Top 10 Vacation Attractions in Indiana

From outdoors activities and zoos, to museums and the exciting Indy 500, here are the Top 10 Indiana attractions.

1. Indianapolis 500
   Indianapolis Motor Speedway
   4790 W. 16th St.
   Indianapolis, IN   46222
   

   If you have the need for speed, be sure to check out the home of the legendary Indianapolis 500 since 1911! Nicknamed "the brickyard," after the 3.2 million bricks used to pave the original motorway, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the only racetrack that has hosted the Indy Racing League, NASCAR and Formula One racing.

2. Indianapolis Zoo
   1200 W. Washington St.
   Indianapolis, IN   46222
   317-630-2001
   

   Located in downtown Indianapolis at White River State Park, the Indianapolis Zoo features more than 2,000 animals and is an accredited zoo, aquarium and botanic garden. Enjoy the newest exhibits including a new baby Giraffe named Elon, the exciting Oceans exhibit, the Dolphin In-Water Adventure, which is the world's largest enclosed dolphin show, and more!

3. University of Notre Dame
   Notre Dame, IN   46556
   574-631-5000
   

   Notre Dame ranks as one of the nation's most selective universities, and is the home of the "Fighting Irish" football team. Founded in 1842, the university is rich in history, and is situated on 1,250 beautifully landscaped acres, making it a popular stop for visitors to South Bend. The University's Eck Notre Dame Visitors' Center offers a regular schedule of tours - weekdays throughout the year and group tours by appointment.

4. Allen Country War Memorial Coliseum
   4000 Parnell Avenue
   Fort Wayne, IN   46805
   260-449-7705
   

   After a major renovation and expansion in 2003, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is now a 13,000 seat stadium. Located in Fort Wayne, it is home to the Fort Wayne Wizards minor league baseball team, and hosts a variety of concerts, sporting events, flea markets and trade shows throughout the year. The expanded facilities and exceptional catering options also make the Coliseum an excellent option for events and meetings.

5. Perfect North Slopes
   19074 Perfect Lane
   Lawrenceburg, IN   47025
   812-537-3754
   513-381-7517
   

   Perfect North Slopes offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, just thirty minutes west of Cincinnati in Lawrenceburg. The trails offer beginner, intermediate and expert terrain, and the tubing center features exhilarating 750' runs. Perfect for family and group vacations (discounts apply to groups of 15 or more).

6. Trump Casino
   One Buffington Harbor
   Gary, IN   46406
   888-218-7867
   

   Trump Casino can be found in Buffington Harbor in the city of Gary, nestled on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. This dockside area is now the third largest gaming market in the United States behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City. At Buffington Harbor, guests will also find a beautiful pavilion that houses the restaurants, retail outlets, an entertainment venue, lounge and parking garage.

7. Indiana University
   107 S. Indiana Ave.
   Bloomington, IN   47405
   812-855-4848
   

   Indiana University has its main campus in Bloomington, and seven more throughout the state. The Bloomington campus is internationally known for the arts; with one of the world's top music schools and outstanding programs in fine arts, theatre and drama, and ballet, providing performances and speakers for the community to enjoy. They are also famous for their passion surrounding the Hoosiers lifestyle; their university and sports programs.

8. Indiana Dunes State Park
   1600 North 25 East
   Chesterton, IN   46304
   219-926-1952
   

   The park consists of 2,182 acres of amazing landscapes on more than three miles of Lake Michigan's beautiful shore, located just northeast of Gary. The park's diversified landscapes provide the unique combination of pristine beaches, astounding sand dunes and wooded areas with the most wide ranging flora and fauna of the Midwest. The facilities include free beaches, a pavilion with snack bar and bath houses, and picnic areas with grills, shelter and play areas.

9. College Football Hall of Fame
   111 South St. Joseph Street
   South Bend, IN   46601
   800-440-3263
   574-235-9999
   

   Located in the center of downtown South Bend, home to the University of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish football, the College Football Hall of Fame offers college football history and much more. Take a tour of the hall, starting with GridIron Plaza and going through featured attractions including the Great Moments Kiosk, Hall of Honor, Strategy Clinic, Training and Sports Science Center, the Stadium Theater, and more. The facilities also offer extensive catering services and extraordinary venues ideal for events and functions for groups from ten to four hundred.

10. Children's Museum of Indianapolis
    3000 N. Meridian St.
    Indianapolis, IN   46208
    317-334-3322
    

    Indianapolis is home to the largest children's museum in the world, great for family vacations and getaways. The museum features many hands-on exhibits that explore science, history, world culture and arts. Make sure not to miss the many new and exciting exhibits including Maze-a-palooza, Spymaker, Health House, and the Fiori dei Bambini Garden of Glass for Children.

[Back to Top]