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Indiana Region Guide
Bloomington's energy, Brown County's hills, all close together.
South Central Indiana is where the flat farmland gives way to wooded hills. Use Bloomington as the lively base, then drive into Brown County for art galleries, state park trails, and small-town stops. Columbus adds a famous run of modern architecture. It is the region for a scenic, slower trip.
Plan the Day
State park trails, art galleries, Lake Monroe, and the Columbus architecture tour can each carry an afternoon on their own.
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Bobcats were endangered in Indiana for 36 years. Now they've been spotted in nearly every county and the state just held its first hunting season since 1969.
Where to Eat
Bloomington's Kirkwood Avenue and Nashville's village shops hold most of the food. Plan the meal around which town anchors your day.
The Farmhouse Café and Tea Room in Nineveh sits inside a restored 1800s brick farmhouse with homemade lunches and a garden center to explore after.
Hidden Gems
Local finds, like the limestone quarries near Bloomington, the waterfall at McCormick's Creek, and the back roads of Brown County.
WonderLab Museum in downtown Bloomington is one of southern Indiana's best family destinations with interactive science exhibits, live animals, and BubbleFest.
Events
Lotus World Music, the Brown County art fairs, IU sports, and fall color weekends lead the calendar. Autumn books up early.
Salem Speedway has hosted legends like A.J. Foyt, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart since 1947. The new season is underway at this iconic Indiana track.
Plan your Southern Indiana Labor Day 2025 with our guide to what’s open and closed, plus the best festivals, parades, and family events all weekend.
Small Towns
Nashville and Spencer pair well with a Bloomington base, adding galleries, trailheads, and quiet main streets to a fuller trip.
Edinburgh, Indiana has the state's biggest tenderloin, premium outlet shopping, and a Fuzzy Zoeller-designed golf course — all in just three square miles.
Paoli, Indiana offers Paoli Peaks, Wilstem Wildlife Park, historic shops, BBQ, and Orange County charm. Here's what to see and do.
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Sip and savor your way through Southern Indiana during Chocolate Lover's Weekend. Six wineries, two weekends, endless wine and chocolate pairings.
Discover The Miller House in Columbus Indiana, a mid-century modern masterpiece by Eero Saarinen. Tour this National Historic Landmark today.