Can’t go to Florida for the spring vacation? These Indiana destinations deserve driving
Thousands of Hoosiers every year choose Florida as their destination for the spring vacation. But the Sunshine state is not for everyone. Sometimes you want shopping, landscapes, and places where noisy beaches are located.
Indiana, fortunately, has a lot of places where you can find excitement on the spring vacation and calm spots to relax. If you are on a budget or do not feel swimming in the Gulf of America this year, these sites in Hoosier are worth driving.
Warsaw, Indiana, listed between “the most charming small cities” by HGTV
A community in Indiana drew the attention of HGTV due to its gentle streets, places of shopping and strong entertainment. Not, it was not the Carmel.
The House TV channel and the reality TV channel called Warsaw, Indiana, two years ago as one of the “50 most charming city in America”.
Warsaw was established in 1854 and the KOSCIUSKO province seat, with a size of about 16,000 people, according to the US census.
Winona Lake in Warsaw, Indiana.
HGTV wrote: “Speak a day relaxing by the beautiful Winona Lake in Warsaw, Indiana, and leaving the time to wander in the beautiful historical village in Winuna,” he wrote. “Once summer retreated, this North Indiana destination has now become Mecca, shopping and a place for concerts, shows and festivals. The village is listed in the national registry of historical places.”
📍Where do you find it?Warsaw is about 60 minutes southeast of South Bend and 2.5 hours north of Indianapolis.
Indiana Dions State Park: Sand and isolation
We know what you think: Why on the ground will visit the Indiana Dionz Governmental Park, which is a famous summer destination when you can hover march temperatures along its sandy beaches in the 1940s and 1950s?
But this is exactly the reason you go – to avoid crowds.
Indiana Dionz State Park is one of 23 others run by the Garden System in Indiana, and there is more than just swimming. Nature lovers can wander through 2,200 acres of a leafy primitive scene that is filled with hundreds of birds. This is the state garden. There is a national garden next to 50 miles of walking tracks spread over 15,000 acres.
📍Where do you find it?Driving to 1600 N Indiana Dionz National Park visitors can reach it across the 94th highway, Indiana Toul Road (Highway 80/90), US Roads 12 and 20, Indiana 49 State Road and other state roads, according to the park officials. The Indiana Dunes visitor center is located on Indiana 49th Road.
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Türkiye runs the state park
Türkiye’s government park provides picturesque views in late summer and autumn, but the majesty of the king can also be enjoyed in the spring. The waterfalls and rock compositions of the algae made this Indiana jewel this is one of the best walking sites for long distances.
The park, 8121 E. Park Road, is located about 30 minutes southwest of Crawfordsville and has a cabin that commemorates Richard Lieber, the father of the Indiana state park system. You can also take a trip to Shades State Park near some rough and amazing tracks on an equal footing.
Türkiye Park Manages Government, Rocky Holo, Trail 3, Bang Paul
📍Where do you find it?Driving to 8121 E. Park Road, in Marshall, Indiana.
Watch the child of Uranjotan in the Spring of 2025 in the Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo, near the White River State Park, is one of the largest private zoos in the country, and the largest in the state. In 67 acres, the zoo is home to more than 1400 animals.
This includes black, tigers and bears (OH My), small elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, snake, crocodiles, knegher, dolphins and 3000 pounds.
A very nice addition to the guests of Menagerie Spring in the zoo is the child’s orangean child.
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Born in late February, a male Uranjotan child in Simon Sketjud International can be found from the Indianapolis Zoo. Twelve other main main live in a guest facility to monitor.
📍Where do you find it?: 1200 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, in 46222.
Spray around it in an internal water park in the French licking
You don’t have to fly all the way to Florida in the spring in water. Lead to French Lick where you can find Big Splash Adventure, an internal water park with an area of 40,000 square feet open throughout the year.
In addition to water slippage and slow rivers, the garden contains dining and shopping options, in addition to the corridors.
Those who spend tonight at its 153 -room hotel can obtain permits and early entry into the water park. Officials said today’s permits are limited during the spring vacation, and they must be bought in advance online. A pass that passes about 20 dollars to $ 25 each.
📍Where do you find it?: 8505 In-56, French Lick, Indiana.
More in Indiana’s travel: Will Broz Prozins close the Indianapolis Airport? Here’s how much travel to Florida in March.
John Tuffs covers Trending news for Indystar and MidWest Connect. Send him news advice on jtufts@gannett.com. Find it on Bluesky in Johnwritustuf.
This article originally appeared on the Indianapolis star: Forget Florida. Indiana has these spring vacation destinations in 2025
