Crawford County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Phone Number | Website |
| 10,558 | 1818 | 308.72 sq mi | 888-755-2282 | VISIT WEBSITE |
Crawford County warmly greets long-time residents and visitors with more than 300 miles of rolling hills, winding roads, and rugged trails for biking, walking and horseback riding along the Ohio River. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound, including Patoka Lake, Marengo Cave, Wyandotte Cave, Harrison-Crawford State Forest, Yellow Birch Ravine, Sycamore Springs Prk, Hoosier National Forest, Hemlock Cliffs, The Ohio River, Little Blue River, and the Horseshoe Bend Overlook.
Patoka Lake
With 26,000 acres of land and water, Patoka Lake is a fine example of lake…
Marengo Cave
Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1984 after its discovery by two…
Cave Country Canoes
Cave Country Canoes is located in the heart of Indiana’s Cave Country on the…
Daviess County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Phone Number | Website |
| 33.147 | 1818 | 436.87 sq mi | 800-449-5262 | VISIT WEBSITE |
Daviess County’s growing community is characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit and the old-time charm of a thriving Amish culture. West Boggs Lake and Park, Montgomery Ruritan Park, and the Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area provide ample opportunities for fishing, boating, camping, and hunting. Local community festivals featuring art, antiques, and Daviess County Amish-produced goods and services, which are highly prized nationwide, draw together both residents and visitors.
Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area
Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area offers 22 ponds and the 1,40-acre Dogwood Lake…
Dinky's Auction Center
Located in the heart of Daviess County, Dinky's has been a gathering place for…
Mason's Root Beer Drive In
With fabulous coney dogs and root beer, this old school drive in is a classic…
Dubois County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Contact | Website |
| 42.565 | 1818 | 435.33 sq mi | 800-968-4578 | VISIT WEBSITE |
Dubois County is home to the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and visitors can spend summer afternoons watching the Dubois County Bombers play the national pastime at historic League Stadium. The thriving Jasper Community Arts Center, historic Fourth Street retail shopping, well-known folk and blues music festivals, and lively Germain heritage create a vibrant, eclectic backdrop and small-town charm. Staples like Jasper’s Schnitzelbank Restaurant and the annual Strassenfest street festival celebrate the county’s heritage with family-oriented German music, beer, dancing, and food.
Ferdinand State Forest
Originally established on 900 acres bought by a local conservation club…
Schnitzelbank Restaurant
Willkommen to the Schnitzelbank, a bit of Olde World Germany in Southern…
Spirit of Jasper Train & Depot
Discover the allure of travel by rail as it was during its Golden Age?luxurious…
Greene County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Contact | Website |
| 32,006 | 1821 | 545.92 sq mi | info@visitgc.com | VISIT WEBSITE |
The independent spirit, love of the land, and humble hardworking nature that characterized the first settlers who established the thriving small towns nestled throughout Greene County’s sprawling countryside is still alive today. With thousands of acres of wooded rolling hills and lakes, there is no shortage of scenic views or opportunities for outdoor recreation. The county’s 8,034-acre Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area is one of the largest, most successful wetland restoration projects in the country. Outdoor enthusiasts can observe many migrating bird species, including an impressive Sandhill Crane fly-in each spring.
Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area
Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) in Greene County provides quality outdoor…
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum is located deep in the woods amongst the rolling…
Shakamak State Park
400 acres and three man-made lakes provide area for fishing and boating, as well…
Lawrence County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Contact | Website |
| 46,134 | 1818 | 451.93 sq mi | 800-798-0769 | VISIT WEBSITE |
Known as the Limestone Capital of the World, Lawrence County’s rural countryside, stone terrain, and national forests are dotted by small homes and farms in close-knit communities. Visitors can enjoy an abundance of natural features like Bluespring Caverns and Spring Mill State Park, home to the Virgil I. Gus Grissom Memorial, which honors the Mercury Seven astronaut who was the second American to fly in space. Locally-grown persimmons, harvested each autumn to make Indiana’s famous persimmon pudding, are celebrated at a festival every September.
Spring Mill State Park
Spring Mill State Park is a perfect link between the natural and cultural…
Bluespring Caverns Park
At a cool 53 degrees year round and 100 feet below the surface of the earth…
Martin County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Contact | Website |
| 10,217 | 1820 | 340.41 sq mi | 800-798-0769 | VISIT WEBSITE |
The inviting, small-town charm and sense of community makes Martin County an ideal Americana stop for visitors. Deep valleys, intricate rock bluffs, and stunning ridges painted against a backdrop of idyllic four-seasons weather beckon residents and visitors to take a scenic drive through the county’s hills and hollows. Situated along the winding East Fork of the White River, the unusual geologic formations of “Jug Rock” and splendor of Hoosier National Forest, Martin State Forest, West Boggs Park, and Hindostan Falls create ample opportunities for exploring, swimming, hunting, and fishing.
Jug Rock
The incredible natural geological rock formation, Jug Rock, composed of…
Buffalo Trace Trail
A mountain biker's dream. The trail at French Lick Resort begins with the 5.5…
Orange County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Contact | Website |
| 19,489 | 1816 | 408.19 sq mi | 812-936-3418 | VISIT WEBSITE |
With its rural charm and healing sulfur springs, Orange County has long drawn travelers in search of the perfect place to enjoy gracious Southern Indiana hospitality. The county is home to the world-class French Lick Springs Hotel and French Lick Casino, historic West Baden Springs Hotel, and the Pete Dye Course at French Lick. The popular French Lick Scenic Railway, which transforms into a magical Polar Express storybook adventure complete with hot cocoa during the holidays, gives passengers the opportunity to survey 20 miles of gently rolling hills, limestone outcroppings, and the Hoosier National Forest.
French Lick Resort
Nestled among the hills of the Hoosier National Forest resides a classic…
Wilstem Wildlife Park
Go on a guided trail ride and enjoy over 30 miles of scenic trails on 1,100…
Washington County
| POPULATION | FOUNDED | AREA | Contact | Website |
| 27,943 | 1814 | 516.60 sq mi | 812-883-4303 | VISIT WEBSITE |
With its rural charm and healing sulfur springs, Orange County has long drawn travelers in search of the perfect place to enjoy gracious Southern Indiana hospitality. The county is home to the world-class French Lick Springs Hotel and French Lick Casino, historic West Baden Springs Hotel, and the Pete Dye Course at French Lick. The popular French Lick Scenic Railway, which transforms into a magical Polar Express storybook adventure complete with hot cocoa during the holidays, gives passengers the opportunity to survey 20 miles of gently rolling hills, limestone outcroppings, and the Hoosier National Forest.
Knobstone Trail-Delaney Park Trailhead
Knobstone Trail is the longest hiking trail in Indiana, extending from Deam Lake…
Old Mill Canoe Rental
Old Mill Canoe Rental is a small, locally owned and operated business on the…
Beck's Mill
The original Beck’s Mill was constructed in 1808. That facility served the needs…