Memories Made. For Everyone.

Families of all sizes dig our charm

From the little ones who can't make it to nap time without a bag full of Cheerios to the teenagers who insist on keeping their headphones in because you "just don't understand them," Southern Indiana has a history of bringing families together for good ol' fashioned quality time. We know it's cliche but there really is something for everyone.

All the Fun

Nature Lovin'

Caves, lakes, and wildlife preserves! Don't touch the animals though...they may not appreciate it.

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Apple Hill Orchard

This beautiful orchard features a unique trellis system offering apples, peaches, and nectarines. Watch the orchard s...

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Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  The best way to welcome spring? The Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Immerse Yourself in Azaleas...

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Bluespring Caverns

At a cool 52 degrees year round and 100 feet below the surface of the earth, explore an underground river. Guides pil...

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Burdette Park

Burdette Park has family fun 365 days a year. This an ideal location for a walk, run or bike through the woods on a s...

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Charlestown State Park

Enjoy hikes on trails that range from easy to challenging in Indiana’s state parks overlooking the Ohio River. Explor...

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Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center photo

Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center

Hike on 390-million-year-old fossil beds, the world’s largest exposed Devonian fossil beds. The interpretive ce...

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Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area

Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area provides over 1,400 acres of available water­, including 22 ponds and Dogwood Lake....

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Hoosier National Forest

The Hoosier National Forest is Indiana’s premier forest land and is open year round for public enjoyment. The f...

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Indiana Caverns

Indiana Caverns offers an 80 minute tour daily starting at 9 am. The tour includes a variety of experiences: heights,...

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Lincoln State Park

This scenic 2,026-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Rec...

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Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods

Get messy, get creative and take risks at the Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods. Children are invited to try new ad...

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O’Bannon Woods State Park

The O’Bannon Woods State Park lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. T...

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Spring Mill State Park

In the early 1800s, settlers found an industrial village near the flowing water from several cave springs. As they ex...

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Squire Boone Caverns & Village photo

Squire Boone Caverns & Village

Rediscover Squire Boone caverns park with their new cave tour featuring never seen before views. Guided one hour walk...

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The Parklands of Jasper

The Parklands of Jasper is a 75-acre major urban renewal endeavor that turned a private 9-hole golf course and the su...

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Thrills, Laughs, and Fun

Soak up some clean, American sun while laying on the beach, by the lake, or at a waterpark where kids of all ages can find adventure.

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Big Splash Adventure Indoor Waterpark

40,000 square-foot indoor water park full of unique and exciting features. Known for its innovative and environmental...

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Bluespring Caverns

At a cool 52 degrees year round and 100 feet below the surface of the earth, explore an underground river. Guides pil...

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cMoe – Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville photo

cMoe – Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville

Housed in an historic building on 5th street in Downtown Evansville, “cMoe” features three floors of permanent and tr...

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari offer two world-class parks for one low price. Nationally known for family fun, ...

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Indiana Caverns

Indiana Caverns offers an 80 minute tour daily starting at 9 am. The tour includes a variety of experiences: heights,...

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Jump-N-Jax

This attractions serves as a children’s amusement center in Daviess County, Indiana. Large bouncy houses, games...

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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Extending over 45 acres, historic Mesker Park Zoo is home to more than 700 animals and is open 365 days a year!  Path...

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Mickey’s Kingdom

Mickey’s Kingdom was built from the ground up by a dedicated community full of generous volunteers. This 21,000...

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NoCo Arts & Cultural District

The NoCo Arts and Cultural District is – No. (North) of Co. (Court Avenue). It is intimate, whimsical, full of color ...

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Otters Baseball at Bosse Field

Bosse Field is the site for filming “A League of Their Own” in 1992. Whether you’re a sports fan or...

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Paoli Peaks

Indiana’s premiere ski resort. 65 acres of skiable terrain with 15 trails, five chairlifts, and three surface l...

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Putters Bay

This miniature golf course is in Daviess County, Indiana. A wonderful place for a little family golf competition!

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Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy photo

Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy

This fully interactive museum explores American comedy and celebrates the life and legacy of one of America’s g...

