Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Indiana Like Never Before

Is there anything more beautiful than Indiana in the fall? Indiana is lucky enough to have some of the most amazing displays of foliage in the country. With a plethora of parks, forests, and outdoor areas to explore, it can be overwhelming trying to find the best places to visit for fall colors in Indiana. Don't worry; let this handy itinerary for a fall foliage road trip in Indiana be your guide to the best autumnal trees this season.

1. Clifty Falls State Park - Madison

First up on our trip is the always gorgeous Clifty Falls State Park. This incredible state park will offer an amazing array of fall colors, with waterfalls to boot. Get an aerial view of Clifty Falls State Park:

2. Brown County State Park - Nashville

Next up, we have the super popular Brown County State Park. This park is arguably one of the most gorgeous pieces of land within Indiana and you can be it's stunning in autumn. Visit this park several times throughout the season to watch the foliage transform before your eyes.

3. Garfield Park Conservatory - Indianapolis

Garfield Park Conservatory is an excellent next stop to view the amazing contrast between the indoor, greenhouse greenery, and the stunning outdoor colors of fall.

4. McCloud Nature Park - North Salem

You can't pass up an opportunity to explore McCloud Nature Park, particularly in the autumn. October offers some truly amazing and bright foliage, while November offers slightly darker, dimmer, yet still gorgeous images. Take a closer look at McCloud Nature Park:

5. Turkey Run State Park - Marshall

Next on our stop is the must-see, Turkey Run State Park. Let yourself really revel in the jaw-dropping colors of fall by hiking along one of the area's popular trails.

6. Indiana Dunes - Chesterton

Most people think of the Indiana Dunes as a must-visit for the summertime, but the Dunes are also a stunning place to visit in the fall. Just look at those vivid colors!

7. The University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame/South Bend

A great time to plan this road trip would be during a weekend when there's a Notre Dame game to catch. Kill two birds with one stone and take in the stunning beauty of this campus in the autumn, while enjoying a rousing game of football.

8. Chain O'Lakes State Park - Albion

This often overlooked state park is next on our foliage road trip and for good reason! You can witness some amazing hues of red, brown, gold, yellow, and green as you walk along these park grounds. See what it’s like to kayak at Chain O’ Lakes State Park:

9. Mounds State Park - Anderson

This tiny park in Anderson is the last stop on our foliage tour but offers some of the most charming sights. Whether you complete this tour in early or late fall, Mounds State Park will offer subtle and stunning colors to round out the rest of this trip.

When do you plan on taking this amazing fall foliage road trip in Indiana? For more fall fun, check out these must-visit fall festivals in Indiana! If you plan to do some hiking to see more of these colors, check with AllTrails for trail info.