The Indiana Bucket List
I’ve driven through Indiana a couple of times but haven’t really stopped to explore more of what the state has to offer. Check out my bucket list places to stay, dine/drink, and see/do.
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Bloomington
Kind of Visit: Outdoor adventures, historical - There’s definitely a little something for everyone.
WHERE to Stay
WHERE to Dine & Drink
Anatolia - Turkish fare plus a tea room!
Things to See & Do
Bluespring Caverns - About a 30 minute drive to Bedford
Buskirk-Chumley Theater - Used to be a theater for silent films
Spring Mill State Park - About. a 45 minute drive to Mitchell
Starlight Drive-in - Open since 1955
The Garrett - This couple has collected thousands of obscurities.
Indianapolis
Kind of Visit: City, Historical - Great for sports fans and foodies!
Where to Stay
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station - Originally the first Union Station in 1888, there’s an old train in the building along with “ghost” figures.
where to Dine & Drink
1933 Lounge (Speakeasy)
Common House - Each meal is held in a different small and intimate setting around the city. Get reservations early!
St. Elmo Steakhouse - Has been open since 1902!
The Commodore (Speakeasy)
The Inferno Room (Speakeasy)
Vida - Indianapolis’ only AAA four-diamond restaurant
Wiseguy Lounge (Speakeasy - in Goodfellas Pizzeria)
Things to See & Do
Hamilton County Museum of History and Jail - 14 miles from Indianapolis. This jail once held Charles Manson and they believe it’s incredibly haunted.
Martini Drinking Elephant - 16 miles from Indianapolis
New Harmony
Kind of Visit: Historical - Learn all about the Harmonists and their Puritan lifestyle.
Where to Stay
where to Dine & Drink
Things to See & Do
West Baden Springs/French Licks
Kind of Visit: Historical - Bathe in the same “healing” springs people in the 1800s bathed in.
Where to Stay
Historic West Baden Springs Hotel - People arrived by the trainload to bathe and bask in the healing waters in the late 1800’s. However, in 1902, the ultra-luxurious West Baden Hotel and Spa was built to house and serve visitors.
Where to Dine & Drink
Things to See & Do
French Lick West Baden Museum - The magical powers of Pluto’s water, the largest circus diorama from 1915, and more!
