Having fun shouldn’t be expensive. While there are plenty of things you can do in your own home, sometimes you just want to get out and have fun. That doesn’t mean you have to break the bank though. Check out these 10 fun activities that will keep you entertained, all for no money at all!
- Barn Quilt Trails - LaGrange County
Terrence Faircloth/Flickr Did you know Indiana has some awesome barn quilt trails and they’re all completely free to explore. These trails are perfect to explore with friends or even little ones. You can find full details on the barn quilt trails here.
Check them out at 1240 E 075 N LaGrange, IN 46761
- Fanimation Antique Fan Museum - Zionsville
Alexander O./TripAdvisor If you’re a lover of antiques or vintage items or simply love really cool, strange roadside attractions, this museum is perfect for you.
Find it at 10983 Bennett Pkwy, Zionsville, IN 46077-9187
- Covered Bridge Art Gallery - Rockville
Covered Bridge Art Gallery-Rockville/Facebook Love art, but don’t want to pay the full admission price that many galleries and museums charge? Check out the Covered Bridge Art Gallery for incredible Hoosier-centric works of art.
View them at 124 W Ohio St, Rockville, IN 47872
- The Garfield Trail - Grant County
Dustin Batt/Flickr Did you know the creator of Garfield was from Indiana? In fact, the comic actually is set in Indiana. Celebrate Garfield’s historic roots by exploring the Garfield Trail (marked by distinct Garfield statues). Make sure you find them all (check out their website for full details).
Explore it at 113 N Main Street, Sweetser IN, 46987.
- Kurt Vonnegut Museum - Indianapolis
carmenmitchell/Flickr If you’re a fan of the literary legend, Kurt Vonnegut, you’ll absolutely love indulging in this incredible hidden museum in Indianapolis.
Visit it at 340 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Cass County Carousel - Logansport
BigVikesFan40/TripAdvisor Do you love carousels? There’s a fantastic one that’s been beautifully restored in Cass County. This working carousel is bound to delight and enchant you…all for free!
Ride it at 1208 Riverside Dr, Logansport, IN 46947
- Notre Dame Walking Tour - Notre Dame (South Bend)
wikimedia Do you love old buildings or incredible architecture? You’ll feel humbled on the larger than life walking tour of this phenomenal university.
Check it out at Notre Dame, IN 46556
- Chocolate Trail - Richmond
Visit Richmond - Indiana/Facebook If you can’t get enough of chocolate, then the Chocolate Trail in Richmond is perfect for you. Visit all places on the trail for free complimentary chocolate treats. Get your itinerary and more details here.
Begin the trail at 625 E. Main Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374
- Quilt Gardens - Nappanee
Quilt Gardens-Nappanee Welcome Center/Faccebook If you’ve never seen these quilt gardens in person before, you’re in for a real treat. The gardens at Nappanee are amazing, but be sure to check out the rest in Elkart and LaGrange counties (all admission is free!).
Check them out at 302 W Market St, Nappanee, Indiana
- Santa Claus Village and Museum - Santa Claus
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Now is the perfect time of year to explore this magical, free museum and village. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit!
Visit at 69 IN-245, Santa Claus, IN 47579
Which one of these fun and free activities do you want to try first? For more affordable fun in Indiana, check out this post.
Terrence Faircloth/Flickr
Did you know Indiana has some awesome barn quilt trails and they’re all completely free to explore. These trails are perfect to explore with friends or even little ones. You can find full details on the barn quilt trails here.
Check them out at 1240 E 075 N LaGrange, IN 46761
Alexander O./TripAdvisor
If you’re a lover of antiques or vintage items or simply love really cool, strange roadside attractions, this museum is perfect for you.
Find it at 10983 Bennett Pkwy, Zionsville, IN 46077-9187
Covered Bridge Art Gallery-Rockville/Facebook
Love art, but don’t want to pay the full admission price that many galleries and museums charge? Check out the Covered Bridge Art Gallery for incredible Hoosier-centric works of art.
View them at 124 W Ohio St, Rockville, IN 47872
Dustin Batt/Flickr
Did you know the creator of Garfield was from Indiana? In fact, the comic actually is set in Indiana. Celebrate Garfield’s historic roots by exploring the Garfield Trail (marked by distinct Garfield statues). Make sure you find them all (check out their website for full details).
Explore it at 113 N Main Street, Sweetser IN, 46987.
carmenmitchell/Flickr
If you’re a fan of the literary legend, Kurt Vonnegut, you’ll absolutely love indulging in this incredible hidden museum in Indianapolis.
Visit it at 340 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
BigVikesFan40/TripAdvisor
Do you love carousels? There’s a fantastic one that’s been beautifully restored in Cass County. This working carousel is bound to delight and enchant you…all for free!
Ride it at 1208 Riverside Dr, Logansport, IN 46947
wikimedia
Do you love old buildings or incredible architecture? You’ll feel humbled on the larger than life walking tour of this phenomenal university.
Check it out at Notre Dame, IN 46556
Visit Richmond - Indiana/Facebook
If you can’t get enough of chocolate, then the Chocolate Trail in Richmond is perfect for you. Visit all places on the trail for free complimentary chocolate treats. Get your itinerary and more details here.
Begin the trail at 625 E. Main Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374
Quilt Gardens-Nappanee Welcome Center/Faccebook
If you’ve never seen these quilt gardens in person before, you’re in for a real treat. The gardens at Nappanee are amazing, but be sure to check out the rest in Elkart and LaGrange counties (all admission is free!).
Check them out at 302 W Market St, Nappanee, Indiana
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
Now is the perfect time of year to explore this magical, free museum and village. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit!
Visit at 69 IN-245, Santa Claus, IN 47579
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