Indiana is known as the Hoosier State, an affectionate nod towards the people that live in this Midwestern US state. Actually, various indigenous peoples inhabited Indiana for thousands of years, and the state is named for the native tribes that largely possessed the land even after it was granted statehood. Indiana today is especially known for automobiles and football, but the state can also boast a collection of exceptional museums and several national parks and forests—wide open spaces that offer up an exciting range of outdoor recreational options. So, are you ready to get out and about in Indiana?
Click through for ideas of where to go and what to see.