Posted in Indiana
June 02, 2016
This Underrated Park Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Place In Indiana
Deciding on the most beautiful place in Indiana may just be a futile task. From the gorgeous Indiana Dunes, stunning Ohio River waterscapes, colorful fields in rural Indiana, to the jaw dropping skylines and architectural designs, the Hoosier state is packed with beauty. While finding one spot in Indiana that is the most beautiful is likely impossible (there are too many!), Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell is certainly a worthy contender.
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Located in Lawrence County, Mitchell is home to this stunning state park. Spring Mill State Park spans over 1,300 acres of land and has some of the most breathtaking sights in the state.
Filled with culture, architecture, and nature, Spring Mill Park is divided into four sections: Pioneer Village, Grissom Memorial, the Nature Center, and the Twin Caves.
The Limestone Grist Mill which is one of the main focal points in Pioneer Village was originally constructed in 1817. Surprisingly enough, this beautiful mill still works and continues to grind corn. Powered by water, its one of the most fascinating sights in the state.
Visitors can explore the entire park and hike along Spring Mill Lake. There's really no season where this landscape isn't stunning, though the warmer weather tends to allow guests the opportunity to view more of the park's land.
Watch the Pioneer Villagers as they go about their daily chores throughout the village, making rope and candles, weaving, gardening, and much more. Explore the gardens and buildings scattered throughout Pioneer Village for some really pretty views.
Take a hike down to the gorgeous waterfall and relax as the water cascades downwards. Or, if you're feeling more adventurous...
If you want to see more of this beautiful park, take a boat tour through Twin Caves. These two caves consist of upper and lower caves, and the boat tour will take explorers approximately 500 feet into the northern cave.
Spring Mill State Park has campgrounds so visitors can enjoy these beautiful grounds even longer.
The Grissom Memorial and the Nature Center are two other popular attractions. The pioneer cemetery is intriguing to walk through and explore. The Nature Center often holds specific events, but can always be counted on for an educational and interesting exhibit.
If you've been searching for the most beautiful place in Indiana, you have to see Spring Mill State Park for yourself. You'll be amazed by all the wonder this underrated park has to offer.
What do you think of Spring Mill State Park? Have you ever been there? Is it worthy of the title of one of the most beautiful places in Indiana?
