban farmstead, and it's definitely not every day you get to stay the night on one. The barn your person(s) will stay in has been recently renovated and, perhaps surprisingly, is one of the coziest places they'll ever sleep. Lovers of animals and rustic farm life will love this relaxing farm stay in Indiana.
Did you know that Indiana is, in part, wine country? It's true - and for the wine lover in your life, the perfect gift could easily be meals, tours, or even stays at some of the best wineries in Indiana. Among our favorite IN wineries are gems like Patoka Lake Winery and Stream Cliff Farm (pictured are photos from Stream Cliff Farm). Get them a gift they'll never forget, and honestly, gettin' a little something-something for yourself in this case is highly encouraged.
Want to give your loved one the gift of a few nights in the woods but you suspect a treehouse is a little much (and also, you're somewhat bored of the traditional log cabin experience)? No worries - this gorgeous, modern cabin in Indiana nestled near Nashville in beautiful Brown County (often called the most beautiful region of Indiana) offers all the pleasures of an old-fashioned log cabin without the rustic feel.
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5. An annual pass to Indiana's beautiful state parks.
Finally, consider supporting both your person's love for the outdoors AND Indiana's forest services by getting them a $50 Annual Entrance Permit. If they find themselves visiting numerous state parks per year (and paying the $7 gate fee time and time again), this will allow them to skip the payment part and simply enjoy. Give the gift of the great outdoors all year long with an amazing pass to the dozens of state parks in Indiana they're sure to love.
6. Peaceful evening(s) at the Silver Moon Retreat.
If you (or they) ARE most certainly into the "cabin by the lake in the woods" aesthetic, then this is the deeply relaxing cabin in Indiana you'll want to gift to them. Few things are as wonderful as waking up early, sitting on the porch, and watching daylight arrive on the lake (which you'll have all to yourself). There are even amenities offered like a boat and a canoe! Heavenly? We think yes.
There you have it: six incredible experiences you can gift to just about anyone that they’re sure to love. Studies show that humans remember (and treasure) experiences much more than they tend to treasure things, so why not give the gift of an unforgettable experience (or two) this year?
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