Family Vacations in Indiana

There's something for everyone looking to have their family vacations in Indiana. The whole family can enjoy holiday sights and activities throughout the state, great for kids of every age. Whether your idea of a fun time is wandering the zoo, touring museums, exploring historical sites, theme park thrill rides, camping, or skiing, family vacations in Indiana will be sure to satisfy.

South Indiana is renowned for its beautiful scenery. Formed by glaciers, charming valleys, rolling hills, breathtaking caves, and the beginning of the Cumberland Mountains extend 45 miles south of Indianapolis. Fun family vacations in Indiana can be had exploring the state parks, historical places of interest such as ancestral homes of Native American tribes, and some of the earliest French and American settlements in the West. There are also plenty of places to hike, go biking, and canoeing.

For beach lovers, only thirty-five minutes from Chicago's Loop, Indiana has a lengthy coastline on Lake Michigan filled with tall sand dunes. If you're seeking family vacations in Indiana filled with picturesque covered bridges, old-fashioned Amish villages, live theater, and pioneer and Native American heritage, eastern Indiana is the place to go. Offering the longest scenic train ride in the state, your family can visit an authentic fort and stay on a houseboat.

One of the most popular places for family vacations in Indiana is Indiana Beach Amusement Park. The largest amusement resort in the state, it's the perfect family vacation in Indiana boasting five exciting roller coasters, six water slides, great food, shopping, thrilling ski shows, and more. To get the full experience, try visiting after dark too. And to combine your theme park holiday with the fun of camping, reserve your family vacations in Indiana at Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort, located four miles north of Monticello, and a quarter mile north of the Indiana Beach entrance. By special arrangement, Yogi Bear's guests receive free tram transportation and general admission.

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