Are you getting sick of these winter and Christmas articles now? I hope not. Winter just does such beautiful things to our beautiful state. You have to make yourself get out there. Just put your coat on and go. There are tons of beautiful places visit during winter in Indiana. So bundle up and make the most of winter in Indiana!

  1. The Veal Ice Tree

Sproull Photography The Veal’s Ice Tree is an absolutely unique winter feature to check out. And it is different every year! Once the temperatures drop below freezing in the Hoosier state, this is one of the MUST-SEE spots in the state. This gorgeous ice-covered tree is unbelievable. Veal’s Ice Tree, 6445 Mimosa Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46259, USA

  1. Go exploring in the snow

Sproull Photography

Sproull Photography

Sproull Photography This series is not so much a place as an inspiration to get out there and explore how winter changes the buildings and scenery we sometimes take for granted. There are so many places in Indiana that are gorgeous in the winter. Trees, barns, and even churches look great when they are under a blanket of snow. Don’t they?

  1. Christmas lights in Bloomington

Sproull Photography Naturally, there are more cities and towns filled with light for the holidays than we can list. But, Bloomington is one of many that has gorgeous lights during the Christmas season. Especially beautiful is Main Street in Bloomington. Bloomington, IN, USA

  1. Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

visitindy.com The Conner Prairie Interactive History Park is always a fun attraction to visit regardless of the season. Visiting during December, you can learn about the holiday treats, games, and gifts that were offered and played nearly 200 years ago. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, USA

  1. The Festival of Trees

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visitindy.com

visitindy.com The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center hosts a wonderful event called the Festival of Trees. It features 50 Christmas trees fully decorated in 50 different designs. It is a beautiful attraction to see around Christmas time. Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

  1. Shireman Homestead in Columbus

Shireman Homestead

Shireman Homestead

Shireman Homestead

Shireman Homestead Shireman Homestead is an incredible place to make memories with your family during the Holidays. You can bring your kids to spend time with Santa and his barn friends. Not only do they sparkle up for Christmas they do a pretty scary Halloween party too. Shireman Homestead, 7060 W 200 N, Columbus, IN 47201, USA

7. The Cataract Falls

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The Veal’s Ice Tree is an absolutely unique winter feature to check out. And it is different every year! Once the temperatures drop below freezing in the Hoosier state, this is one of the MUST-SEE spots in the state. This gorgeous ice-covered tree is unbelievable.

Veal’s Ice Tree, 6445 Mimosa Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46259, USA

This series is not so much a place as an inspiration to get out there and explore how winter changes the buildings and scenery we sometimes take for granted. There are so many places in Indiana that are gorgeous in the winter. Trees, barns, and even churches look great when they are under a blanket of snow. Don’t they?

Naturally, there are more cities and towns filled with light for the holidays than we can list. But, Bloomington is one of many that has gorgeous lights during the Christmas season. Especially beautiful is Main Street in Bloomington.

Bloomington, IN, USA

visitindy.com

The Conner Prairie Interactive History Park is always a fun attraction to visit regardless of the season. Visiting during December, you can learn about the holiday treats, games, and gifts that were offered and played nearly 200 years ago.

Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, USA

The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center hosts a wonderful event called the Festival of Trees. It features 50 Christmas trees fully decorated in 50 different designs. It is a beautiful attraction to see around Christmas time.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

Shireman Homestead

Shireman Homestead is an incredible place to make memories with your family during the Holidays. You can bring your kids to spend time with Santa and his barn friends. Not only do they sparkle up for Christmas they do a pretty scary Halloween party too.

Shireman Homestead, 7060 W 200 N, Columbus, IN 47201, USA

8. Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo

  1. Lake Monroe

Mira d’Oubliette/Flickr Lake Monroe, near Bloomington, looks great with a sheet of ice on top of it. It is definitely worth checking out!

  1. Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes

Tom Gill/Flickr Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes is normally a place you would think to go in the summer. Interestingly enough, it is just as beautiful in the winter. You just might need a few extra layers during the winter months though.

From frozen lakes and sand dunes to holiday lights a-plenty what do you think about these wonderful places to visit in Indiana in winter? If you’ve spent some time in this fine state perhaps you know of a few fun things to do in Indiana in the wintertime. Share a few with us in the comments!

Mira d’Oubliette/Flickr

Lake Monroe, near Bloomington, looks great with a sheet of ice on top of it. It is definitely worth checking out!

Tom Gill/Flickr

Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes is normally a place you would think to go in the summer. Interestingly enough, it is just as beautiful in the winter. You just might need a few extra layers during the winter months though.

Now that you have done a bit of exploring in Indiana, the best way to enjoy winter in Indiana is with a cozy winter getaway in a cabin with that special someone. Here are a few winter retreats in Indiana to re-ignite that spark.

