Are you getting sick of these winter and Christmas articles now? I hope not. Winter just does such beautiful things to our beautiful state. You have to make yourself get out there. Just put your coat on and go. There are tons of beautiful places visit during winter in Indiana. So bundle up and make the most of winter in Indiana!

1. The Veal Ice Tree
Veal's Ice Tree, 6445 Mimosa Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46259, USA
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The Veal's Ice Tree is an absolutely unique winter feature to check out. And it is different every year! Once the temperatures drop below freezing in the Hoosier state, this is one of the MUST-SEE spots in the state. This gorgeous ice-covered tree is unbelievable.
2. Go exploring in the snow
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This series is not so much a place as an inspiration to get out there and explore how winter changes the buildings and scenery we sometimes take for granted. There are so many places in Indiana that are gorgeous in the winter. Trees, barns, and even churches look great when they are under a blanket of snow. Don't they?
3. Christmas lights in Bloomington
Bloomington, IN, USA
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Naturally, there are more cities and towns filled with light for the holidays than we can list. But, Bloomington is one of many that has gorgeous lights during the Christmas season. Especially beautiful is Main Street in Bloomington.
4. Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, USA
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The Conner Prairie Interactive History Park is always a fun attraction to visit regardless of the season. Visiting during December, you can learn about the holiday treats, games, and gifts that were offered and played nearly 200 years ago.
5. The Festival of Trees
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Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center hosts a wonderful event called the Festival of Trees. It features 50 Christmas trees fully decorated in 50 different designs. It is a beautiful attraction to see around Christmas time.
6. Shireman Homestead in Columbus
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Shireman Homestead, 7060 W 200 N, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
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Shireman Homestead is an incredible place to make memories with your family during the Holidays. You can bring your kids to spend time with Santa and his barn friends. Not only do they sparkle up for Christmas they do a pretty scary Halloween party too.

7. The Cataract Falls

8. Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo

9. Lake Monroe
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Lake Monroe, near Bloomington, looks great with a sheet of ice on top of it. It is definitely worth checking out!
10. Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes
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Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes is normally a place you would think to go in the summer. Interestingly enough, it is just as beautiful in the winter. You just might need a few extra layers during the winter months though.

From frozen lakes and sand dunes to holiday lights a-plenty what do you think about these wonderful places to visit in Indiana in winter? If you’ve spent some time in this fine state perhaps you know of a few fun things to do in Indiana in the wintertime. Share a few with us in the comments!

Now that you have done a bit of exploring in Indiana, the best way to enjoy winter in Indiana is with a cozy winter getaway in a cabin with that special someone. Here are a few winter retreats in Indiana to re-ignite that spark.

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What are some beautiful places in Indiana?

Indiana has some very beautiful places to explore all throughout the year. Some of our favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty in Indiana are the many state parks, lakes, and waterfall hikes. Here are a few beautiful places in Indiana to get you inspired:

1. Cataract Falls
2. Lake Michigan
3. Brown County State Park
4. Turkey Run State Park
5. Kesling Wetland and Farmstead
6. Clifty Falls State Park
7. Hemlock Cliffs Falls

Not many people know about the beauty you'll find at the Kesling Wetland located on the property of the Merry Lee Environmental Learning Center. Kesling Wetland is a man-made sanctuary that was recently restored and reclaimed from abandoned agricultural land. It is now a thriving ecological area filled with ponds, marches, and of course abundant wildlife that calls the area home.

What are some things to do in Indiana in the winter?

Indiana's winters can be blessed with an abundance of snow (a good or bad thing depending on your perspective) but that just means you have to be a little creative when deciding what to do on a winter day in Indiana. Here are a few ideas for some things to do in Indiana in the winter:

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