How does the 52 towns series work?

Get Indiana keeps adding town stories throughout the year, with each guide focused on what to see, where to eat, when to go, and what locals care about.

Can I nominate my town?

Yes. Use the small-town submission form to share what makes your town interesting, what to visit, and who we should talk to.

What can I do in an Indiana small town?

Start with the main street, local food, shops, parks, historic stops, public art, festivals, and nearby attractions.

Are small towns good for day trips?

Yes. Many work best as day trips when you pair the town with lunch, a scenic drive, a park, a festival, or another nearby stop.

How are towns chosen?

Towns can come from reader nominations, editorial research, regional coverage goals, strong local stories, or places with enough to help readers plan a visit.

Do you cover festivals and events in small towns?

Yes. Festivals, markets, parades, fairs, concerts, and seasonal traditions are often the best reason to visit a town at the right time.

What details matter most in a town guide?

The most useful town guides explain what the town is known for, where it is, what to do, where to eat, when to go, nearby stops, and why locals care about it.

Small Towns in Indiana - 52 Towns in 52 Weeks

The short answerUpdated Aug 21, 2026

Indiana's small towns are courthouse squares, one good bakery, and a story somebody will tell you if you ask. Get Indiana has broken down more than 80 of them so far, in every corner of the state: Angola, Auburn, and Churubusco in the northeast, Jasper, Ferdinand, and Huntingburg in the southwest, Milan and Lawrenceburg in the southeast, and Attica, Rockville, and Brazil out west.

Coverage: 84 small town guides
Regions: Indianapolis Metro, West Central Indiana, South Central Indiana, Southwest Indiana, Northeast Indiana

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Indiana Small Town Day Trips

Towns with enough food, shops, history, parks, or nearby stops to carry a real day trip.

Aerial view at sunset of the dirt oval at Brownstown Speedway ringed by grandstands, race trailers and the packed Jackson County Fairgrounds in Brownstown, Indiana

What's it like in Brownstown, Indiana?

What's it like in Brownstown, Indiana? The Jackson County seat pairs Brownstown Speedway and Rock the Rind with Pinnacle Peak hikes and Azteca Mexican Restaurant.

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What’s it like in Kentland, Indiana?

Kentland, Indiana is the Newton County seat at the crossroads of US 41 and Route 24, home to the Pun’kin Vine Fair, the Old Colonial Inn and a 1906 courthouse.

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The Tipton County Courthouse in Tipton, Indiana, a sandstone building with steep slate roofs and a tall clock tower, seen from the street on a fall evening

What's it like in Tipton, Indiana?

Tipton, Indiana is the Tipton County seat 55 minutes north of Indianapolis, home to the Tipton County Pork Festival, the century-old Diana Theatre and Jim Dandy.

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Blue-and-gold Indiana historical marker titled Odon, Formerly Clarksburg beside a pond, noting the town was platted in 1846 and renamed Odon in 1881.

What's it like in Odon, Indiana?

Odon, Indiana is a historic Daviess County town in southern Indiana's Amish country, home to the Old Settlers Festival, a Lincoln statue, and small-town eats.

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Visitor-Friendly Small Towns

Places where first-time visitors can find a walk, a meal, a photo, and a reason to stay a little longer.

Aerial view of a wooden roller coaster curving out over Lake Shafer at Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana, with a Ferris wheel beside the boardwalk.

What's it like in Monticello, Indiana?

From the historic Indiana Beach and the twin lakes of Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman to beautiful golf courses, a winery, and go-to restaurants, Monticello is a must-visit small town in Indiana.

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Speedway, Indiana: The Racing Capital of the World

What’s it like in Speedway, Indiana?

Known as the "Racing Capital of the World," Speedway has nearly 120 years of motorsports heritage and a revitalized Main Street that helps it maintain its small-town feel.

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What’s it like in Oldenburg, Indiana?

From Freudenfest to a James Beard-winning restaurant, Oldenburg in Franklin County punches way above its 647-person weight. Get the full breakdown.

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What’s it like in Veedersburg, Indiana?

Veedersburg supplied the 3.2 million bricks that paved the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909. Get the full breakdown of this Fountain County small town.

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Outdoor Small Town Stops

Small towns where parks, trails, lakes, gardens, or scenic routes are part of the reason to go.

What’s it like in Mooresville, Indiana?

Mooresville, Indiana is a historic Morgan County town known as the birthplace of the state flag. Explore its parks, food, and charm.

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What’s it like in Zionsville, Indiana?

Discover Zionsville, Indiana, where brick streets, local boutiques, and 80 acres of nature trails meet small-town charm just north of Indianapolis.

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What’s it like in New Palestine, Indiana?

New Palestine is 30 minutes east of Indy with 12 IHSAA state titles, great local eats, and outdoor fun. Here's your guide to this Hancock County gem.

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What’s it like in Cicero, Indiana?

Cicero, Indiana is a lakeside town on Morse Reservoir with boating, parks, festivals, shopping, dining, and small-town charm north of Indy.

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Small Town Events and Festivals

Festivals, markets, fairs, parades, and town weekends worth putting on the calendar.

What’s it like in Alexandria, Indiana?

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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What’s it like in Elwood, Indiana?

Elwood, Indiana serves up award-winning tenderloins, glass festival fun, and a presidential history you won't find anywhere else.

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What’s it like in Santa Claus, Indiana?

Santa Claus, Indiana is a real town, home to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, year-round Christmas shops, and a post office that answers letters to Santa.

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What’s it like in Huntingburg, Indiana?

Whether you're exploring its iconic Fourth Street or catching a game at League Stadium or Memorial Gym, the small town of Huntingburg offers a unique blend of history, culture, and Midwest hospitality that is tough to beat.

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Small Towns in West Central Indiana

What’s it like in Frankfort, Indiana?

From the Hot Dog Festival to Case Arena to Glover's Ice Cream, Frankfort packs serious character into Clinton County. Here's the full breakdown.

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Downtown Brazil, Indiana mural showcasing the community's creative side

What’s it like in Brazil, Indiana?

Brazil, Indiana sits in Clay County between Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Here's what to see, where to eat, and why it is called The Clay Metropolis.

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What's it like in Winamac, Indiana?

Winamac, Indiana is the Pulaski County seat on the Tippecanoe River, with a state park, canoe and tube rentals, a 1923 swinging bridge, and famous pork tenderloins.

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What's it like in Linton, Indiana?

Linton, Indiana is a Greene County coal town known for off-road trails, the Goose Pond sandhill cranes, Miners sports, and Indiana's largest Fourth of July parade.

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Small Towns in South Central Indiana

What’s it like in Edinburgh, Indiana?

Edinburgh, Indiana has the state's biggest tenderloin, premium outlet shopping, and a Fuzzy Zoeller-designed golf course — all in just three square miles.

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What’s it like in Corydon, Indiana?

Corydon was Indiana's first state capital and is now home to caves, antique shops, and great local eats in Harrison County.

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What’s it like in Paoli, Indiana?

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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What's it like in Bedford, Indiana?

Bedford – the “Limestone Capital of the World” – is home to deep history, impressive natural landscapes, and a welcoming downtown, and it produced one of the greatest high school basketball players Indiana has ever seen.

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