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- Travel Information for Indiana
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Indiana is the heart of the Midwest, the Crossroads of America. From South Bend up north, down to North Vernon in southern Indiana, the landscape is varied and the people hospitable. Having a Free Indiana Travel Brochure handy, will help you plan your itinerary.
To enjoy Indiana, go shopping, take a road trip, visit historical sites, and visit art museums! Also see the birthplace of James Dean and the Indianapolis 500 race, which is the largest single-day sporting event in the world.
Indiana tourists can also enjoy 12 state forests, 9 reservoirs, 151 nature preserves, and 18 fish and wildlife areas—all designated to preserve its natural heritage.
Ordering a Free Indiana Travel Guide will inform you of these vacation opportunities and more!
To enjoy Indiana, go shopping, take a road trip, visit historical sites, and visit art museums! Also see the birthplace of James Dean and the Indianapolis 500 race, which is the largest single-day sporting event in the world.
Indiana tourists can also enjoy 12 state forests, 9 reservoirs, 151 nature preserves, and 18 fish and wildlife areas—all designated to preserve its natural heritage.
Ordering a Free Indiana Travel Guide will inform you of these vacation opportunities and more!
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Check out vacations and adventure travel in Indiana Indiana Travel Deals If you’re planning on visiting Indiana soon, rest assured that there are plenty of travel deals to be had. Indiana has increased it’s efforts to attract more tourists in the recent years and as a result, hotels, car rental agencies, and area attractions are all vying for your business by offering deep discounts and unbeatable values. The official tourism site for the state of Indiana can be found at In.gov/VisitIndiana. Here you will find a collection of featured offers and information about the state. One section of the site is dedicated to helping visitors find deals on lodging and accommodations during their trip. If traveling to the famed Indianapolis, Indiana, the Americas Best Value Inn has rooms available for as low as $60 per night through the site. Cities throughout the state periodically offer special savings booklets through the tourism site. Using the savings booklets, visitors can get exclusive discounts and offers to local restaurants, shops, and area attractions. Hungry travelers visiting the site can also find discounts and coupons for local restaurants. Money saving coupons are great incentives to branch out and try an unfamiliar type of cuisine. Some restrictions may apply, so read the coupon carefully before heading out for a meal. It never hurts to advertise to retailers and restaurants that you are in the state as a visitor. Some shops have special discounts available to tourists that you may not know about and they will often offer you a spare coupon to use or apply the discount to your bill without a coupon as a good will gesture and to encourage travelers to tell their friends about their experience. There are many places you can find great travel deals in Indiana. With very little work, it’s easy to find discount hotel accommodations, restaurant coupons, and affordable family activities.
Indiana Overview
Indiana, also known as the Hoosier state, is located in the Midwest portion of the United States. It is also in the Great Lakes region, and the Northwest corner of the state borders Lake Michigan. The state has roughly 40 miles of coast line along the lake. Indiana is known for fast cars and the fighting Irish as the state is home to both the Indianapolis 500 and Notre Dame.
The states name means “land of the Indians” and before it became a territory, many different Indian tribes lived in Indiana. The original settlers to the state coined the phrase Hoosier, and residents of the state are now known as Hoosiers. Indiana University uses the Hoosier as the school’s official mascot.
More than six million people call Indiana home. The state is ranked the 15th most populous state in the United States. It is also the least extensive state in the continental United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. The states main industry is manufacturing. A wide variety of items are made in the state including pharmaceuticals and automobiles.
Before reaching statehood, it was estimated that 80% of the state was forested. Currently, less than 17% is considered forest land. There are more than 100 different native varieties of trees in the remaining forests.
Big city amenities and small town appeal come together with a winning combinations of sports teams to make Indiana an appealing destination to people with all different interests.
Places of Interest in Indiana
Indiana packs a lot to do in relatively small area. There are a wide variety of activities to do in the state, and you are only limited by your imagination. Whether you’re a sports fanatic or prefer a more relaxing vacation, Indiana has what you need to have a great vacation!
One of the largest tourist attractions in the state is the Indianapolis 500 raceway. Motor sports fanatics flock to the famous raceway in droves, hoping to watch their favorite drivers secure a victory at the race track. As the name implies, the track is located in Indianapolis, which is also the states capital.
Sports fans will never be at a loss for things to do in Indiana. College and professional sports are both big draws in the state. The NFL’s Colts an the NBA’s Pacers are both based in Indiana. In college sports, the widely known Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish teams also call Indiana home.
Travelers seeking rest and relaxation flock to the northern border of the state to visit beaches along Lake Michigan. Although the state only has about 40 miles of coast line, visitors and residents alike still flood the beaches during the summer months to cool off in the lake and have some fun.
The states extensive highway system is full of signs pointing out places you may want to visit while touring the state. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident looking for something interesting to do, there’s a wealth of interesting sites in Indiana.
Parks and Activities in Indiana
Before settlers arrived in Indiana, it is estimated that 80% of the state was forested. Today, only 17% of the state is considered forested. Still, there are 13 state forests in the southern part of the state, and 34 state parks and reservoirs. Hoosiers enjoy a variety of activities at the protection outdoor areas, and visitors to the crossroads of America can enjoy many outdoor activities.
The Jackson-Washington State Forest, named after two of the Nations earliest presidents, encompasses over 18,000 acres. Within the state forest is the Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area. The recreation area features a large lake known for its plentiful fishing and large sandy beach. Visitors can also take advantage of camping sites, hiking trails, and a nature center.
The newest state park in Indiana, Prophetstown State Park, is located near the town of Battle Ground. The parks landscape consists of a vast prairie, which used to be a Native American hunting ground before settlers came to the area. Restoration efforts are underway to recreate an early American farming settlement and Native American hunting ground. When the project is complete, visitors will be able to step back in time and experience Prophestown as it once was.
Indiana’s state parks and state forests combine modern fun with old world charms to create a unique experience for tourists. No matter how you like to have fun, Indiana is ready for you!
Getting to Indiana
Indiana has been called the crossroads of America. Many roads lead in and out of the state, and travelers also have airports, waterways, and railways to aid them in getting around the state. The extensive transportation system allows visitors to spend less time traveling and more time having fun!
The state earned the title crossroads of America with its extensive collection of highways and interstates. In fact, Indiana has the most miles of highway per square mile of all the states in the Nation.
Before traveling by car was popular, passenger ferries ran along the rivers throughout the state. Indiana borders the Ohio River on one side, which is still a popular means of transporting goods and passengers throughout the state. The Northwest corner of the state borders Lake Michigan, and a large port services freighters and recreational vessels.
Four major passenger airports carry people in and out of the state every day. Two of the primary airports are International airports, servicing countries throughout the world. The central location of the Indianapolis International Airport in the United States makes it a convenient layover location for connecting flights carrying passengers cross country.
Indiana also has over 4,255 miles of railway. Though most of the railways carry freight, a small portion is dedicated to passenger traffic. Traveling by train provides scenic views of the grasslands and gently rolling hills that make up the Indiana landscape.
Regardless of how you chose to get to Indiana, the states extensive transportation system is designed to move both people and freight freely. While the sheer number of transportation options seems overwhelming, travel throughout the state is surprisingly easy, and very efficient.
