Promenade Park in Fort Wayne Photo courtesy of Indiana Sports Corp
GET AWAY AND GET HAPPY
IN INDIANA
With an endless array of adventures and activities, the Hoosier State is a spectacular destination for all ages By Vanessa Day
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f you’ve never visited Indiana, you may be amazed at how much there is to do here. Every region of the Hoosier state boasts endless attractions and activities. Outdoor adventures, culinary escapes, eyeopening museums, breathtaking art, and unparalleled excitement. No matter your travel group’s interest, there is something to satisfy every palate and personality.
GET OUTSIDE
In the northwest corner of the state, tucked along three miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline is Indiana Dunes State Park. There’s over 2,000 acres of towering sand dunes and primitive habitats that house a variety of plant and wildlife. Take a hike up the dunes to get a stunning view of the lake and surrounding areas or enjoy a day swimming in the lapping waves and relaxing on the beach. Potato Creek State Park, located 20 minutes from South Bend, is the perfect spot to take in Indiana’s natural beauty. The nearly 4,000-acre park features miles of hiking and biking trails snaking through wetlands, woods, and old farm fields. Visitors can also take in the views from a kayak or canoe on Worster Lake.
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Head toward central Indiana to discover Prophetstown State Park, the newest to join the ranks. Located at the junction of Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers, the park boasts dramatic prairie and restored wet slopes known as fens. As they stroll through the prairie, visitors can get a glimpse of 1920s farm life and Native American culture. Down near Bloomington, groups will find the largest land-bound body of water in Indiana, Monroe Lake. The 10,750-surface acre lake provides plenty of opportunity for outdoor recreation. Enjoy a day out on the water kayaking or canoeing, or spend some time fishing in a secluded cove, or get the blood pumping with some moderate hiking trails. If your group loves the water, be sure to check out Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. It’s the largest natural lake in Indiana, offering ample space for lots of activities. For something a little special, reserve a spot on the SS Lillypad, a two-story, 110-passenger dinner boat serving brunch, lunch, or dinner on a two-hour cruise of the lake.
JOURNEY BACK IN TIME
If your crew is full of history buffs, Indiana has no shortage of significant landmarks and memorials spread across the state.
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