Moving to any new state can be a bit of a challenge, even if you think you know what to expect. The Hoosier state is an amazing place to live, but if you ever lived in a different state, then you know there are a few things outsiders may not initially understand about Indiana. If you’re looking to move to Indiana, here are 13 things you’ll quickly learn about the Hoosier state.
- We’re proud to be Hoosiers.
wikimedia When it comes to state pride, you won’t find anywhere quite like Indiana. Most of us were born and raised here and those who move here are likely to stay.
- We’re not as landlocked as you might have believed.
pixabay So we don’t touch the ocean - big deal. We’ve still got plenty of lakes and rivers to play in.
- Indiana’s also not as flat as you may have thought.
Vickie D./TripAdvisor Just take a trip to any state park in southern Indiana and you’ll see what we mean.
- We love getting to know our neighbors here.
wikimedia We’re friendly people and we love chatting with our neighbors and becoming friends with them. You’ll appreciate this when you’re new in town.
- We have incredible food here.
wikimedia It doesn’t matter what you’re into, you’ll find new favorites in Indiana, like the classic tenderloin sandwich.
- You’ll also find some of the freshest foods here.
wikimedia We’re a huge farming state, which means you get to enjoy a ton of farm-to-table restaurants and farmers markets.
- Our weather is 100% unpredictable.
wikimedia It could be cold and snowy one minute and warm and humid the next. Think of it as an exciting adventure…
- We’re also always ready for extreme weather.
pixabay Depending on where you live in Indiana, tornado and hail warnings could become a regular part of life.
- Basketball is definitely a huge deal here.
publicdomainpictures High school, college, professional - we love it all!
- We have so many natural wonders here.
bob/Flickr From gorgeous gardens to stunning waterfalls to ecological sites to beautiful parks, there’s more than you ever imagined waiting to be explored here.
- Indianapolis is not the only city here.
greeblie/Flickr Our state capital might be our most well known city, but Fort Wayne, Evansville, Bloomington, and Lafayette are just a few others you’ll want to check out.
- We love being quirky.
Doug Kerr/Flickr Where else can you find a town where it’s always Christmas, a famous shoe tree, or the world’s largest paintball?
- We love being in the country.
Brooke Ward/Flickr We have some great cities, but it’s the country and rural areas that make Indiana so great. We’re proud of our small towns and spacious land.
Most importantly of all, we know you’ll love your new life in Indiana! For more great facts about the Hoosier state, check out this list.
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When it comes to state pride, you won’t find anywhere quite like Indiana. Most of us were born and raised here and those who move here are likely to stay.
pixabay
So we don’t touch the ocean - big deal. We’ve still got plenty of lakes and rivers to play in.
Vickie D./TripAdvisor
Just take a trip to any state park in southern Indiana and you’ll see what we mean.
We’re friendly people and we love chatting with our neighbors and becoming friends with them. You’ll appreciate this when you’re new in town.
wikimedia
It doesn’t matter what you’re into, you’ll find new favorites in Indiana, like the classic tenderloin sandwich.
We’re a huge farming state, which means you get to enjoy a ton of farm-to-table restaurants and farmers markets.
It could be cold and snowy one minute and warm and humid the next. Think of it as an exciting adventure…
Depending on where you live in Indiana, tornado and hail warnings could become a regular part of life.
publicdomainpictures
High school, college, professional - we love it all!
bob/Flickr
From gorgeous gardens to stunning waterfalls to ecological sites to beautiful parks, there’s more than you ever imagined waiting to be explored here.
greeblie/Flickr
Our state capital might be our most well known city, but Fort Wayne, Evansville, Bloomington, and Lafayette are just a few others you’ll want to check out.
Doug Kerr/Flickr
Where else can you find a town where it’s always Christmas, a famous shoe tree, or the world’s largest paintball?
Brooke Ward/Flickr
We have some great cities, but it’s the country and rural areas that make Indiana so great. We’re proud of our small towns and spacious land.
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