Many see the Hoosier state as a flyover state, but Indiana has a lot to offer the rest of the country. In fact, while flying under the radar, the Hoosier state has actually quietly become the coolest state in America. Indiana is…
- Overflowing with natural beauty.
Ben Smith/Flickr This stunning state is filled with so much beauty and wonder. From the rolling hills of southern Indiana to the open fields of northern Indiana, to the incredible state parks and forests — there’s beauty hiding in every inch of our state.
- Packed with incredible colleges.
Dan Dzurisin/Flickr Indiana is full of great colleges and universities, and as a result, fun, eclectic college towns. From Notre Dame nestled in South Bend to Indiana University in Bloomington to Purdue in West Lafayette, there are a ton of great schools and awesome towns to explore.
- Packed full of eccentric small towns.
christina rutz/Flickr Sure, all states have small towns, but none are quite like ours. Just take the small town of New Harmony, a former utopian society full of labyrinths, a roofless church, and incredible historic wonders. Other tiny towns like Nashville, Beverly Shores, Williamsport, Metamora, Shamrock Lakes, and Merom are all filled with eclectic delights.
- Brimming with top-rated restaurants.
Victor H./Yelp From our world class restauarants, like St. Elmo’s and Milktooth, to TV famous places like Southside Soda Shop, Triple XXX, Zydeco’s, and the Tamale Place, the rest of the country would be lucky to dine here.
- Filled with unique roadside attractions.
LuAnn Snawder Photography/Flickr The Hoosier state has a ton of unique roadside attractions from a statue of a woman made from hubcaps to the World’s Largest Paintball. You’ll find tons of unique attractions in Indiana.
- Bursting with ecological marvels.
GCWanders/TripAdvisor Indiana has so many ecological wonders to explore. From the breathtaking Indiana Dunes all the way down to the fossils at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, you’ll be blown away by our natural marvels.
- Chock full of history.
wikimedia We’re lucky to be surrounded by so much history in the Hoosier State. From the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial to the Angel Mounds in Evansville, there’s a ton to learn and see in our state.
- Lined with incredible architecture.
wikimedia You might be surprised to learn that Indiana is filled with incredible architecture. Many places are even on the National Historic Landmarks list. From the North Christian Church to the Robert N. Stewart Bridge in Columbus to the unique buildings in New Harmony, you’ll find impressive buildings you couldn’t dream existed here.
- Bursting with the best people in the country.
Drewski Mac/Flickr The secret’s out: Hoosiers are some of the nicest, happiest, best people around. Just visit Indiana and see if you don’t leave appreciating people a little more.
What other reasons can you think of for naming Indiana the coolest state in the country? For more awesome facts about Indiana, check out this post.
Ben Smith/Flickr
This stunning state is filled with so much beauty and wonder. From the rolling hills of southern Indiana to the open fields of northern Indiana, to the incredible state parks and forests — there’s beauty hiding in every inch of our state.
Dan Dzurisin/Flickr
Indiana is full of great colleges and universities, and as a result, fun, eclectic college towns. From Notre Dame nestled in South Bend to Indiana University in Bloomington to Purdue in West Lafayette, there are a ton of great schools and awesome towns to explore.
christina rutz/Flickr
Sure, all states have small towns, but none are quite like ours. Just take the small town of New Harmony, a former utopian society full of labyrinths, a roofless church, and incredible historic wonders. Other tiny towns like Nashville, Beverly Shores, Williamsport, Metamora, Shamrock Lakes, and Merom are all filled with eclectic delights.
Victor H./Yelp
From our world class restauarants, like St. Elmo’s and Milktooth, to TV famous places like Southside Soda Shop, Triple XXX, Zydeco’s, and the Tamale Place, the rest of the country would be lucky to dine here.
LuAnn Snawder Photography/Flickr
The Hoosier state has a ton of unique roadside attractions from a statue of a woman made from hubcaps to the World’s Largest Paintball. You’ll find tons of unique attractions in Indiana.
GCWanders/TripAdvisor
Indiana has so many ecological wonders to explore. From the breathtaking Indiana Dunes all the way down to the fossils at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, you’ll be blown away by our natural marvels.
wikimedia
We’re lucky to be surrounded by so much history in the Hoosier State. From the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial to the Angel Mounds in Evansville, there’s a ton to learn and see in our state.
You might be surprised to learn that Indiana is filled with incredible architecture. Many places are even on the National Historic Landmarks list. From the North Christian Church to the Robert N. Stewart Bridge in Columbus to the unique buildings in New Harmony, you’ll find impressive buildings you couldn’t dream existed here.
Drewski Mac/Flickr
The secret’s out: Hoosiers are some of the nicest, happiest, best people around. Just visit Indiana and see if you don’t leave appreciating people a little more.
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