There are certain shared experiences and beliefs that seem to unite all Hoosiers. While being a Hoosier is more of a state of mind and a proud feeling about your native Indiana state, this Hoosier bucket list can help you figure out if you’re missing out on some of the best things a Hoosier can do:
- Took a trip to Holiday World
Holiday World & Splashin Safari/Facebook Most Hoosiers took school trips here or spent their childhood at this beloved theme park. Every Hoosier knows is the best place to take kids and ultimate summertime destination thanks to the Splashin’ Safari.
- Had a bite of this iconic sandwich
quirkyjazz/Flickr …and then promptly proceeded to argue with the person next to you about which place makes the best tenderloin sandwich. Will we ever agree on an answer?
- Been to a college basketball game
MGoBlog/Flickr Every Hoosier, even those not that into sports, has a college team (Purdue or IU?) and at least one college game has been attended.
- Vacationed at this little slice of paradise
Tom Gill/Flickr Every Hoosier knows that Indiana has one of the best beaches in the world. The Dunes is an ecological wonder and it’s pretty much heaven on earth to us.
- Tasted a square donut
M01229/Flickr Do they taste like regular donuts? We’ll never tell!
- Competed in a rousing game of cornhole
Ryan Snyder/Flickr It’s pretty much the best outdoor social game ever invented.
- Explored Brown County State Park
CircusMidgetsGoneWild/Flickr …especially in the fall. We all agree Brown County is one of the most incredible places on earth.
- Spent the day at the state fair
sciondriver/Flickr If we’re being really honest, you’ve probably gone at least once JUST for the phenomenal food. You can’t get deep friend girl scout cookies everywhere!
- Challenged a friend to a game of hide and seek in a cornfield
Gillie Rhodes/Flickr We didn’t all grow up in the country, but for most of us, this rite of passage is spot on.
- Attended this historic event
momentcaptured1/Flickr Every Hoosier has gone to the Indy 500 race at least once (or at minimum watched on TV). In fact, it’s the world’s largest single day sporting event in history!
- Witnessed this famous tree lighting
Yelp The world’s largest Christmas “tree” is in our state capitol and you better believe we’ve checked it out at least once.
- Walked around this quaint, little town
Serge Melki/Flickr We all love the quirkiness of our own little Nashville and can’t recommend it enough to Hoosiers who haven’t stopped by yet.
- Experienced the thrills at this enchanting zoo
Mike Souza/Flickr The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is incredible and has been a favorite Hoosier stop for years.
- Went to a farm
Nathan Forget/Flickr Whether we grew up on one, had family who owned a farm, went pumpkin or apple picking, or visited for a school trip, every Hoosier’s definitely experienced one of these up close.
- Visited the most magical town in the world
Doug Kerr/Flickr We love that the town of Santa Claus can be found in our humble state, and just about every Hoosier has undoubtedly witnessed the magic in person.
What other things do Hoosiers do that didn’t make this list? To find out more about the 21 places you must visit in Indiana this year, check out this post.
Holiday World & Splashin Safari/Facebook
Most Hoosiers took school trips here or spent their childhood at this beloved theme park. Every Hoosier knows is the best place to take kids and ultimate summertime destination thanks to the Splashin’ Safari.
quirkyjazz/Flickr
…and then promptly proceeded to argue with the person next to you about which place makes the best tenderloin sandwich. Will we ever agree on an answer?
MGoBlog/Flickr
Every Hoosier, even those not that into sports, has a college team (Purdue or IU?) and at least one college game has been attended.
Tom Gill/Flickr
Every Hoosier knows that Indiana has one of the best beaches in the world. The Dunes is an ecological wonder and it’s pretty much heaven on earth to us.
M01229/Flickr
Do they taste like regular donuts? We’ll never tell!
Ryan Snyder/Flickr
It’s pretty much the best outdoor social game ever invented.
CircusMidgetsGoneWild/Flickr
…especially in the fall. We all agree Brown County is one of the most incredible places on earth.
sciondriver/Flickr
If we’re being really honest, you’ve probably gone at least once JUST for the phenomenal food. You can’t get deep friend girl scout cookies everywhere!
Gillie Rhodes/Flickr
We didn’t all grow up in the country, but for most of us, this rite of passage is spot on.
momentcaptured1/Flickr
Every Hoosier has gone to the Indy 500 race at least once (or at minimum watched on TV). In fact, it’s the world’s largest single day sporting event in history!
Yelp
The world’s largest Christmas “tree” is in our state capitol and you better believe we’ve checked it out at least once.
Serge Melki/Flickr
We all love the quirkiness of our own little Nashville and can’t recommend it enough to Hoosiers who haven’t stopped by yet.
Mike Souza/Flickr
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is incredible and has been a favorite Hoosier stop for years.
Nathan Forget/Flickr
Whether we grew up on one, had family who owned a farm, went pumpkin or apple picking, or visited for a school trip, every Hoosier’s definitely experienced one of these up close.
Doug Kerr/Flickr
We love that the town of Santa Claus can be found in our humble state, and just about every Hoosier has undoubtedly witnessed the magic in person.
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