Indiana brings the roadside weird—world’s largest ball of paint, rotating jails, and a town literally called Santa Claus. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site (assuming one exists—sometimes that’s half the adventure).
Things To Do in Indiana
Alexandria
World’s Largest Ball of Paint – Located at 10696 N 200 W.
Bedford
Bluespring Cavern – Largest navigable underground river in the United States.
Bloomington
Brain Sculpture – World’s largest anatomically-accurate brain sculpture at Indiana University. Coordinates: 39.1721, -86.5202
The Garret – Unique antique store inside an ornate limestone building.
Zoom Flume – Abandoned 1980s waterslide covered in graffiti (on private property, viewable from outside fence). Coordinates: 39.0695, -86.4024
Bristol
Thor Motor Coach Tour – Also offered in Elkhart and Wakarusa.
Centerville
Warm Glow Candle Company – Large textured candle leads to shop with unique scents.
Clarksville
Colgate-Palmolive Clock – 2nd largest clock in the world.
Columbus
World’s Largest Toilet – Located inside kidscommons Children’s Museum.
Crawfordsville
Rotary Jail Museum – One of only 3 remaining rotary jails, the only one that still rotates.
Elkhart
Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum – First superhero museum ever created.
Thor Motor Coach Tour – Also offered in Bristol and Wakarusa.
Wellfield Botanical Gardens – Working hydropower source producing 75% of Elkhart’s drinking water.
Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Farms – Multiple tour and activity options, dog park on site.
Fishers
Conner Prairie – Living history museum where you step into the story.
Fortville
Martini-drinking Pink Elephant – Located at 308 W. Broadway St.
Fort Wayne
DeBrand Fine Chocolates Tour – Factory tour and chocolate tasting.
Greencastle
Periodic Museum of Elements – Display of actual periodic table elements at DePauw University’s Julian Science Center.
Indianapolis
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis – World’s largest children’s museum.
City Market Catacombs – Tour the catacombs beneath Indianapolis. Closed for redevelopment as of 3/1/24.
City Market Tours – Topside tour of market history. Closed for redevelopment as of 3/1/24.
Holliday Park – Home of The Ruins, architectural pieces from a 1950s NYC skyscraper.
Indiana Medical History Museum – Explore the origins of modern medicine (by appointment only).
Indiana State Museum – Houses the state’s largest IMAX screen.
Indianapolis Art Center – Unique sculptures including the Twisted House you can enter.
Indianapolis Moon Tree – Sycamore tree grown from seed taken to the moon on Apollo 14, located at Indiana Statehouse.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tours – Behind-the-scenes racing experience.
K1 Speed – Race go-karts up to 45 mph.
Lilly House – Guided tour depicting life 100 years ago.
Lucas Oil Speedway – Ride along or race in a dragster at up to 140 mph.
Newfields – Multiple attractions including Lilly House.
Jeffersonville
Schimpff’s Confectionary – Old-fashioned candy store with tours.
Kokomo
Kokomantis – Very large praying mantis sculpture.
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company Tour – Watch glass-making in action.
World’s Largest Preserved Steer – Old Ben Drive.
World’s Largest Sycamore Stump – Old Ben Drive.
Lafayette
Subaru of Indiana Factory Tour – See how Subarus are made.
Ligonier
Annie Oakley Perfume Factory Tour – Behind-the-scenes perfume making.
Mentone
World’s Largest Egg – Giant egg monument.
Middlebury
Jayco RV’s Factory Tour – See RV manufacturing process.
Nappanee
Newmar RV Factory Tour – Tour luxury RV production.
Nashville
The Sock Barn – Trade a dirty sock for a geode. Coordinates: 39.1518, -86.3466
New Harmony
Harmonist Labyrinth – Large labyrinth open year-round. Coordinates: 38.1224, -87.9359
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Central – Christmas-themed town attractions.
South Bend
South Bend Chocolate Factory Tour – Watch chocolate being made.
St Joe
Sechler’s Pickle Factory Tour – Offered one week per year during St Joe Pickle Festival.
Wakarusa
Thor Motor Coach Tour – Also offered in Bristol and Elkhart.
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