10 Places You Can Only Go In Indiana That Will Take You Back To Simpler Times
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Elizabeth Crozier
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If you’re aching to get away from it all, there are 10 attractions in Indiana that will take you back to simpler times. From the 1800s to the 1950s, these lovely places will give you a blast from the past.
If you love going back in time, these hot spots belong on your bucket list. Scroll on for details and be sure to click the links below for further details about each location.
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This southern Indiana oasis is a hotel, restaurant, and vintage market all-in-one. Situated on 92 acres, this place will take you back with its homemade comfort foods, bakery, antiques, and old-fashioned gifts. Learn more about this Old World wonder here.
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This eatery goes back to the 1900s and is still doing things the old-fashioned way. It's a 50s-themed joint set in an ancient diner that gained its soda fountain in the 1940s. Indoor and outdoor seating, a plethora of comfort food, and delightful ice cream treats keep locals coming back time and again for more. Click here to learn more.
Located within the historic Souder Village, this unique shop is a giant, two-floor building of antiques and other vintage items. It features more than 150 vendors and has been in business since 1985. There's no better place to be whisked back to simpler times. Get more details about it here.
Part antique store and part soda bar, this fabulous place will take you right back to the 1940s and 1950s. It is located in northern Indiana where it adds charm to one of the state's lesser-known towns. Old-fashioned candies, sodas, and frozen treats abound. Learn more about this place here.
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If you really want to experience some history, this is the place to be. You can stay the night in an old train station or in an old boxcar. Guests will find a large collection of railroad antiques, memorabilia, and art in this 1914 New York Central Freight Station. Get more information about it here.
This dining room and country store has been in business since 1927, and it is known for its country-style atmosphere that will take you back to simpler times. After a marvelous meal of fried chicken, biscuits, baked ham, and baked beans, you'll want to shop the wealth of homemade jams, jellies, preserves, old-fashioned candies, and fresh bread and cookies that are made in-house as well as plethora of homemade goodies, gifts, home decor, and souvenirs. Click here to learn more.
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Yet another amazing all-in-one attraction, this place has roots that go back to 1821, but it was not until about 40 years ago that it became a restaurant and shopping destination. Included on the grounds are a winery, wine cellar, barn restaurant, barn market, and a plant nursery. There is even a chapel on the grounds for those who wish to have a simple country wedding. Learn more about it here.
No one can resist candy and ice cream when that sweet tooth kicks on. At this vintage spot, you'll find a myriad of old sodas and homemade old-fashioned candies. This amazing spot even has a candy museum filled with old advertising and branding from classic treats. Get more details about it here.
A restaurant and general store all-in-one, this place goes back to the 1930s. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner here while also getting some shopping done. Enjoy classic eats like burgers, chicken strips, tenderloin sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, fries, potato salad, and cheese sticks, as well as pie for dessert with your ice cream. Click here to learn more.
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Nothing will remind you of the old days like this pioneer attraction. Get acquainted with Indiana's oldest settlement when you visit here. This living museum features vintage shops, period actors, blacksmith demonstrations, livestock, food, games, and much more. There is nothing like this mid-1800s village. Check it out here.
For more like this, check out these eight rare photos from Indiana’s past.
Where else in the Hoosier State can you get back to simpler times? Share your thoughts with us below in the comments.
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