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The Ultimate Indiana Travel Guide: Best Things to Do & Where to Eat

Planning a trip to Indiana? Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a longer vacation, or a work trip with a little room to roam, the Hoosier State serves up a surprising mix of must-see attractions, quiet hidden gems, and genuinely memorable food. This guide rounds up the best things to do across Indiana, and shows you how to cap any day with a private fine-dining experience from Chefski, served right where you’re staying.

The Chefski Experience: Restaurant-Quality Dining, Right Where You’re Staying

If you’re craving a standout dinner without leaving your Airbnb, rental, or hotel suite, Chefski brings the restaurant to you. Chef and owner Adam Laskowski draws on more than 20 years in professional kitchens to build a fully custom menu around your group, your tastes, and any dietary needs in the room, from gluten-free and vegan to keto and serious allergies.

Choose the format that fits your trip: an interactive action station where guests gather around the chef, an exhibition-style multi-course dinner, or a hands-on private cooking class for the group. Many of the vegetables come straight from the chef’s own garden, and everything else is fresh and locally sourced, so even a meal on the road tastes like it came from somewhere special. It’s the easiest way to turn an ordinary evening on vacation into the part of the trip everyone remembers.

Want to plan one? Call (463) 209-8827 or email stayhungry@mychefski.com to check dates.

Best Attractions in Indiana for Visitors

Not sure what to do in Indiana? Start with these crowd-pleasers in and around Indianapolis:

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum – Get up close with the legendary history of the Indy 500 at one of motorsport’s most famous tracks.
  • Monument Circle & Indiana War Memorial – A landmark at the heart of downtown Indianapolis, and a great place to start a walking tour.
  • Newfields & the Indianapolis Museum of Art – A world-class collection of art set among sprawling gardens and grounds.
  • Mass Ave & Fountain Square – Two of the city’s liveliest districts for dining, nightlife, music, and local shops.

Where to Enjoy Drinks & Unique Culinary Experiences

When you want a great room for a drink or a celebration, West Fork Whiskey Co. is a favorite local stop, pouring Indiana-crafted whiskey in a polished, welcoming setting. Pair an evening out with a Chefski dinner the next night and you’ve got the best of both worlds.

Hosting a group at a venue or rental? Ask Chefski about exhibition-style dinners and interactive cooking classes built around your event.

Outdoor Adventures: Best Hiking & Nature Spots in Indiana

For travelers who like to earn their dinner outdoors, Indiana delivers:

  • Brown County State Park – One of the state’s premier hiking destinations, especially stunning when the fall foliage turns.
  • Indiana Dunes National Park – Miles of beach and dune trails along the shores of Lake Michigan.
  • Turkey Run State Park – Scenic sandstone gorges, shaded trails, and canoeing on Sugar Creek.

Unique Things to Do in Indiana (Hidden Gems)

Ready to get off the beaten path? These spots reward the curious:

  • French Lick Resort & Casino – A grand getaway with a spa, golf, and casino entertainment under one historic roof.
  • Shipshewana Amish Country – Some of the state’s best home-cooked food, handmade goods, and a famous flea market.
  • Bluespring Caverns – An underground boat ride through one of the longest cave streams in the country.

Make Your Indiana Trip Unforgettable with Chefski

After a day exploring Indiana’s attractions and trails, treat the group to a fine-dining experience without ever leaving your rental. With Chefski, you can choose from:

  • An immersive action-station dinner where guests interact with the chef as the courses come together.
  • A hands-on private cooking class, ideal for a group celebration or a fun night in.
  • A plated multi-course dinner, exhibition-style meal, or a fully themed culinary event.

Food sets the tone for every unforgettable gathering, even the ones away from home. To turn your Indiana trip into a real culinary adventure, call (463) 209-8827 or email stayhungry@mychefski.com to start planning.