4 One-Of-A-Kind Indiana Hotels You’ll Want To Hibernate In This Winter
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It’s a simple matter of biology: when winter comes, every Hoosier dreams of hibernation. Luckily, Indiana has plenty of luxurious hotels where you can get your seasonal slumber on in style. Maybe you’re looking for access to exercise-oriented adventure so you can work up your “nappetite” (that is, your appetite for a long winter’s nap). Or, maybe you’re just searching for a place to chill while it’s cold out. Either way, one of these four unique Indiana hotels might just be your winter wonderland.
Hibernation habitats come in many forms. Those seeking a quiet and romantic winter hideaway might consider the family-owner bed and breakfast "Meet Virginia." Historic French Lick is home to many winter attractions. If you're taking a family trip, the French Lick resort hosts a Polar Express themed train ride. If you're looking to pamper your adult self like a baby, French Lick has a mineral spring where you can soak away your winter aches and pains.
Indeed, other than being the hometown of Larry Bird, French Lick is famous for its namesake resort. While the French Lick Resort is a popular destination for good reason, Meet Virginia is a charming and cozy alternative for your northern nest. Meet Virginia is located at 724 S Virginia Ave, French Lick, IN 47432. While some map services may tell you it's permanently closed, Meet Virginia is still available to book on Airbnb.
The Columbia Club is for those who love nothing more than winter in the city. Located in an Indianapolis cultural district, this newly renovated hotel has an upscale, antique feel. It’s the type of place that will make you feel debonair — just remember, no pipe smoking inside.
The Columbia Club’s unique appeal as a winter destination comes from its close proximity to winter wildlife and outdoor adventures in Indy. You'll be close to Indianapolis' Canal Walk, a cultural institution; a long walk will take you to Garfield Park, where sledding is allowed, or to the Indianapolis Zoo for winter animal adventures; Perry Park, which is famous for its ice skating rink, is just a short drive away. These are just a few options for winter travelers who feel the need to stretch their legs between bouts of snowy slumber. Columbia Club is located at 121 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
In contrast to the Columbia Club, the Potawatomi Inn is the place whether you want a classic cabin experience, or a luxurious family vacation, or both. Here, you’ll be tucked away in a log cabin to dream in your own wintery world. That is, unless you emerge to take advantage of beautiful Pokagon State Park with its one-of-a-kind toboggan run or sneak off to a nearby ski slope.
If it were us, though, we might just spend the whole winter looking out over Lake James. It looks like spring in this photo, but you can just imagine how beautiful this view would be with the lake frozen over and powdered in snow. Potawatomi Inn is located at 6 Ln 100 Lake James, Angola, IN 46703.
Speaking of powder, the last stop on our list lives up to its name as the perfect place for families to take to the slopes. It's also so close to Potawatomi Inn you could make a winter weekender of both destinations.
Perfect North Slopes might seem like more typical tourist fare, but this is a famous destination for slopes accessible to any skill level. So, if you're not the skiing type, you can send the family on a snow tubing excursion and take a winter's timeout without worrying. Perfect Place Slopes is located at 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
This season, as you’re considering your hibernation destination, remember that Indiana has a wide variety of wintery options to choose from. This list is a sampler pack of snowy escapes so, whether you like your winter wild or idle, there’s a spot where you’ll want to snooze.
What are your favorite hotels to hit when it gets frosty in Indiana? Have you stayed somewhere recently that made you glow in the snow? Let us know! We love hearing your stories and seeing your photos. Get in touch!
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Address: 121 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Address: Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, USA
Address: Potawatomi Inn, Jamestown Township, IN 46703, USA
Address: 724 S Virginia Ave, French Lick, IN 47432, USA
Benjamin Clancy is the Illinois and Indiana writer at Only In Your State, a doctoral candidate at UNC Chapel Hill in Communication, and an artistic type who has attended the Vermont Studio Center residency in poetry writing and makes something like music as "little other." They grew up in Austin, Texas and currently live in Chicago, IL with their partner, two dogs, and a cat. Get in touch by emailing bclancy@onlyinyourstate.com.
