City in Lawrence County

Mitchell, Indiana

4 places in the Get Indiana directory

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What’s it like in Mitchell, Indiana?

Mitchell offers a charming blend of small-town hospitality and rich history, best known as the birthplace of astronaut Gus Grissom. Spring Mill State Park is just a short distance away, too, adding to Mitchell and the area’s natural beauty.

Cheyne Reiter

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Carnival rides at the Nappanee Apple Festival in Nappanee, Indiana

Things to Do in Indiana This Week: September 15-21, 2026

Things to do in Indiana Sept. 15-21: Nappanee Apple Festival, Johnny Appleseed Fest, TradeUp Fest, Tim McGraw and Pitbull at Ruoff, plus IU vs. Western Kentucky.

Jarred Porter

Fire Towers, Lookouts & Women Reaching New Heights

Meet Indiana's female fire lookouts who spotted smoke, fought fires, and protected Hoosier forests.

Allison Martin

Spring Mill State Park, Part 2: The Grist Mill & the Grissom Memorial

Discover Spring Mill's working grist mill, Pioneer Village, and the Gus Grissom Memorial in Mitchell, Ind. Part 2 of our guide to this historic park.

Allison Martin

Spring Mill State Park, Part 1: Cave Adventures and Ancient Forests

Explore Spring Mill State Park's cave system and 300-year-old forests in Mitchell, Ind. Learn about cave boat tours, hiking trails, and Donaldson's Woods.

Allison Martin