History 1
For the easiest way to plan your trip, use the What to Do, Where to Stay, Where to Eat, and Helpful Services links below.
Enjoy a day on the lake, family entertainment, or shopping spree!
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Cabins, houseboats,
bed & breakfasts, hotels, camping and lots more!
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From bar & grills to fine
dining - and lots in between!
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Meeting areas, camping supplies, bait & tackle, and more!
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Mix history with lots of fun and what do you get? (History class?) You get a vacation getaway that is enjoyable and educational. Visit Southern Indiana and see how much fun history can be!
Day 1
 Wyandotte Caves
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.
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Cave visitor and stunning cave formations |
 Nature Center and Pioneer Farmstead
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!
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Pioneer interpreter spinning wool
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Day 2
 Constitution Elm Tree
Forty-three delegates met in 1816 to draft Indiana's first constitution. Due to the sweltering heat, the delegates moved outside and continued their work under the branches of an enormous elm. Although the tree died of Dutch Elm disease in 1925, its trunk is still preserved.
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Indiana's 1st constitution written under this elm
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Corydon Civil War Memorial Park
The only Civil War battle fought on Hoosier soil took place near Corydon on July 9, 1863. 450 members of the Harrison County Home Guard engaged the 2,400 Confederate soldiers led by General John Hunt Morgan. 18 local men lost their lives in the skirmish.
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Historic reenactment of Civil War battle
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Governor Hendricks' Headquarters
Built in 1817, this two-story Federal style brick house was home to William Hendricks, Indiana's second elected governor (1822-1825). One lower room was used for his headquarters, and his family lived in the rest of the house. Judge William A. Porter acquired the house in 1841.
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Historic home of Indiana's second governor
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Indiana's First State Capitol
This square, Federal style limestone building was completed in 1816. Constructed from locally quarried limestone, it served as Indiana's first capitol building until the seat of government was moved to Indianapolis on January 10, 1825.
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Indiana's first state capitol built in 1816
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 Squire Boone Caverns
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.
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Discovered by Daniel Boone's brother in 1790
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Lodging Opportunities
 Leavenworth Inn
Overlooking the Ohio River in scenic Leavenworth, this charming country Inn consists of 16 beautiful rooms with private baths. Enjoy our spacious grounds and gardens, walking and biking paths, front porch rockers, tennis and shuffleboard courts and exercise room. Our Jacuzzi Suite is perfect for romance. It's the ideal place to begin and end your hiking and biking adventures and scenic drives. Boat dock available at our Dock Restaurant.
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A charming turn-of-the-century inn on the Ohio |
 O'Bannon Woods State Park
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.
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Visitors Center at Indiana's newest state park
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Area Map
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