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In
historic Ft. Wayne, located in the northeastern part of Indiana, you’ll find
attractions as diverse as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (containing
woodcarvings and unusual stained-glass windows) to the burial site of John
Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Also make some time to see the Bass
Mansion, a 33-room Romanesque castle with a stunning circular staircase, the
Embassy Theatre, built in 1928 and used for live performances, and the
Foelliger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.
Another famous attraction is located about 40 miles south of Ft. Wayne;
Amishville U.S.A. is a working Amish farm and the environment is an interesting
experience. If
you want to climb the sand dunes at the Indiana Dunes State Park/National
Lakeshore be sure to bring your sneakers as the sand is scorching hot.
A little farther down the road, you will find the state’s only
lighthouse and the Old Lighthouse Museum located in Michigan City.
Some of the parks and
recreational areas are fabulous. They
include Mounds State Park (featuring Indian earthworks), St. Patrick’s County
Park, Clifty Falls State Park (a rocky canyon containing beautiful waterfalls),
and McCormick's Creek State Park (boasting unusual limestone formations).
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Indiana
Attention
race fans! Thousands of people descend upon the city of Indianapolis for
the running of the Indianapolis 500 over Memorial Day weekend.
Respect the privacy
of the Amish when visiting their community.