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Squire Boone Caverns & Village

Rediscover Squire Boone caverns park with their new cave tour featuring never seen before views. Guided one hour walk...

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Squire Boone Zipline

Check out our new lines for 2017.  With the addition of our new course, we will be one of the longest zip lines in th...

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Vintage Fire Museum photo

Vintage Fire Museum

This nationally known collection of fire engines and artifacts tells the story of firefighting in the U.S. since the ...

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Woodchuck’s – 47586

Woodchuck’s Axe Throwing, Indoor & Outdoor Axe Throwing, Golf Simulators, Beer, Wine, & Appetizer’s

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Other Destinations

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers photo

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers

“Cutting Edge Art,” along with one-of-a-kind chainsaw sculptures created by award-winning carvers from ac...

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Da•da Boutique

Da•da Boutique is committed to natural beauty and wellness. Their goal is to make you feel great in your own skin. Th...

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Daviess County Museum

Featuring displays of sports memorabilia, local history, and a large funeral exhibit of mortuary science through the ...

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Deam Lake State Recreation Area photo

Deam Lake State Recreation Area

Deam Lake is home to 5 hiking trails, including access to Indiana’s longest, the Knobstone Trail. Trails range ...

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Derby Dinner Playhouse photo

Derby Dinner Playhouse

Year-round theater featuring the best of Broadway musicals and comedies. Full service all-American buffet included wi...

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Dress and Dwell

Modern fashion with southern charm. Dress & Dwell carries women’s clothing, accessories, handbags, home dec...

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Earth’s Art photo

Earth’s Art

Gifts from Mother Nature. Fine mineral specimens, deco pieces, fossils, jewelry and more.

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Elephant Encounters photo

Elephant Encounters

Circus history is deeply rooted in French Lick with the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus once owned by Ed Ballard. Elephants ...

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Engelbrecht’s Countryside Orchard photo

Engelbrecht’s Countryside Orchard

Providing tree-ripened fruit to local farmer’s markets. U-Pick peaches, apples and pumpkins are available seaso...

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Farm Life photo

Farm Life

Located just 12 miles west of Louisville, you will find a warm welcome as you search our 12 acres of pumpkin patches ...

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Ferdinand State Forest photo

Ferdinand State Forest

Established in 1934 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, CCC workers built roads, service buildings, and one ...

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Fox Hollow Gallery photo

Fox Hollow Gallery

Family owned and a part of the American Craftsman business since 1973, Fox Hollow Gallery specializes in custom creat...

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French Lick Scenic Railway photo

French Lick Scenic Railway

Take a 20-minute historic train ride through parts of the Hoosier National Forest, the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel (Indi...

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Georgetown Drive-in photo

Georgetown Drive-in

Family-owned, two-screen drive-in theater with a full concession stand and playground. Open since 1951.

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Goebel Farms photo

Goebel Farms

Pumpkins, Family Fun, Corn Maze, Hayrides & Christmas Trees.

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Grace’s Toys & Dolls photo

Grace’s Toys & Dolls

With names like Thomas Trains, Melissa & Doug wooden toys, Breyer Horses, German made Playmobil and many items ma...

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Guthrie Meadows B&B photo

Guthrie Meadows B&B

Enjoy a quaint stay in the 1879 Victorian mansion Bed and Breakfast. Each of the two rooms is styled in a unique...

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Hampton Inn- Princeton

Located right off the 65 and 41 interchange, just 2 minutes from historic downtown Princeton. Fuel up with our free h...

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Holiday Drive-In photo

Holiday Drive-In

Take in a double feature under a blanket of stars at one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the U.S. See the b...

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Hoosier Hills Marina photo

Hoosier Hills Marina

Tucked away in a quiet cove on the west end of Patoka lake is HOOSIER HILLS MARINA, a full-service marina offering sl...

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Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards photo

Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards

Sample wines at this expansive family orchard and winery. Huber Winery is Indiana’s largest estate-bottled winery, an...

