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Indiana Region Guide
College-town energy, classic small cities, easy to loop together.
East Central Indiana strings together a set of mid-size cities that are easy to loop in a day. Muncie brings Ball State energy and the Minnetrista cultural campus, Anderson keeps its parks and theaters, and Richmond holds deep jazz and antique history near the Ohio line.
Plan the Day
Minnetrista, Mounds State Park, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and Richmond's historic districts can each anchor a stop.
Find where cherry blossoms grow in Indiana, including Indianapolis and Carmel spots, peak bloom timing, and tips for catching the petals before they fall.
Where to Eat
Muncie's downtown and the Village near Ball State hold the most range. Richmond and Anderson add steady small-city stops along the loop.
Ivanhoe's in Upland has served 100 sundaes and 100 shakes since 1965. Discover this iconic Indiana ice cream spot near Taylor University in Grant County.
Hidden Gems
Local finds, like the Cardinal Greenway rail trail, Richmond's Gennett jazz walk, and the antique malls along the National Road.
Dan's Variety Bakery in Kokomo is a classic Indiana bakery known for donuts, pastries, and local loyalty. Here's why it still draws a crowd.
Small Towns
New Castle, Hagerstown, and Centerville each reward a stop, adding basketball history, pie shops, and antique-row main streets.
Hagerstown gave the world cruise control. Today this Wayne County town has Indiana's oldest candy shop, the Wilbur Wright Birthplace, and serious LLWS history.
Alexandria, Indiana is home to the World's Largest Ball of Paint, the Madison County 4-H Fair, and a baseball program with multiple state titles.
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Salamonie Lake near Peru has hiking, disc golf, horse trails, a raptor center, and Indiana's only snowmobile trail. Allison breaks down who will love it most.
The Coterie in Kokomo, Indiana pairs smash burgers, craft cocktails, live music, and downtown energy in one local hangout.
Discover the legendary Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, where the movie Hoosiers was filmed. Explore Indiana basketball history and shoot hoops on this iconic court.