Water Fun Road Trips IN Northern Indiana
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- 4200 N. U.S. 35
Canoers and kayakers love paddling along at Tippecanoe River State Park. There are also 23 miles of trails, 14 of which are shared by horses and hikers. Camping ranges from primitive to electric.
- 2355 E. 75 S.
As its name implies, Chain O'Lakes State Park has nine connecting lakes. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 23 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, visit the park’s historic one-room Stanley…
- 9001 E Lincoln Hwy
Deep River Waterpark is a seasonal summer outdoor water park that operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and a winter ice skating rink operated by the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department in Crown Point, Indiana.
- 1100 N Mineral Springs Rd.
Indiana Dunes National Park is a treasure of diverse natural resources located within an urban setting. the park is comprised of more than 15,000 acres of dunes, oak savannas, swamps, bogs, marshes, prairies, rivers and forests. It contains fifteen miles of Lake Michigan shoreline spanning the…
- 1 Franklin St.
Built in 1904, the lighthouse has become the most popular symbol of Michigan City, and is the only public operating lighthouse in Indiana. The elevated walkway, known as the "catwalk", was used by lighthouse keepers for 29 years to access the light tower. In 1933, this light on the east pier was…
- 1116 S Harkless Dr.
The SS Lillypad is a two-story, 110 passenger dinner boat on Lake Wawasee. Enjoy a brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise on the SS Lillypad as it takes you on a two-hour cruise of Lake Wawasee, the largest natural lake in the state of Indiana.
- 143 W. Market Street Suite 700
Proven each spring, summer and fall, Indiana's 3 percent ownership of Lake Michigan can be one of the most productive with the chance to join professional boat captains on a charter fishing trip. Members of Indiana's North Coast Charter Association bring in boatloads of happy anglers and coolers…
- 100 Lane 101b Crooked Lk
SUP 101 Lakes offers paddleboard rentals for lakes in Steuben County. All rentals come with a lesson from an experienced paddle boarder.
- 2355 E. 75 S.
This nine lake paddle challenge will take you 5 miles across the park via nine connected kettle lakes. Enjoy the natural landscape from the unique vantage point of your boat. Download or pick up a paddle map to guide you, take pictures along the way at the nine designated locations, and then show…
- 20 N 6th Street
Kick off your shoes, grab your swimsuit and come experience a taste of the tropics in the heart of Indiana. Only Tropicanoe Cove offers the perfect blend of Hoosier hospitality with the pleasure of a watery paradise.
- 4505 US-24
Indy Dive Center provides weekend scuba diving opportunities inside France Park. It is an incredible experience, from interesting dive attractions to dramatic local aquatic life to breathtaking cliff tops. These are just a few reasons why divers have been scuba diving France Park for more than 50…
Water Fun Road Trips IN Central Indiana
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- Canal Walk
The Canal Walk is part of the Indiana Central Canal, which was dug in the early 1800s, to facilitate interstate commerce.
- 305-537 S White River Pkwy Dr W.
From cliff jumping and swimming to camping and fishing, White Rock Park has an entire itinerary of outdoor fun for the full day booked!
- 17180 River Road
Just north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, you’ll find a cool place to quench your thirst for summer adventure. The White River is full of opportunities for water recreation, but only one promises total relaxation — the White River Canoe Company offers tubing trips that span from an hour and a…
- 2551 IN-159
You might question why a state forest is included on our water activities list, but the 9,000-acre property includes more than 120 lakes, making it an anglers' paradise. Most of the lakes are stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and redear sunfish. The state record bluegill, weighing 3 lbs. 4…
Water Fun Road Trips IN Southern Indiana
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- 452 East Christmas Boulevard
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is known for its friendly staff, clean park, and great value. Enjoy free soft drinks, free sunscreen, free parking, and free Wi-fi.
- 2991 N Dillard Rd,
Patoka Lake is the second-largest reservoir in Indiana with 8,800 acres and one of its best examples of lake ecology. Species that call Patoka Lake home include freshwater jellyfish, bald eagle nesting sites, and river otters. Rolling topography and heavily wooded areas around the property are…
- 1267 Green Acres Drive SW.
Kayak a stream 200 feet underground on the Deep Darkness tour at Indiana Caverns, part of the Binkley Cave system—Indiana’s longest cave system, and the seventh-longest in the country. Each tour begins with a 93-foot climb down a ladder with belay, then continues with another descent down a slope to…
- 802 East Jefferson Street
Dive into an inflatable playground on the lake at Hidden Paradise Campground!
- 2991 N Dillard Rd.
Patoka Lake is a beautiful 8,800-acre body of water surrounded by Hoosier National Forest, and Patoka Lake Marina turns the picturesque setting into your perfect getaway with floating cabins and houseboat rentals.
- 2605 N Cataract Rd
Also, not too far off from I-70 is the largest waterfall in the state, Cataract Falls! Take a short hike to view the beautiful scenery, and be sure to stop at the General Store that's right nearby and has something for everyone.
- 8505 IN-56
Make the most of your family time at French Lick's Big Splash Adventure, an indoor water park with a retractable roof in Southern Indiana. Create unforgettable memories zipping down the Jolly Roger Jetty water slide, plunging into Pirate's Plunder's famous "toilet bowl," splashing and playing…
