11 Ways Living In Indiana Ruins You For Life

In Indiana, we have plenty to be thankful for, from our stunning rural landscapes to our bustling urban cities. There’s one downside to being a Hoosier, though: living here pretty much ruins your chance of ever enjoying living anywhere else. Don’t believe me? Here are 12 was living in Indiana ruins you for life.

11. We have the perfect mix of country and city life

It doesn’t matter if you live in Indy, Bloomington, Valpo, or a small country town. Indiana has a fantastic mix of city and country life, so you’ll never get bored or need a change of scenery.

10. This perfect skyline

Come on. There’s no way clouds look this amazing anywhere else.

9. Fresh...everything

Living amongst farms is pretty fantastic, especially if it means you get great local produce, dairy, and meat. Want organic, pesticide-free, fresh-off-the-farm goods? Don’t move away and it’s all yours.

8. The Indy 500

Admit it, even if you aren’t a huge racing fan, if you heard commotion about the Indy 500 anywhere else, you’d be itching to get home.

7. Great local wine and beer varieties

Indiana has a huge craft beer scene and a ton of wineries scattered throughout the state. Move away and you’ll quickly find less variety.

6. The State Fair

You can't top this.

5. Our ever-changing weather

Okay, sure we love to complain that the weather changes constantly throughout the day, but if you were to move somewhere without seasons as intense as in Indiana, you’d be feeling pretty ripped off.

4. This view

Seriously, find another lakefront you find as gorgeous as the dunes.

3. This iconic sandwich

It might be a bit trite, but you won’t find a pork tenderloin sandwich like this anywhere else in the states. If you leave, you'll miss it.

2. This equally iconic pie

I dare you to find pie quite so good elsewhere.

1. The people

It’s true, the Midwest is full of helpful and friendly people always willing to talk to you and lend a hand. The people will be what you miss the most, should you ever move away.

What would you miss about living in Indiana if you moved away? Do you think being a Hoosier ruined you for life in other states?