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Huntingburg League Stadium photo

Huntingburg League Stadium

When you enter the gates of historic League Stadium in Huntingburg, IN, home of the Bombers, you may think you’ve ste...

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Indiana Military Museum photo

Indiana Military Museum

The museum is home to one of the most comprehensive collections of military artifacts in the midwest spanning the Civ...

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Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant photo

Joe Huber Family Farm & Restaurant

Spring to Fall, Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant is where cherished memories are made and delicious farm-...

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Julie’s Tell Street Café photo

Julie’s Tell Street Café

Enjoy the best breakfast menu in the southern part of Indiana. Friendly service with homecooked meals and a great atm...

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Landmarks Emporium

Distinctively different and equally entertaining, this shop transports visitors to the Resort’s heyday with retro-chi...

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Limestone Cafe photo

Limestone Cafe

This cozy and classy eatery, set in a gorgeous limestone building in downtown Bedford, puts a modern twist on old fav...

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Lincoln Amphitheatre photo

Lincoln Amphitheatre

Lincoln Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue inside Lincoln State Park. Nationally touring acts perform May through Octob...

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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial photo

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his pioneer family, who lived on a farm site that is now a National Park...

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Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum photo

Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum

Tour 13 Lincoln-era replica cabins and a museum filled with hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s h...

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Lyles Station Historic School & Museum photo

Lyles Station Historic School & Museum

Recognized as one of the last remaining African American settlements in Indiana, Lyles Station was founded by free bl...

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Mayse Farm Market

Providing fresh produce to the Tri-State for over 70 years, Mayes Farm also serves up seasonally themed family fun.

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Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging photo

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging

A full-service marina renting houseboats, pontoons, Fun & Play boats, and fishing boats. For a unique on-the-wate...

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R4 Boutique

Looking for timeless, unique and beautiful Reclaimed, Restored, Repurposed and Refined items in French Lick? Visit ou...

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Regalo

An eclectic mix of gifts, one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories contemporary décor and fine art. Shop for items to accen...

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Scales Lake Park and Campground photo

Scales Lake Park and Campground

Scales Lake has something for everyone. Come for the day and enjoy the trails for hiking or walking. 14 miles of moun...

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Schimpff’s Confectionery photo

Schimpff’s Confectionery

Live candy demonstrations at Schimpff’s show visitors how candy has been made by hand for 125 years. The histor...

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Spring Mill State Park Inn photo

Spring Mill State Park Inn

Remember, as you sip coffee and relax beside the fireplace, or sit on the patio and watch the birds or take a stroll ...

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Sultan’s Run Golf Club

Sultan’s Run Golf Club stretches over 224 rolling acres of woods, water, and wildlife. Sultan’s Run Golf Club’s zoysi...

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The Elderberry Co.

Elderberry may sound like something from Harry Potter, but when it comes to keeping your family healthy and active, i...

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The Odd Shop

A vintage, memorabilia, and oddity shop. You can find clothing, records, collectibles, games, and other knick-knacks....

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Thyen-Clark Cultural Center

The mission of the Jasper Community Arts Commission is to stimulate and encourage an appreciation of and participatio...

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Visitors Center & Plant Tours photo

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Visitors Center & Plant Tours

Get under the hood at the Toyota Indiana Visitors Center and explore the history of Toyota from its early role in the...

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True North

True North is your destination for handcrafted, locally made goods for you and your home. We’ve thoughtfully cu...

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Vinnie’s River Cabins

Come make memories at our cabins on the Ohio River! Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of southern Indiana county in a log ca...

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Wimsatt Soap Co. photo

Wimsatt Soap Co.

This unique bath boutique carries natural, handmade bath and spa products including bath bombs, bath bomb cupcakes, b...

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CURIOUS GEORGE – THE GOLDEN MEATBALL at Derby Dinner Playhouse

Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance up a storm in this action-pack...

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Squawk n’ Walk Food Trail

Must purchase tickets by 3/15/24! Squawk n’ Walk will have you eating and drinking your way through French Lick...

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CURIOUS GEORGE – THE GOLDEN MEATBALL at Derby Dinner Playhouse

Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance up a storm in this action-pack...

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