Indiana has a plethora of fun tourist attractions, from our bustling cities, to the quirky town of Santa Claus, to the unique New Harmony, to Chesterton, home of the Indiana Dunes State Park. However, here are 9 often underrated Indiana towns that have a lot to offer visitors.
- Brookville
debbie w./TripAdvisor This pretty little town is home to Brookville Lake, a fantastic destination for beach lovers. Enjoy boating, swimming, or lounging, and check out Brookville’s incredible lakeside restaurants.
- Metamora
Karen Starkey/Flickr This charming canal town is a quaint place for any Hoosier to visit. Enjoy shopping at the local stores, pop by during a festival or event, or take the train over from Connersville. You can also enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride or horse drawn boat ride through the canal.
- Mansfield
wikimedia This little known town can be found in the beautiful Parke County. You’ll find the charming Mansfield Covered Bridge here, along with the intriguing Mansfield Mill.
- Perkinsville
Matt C./Yelp This itty bitty town is relatively unknown in Indiana, but well worth visiting to experience the magic of Bonge’s Tavern. Bring some beers and tailgate outside with friends while waiting for your table.
- Rising Sun
OzinOh/Flickr This gorgeous little town sits on the Ohio River and offers a ton of outdoor sculptures and art to explore. It’s also home to a history museum, casino, and wolf sanctuary.
- Beverly Shores
Adam Moss/Flickr This beach town has a lengthy history and is home to many incredible attractions including the Indiana Dune and the quirky World’s Fair Houses exhibit.
- Marengo
David Casteel/Flickr This little town is well known for the stunning Marengo Cave system. Spend the day exploring and learning about one of Indiana’s most fascinating caves.
- Williamsport
HystericalMark/Flickr This historic small town is located along the charming Wabash River and has a great historic downtown area to explore. You can also check out Williamsport Falls, nearby.
- Vallonia
Jim Grey/Flickr This neat little town is home to historic Fort Vallonia and the incredible Starve Hollow State Recreation Area (perfect for exploring, camping, swimming, and hiking).
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debbie w./TripAdvisor
This pretty little town is home to Brookville Lake, a fantastic destination for beach lovers. Enjoy boating, swimming, or lounging, and check out Brookville’s incredible lakeside restaurants.
Karen Starkey/Flickr
This charming canal town is a quaint place for any Hoosier to visit. Enjoy shopping at the local stores, pop by during a festival or event, or take the train over from Connersville. You can also enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride or horse drawn boat ride through the canal.
wikimedia
This little known town can be found in the beautiful Parke County. You’ll find the charming Mansfield Covered Bridge here, along with the intriguing Mansfield Mill.
Matt C./Yelp
This itty bitty town is relatively unknown in Indiana, but well worth visiting to experience the magic of Bonge’s Tavern. Bring some beers and tailgate outside with friends while waiting for your table.
OzinOh/Flickr
This gorgeous little town sits on the Ohio River and offers a ton of outdoor sculptures and art to explore. It’s also home to a history museum, casino, and wolf sanctuary.
Adam Moss/Flickr
This beach town has a lengthy history and is home to many incredible attractions including the Indiana Dune and the quirky World’s Fair Houses exhibit.
David Casteel/Flickr
This little town is well known for the stunning Marengo Cave system. Spend the day exploring and learning about one of Indiana’s most fascinating caves.
HystericalMark/Flickr
This historic small town is located along the charming Wabash River and has a great historic downtown area to explore. You can also check out Williamsport Falls, nearby.
Jim Grey/Flickr
This neat little town is home to historic Fort Vallonia and the incredible Starve Hollow State Recreation Area (perfect for exploring, camping, swimming, and hiking).
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