SOUTH-CENTRAL
INDIANA ITINERARY
State Parks and More in SouthCentral Indiana
SPRING MILL STATE PARK Indiana Department of Natural Resources
INDIANAPOLIS
SOUTHCENTRAL REGION
DAY ONE Start your explorations of the
region’s rolling hills at Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest state park. The tree-covered landscapes are magnificent, especially during fall foliage season. Some 20 miles of
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scenic roads afford stunning vistas any time of the year. Your group can spend the morning hiking or mountain biking on trails that wind through rugged ravines and across streams. One rugged foot trail leads to a historic fire tower that
is open for those wishing to climb up for breathtaking views. After lunch, your entourage might head to the saddle barn for a guided horseback ride or to one of two lakes for fishing or boating. The swimming pool is another option, and Abe Martin Lodge has an indoor water park. The less active may prefer to check out the Nature Center and learn about the park’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a home-style dinner amid rustic log decor at The Little Gem Restaurant in the lodge, whose original section was built in 1932 from hand-hewn native stone and oak timber cut in the park. Overnight accommodation choices include hotel-style lodge rooms and furnished cabins (some with full kitchens) that sleep as many as eight. Camping is available as well.
