{"id":16786,"date":"2022-10-14T14:31:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T14:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=16786"},"modified":"2023-04-06T09:59:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T09:59:11","slug":"family-adventures-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/family-adventures-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Adventures &#8211; Start Your Engines! Welcome to Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Approx read: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">mins<\/span><\/span><h2 id=\"in-this-edition-of-family-adve\">In this edition of family adventures, we\u2019re cruising into Indiana.<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"home-of-the-famed-indianapolis\">Home of the famed Indianapolis 500, birthplace of Larry Bird, self-proclaimed Crossroads of America, it&#8217;s of the most unique states in the U.S. for family-friendly outdoor explorations.<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Indiana Cavern&#039;s Tour\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-PmVKWkUdcc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"go-underground\">Go underground<\/h4>\n<p>Does exploring a hidden underground ecosystem count as getting outdoors? We say yes, and that\u2019s exactly what you can do at<a href=\"https:\/\/indianacaverns.com\/\"> Indiana Caverns Family Adventure Park<\/a>. This spot, which animals roamed during the Ice Age, has withstood the test of time and maintained its spectacular beauty at 110 feet below the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Open rain or shine, Indiana\u2019s longest cave is traversed by both foot and boat and remains a cool and crisp 56 degrees year-round. In addition to cave tours, the park has a variety of thrilling attractions, opportunities to interact with live animals, and a challenging escape room. You\u2019ll find Indiana Caverns in southern Indiana, near Corydon, about five miles south of Interstate 64.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/andrew-spencer-AH9w3TBSk_k-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/andrew-spencer-AH9w3TBSk_k-unsplash.jpg 818w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/andrew-spencer-AH9w3TBSk_k-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/andrew-spencer-AH9w3TBSk_k-unsplash-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/andrew-spencer-AH9w3TBSk_k-unsplash-696x871.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/andrew-spencer-AH9w3TBSk_k-unsplash-336x420.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"beach-it\">Beach it<\/h4>\n<p>Think Indiana doesn\u2019t have beaches? Think again. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/indu\/index.htm\">Indiana Dunes National Park<\/a> boasts the best family beaches in the state with 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline set among 15,000 acres of scenic landscape. This National Park sits at the top of the state, just north of the city of Chesterton.<\/p>\n<p>At Indiana Dunes, you and yours can hike the park\u2019s 50 miles of trails that are dotted with rugged terrain, wetlands, prairies, and meandering rivers. If you\u2019re really up for an adventure, try tackling the 1.5-mile 3 Dune Challenge that has guests traversing the park\u2019s three tallest dunes\u2014Mount Tom, Mount Holden, and Mount Jackson. Those three dunes combine to amount to an astounding 552 vertical feet.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for something a little more laid-back? Biking, bird watching, fishing, and frolicking in the lake are other great ways to pass the time at Indiana Dunes. There\u2019s also a retro drive-in theater that will make the kids feel like they\u2019ve been transported back to the \u201850s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-gfa004ebc3_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-gfa004ebc3_1920.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-gfa004ebc3_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-gfa004ebc3_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-gfa004ebc3_1920-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/child-gfa004ebc3_1920-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"lose-yourself-in-a-labyrinth\">Lose yourself in a labyrinth<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to channel your inner Alice or recreate your favorite scenes from <em>Alice in Wonderland<\/em>, here\u2019s your chance. The Harmonist Labyrinth in<a href=\"https:\/\/visitnewharmony.com\/location\/harmonist-labyrinth\/\"> New Harmony<\/a> touts a spectacularly manicured privet hedge planted in perfectly defined concentric circles. Those who succeed at making their way through the maze will find a centuries-old temple in the labyrinth\u2019s center.<\/p>\n<p>The town of New Harmony, located along the Wabash River in the state\u2019s southwestern tip, is actually a haven for history and architecture buffs. After you\u2019ve mastered the maze, take some time to stroll through the town and marvel at its many historic buildings, a good number of which were built by some of the state\u2019s earliest residents.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/central-g675793f16_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/central-g675793f16_1920.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/central-g675793f16_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/central-g675793f16_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/central-g675793f16_1920-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/central-g675793f16_1920-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"stretch-your-legs-in-the-capit\">Stretch your legs in the capital city<\/h4>\n<p>You didn\u2019t think we\u2019d skip Indiana\u2019s largest and most well-known city, did you? Located right in the center of the state, Indianapolis\u2014or as the locals call it, Indy\u2014is a hub for history, arts, culture, music, entertainment, and so much more. It would be nearly impossible to select just one place to see in Indiana\u2019s capital city, so it only made sense to suggest a comprehensive tour\u2014albeit one with an eco-friendly bent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ActiveIndy\">Active Indy Tours<\/a> offers walking, running, and biking tours throughout the city, with a variety of different itineraries. Depending on your family\u2019s interests, you can select a tour covering public art, Indy\u2019s war memorials, or historic neighborhoods. And, because you\u2019ll be on foot or bike, you can feel good about not adding any potential pollutants to this beautiful city while you take in the sights. Sensational, meet sustainable.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"family-adventures-\u2014-fun-in-f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/family-adventures-fun-in-florida\/\">Family Adventures \u2014 Fun in Florida<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition of family adventures, we\u2019re cruising into Indiana. Home of the famed Indianapolis 500, birthplace of Larry Bird, self-proclaimed Crossroads of America, it&#8217;s of the most unique states in the U.S. for family-friendly outdoor explorations. Go underground Does exploring a hidden underground ecosystem count as getting outdoors? 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