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Address: Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USAAddress: Upper Cataract Falls, Jennings Township, IN 47460, USA

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Explore More Indiana Destinations November 23, 2022 Chris Muras What are some beautiful places in Indiana? Indiana has some very beautiful places to explore all throughout the year. Some of our favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty in Indiana are the many state parks, lakes, and waterfall hikes. Here are a few beautiful places in Indiana to get you inspired:

  1. Cataract Falls
  2. Lake Michigan
  3. Brown County State Park
  4. Turkey Run State Park
  5. Kesling Wetland and Farmstead
  6. Clifty Falls State Park
  7. Hemlock Cliffs Falls Not many people know about the beauty you’ll find at the Kesling Wetland located on the property of the Merry Lee Environmental Learning Center. Kesling Wetland is a man-made sanctuary that was recently restored and reclaimed from abandoned agricultural land. It is now a thriving ecological area filled with ponds, marches, and of course abundant wildlife that calls the area home. What are some things to do in Indiana in the winter? Indiana’s winters can be blessed with an abundance of snow (a good or bad thing depending on your perspective) but that just means you have to be a little creative when deciding what to do on a winter day in Indiana. Here are a few ideas for some things to do in Indiana in the winter:

Learn how candy canes are made at Martinsville Candy Kitchen Visit an epic snow tubing park at Paoli Peaks Go to a reindeer farm at Whitetail Acres Tree Farm Warm up with some butter beer at The Librarium Cafe Go horseback riding at the Natural Valley Ranch Check out Bloomington’s Main Street holiday light display Take a train ride to the North Pole Go ice skating at Central Park Plaza Visit Santa Claus - in Santa Claus Indiana

The OIYS Visitor Center

Explore More Indiana Destinations

November 23, 2022

Chris Muras

What are some beautiful places in Indiana? Indiana has some very beautiful places to explore all throughout the year. Some of our favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty in Indiana are the many state parks, lakes, and waterfall hikes. Here are a few beautiful places in Indiana to get you inspired:

  1. Cataract Falls
  2. Lake Michigan
  3. Brown County State Park
  4. Turkey Run State Park
  5. Kesling Wetland and Farmstead
  6. Clifty Falls State Park
  7. Hemlock Cliffs Falls Not many people know about the beauty you’ll find at the Kesling Wetland located on the property of the Merry Lee Environmental Learning Center. Kesling Wetland is a man-made sanctuary that was recently restored and reclaimed from abandoned agricultural land. It is now a thriving ecological area filled with ponds, marches, and of course abundant wildlife that calls the area home. What are some things to do in Indiana in the winter? Indiana’s winters can be blessed with an abundance of snow (a good or bad thing depending on your perspective) but that just means you have to be a little creative when deciding what to do on a winter day in Indiana. Here are a few ideas for some things to do in Indiana in the winter:

Learn how candy canes are made at Martinsville Candy Kitchen Visit an epic snow tubing park at Paoli Peaks Go to a reindeer farm at Whitetail Acres Tree Farm Warm up with some butter beer at The Librarium Cafe Go horseback riding at the Natural Valley Ranch Check out Bloomington’s Main Street holiday light display Take a train ride to the North Pole Go ice skating at Central Park Plaza Visit Santa Claus - in Santa Claus Indiana

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Indiana has some very beautiful places to explore all throughout the year. Some of our favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty in Indiana are the many state parks, lakes, and waterfall hikes. Here are a few beautiful places in Indiana to get you inspired:

  1. Cataract Falls
  2. Lake Michigan
  3. Brown County State Park
  4. Turkey Run State Park
  5. Kesling Wetland and Farmstead
  6. Clifty Falls State Park
  7. Hemlock Cliffs Falls

Not many people know about the beauty you’ll find at the Kesling Wetland located on the property of the Merry Lee Environmental Learning Center. Kesling Wetland is a man-made sanctuary that was recently restored and reclaimed from abandoned agricultural land. It is now a thriving ecological area filled with ponds, marches, and of course abundant wildlife that calls the area home.

What are some things to do in Indiana in the winter?

Indiana’s winters can be blessed with an abundance of snow (a good or bad thing depending on your perspective) but that just means you have to be a little creative when deciding what to do on a winter day in Indiana. Here are a few ideas for some things to do in Indiana in the winter:

  • Learn how candy canes are made at Martinsville Candy Kitchen
  • Visit an epic snow tubing park at Paoli Peaks
  • Go to a reindeer farm at Whitetail Acres Tree Farm
  • Warm up with some butter beer at The Librarium Cafe
  • Go horseback riding at the Natural Valley Ranch
  • Check out Bloomington’s Main Street holiday light display
  • Take a train ride to the North Pole
  • Go ice skating at Central Park Plaza
  • Visit Santa Claus - in Santa Claus Indiana