Still looking for awesome places to go, but don’t want to deal with crowds of people? No problem. There are plenty of amazing places in Indiana to explore, without dealing with huge crowds. If you’re looking to relax somewhere amazing, check out these 11 awesome spots:
- Yellowwood State Forest - Nashville
Tarun M./Yelp Brown County State Park is a booming destination in Nashville, Indiana, but Yellowwood National Forest is often overlooked. Skip the crowds and explore hiking trails, fishing, camping, and all the beauty this equally wondrous park has to offer.
- Cowles Bog - Chesterton
wikimedia Sure, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore gets overwhelmingly crowded, but this tiny piece of the state park is often empty. Explore this beautiful bog and relax along Lake Michigan in peace.
- Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden - Evansville
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden/Facebook Skip the crazy crowds in Indy and Fort Wayne by visiting this little known zoo in southern Indiana. There’s plenty to do and see, with a lot less people to get in your way.
- Patoka Lake - Dubois, Crawford, and Orange County
wikimedia This large lake has plenty of room for everyone! If you’re not fond of crowds, you’re bound to find a secluded spot here.
- Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens - Indianapolis
Steven M./Yelp Skip the long lines and crowds in the city and head over to this Garfield Park gem. There’s so much to explore and see and rarely any people to get in the way.
- Hoosier National Forest - Bedford
wikimedia This huge forest will offer you plenty of space and freedom from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With so much to see and explore, you could easily spend a weekend camping in this gorgeous park.
- Black Pine Animal Sanctuary - Albion
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary/Facebook Love animals, but don’t enjoy public zoos? Skip the crowds of people and get up close and personal at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary.
- Mounds State Park - Anderson
Mounds State Park/Facebook If you’re looking for a less well known state park to explore, Mounds State Park tucked in the heart of Anderson is the place for you. There’s tons of nature and wildlife to check out here!
- Richmond
Jim Grey/Flickr Explore historic Richmond, Indiana without worrying about large groups of people. Visit shops, check out their museums, and indulge in some sweets with their famous Chocolate Trail.
- Kesling Wetland - Noble County
David Cornwell/Flickr Explore the stunning grounds of the Kesling Wetland, part of the Merry Lea preservation grounds.
- Columbus
David Wilson/Flickr Take yourself on a self-guided, crowd-free tour of the downtown Columbus area and uncover amazing art, sculptures, and famous architecture.
Forget about the crowds and get out there and explore! For more awesome sightseeing in Indiana, check out these amazing places.
Tarun M./Yelp
Brown County State Park is a booming destination in Nashville, Indiana, but Yellowwood National Forest is often overlooked. Skip the crowds and explore hiking trails, fishing, camping, and all the beauty this equally wondrous park has to offer.
wikimedia
Sure, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore gets overwhelmingly crowded, but this tiny piece of the state park is often empty. Explore this beautiful bog and relax along Lake Michigan in peace.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden/Facebook
Skip the crazy crowds in Indy and Fort Wayne by visiting this little known zoo in southern Indiana. There’s plenty to do and see, with a lot less people to get in your way.
This large lake has plenty of room for everyone! If you’re not fond of crowds, you’re bound to find a secluded spot here.
Steven M./Yelp
Skip the long lines and crowds in the city and head over to this Garfield Park gem. There’s so much to explore and see and rarely any people to get in the way.
This huge forest will offer you plenty of space and freedom from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With so much to see and explore, you could easily spend a weekend camping in this gorgeous park.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary/Facebook
Love animals, but don’t enjoy public zoos? Skip the crowds of people and get up close and personal at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary.
Mounds State Park/Facebook
If you’re looking for a less well known state park to explore, Mounds State Park tucked in the heart of Anderson is the place for you. There’s tons of nature and wildlife to check out here!
Jim Grey/Flickr
Explore historic Richmond, Indiana without worrying about large groups of people. Visit shops, check out their museums, and indulge in some sweets with their famous Chocolate Trail.
David Cornwell/Flickr
Explore the stunning grounds of the Kesling Wetland, part of the Merry Lea preservation grounds.
David Wilson/Flickr
Take yourself on a self-guided, crowd-free tour of the downtown Columbus area and uncover amazing art, sculptures, and famous architecture.
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