Indiana Travel Guide
For those who have never visited the US, the name Indiana will make them think maybe of the film Indiana Jones. While the 19th US state might have little in common with the film, it sure made the name Indiana well known.
For those who know a little bit of geography, the name will definitely lead them to the US state. There is another name connected to it and it is “Hoosier”. That’s the name the state is known by among those who are more familiar with it. The origin of the so called nickname is debatable, but the simple fact that it has one means that it has a history and that people love to talk about it.
What is there to love about the state? Well, fist on the list is the outdoors. There are plenty of parks, nature preserves, reservoirs, in a few words lots of green spaces for all those who enjoy outings and outdoor activities. Then maybe second, you can order them according to your preferences, are the people who made this state famous: Kurt Vonnegut, Jimmy Hoffa, James Dean, Orville Redenbacher, just to name a few. Next on the list are its attractions including Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana Street Festival, Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival and the list can go on.
You can add to it by visiting this lovely state!
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Evansville history is 200 years long – historians have zeroed in on 1812 as the year of the foundation for this third-largest city of Indiana (after Indianapolis and Fort Wayne). This was the year when the first settler Colonel Hugh McGary (Junior) made a purchase of 200 acres of land from the federal government with the intent of settling there permanently. ... Read more »
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville has had the unique honor of being repeatedly voted among the nation’s ‘Top 20 Cities to Live In’ and although the city lacks the magnetism of Indianapolis, it will not dishearten the occasional tourists.... Read more »
Indianapolis, Indiana
The capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, Indianapolis, is associated by most tourists with the automobile industry and car races. But Indianapolis, the city located at the crossroads of America’s major routes (I-69 coming from Fort Wayne, I-70 from Dayton or I-65 from Chicago), is deeply rooted into the history and tradition of the East Coast.... Read more »
Evansville, Indiana
What is special about Evansville Nightlife is that almost all the night hot spots are located at walking distance from each other and it becomes easy for tourists to opt for something which suits their needs. Evansville has a huge number of bars and nightclubs that offer just the sort of atmosphere a night lover might crave for. Read more »
South Bend, Indiana
South Bend nightlife is simply electrifying. South Bend is indeed an Epicure’s paradise but it is not just about visiting the eateries and watering holes, for the city and its neighbourhood promise all-round entertainment for all age-groups.... Read more »
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