Landmarks in Indiana

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46204
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art houses an extensive collection of Native American art, as well as Western American paintings and sculptures collected by businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg (1903-1997).

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

Santa Claus, Indiana, 47579
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (known as Santa Claus Land prior to 1984) is a combination theme park and water park located near Interstate 64 and U.S. 231 in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Hoosier National Forest

Bedford, Indiana, 47421
The Hoosier National Forest is a property managed by the United States Forest Service in the hills of southern Indiana. Hoosier National Forest's headquarters are located in Bedford, with a regional office in Tell City.

Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum

Mount Auburn, Indiana
The Huddleston Farmhouse served as a rest stop for travelers using the National Road (Cumberland Road), one of the earliest highways built in America. The Quaker family of 11 who lived in the house provided stables, food and lodging.

Indiana Statehouse

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46204
The Indiana Statehouse is laid out in the shape of a cross. A large central rotunda with a glass domed ceiling connects the four wings. The structure is four stories high. Built in 1888, it is the fifth building to house the state government.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Speedway, Marion County, Indiana, 46222
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400. Constructed in 1909, it is the original speedway, the first racing facility so named.

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46208
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is the ninth oldest and eighth largest encyclopedic art museum in the United States. The permanent collection comprises over 54,000 works, including African, American, Asian, and European pieces.

Levi Coffin House

Fountain City, Wayne County, Indiana, 47341
The Levi Coffin House is a National Historic Landmark located in present-day Fountain City, Indiana. The two-story, eight room, brick house was constructed in 1839 in the Federal style and served as a station on the Underground Railroad.

Owen J. Bush Stadium

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
This endangered landmark was home to the Indianapolis Indians, a minor league ball for many decades. It was also home to a few Negro League teams, as well as a Continental Football League team, the Indianapolis Capitols.

RV/MH Hall of Fame

Elkhart, Indiana
The RV/MH Hall of Fame is a 100,000 sq. ft. museum in Elkhart, Indiana that features a variety of historical recreational vehicles from Airstream, Winnebago, and other American makers.

Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Indianapolis)

Indianapolis, Indiana
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz, and was completed in 1901. The basement of the monument is the Colonel Eli Lilly Museum, a museum of Indiana history during the American Civil War.

Spring Mill State Park

Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, 47446
Spring Mill State Park is a 1,358-acre (5 km2) state park located on the Mitchell Karst Plain, which allowed caves and sinkholes to form in the limestone. Caves include Bronson Cave, Twin Caves, Shawnee Cave (Donaldson Cave), and Hamer Cave.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the world's largest children's museum. Its collection of over 120,000 artifacts and exhibit items is divided into three domains: the American Collection, Cultural World Collection, and Natural World Collection.

Tippecanoe Battlefield Park

Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47920
The Tippecanoe Battlefield Park preserves the location of the Battle of Tippecanoe fought on November 7, 1811. The park is operated by the Tippecanoe County Park Board and the Battlefield Museum is operated by the Tippecanoe County Historical Society.

Town of Santa Claus

Santa Claus, Spencer County, Indiana, 47579
The town was established in 1854 and known as Santa Fe, but in 1856, when the town was working to establish a post office, there was already a Santa Fe. Several town meetings were held, during which the name Santa Claus was selected.