Take These 13 Country Roads In Indiana For An Unforgettable Scenic Drive
When you think of county roads in the state of Indiana, there are a few things that come to mind. First, you have the actual county roads. Next, you have dusty or dirty roads in the middle of nowhere. Third, you just have roads away from cities and houses. What do all these roads have in common? Well, they provide you with a beautiful scenic experience as you are driving from point A to point B. We did a little digging and found some pretty scenic drives and pictures for your viewing pleasure! Here are some of the best scenic drives in Indiana:
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1. Bowsher Ford is a beautiful covered bridge that has recently celebrated its 100th birthday. The bridge is still open to traffic, making it a beautiful scenic experience.
4. This winding road is going to take you on a scenic drive through the Brown County State Park. We don’t know about you, but We think this would be a great place to go as the fall season sets in!
5. This is Indiana SR 62. Some say it's a bit of a challenging road to navigate, but it offers a beautiful driving experience through both Crawford and Harrison Counties.
6. Hoosiers are no stranger to snow and sometimes the snow makes for an equally beautiful driving experience. This gorgeous picture was taken somewhere in Rush County.
9. This is Interstate 69, looking west from Harmony Road. We had to include this picture because you really can’t go on a scenic drive in Indiana without seeing some kind of construction somewhere, so think of it like a primer for what you'll see out there. 🙂
11. This is a picture of Bradford Woods in Morgan County. Keep in mind, this is a private park for invited guests only. The photographer who took the pictures didn’t realize this until after she snapped some photos.
What are your picks for the best scenic drives in Indiana? Tell us about yours in the comments, and make sure to send pictures; you never know! You might see it featured one of these days.
Need some more ideas for epic Indiana road trips? We’ve got you covered! Check out this list of ten unforgettable road trips you need to take before you die.
Address: Bowsher Ford Bridge, Kingman, IN 47952, USA
Address: West Union Covered Bridge Road, W Union Covered Bridge Rd, Reserve Township, IN 47862, USA
Address: Merry Lea Environmental Learning, Albion, IN 46701, USA
Address: Brown County State Park Road, Brown County State Park Rd, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
Address: Indiana 62, IN-62, Madison, IN, USA
Address: Rush County, IN, USA
Address: Indiana 37, IN-37, Elwood, IN, USA
Address: Indiana 26, IN-26, Portland, IN, USA
Address: Interstate 69, I-69, Bloomington, IN, USA
Address: Greene County, IN, USA
Address: Morgan County, IN, USA
Address: Jennings County, IN, USA
Address: Fremont, IN 46737, USA
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Best Scenic Drives in Indiana
July 12, 2021
Tori Jane
What are the most scenic drives in Indiana?
Lovers of scenic roads have reason to celebrate, because there just so happens to be lots of beautiful drives you can take all over the state. Some of our favorites include Salt Lick Creek Road, which is a stunning 18-mile scenic drive from Nineveh to Gnaw Bone. Indiana SR-450 is an incredible stretch of road that will take you alongside the beautiful White River. The Lincoln Highway is one of the most incredibly gorgeous and popular scenic routes in the country, and it extends for an impressive 188 miles!
Where are some beautiful places in Indiana?
Indiana has plenty of little slices of paradise if you know where to look! For example, we have so many stunningly beautiful state parks that it might be hard to know where to start. Visit Indiana Dunes State Park for some incredible landscape you won’t find anywhere else in the state. For waterfall lovers, we recommend McCormick’s Creek State Park, or the amazing Turkey Run State Park. Brown County is frequently called the most beautiful county in Indiana for plenty of reasons – you should go check it out! We’ve also got geologically interesting places, too, like the strange Jug Rock, or the amazing Falls of the Ohio State Park, where you might just find some fossils. For more of our favorite places in Indiana, check out this article.
Which Indiana country roads are the best?
If there’s anything about the Hoosier State we love, it’s that every country road is the best kind. Pick a back road and drive; you’ll find yourself inside of endless corn fields and beneath breathtaking blue skies. Or perhaps you’ll end up out on the dunes, an incredibly unique landscape unlike anywhere else in the state. The Ohio River Scenic Byway is another beautiful backroad you’ve got to take at least once. Seriously – pick a road and drive it.
Address: Bowsher Ford Bridge, Kingman, IN 47952, USA
Address: West Union Covered Bridge Road, W Union Covered Bridge Rd, Reserve Township, IN 47862, USA
Address: Merry Lea Environmental Learning, Albion, IN 46701, USA
Address: Brown County State Park Road, Brown County State Park Rd, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
Address: Indiana 62, IN-62, Madison, IN, USA
Address: Rush County, IN, USA
Address: Indiana 37, IN-37, Elwood, IN, USA
Address: Indiana 26, IN-26, Portland, IN, USA
Address: Interstate 69, I-69, Bloomington, IN, USA
Trisha Faulkner is a stay-at-home and work-at-home Hoosier momma. She is a huge advocate of Autism awareness, and loves her beautiful boy more than life itself. She is a native Indiana writer who types her best pieces for Only In Your State between 2-4AM when her toddler finally falls over asleep.
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