INDIANA TREASURES TOUR
FEATURING FRENCH LICK, INDIANAPOLIS, AND AMISH COUNTRY
Indiana invites you on a multi-day journey revealing the distinctive, authentic and varied gems of
Southern, Central and Northern Indiana. Discover “The Castle on the Hill,” the “Eighth Wonder of
the World,” elephants, John Dillinger, a singing gondolier, a Balloon Voyage, calf-birthing, Amish
housewives, the “Golden Dome,” and inspiring quilt gardens. These treasures are gift wrapped in
renowned Hoosier Hospitality offered graciously by notoriously friendly folks.
3 DAYS IN SOUTHERN INDIANA & FRENCH LICK
MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Distinctive “Castle on the Hill,” founded in 1867, the nation’s
second largest community of Benedictine sisters.
HISTORIC FRENCH LICK SPRINGS AND WEST BADEN HOTELS: One unique resort, two historic hotels: One
known for its “miracle waters” from nearby sulfur springs. The other proclaimed the “Eighth Wonder
of the World.”
BOAT CRUISE ON PATOKA LAKE: Cruise Indiana’s second-largest reservoir surrounded by 27,000 acres
of forest and wildlife.
THE ELEPHANT RETREAT AT WILSTEM RANCH: Meet three African elephants in this once-in-a-lifetime,
up-close educational experience.
PIONEER VILLAGE AT SPRING MILL STATE PARK: Indiana’s pioneer experience preserved and interpreted
within 20 historical buildings. A three-story gristmill still grinds cornmeal today.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIMESTONE AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR: Campus is home to one of the world’s
largest concentrations of Indiana limestone buildings, many ornately adorned.
COLUMBUS, IN ARCHITECTURE TOUR: Columbus is a mecca of modern architecture, with 40
architecturally significant buildings on the tour, including stops at two locations.
UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES: Monkey Hollow Winery & Bistro, the German Café, Millstone Dining
Room, IU Memorial Union Tudor Room, and Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor & Museum.
3 DAYS IN CENTRAL INDIANA & INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY AND DALLARA INDYCAR FACTORY: Tour the world’s most famous
2.5-mile oval, see winning cars, and at Dallara, buckle up for a ride.
BENJAMIN HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL SITE: Our 23rd president, at his home learn his unique story and
significance in American history.
THE MIND TRIPPING SHOW: Intimate, interactive, theatrical show that combines mind-reading,
psychology, and comedy. Laugh and scratch your head at the same time.
WHITE RIVER STATE PARK: In downtown Indy, attractions include the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indiana State Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions.
INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART: 152 acres of artistic experiences from galleries, historic country estate
home and gardens, and outdoor sculpture park that features the original LOVE sculpture.
GONDOLA RIDE ON THE CANAL: Glide down the Central Canal in an authentic gondola, serenaded in
Italian by your gondolier.
CONNER PRAIRIE: Take a tethered Balloon Voyage over the prairie, meet the folks of 1836 Prairietown,
and engage in a Civil War skirmish.
ADDITIONAL INDY EXPERIENCES: Indiana Medical History Museum, Indiana State Capitol tour, Beef &
Boards Dinner Theatre, Slippery Noodle Inn, Skyline Club, Shapiro’s Delicatessen, Metazoa Brewing.
INDIANA TREASURES TOUR
FEATURING FRENCH LICK, INDIANAPOLIS, AND AMISH COUNTRY
3 DAYS IN NORTHERN INDIANA & AMISH COUNTRY
AMISH ACRES AND ROUND BARN THEATRE: Only Old Order Amish farmstead listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Learn the history, culture, and heritage of the “Plain People,” and be
entertained by Broadway musicals in the unique Round Barn Theatre.
BROWN BAG BACKROADS TOUR OF AMISH COUNTRY: Sit back and learn about the fascinating Amish
lifestyle by traveling picturesque back roads with a knowledgeable guide. Stop at several Amish-owned
shops and fill your brown bag with goodies.
AUTHENTIC AMISH EXPERIENCES: Group exclusive, behind-the-scenes interactions with the Amish at
enterprises including a buggy shop, coffin maker, school, and camel dairy farm.
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AMISH COUNTRY: Get a glimpse of Amish women and their daily lives. Learn the
household chores, how families live without modern technology, take part in a cinnamon roll demo
with Elaine, and a haystack lunch at Carolyn’s home.
QUILT GARDENS ALONG THE HERITAGE TRAIL: Tour an ABA Top 100 event featuring 19 giant gardens
planted in the shape of quilt patterns brought to life by more than one million flower blooms. Optional
add-ons to your tour are quilt shop hops, exhibitions, and demonstrations.
FAIR OAKS FARM DAIRY AND PIG ADVENTURES: The Dairy Adventure includes live calf-birthing, milk
processing, and “cow bus” while the Pig Adventure gets you up close to piglets, sows, and boars.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME: Guided walking tour of the world-famous and historic campus, home of
the “Fighting Irish.” An orientation video and shopping time at the bookstore included.
UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES: A Thresher’s Dinner at Amish Acres, dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus,
Tippecanoe Place Restaurant/Mansion, and an Amish Wedding Dinner in an Amish home.
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INDIANA MILEAGE
French Lick to Indy...................100 miles
Indy to Fair Oaks .......................110 miles
Fair Oaks to Amish Country ...100 miles
Amish Country to Indy ............140 miles
REGIONAL MILEAGE
Cincinnati to French Lick .......155 miles
Chicago to Indy ........................185 miles
NORTHERN INDIANA & AMISH COUNTRY
CENTRAL INDIANA & INDIANAPOLIS
SOUTHERN INDIANA & FRENCH LICK
Sonya Nash, CTIS, CTP | Amish CountryTours.com
574.262.8161 | [email protected]
Brooke Godsey | VisitIndy.com
317.262.8223 | [email protected]
Kristal Painter, CTIS | VisitFrenchLickWestBaden.com
812.936.3418 | [email protected]