Summer fun is just around the corner in Indiana, and if you’re looking for an awesome list of summer activities to try out, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these 12 incredible activities you must try underneath the summer sun.
- Float along a lazy river
Riverside Rentals/Yelp If you love the water but are looking for a more relaxed adventure, check out Riverside Rentals along the Tippecanoe River. Bring the family and friends for an amazing, relaxing day in the sun. Read more here.
- Enjoy a weekend at this magic waterfall campground
asmith121705/TripAdvisor Clifty Falls State Park is a stunning park in Madison, Indiana that offers some of the coolest views of waterfalls. Enjoy all of the magic by camping out for the weekend. Learn more here.
- Explore this awesome railroad hiking trail
wikimedia This gorgeous hiking trail, the Monon Trail, is located in two different areas in Indiana and offers some of the most spectacular sights. Find out where to hike and learn more about this trail here.
- Take a sunset wine cruise
yelp/Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging Do you love wine and being on the water? Combine two of your favorite things on this incredible wine cruise where you’ll get to sample a bunch of local wines, eat some tasty appetizers, and enjoy an evening out on this tour boat. Technically the summer sun will be going down, but you can always spend the day on Patoka Lake beforehand! Learn more here.
- Take a day trip to this unique city
Wellfield Botanical Gardens Facebook Come check out all of the wonders Elkhart, Indiana has to offer. Explore the Quilt Gardens and Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, enjoy the local parks, cruise down the Riverwalk, and check out their unique museums. Learn more here.
- Go on a safari
Wilstem Ranch/Faccebook If you love elephants and giraffes, you have to check out Wilstem Ranch. Here, you can select different exotic animal experiences including feeding and bathing some of these wild creatures! Learn more here.
- Explore this urban park
Dan O’Connor/Flickr This park is full of beauty and wonder, including the ruins of an old NYC skyscraper. Learn more about Holliday Park, their trails, and their rock gardens here.
- Visit this floating museum
USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc/Facebook Do you love learning about military history? If so, you’ll love exploring this historic battleship turned museum along the Ohio River in Evansville. You’ll find full details here.
- Camp out at this beautiful park
DSStephens/TripAdvisor Stay in a cabin, an RV, or pitch a tent at the gorgeous McCormick’s Creek State Park for an unbelievable time outdoors. Get full details on this trip here .
- Visit a part of this 800 mile yard sale
Historic National Road Yard Sale/Facebook Enjoy a piece of history and great thrift and antique finds at this massive yard sale taking place next week. Get full details on where to go here.
- Enjoy this epic balloon festival
Indian Balloon Fest/Facebook Come witness dozens of unique balloons, a parade, car show, fireworks, and much more this September at Indiana’s Balloon Fest. Get full details here.
- Unwind at this remote, rural winery
Yelp If you love gorgeous scenery and a great glass of wine, check out Oliver Winery this summer for an incredible way to spend a summer day. Learn more here.
Which fun summer activities will you be trying out? For a list of charming waterfront towns to visit in Indiana, check out this post.
Riverside Rentals/Yelp
If you love the water but are looking for a more relaxed adventure, check out Riverside Rentals along the Tippecanoe River. Bring the family and friends for an amazing, relaxing day in the sun. Read more here.
asmith121705/TripAdvisor
Clifty Falls State Park is a stunning park in Madison, Indiana that offers some of the coolest views of waterfalls. Enjoy all of the magic by camping out for the weekend. Learn more here.
wikimedia
This gorgeous hiking trail, the Monon Trail, is located in two different areas in Indiana and offers some of the most spectacular sights. Find out where to hike and learn more about this trail here.
yelp/Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging
Do you love wine and being on the water? Combine two of your favorite things on this incredible wine cruise where you’ll get to sample a bunch of local wines, eat some tasty appetizers, and enjoy an evening out on this tour boat. Technically the summer sun will be going down, but you can always spend the day on Patoka Lake beforehand! Learn more here.
Wellfield Botanical Gardens Facebook
Come check out all of the wonders Elkhart, Indiana has to offer. Explore the Quilt Gardens and Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, enjoy the local parks, cruise down the Riverwalk, and check out their unique museums. Learn more here.
Wilstem Ranch/Faccebook
If you love elephants and giraffes, you have to check out Wilstem Ranch. Here, you can select different exotic animal experiences including feeding and bathing some of these wild creatures! Learn more here.
Dan O’Connor/Flickr
This park is full of beauty and wonder, including the ruins of an old NYC skyscraper. Learn more about Holliday Park, their trails, and their rock gardens here.
USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc/Facebook
Do you love learning about military history? If so, you’ll love exploring this historic battleship turned museum along the Ohio River in Evansville. You’ll find full details here.
DSStephens/TripAdvisor
Stay in a cabin, an RV, or pitch a tent at the gorgeous McCormick’s Creek State Park for an unbelievable time outdoors. Get full details on this trip here .
Historic National Road Yard Sale/Facebook
Enjoy a piece of history and great thrift and antique finds at this massive yard sale taking place next week. Get full details on where to go here.
Indian Balloon Fest/Facebook
Come witness dozens of unique balloons, a parade, car show, fireworks, and much more this September at Indiana’s Balloon Fest. Get full details here.
Yelp
If you love gorgeous scenery and a great glass of wine, check out Oliver Winery this summer for an incredible way to spend a summer day. Learn more here.
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