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Crawfordsville, Indiana

General Lew Wallace Study & Museum

On the grounds of this study, Lew Wallace composed "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" and many other works.
Vernon, Indiana

Old Tunnel Mill

This former mill tunnel was blasted under the ridge to divert a portion of the Muscatatuck River.
Bloomfield, Indiana

A.M. Kennedy and Sons Covered Bridge

One of the last remaining covered bridges in the region.
Covington, Indiana

Portland Arch

One of Indiana's only natural sandstone arches is nestled between resort ruins and an old Boy Scouts camp.
Rushville, Indiana

Lova Cline's Dollhouse Grave

A father’s love is immortalized by a unique dollhouse marking a young girl’s grave site.
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Idle

A park where you can watch the highway zoom past.
Franklin, Indiana

Nancy Kerlin Barnett Grave

A burial site located in the middle of a road.
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Pyramids

Inspired by a piece of concrete, these three pyramid-shaped buildings have been beloved Indianapolis landmarks for over 50 years.
Fremont, Indiana

Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve

A herd of roughly 250 American bison roam these plains.
Indianapolis, Indiana

Soldiers & Sailors Observatory

This Indianapolis landmark offers a secret panoramic view of the city. 
West Lafayette, Indiana

The Smoking Fence

Purdue students would lean over this iron fence to skirt campus rules against smoking and courting.
Huntington, Indiana

Huntington Sunken Gardens

A former limestone quarry has found a new life as a flourishing community garden.
Kokomo, Indiana

Old Ben Pavilion

More than 100 years after his death, the world's largest steer is still attracting crowds.
Clarksville, Indiana

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.
Solsberry, Indiana

Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum

A collection of sculptures and trails that appear to change with the seasons.
Evansville, Indiana

Isaac Knight Memorial

A tribute to a 13-year-old boy who was kidnapped in 1793 and escaped over two years later.
Lagro, Indiana

Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark

This rock formation above the Wabash River is part of an ancient coral reef.
Bloomington, Indiana

Captain Janeway Statue

It's a unique monument honoring a great character who inspired a generation of young women to be more and pursue their dreams.
Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana Steam Clock

At the top of the hour, this steam-powered clock's eight brass whistles play "Back Home Again in Indiana."
Valparaiso, Indiana

Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University

This midcentury chapel is a bold architectural statement and a symbol of Indiana's Lutheran heritage.
Kokomo, Indiana

Kokomo Hum

Low-frequency noise compared to an idling train can only be heard by some of this industrial town's residents.
Monon, Indiana

Whistle Stop Restaurant

Train cars and railroad artifacts abound at this restaurant devoted to railway history.
Richmond, Indiana

Gennett Walk of Fame

This Indiana walk of fame honors music legends with record-shaped plaques in the pavement.
Peru, Indiana

Cole Porter's Birthplace

The humble Hoosier roots of a famed Broadway composer.