Day Trips from Indianapolis: Getaways Approximately Two Hours Away [Paperback]

Helen W. O'Guinn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001 | Series: Day Trips Series

Enjoy a welcome change of pace and discover a world you may not know exists in your own backyard. Day Trips describes hundreds of fascinating and exciting (and many free of charge) things to do, most within a two-hour drive of Indianapolis.

Explore the gorges, gullies, streams, and waterfalls of Shades State Park in Waveland. Travel back in time aboard the old trains of the Indiana Railway Museum in French Lick. Take a moment to smell the roses at Glen Miller Park in Richmond. Enjoy a simulated moon walk at Science Central in Fort Wayne. Drive through the celebrated covered bridges of Rockville.

Each day trip includes travel directions, destination highlights, other places to visit along the way, choice restaurants and lodging (including price ranges), and shopping.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Enjoy a welcome change of pace and discover a world you may not know exists in your own backyard. Day Trips describes hundreds of fascinating and exciting (and many free of charge) things to do, most within a two-hour drive of Indianapolis. Explore the gorges, gullies, streams, and waterfalls of Shades State Park in Waveland. Travel back in time aboard the old trains of the Indiana Railway Museum in French Lick. Take a moment to smell the roses at Glen Miller Park in Richmond. Enjoy a simulated moon walk at Science Central in Fort Wayne. Drive through the celebrated covered bridges of Rockville. Each day trip includes travel directions, destination highlights, other places to visit along the way, choice restaurants and lodging (including price ranges), and shopping. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 240 pages, maps)

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762708387
• ISBN-13: 978-0762708383
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,565,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Indiana

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to learn and explore Indiana, July 26, 2001

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Peter S. (Caliornia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Day Trips from Indianapolis: Getaways Approximately Two Hours Away (Paperback)

I thought this book was great. It was very useful. I've spent a good deal of time in Indianapolis, but never really explored many of towns described in the guide book. It even includes day trips to Ohio and Kentucky.

The book is divided in to geographical locations, with each area including one to seven day trips.

The directions are, for the most part, easy to follow, and the restaurant, shop and hotel listings are informative and as up-to-date as possible.

Anyone looking to explore the great state of Indiana, and beyond, I highly recommend this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I didn't realize what I had in my own back yard . . . . . ., August 4, 2001

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Marilyn (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Day Trips from Indianapolis: Getaways Approximately Two Hours Away (Paperback)

This guide has inspired me to explore my own home state! I admit that until I picked up this book I hadn't heard of many of the towns and areas featured and now I want to see them all. The reading is easy; the author writes as if she is your best friend and wants to share a great local travel secret she has just discovered.

I have already sampled a few of the sites featured and found the recommendations pleasantly accurate. This is a great book to keep in the car for reference whether you have time for a whole day or only one short stop. Buy it as a good investment in your travel pleasure.