Indiana
Fall Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Hannah Lindah Children's Museum
There's a place in Michiana made just for you! And this is it - the Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum! Step inside and
you'll step back in time to a world your grandparents - even your great-grandparents - knew. You'll also get a close look
at the wonderful world of nature, a taste of life in Japan, and the excitement in our Survive Alive fire safety training
house. Every exhibit presents something fascinating to see! Please do touch! This is a museum where many scientific and
historical items are arranged with kids in mind-at their eye level and ready for young hands to examine them. You are
invited to touch: Fossils, rocks, geodes, mastodon bones - Native American artifacts - Tools and clothing from the
mid-1800's - Old musical instruments - Period furniture - Firefighting equipment - and more!
Location: Mishawaka, IN
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Imagination Station
Imagination Station is the only hand-on family science center in the Greater Lafayette area. Boasting hands-on interactive
exhibits ranging from computers, to dinosaurs, to simulators. Imagination Station has something for everybody. It is our
goal to promote science literacy while providing enjoyable experiances for all children ages 2 to 80.
Location: (corner of 4th and Cincinnati) Lafayette, IN
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Evansville Museum of Arts & Sciences
Welcome to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science. Home to one of Southern Indiana's most established and
significant cultural centers, the Evansville Museum encourages you to view our lively world through our many permanent and
changing galleries. With new exhibitions in art, science and history there's always something new at the museum!
Location: 411 S.E. Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN
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George Rogers Clark Memorial
Learn about the Clark Memorial. View the murals and statue and explore the importance of this impressive structure. A
memorial such as this serves as a reminder that courage, fortitude, and valor do not go out of style. George Rogers
Clark National Historical Park offers lessons about 18th century frontier life as experienced by pioneers along the
western fringe of the American Revolution. To take in the park's movie and the Clark memorial, visitors are encouraged to
set aside at least one hour. However, should more time be available. The park also provides opportunities for family and
recreational time. A picnic area is located near the visitor center parking area. Sidewalks are strategically located
throughout the park leading to a variety of monuments and statues offering a unique area in which to stroll and to
explore. Park grounds are located adjacent to the downtown area of Vincennes. While visiting the park, make time to wander
the sidewalks. Visit Vincennes' unique shops, antique stores, and flavorful diners.
Location: Vincennes, IN
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President Benjamin Harrison Home
The President Benjamin Harrison Home is the former residence of President Benjamin Harrison that is now a museum dedicated
to his life. The house is located at 1230 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202. Benjamin Harrison was the
23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was President 100 years after George Washington, which made him
the Centennial President. The Harrison Home houses some 3,700 artifacts and 2,440 books. About 75% of the artifacts in the
home actually belonged to the Harrison's. In the home the visitors see ten of the rooms with period furnishings and
Harrison items. The third floor, originally a ball room, houses exhibits. A new exhibit opens every six months with
Harrison Home artifacts and borrowed artifacts. Textiles, dresses, and other artifacts are displayed through out the
house.
Location: 1230 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN
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