Looking for great natural wonders to explore in the Hoosier state this summer? Lucky for you we have plenty to offer! For some great memories and photos, be sure to check out any of these 10 incredible natural attractions in the Hoosier state.
- Marengo Cave - Marengo
David Thomas/Flickr This gorgeous cave system in southern Indiana is one of the most popular caves to explore. Take an hour long tour and afterwards go mining for gemstones at this historic, natural treasure. Learn more here or visit at 400 E St, Hwy 64, Marengo, IN 47140.
- Indiana Dunes - Chesterton
Stephanie Wallace/Flickr The Indiana Dunes State Park is not only a national treasure, it’s an ecological wonder. Come explore the dunes and go hiking through the magnificent sand dunes at this beautiful park. Read more here and visit at 1600 N 25 East, Chesterton, IN 46304.
- The Quilt Gardens - Elkhart County
Quilt Garden-Nappanee Welcome Center/Facebook If you love flowers and art, combine the two by taking in the breathtaking, beautifully sculpted quilt gardens in Elkhart County. This event takes place across Elkhart, Bristol, Nappanee, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wakarusa and offers dozens of local displays. Find out more information here and check out the welcome center at 302 W Market St, Nappanee, Indiana..
- Brown County State Park - Nashville
Lori SR./Flickr Brown County is arguably the most popular state park around, not only because it’s stunning, but also because there are so many things to do. Stay in a summer cabin, camp out in the woods, explore nature on hiking trails, go horseback riding, and much more at this gorgeous park. Find out more information here and visit this park at 1405 S.R. 46W, Nashville, IN 47448.
- Jug Rock - Shoals
wikimedia This fascinating geological wonder in Shoals is over 60 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It’s composed of sandstone and millstone and formed over 286 million years ago. Learn more here and find this natural wonder at Albright Ln, Shoals, IN 47581.
- Lavender Lane - Rome City
The Lavender Lane/Facebook This unique lavender farm in Indiana is a little known natural gem that offers a ton of fun for Hoosiers. Come gather some fresh lavender, explore the fields, and purchase fresh lavender products at 2258 E Northport Rd, Rome City, Indiana. Learn more here.
- Patoka Lake - Birdseye
flickr/florador This gorgeous lake offers tons of fun for lake lovers. Enjoy a day of boating, a wine cruise, or stay the night in Indiana’s only floating cabins. Learn more here or visit at 2991 N. Dillard Rd. Birdseye, IN 47513.
- Indiana Caverns - Corydon
Indiana Caverns/Facebook This stunning cave offers boat ride adventures through its gorgeous caverns. It’s Indiana’s longest cave, so be prepared for tons of fun and adventure. You’ll find it at 1267 Green Acres Dr SW, Corydon, IN 47112 and can learn more here.
- Clifty Falls - Madison
Eric H./TripAdvisor Clifty Falls offers some of the state’s best waterfalls. Explore this entire gorgeous natural park and all of its waterfalls during a camping adventure or day trip. Learn more about Clifty Falls here or visit at 1501 Green Rd, Madison, IN 47250.
- Turkey Run State Park - Marshall
Nirmal Kumar K./Yelp Turkey Run State Park is an incredible park filled with large rocks, cliffs, gorges, and much more. Hike Trail 3 for one of the most gorgeous hikes in the park. Learn more here or visit at 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859.
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David Thomas/Flickr
This gorgeous cave system in southern Indiana is one of the most popular caves to explore. Take an hour long tour and afterwards go mining for gemstones at this historic, natural treasure. Learn more here or visit at 400 E St, Hwy 64, Marengo, IN 47140.
Stephanie Wallace/Flickr
The Indiana Dunes State Park is not only a national treasure, it’s an ecological wonder. Come explore the dunes and go hiking through the magnificent sand dunes at this beautiful park. Read more here and visit at 1600 N 25 East, Chesterton, IN 46304.
Quilt Garden-Nappanee Welcome Center/Facebook
If you love flowers and art, combine the two by taking in the breathtaking, beautifully sculpted quilt gardens in Elkhart County. This event takes place across Elkhart, Bristol, Nappanee, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wakarusa and offers dozens of local displays. Find out more information here and check out the welcome center at 302 W Market St, Nappanee, Indiana..
Lori SR./Flickr
Brown County is arguably the most popular state park around, not only because it’s stunning, but also because there are so many things to do. Stay in a summer cabin, camp out in the woods, explore nature on hiking trails, go horseback riding, and much more at this gorgeous park. Find out more information here and visit this park at 1405 S.R. 46W, Nashville, IN 47448.
wikimedia
This fascinating geological wonder in Shoals is over 60 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It’s composed of sandstone and millstone and formed over 286 million years ago. Learn more here and find this natural wonder at Albright Ln, Shoals, IN 47581.
The Lavender Lane/Facebook
This unique lavender farm in Indiana is a little known natural gem that offers a ton of fun for Hoosiers. Come gather some fresh lavender, explore the fields, and purchase fresh lavender products at 2258 E Northport Rd, Rome City, Indiana. Learn more here.
flickr/florador
This gorgeous lake offers tons of fun for lake lovers. Enjoy a day of boating, a wine cruise, or stay the night in Indiana’s only floating cabins. Learn more here or visit at 2991 N. Dillard Rd. Birdseye, IN 47513.
Indiana Caverns/Facebook
This stunning cave offers boat ride adventures through its gorgeous caverns. It’s Indiana’s longest cave, so be prepared for tons of fun and adventure. You’ll find it at 1267 Green Acres Dr SW, Corydon, IN 47112 and can learn more here.
Eric H./TripAdvisor
Clifty Falls offers some of the state’s best waterfalls. Explore this entire gorgeous natural park and all of its waterfalls during a camping adventure or day trip. Learn more about Clifty Falls here or visit at 1501 Green Rd, Madison, IN 47250.
Nirmal Kumar K./Yelp
Turkey Run State Park is an incredible park filled with large rocks, cliffs, gorges, and much more. Hike Trail 3 for one of the most gorgeous hikes in the park. Learn more here or visit at 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859.
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