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Indianapolis hosts the Indianapolis 500, the Pacers & more. Those less interested in sports will enjoy restaurants & quaint shops.
South Bend, Indiana
South Bend is home to Notre Dame University. Don't miss the Studebaker Nat'l Museum & the Shiojiri Niwa Japanese Gardens.
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville has everything from fine arts and golf to skating rinks and cute boutiques. Don’t miss Angel Mound State Historic Site.
Middlebury, Indiana
Middlebury, Indiana is rich in history & culture. Learn about the Amish, visit the Shipshewana Flea Market, & stroll the beautiful country roads.
Indiana may not get much press as a travel destination, but a bed and breakfast getaway to Indiana's cities is your best answer to discovering what's really going on at the "Crossroads of America." There are some well kept secrets in Indiana that the bed and breakfast traveler, with the help of their bed and breakfast innkeepers, will enjoy discovering.
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Indiana Bed and Breakfast
Do you know what a Hoosier is? That's the nickname given to the people of Indiana, but it is unclear how the name was derived. Were you aware that Native Americans living in Indiana had a highly developed culture and abandoned the site for reasons unknown? This is just one of Indiana's mysteries that curious bed and breakfast guests can investigate while vacationing in Indiana.
Indiana has three distinctive topographical regions, north, south and central. The northwest corner of Indiana borders on Lake Michigan and is actually part of Chicago's metropolitan area. Along the Lake Michigan shoreline are the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park. The sand dunes and beaches are breathtaking natural wonders and the bed and breakfast adventurer can witness the diversity of ecosystems created by wind and water. Although much of the shoreline is protected area, there is a portion set aside for swimming, and visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, bird watching, camping. Your bed and breakfast hosts can even pack a picnic lunch for you to savor on this fascinating adventure.
Central Indiana is home to the capital and largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis. It seems that many of the nation's major interstate highways that traverse the country converge at Indianapolis, which is how Indiana came to be known as the "Crossroads of America". Historically, Indianapolis was known as a place for government and manufacturing, however, today tourism plays an equally important role as sporting events and conventions attract many visitors. Some events the B&B visitor might consider are the annual Indianapolis 500 car race, an Indiana Pacers basketball game, an Indianapolis Colts football game, the Indy Jazz Festival, the Indiana State Fair, the Heartland Film Festival, Indianapolis International Film Festival, Bands of America competitions, Art Fairs and Festivals. Your B&B innkeepers can assist you in acquiring tickets and event details to make the most of your stay in Indiana.
Southern Indiana is more noted for its farmland and forests which are especially beautiful in fall. The Hoosier National Forest is over 200,000 acres of managed property where you can participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. For bed and breakfast adventurers there are trails that offer access to cliffs and waterfalls while appreciating the indigenous flora and fauna or you can climb the last remaining fire lookout tower and get a bird's eye view of the glorious expanse.
Indiana's food experience is best described as Midwestern cuisine which has developed from the culinary favorites of Central, Northern and Eastern Europe. Food is homey and hearty. As part of America's breadbasket the immigrant populations have taken advantage of the fresh local products such as beef and pork, freshwater fish, cold climate fruits or hearty grains. Fragrant seasonings are more apt to be use rather than bold hot spices. However, as immigration from Mexico and Asia increases, their culinary specialties are making a welcomed appearance. Ask your bed and breakfast hosts to direct you to just the right place to satisfy your cravings.
LanierBB.com gives you access to delightful bed and breakfast inns throughout the state of Indiana so you can enjoy the comforts of home while feeling at home in Indiana.
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