It may be cold, but there are plenty of places in Southern Indiana for indoor and outdoor winter fun!
Paoli Peaks
Nestled in the heart of Orange County, Indiana, Paoli Peaks is a premier winter destination for thrilling winter outdoor adventures. With 65 acres of skiable terrain and 15 trails catering to various skill levels, Paoli Peaks is the perfect place to hit the slopes. Even when it’s not snowy out, this unique destination can make their own snow! Be sure to the check their website for updates on trail conditions.
Big Splash Adventures
Did you know Southern Indiana has a water park that’s open all year long? Big Splash Adventures in French Lick is a 40,000 square-foot indoor water park that is fully enclosed. Kids will love the slides, splash pads, lagoons and lazy river. There’s also laser tag, mini golf, and an arcade! The water park even has an attached hotel and restaurants for a fun and easy weekend away.
Dubois County Museum
The largest county museum in Indiana is located right here in Southern Indiana, and it’s a must-visit for all ages! The Dubois County Museum in Jasper is over 50,000 square feet and contains more than 55,000 artifacts! There is even an 1880s log home inside the museum and an incredible 1890s 17-room Main Street showing what Southern Indiana was like before the turn of the century.
Explore Southern Indiana’s Beautiful Caves
Did you know it stays 54 degrees underground all year round? Bluespring Caverns in Bedford, Indiana Caverns near Corydon, and Squire Boone Caverns & Village in Mauckport are amazing places to explore when it’s freezing above ground! At these unique sites, you’ll find boat tours on underground rivers, incredible cave formations, beautiful underground waterfalls, cave creatures, and even ice age bones! For more information about visiting Southern Indiana’s caves, check out this blog post.
Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville
Experience three full floors and more 20,000 square feet of interactive exhibits designed to inspire play-based learning at cMoe – Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville. From crustaceans to construction, and from climbing to creating, this museum offers a day full of learning disguised as fun!
Mesker Park Zoo
Winter got you missing the warmth of summer? Evansville’s 45 acre Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden is home to over 700 animals, and its crown jewel is Amazonia—a walk through the wild expanse of the South American Rainforest! This enclosed, climate controlled jungle stays a sultry 75 degrees and comes complete with daily rain shower! Animals include howler monkeys, toucans, capybara, tapir, caiman, and even a jaguar. Don’t miss the Orchid Escape exhibit from mid-February to mid-March, when Amazonia is filled with hundreds of gorgeous orchids!
Red Skelton Museum
The All-American comedian Red Skelton, was born and raised in Vincennes, Indiana. He brought beloved characters on the small screens to life during the Golden Age of Television. The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy celebrates his life and legacy with good ol’ fashion laughs and fun interactive exhibits that are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
