Beginning May 24, 2018, direct flights from Charles de Gualle Airport in Paris to Indianapolis International Airport will be available at least three times per week via Delta Airlines. The flight connects passengers from 100 destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India to these 10 incredible adventures in Indiana

1. A Family Experience Unlike Any Other Indianapolis is home to the world's largest children's museum! The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is five floors of fun, which The New York Times named one of the 10 Coolest Museums in the World, and the excitement continues outdoors with the brand new Sports Legends Experience!

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

And your family adventure doesn't end there! Just north of Indy is Conner Prairie, a Smithsonian Affiliate. Conner Prairie is a place where you can play freely and run farther, with space to explore and uncover new things. When families visit, they connect with history, science, nature, art and most importantly, one another. The historic adventure starts inside and continues with an amazing journey outdoors.

Conner Prairie

2. Experience the Culture of the Amish Put aside obligations, appointment books and yes, even laundry then grab your friends to shop, eat, explore and bond in Northern Indiana’s Amish Country. In Nappanee, Amish Acres depicts Amish family life that has been in this part of the state for generations. Tour the Amish farmstead, located on the National Register of Historic places, then walk the grounds to take in the gardens and barn areas. Hop in for a horse and buggy ride, experience a thresher’s dinner in the Round Barn Restaurant and take in a Broadway show in the Round Barn Theater. 

Amish Acres

3. Indiana's Heritage is Closely Tied to the Game of Basketball Hoosiers, as Indiana natives are referred to, is a term closely related to the game of basketball. The game's inventor, James Naismith, once said, "The game of basketball was born in Massachusetts, but it grew up in Indiana." While the passion for the game in Indiana can be experienced in gyms statewide, a visit to New Castle's Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame paints a more complete picture. Located next to the world's largest high school gymnasium, New Castle Fieldhouse, the museum is a collection of Indiana's basketball history at all levels.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Just 20 minutes down the road, you can step into a gym and onto the silver screen. The Historic Hoosier Gym served as the home of the Hickory Huskers in the Academy Award-winning film, Hoosiers. Learn about more basketball history on the Hoosier Hoops Hysteria Trail.

4. A Farming Experience Unlike Any Other in the World Escape to the country with outdoor fun, food and learning where you can explore family farms and reconnect with nature animals and our planet. Fair Oaks Farms is the world's first agricultural theme park. With immersive experiences on dairy, pig and crop farming, Fair Oaks Farms gives you an in depth look at the work that goes into feeding the world. And after you learn all of that, you can taste farm fresh ice creams, cheeses and much more!

Fair Oaks Farms

5. Native American History Located in an Urban Escape Immerse yourself in the stories of Native Americans and the American West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. Experience art, history and cultures through expansive exhibits & dynamic programs. And then step out onto the Indianapolis Cultural Trail where you can explore Indiana's capital city in a gorgeous setting.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Home to numerous museums and the world famous Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park is Indiana's only urban state park. Situated along the White River Canal, the park offers breathtaking views, wonderful strolls, world-class museums and attractions and gondola rides on the canal.

White River State Park

6. The Greatest Spectacle in Racing The month of May in Indiana is a special time. The eyes of the world turn to the Indianapolis for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", the Indianapolis 500. The 500-mile race takes place in the largest sporting venue in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which is capable of hosting 300,000 spectators. Thirty-three drivers, 200 laps, 500 miles. All for the right to drink one bottle of cold milk, a tradition synonymous with the event. The race has been contested since 1911 and Indianapolis hosted the 100th running in 2016.

 

Indianapolis 500

7. Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad The history of the United States of America cannot be told without sharing the story of slavery and the heroes who sought freedom and helped others in their search for freedom. The "Underground Railroad" led fugitive slaves north to freedom, and one of the most important stops on that pathway was the Levi and Catharine Coffin House in Fountain City, Indiana.

Levi and Catharine Coffin House

Known as "Grand Central Station" of the Underground Railroad, the couple harbored several thousand freedom seeking men, women and children in their travels north toward freedom. The Coffins' home is open to public tours and sits next to a brand new state-of-the-art interpretive center, which Smithsonian Magazine named one of the most important new museums to open in 2016.

Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site Interpretive Center

8. A Historic University and Urban Outdoor Adventure Make a splash with white water rafting in downtown South Bend. That’s right downtown South Bend. The East Race Waterway is the first man-made white water rafting course in North America. Since opening in 1984, the East Race Waterway has provided hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors with a fun, inexpensive recreational venue.

East Race Waterway, South Bend

South Bend is also famously home to the University of Notre Dame. The moment you step onto the Notre Dame campus, you are met with breathtaking architecture everywhere you look. Now is the perfect time to visit campus and see all the iconic landmarks that make Notre Dame such a beautiful university. 

University of Notre Dame

9. Two of America's Best Historic Hotels In One Incredible Setting Two grand hotels welcome you to the glorious days of the 1920s, completely updated for your 21st century getaway. You'll find every sort of escape you seek, from a family overnight with horseback riding to a golf-and-spa weekend for a couples retreat.

West Baden Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort

The historic trolley takes you back and forth between French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel, letting you experience the shops, dining, gardens and sights of each beautiful hotel no matter which you choose for your stay.

French Lick Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort

10. The Small Town With Architecture to Rival Any Major City You'll be greeted by modern architecture as soon as you enter Columbus. It's been called one of the best cities in the world for architecture lovers. We think it's a great place to fall in love with architecture for the first time, too.

Columbus Architecture

Columbus is overflowing with colorful art and modern architecture, created by the world's best. Let a tour guide show you around so you don't miss a thing!

Columbus