Indiana may not be commonly thought of as a tourist mecca, but it has plenty of attractions worth visiting, ranging from sporting events venues to beaches to one-of-a-kind oddities.
Indianapolis Attractions
Vacation attractions in Indiana's capital include the Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts; Conseco Fieldhouse, home of the Indianapolis Pacers, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500. In addition, according to Parents Magazine, the Indianapolis Children's Museum is one of the top children's museums in the U.S.
Indiana Parks and Forests
Indiana is home to several beautiful state parks, including Indiana Dunes State Park on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and Brown County State Park, which includes several noted covered bridges. It is also home to the Indiana National Forest, which offers open hunting and fishing as well as plenty of equestrian trails.
Unusual Vacation Attractions in Indiana
One-of-a-kind vacation attractions in Indiana include the Sun Aura Nudist Resort with its sundial in the shape of a giant female leg in Roselawn, Indiana. Huntington, Indiana is home to the Dan Quayle Vice Presidential Museum, and the town of Santa Claus, Indiana features Holiday World, a year-round Christmas-themed amusement park.
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