Fair Oaks Farm

If you’re in Indiana, it only seems logical that getting a close up look at farming should be considered. Whether driving east to west or north to south, plenty of corn and bean fields will roll past. Livestock will also be easy to spot. Fair Oak Farms located near Winamac, Indiana off of Interstate Highway 65 in the northern half of the state will provide a fun and educational look modern dairy farming. One of the highlights is the opportunity to watch calves being born, which happens nearly 80 times every day. There’s a 3D theater, ice cream treats, and a variety of tours.

Circus History

More than a hundred years ago, one of the more popular circuses in the US called Peru Indiana their home, their winter home to be exact. When the circus retired, many of the perfomers remained in this area, and many of their descendents still live there.

Peru is now home to the International Circus Hall of Fame. It’s a small but very impressive museum that is open May 1 through October 31. In summer, visitors to the area get a unique chance to see the world’s greatest amateur circus perform live. For 10 days in July each year, Circus City Festival Days are held. Parades, rides, food, and more, create a festive atmosphere. The crowning event however is the live 3 hour circus performances. With a rousing circus band, local performers put on a show to be remembered. Highwire acts, juggling, unicycles, trapeze artists, and clowns, are all part of the show.

Symphony on the Prairie

Conner Prairie is a historic village that recreates life in Indiana during the early period of our nation’s history. It’s located just outside of Indianapolis on it’s northeast side. A visit to this attraction allows families to see and become involved in re-eactments. During the summer, once the history park has wound down, more fun begins on the adjacent prairie. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and visiting artists put on a show that adults and children alike can enjoy. With new mown hay adding fragrance to the air, the sun setting on the horizon, and music wafting out across the audience, this is a perfect romantic evening for couples or a fun filled event for a family with children who love to dance.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

For those who like speed, then the Indianapolis Motor Speedway might be a good choice during the warm weather months as well. The track offers a variety of races throughout the season. Of course, Indy Cars are there in May. Attending the race is one possibility, but going to the more sparsely attended practices or qualifications can be almost as much fun, as well as more affordable. Garage passes allow families to get closer to the teams and during the month there are also opportunities to ride in the cars. The Speedway also has an extensive museum highlighting Indy’s history, Indy cars, sports cars, and more.

Lions, Witches, and More

The Wizard of Oz Festival is filled with exciting events for families and anyone who treasures this magical Hollywood classic. People travel from around the globe to participate in a weekend filled with Games, Arts and Crafts, special appearances by actors and celebrities. Visitors also play the part of their favorite characters, so you will find plenty of interesting characters to share a magical moment with during the festivities.

The Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop and the Oz Fantasy Museum

Of course, Dorothy, her three best friends, and Toto will be on-hand. Along with few witches, and a flock of flying monkeys, a magical Princess. Children especially enjoy the Puppets, face painting, singers, entertainment held throughout the Wizard of Oz Festival. A special treats is browsing through the Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop and the Oz Fantasy Museum. If you are looking for Wizard of Oz memorabilia you are certain to find something unique to take home on your trip to the Wizard of Oz Festival.

Chesterton, Indiana: The “Gateway to the Dunes”

Chesterton, Indiana is located one hour from downtown Chicago and nestled in the shadows of the world famous Indiana Dunes. Chesterton is known as an artistic community where visitors can find unique art galleries and antique shops, and historical sites. In addition to the Wizard of Oz Festival, Chesterton has several annual festivals, including the Chesterton Art Fair, numerous historic and entertaining events scheduled throughout the year.

One of the most romantic spots in Indiana is found in Brown County, Indiana, near what is known as “Little Nashville”. This spot offers couples the scenic beauty of the Little Smoky Mountains, as well as being close to the Brown County State Park, which is one of Indiana’s most visited state facilities. The resort to see here is the Abbey-Inn, an adults only retreat located in Nashville, Indiana. This resort offers complete non-smoking accommodations to couples who are looking to spend a little time away from their everyday hectic life.

The Abbey-Inn offers 13 rooms to choose from, all with a combination of two person hot tubs, fireplaces, patios and balconies. The rooms at the Abbey-Inn are all meant to be private, in fact, they pride themselves on the fact that you may not see another guest the whole time you’re staying here. Amenities such as snacks, mini-fridge and coffee maker, and breakfast in bed mean that you won’t have to leave your room unless you really want to.

No matter where in the state you choose, romantic destinations in Indiana are a great way to spend some time together. If you are located in the Midwest, Indiana is a perfect destination for your next adults only trip together.