Spring Mill State Park
O'Bannon Woods
State Park
Lincoln State Park
Caves
State Parks and Caves
Southern Indiana's state parks provide visitors with lots of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors! Stroll through Spring Mill's pioneer village and visit Indiana's newest state park, O'Bannon Woods
Our show caves are simply spectacular! Marvel at their underground rivers, roaring waterfalls, immense caverns, and delicate formations. A wide variety of tours are available.
Spring Mill
Grissom Memorial
Vacation Ideas: State Parks, History 2
Located within Spring Mill State Park, this memorial celebrates the life and accomplishments of Virgil "Gus" Grissom. This outstanding Hoosier, America's second man in space, died in a launch pad fire in 1967. Exhibits include his spacesuit and his space capsule, Gemini III.
phone:
812-849-4129
A tribute to a brave Hoosier and national hero
Spring Mill Inn
Vacation Ideas: State Parks
Snuggled into a backdrop of stately oaks, this historic inn was constructed from native limestone during the late 1930s.The modern facilities include a full service dining room, gift shop, indoor/outdoor pool, game room, and conference rooms.
toll-free:
877-977-7464
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Spring Mill Inn
Historic limestone inn built in 1930s
Spring Mill Pioneer Village
Vacation Ideas: State Parks, History 2
Situated within Spring Mill State Park, this restored village depicts life in the early 1800s. Villagers, in period dress, perform their daily chores as they interact with visitors. Buildings include an apothecary, meeting house, tavern, blacksmith shop, water-powered 3 story grist mill, and more.
toll-free:
877-977-7464
Early 1800s restored pioneer village and gristmill
Spring Mill State Park
Vacation Ideas: State Parks
1,319 acres of outdoor fun that includes hiking trails, swimming pool, campgrounds, guided boat tours into Twin Caves, a fishing lake, restored pioneer village, saddle barn with trail rides, playgrounds, picnic areas, shallow brooks, and lots of room for kids to run and romp. A family favorite!
toll-free:
877-977-7464
website:
Spring Mill State Park
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Nature center at Spring Mill State Park
Twin Caves
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves, State Parks
Spring Mill State Park is well-known for its underground streams, sinkholes, and caves. Twin Caves were formed by two collapsed sinkholes. A 20 minute guided boat tour provides visitors an opportunity to see blind crayfish, bats, and the endangered Northern blind cave fish.
toll-free:
877-977-7464
website:
Twin Caves
Entrance to an underground water adventure
O'Bannon Woods
Nature Center and PIoneer Farmstead
Vacation Ideas: State Parks, History 1
The O'Bannon Woods Nature Center offers naturalist programs and various exhibits throughout the year. A mid 19th century farmstead, located behind the nature center, includes a restored, 3-story hay press that drops a 1,000 pound block of wood onto a pile of hay. Educational and fun!
Pioneer interpreter spinning wool
O'Bannon Woods State Park
Vacation Ideas: State Parks, State Parks, History 1
Indiana's newest state park consists of 3,000 acres that border the Ohio River. Outdoor enthusists can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, hunting, backpacking, camping, picnicning, and naturalist services.
phone:
812-738-8232
website:
O'Bannon Woods State Park
Visitors Center at Indiana's newest state park
Wyandotte Caves
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves, State Parks, History 1
The large passageways, underground mountain, and rare helictites are truly amazing. Two caves are open for tours. Historic Cave, home to the endangered Indiana bat, offers a 90 minute tour from May 1st to Labor Day. Siberts Cave, an easy 30 minute tour, is open March 1st to October 31st.
toll-free:
888-702-2837
website:
Wyandotte Caves
Cave visitor and stunning cave formations
Lincoln
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Commemorating the Hoosier legacy of Abraham Lincoln, this memorial features a Visitor Center with museum and hourly film, the Lincoln Cabin Site, the gravesite of Lincoln's mother, the historic Trail of Twelve Stones, and the Lincoln Living Historical Farm. Don't miss this moving tribute to our 16th president!
phone:
812-937-4541
website:
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Replica of Abe LIncoln's boyhood home
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum
Just minutes from Lincoln State Park, this replicated pioneer village consists of 14 log cabins filled with Lincoln history. They include a replica Lincoln cabin and a replica of the Pigeon Baptist Church. The museum houses a cupboard made by Lincoln's father, a dress worn by his sister, a 1598 Bible, and much more!
phone:
812-649-9147
website:
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum
Lincoln State Park
Established in 1932, this 1,747 acre park is a memorial to Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of our 16th president. Recreational facilities include Lake Lincoln, a nature center, hiking trails, swimming beach, family cabins, picnic shelters, camping, and more. Lincoln State Park is a fun and educational experience for all ages!
phone:
812-937-4710
website:
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A family of ducks enjoying Lake Lincoln
Caves
Bluespring Caverns
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves
Explore America's longest subterranean river. See rare blind cavefish and crayfish as you tour this unique cavern aboard a custom electric-powered boat. Prospect for gemstones, shop for that unique gift, and picnic on the scenic park grounds. Great family fun.
phone:
812-279-9471
website:
Bluespring Caverns
Visitors viewing cavern on a guided boat tour
Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves, Winter Fun, Family Fun
Creating wonderful family memories since 1883, the cave offers two walking tours, gemstone mining, the Maze Crawl, a gift shop, walking trails, picnic grounds, and more. Friendly, knowledgeable guides interpret its delicate formations and immense passageways. Open year round.
toll-free:
888-702-2837
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Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark
A spectacular underground wonderland!
Squire Boone Caverns
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves, Winter Fun, History 1
Discovered by Daniel Boone's brother in 1790, this cavern has spectacular formations, rushing streams, and underground waterfalls. Families will enjoy the water powered grist mill, rock shop, petting zoo, gem mining, demonstrations of candle dipping & soap making, and more.
toll-free:
888-934-1804
website:
Squire Boone Caverns
Discovered by Daniel Boone's brother in 1790
Twin Caves
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves, State Parks
Spring Mill State Park is well-known for its underground streams, sinkholes, and caves. Twin Caves were formed by two collapsed sinkholes. A 20 minute guided boat tour provides visitors an opportunity to see blind crayfish, bats, and the endangered Northern blind cave fish.
toll-free:
877-977-7464
website:
Twin Caves
Entrance to an underground water adventure
Wyandotte Caves
Vacation Ideas: Explore Caves, State Parks, History 1
The large passageways, underground mountain, and rare helictites are truly amazing. Two caves are open for tours. Historic Cave, home to the endangered Indiana bat, offers a 90 minute tour from May 1st to Labor Day. Siberts Cave, an easy 30 minute tour, is open March 1st to October 31st.
toll-free:
888-702-2837
website:
Wyandotte Caves
Cave visitor and stunning cave formations