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Huntingburg Old Town Hall Italianate structure includes authentic Victorian lighting fixtures. Pre-arranged tours. Open daily, 309 N. Geiger Street 812-683-2211 Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame Located in the Alvin C. Ruxer Student Center on the IU-Jasper Campus. Collection features unique memorabilia from Indiana high school baseball players and professional players from the Hoosier state. www.indbaseballhallof fame.org 812-482-2262 Indiana Cotton Mill Built over 130 years ago. Once the largest building west of the Alleghenies, the mill has a very unique place in history as it made uni forms for the Civil War, as well as materials for both World Wars. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jasper Arts Center/Krempp Gallery The auditorium is used year round for local theatre production, concerts, recitals and community events. The Krempp Gallery, located in the auditorium, hosts twelve exhib its annually from local and regional artists to the nationally recognized. Located at 951 College Ave., off Hwy 162. 812-482-3070 Lincoln Amphitheatre Covered amphitheatre located in Lincoln State Park. For more information regarding prices and showtimes, contact 812-937-2329 Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial State Park located on the site where Abraham Lincoln grew up. Learn of the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his family, who lived here in a pioneer community from 1816 to 1830. Visitor Center – features two Memorial Halls, a museum and a 15-minute orientation film entitled Forging Greatness-Lincoln in Indiana. Walking Tour – includes visits to the gravesite of Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and to the Cabin Site Memorial. Living History – The Lincoln Living Historical Farm is a working pioneer homestead with a cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences, animals, gardens and field crops. Rangers in period clothing perform a variety of activities typical of the 1820s. Open year round. Located on Hwy 162 across from Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City 812-937-4541 www.nps.gov/libo Fun and Festivities

Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater Take in the latest in movies at one of the few drive-in theaters left for all generations to enjoy. Watch from your car or bring a lawn chair. Includes six screens and a snack bar.

Lincoln Ferry Park This riverfront park has picnic area and shelter house located in the historic spot where the Lincoln family was ferried across the Ohio River into Indiana in 1816. Located just west of Troy on Hwy 66 next to the Anderson River. Lincoln Landing Rockport riverfront rich with history including the site where Abraham Lincoln launched a flatboat to transport produce to New Orleans for a local merchant in 1828. Located on River Road at the east end of Main Street. Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum Museum houses hundreds of fascinating arti facts from the area’s historic past including a hutch made by Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas. Located next to the museum is the historic Lincoln Pioneer Village, consisting of cabins that are replicas from the Lincoln era in Spencer County. Cabins may be seen by appointment. Located in Rockport City Park, at the west end of Main Street. Open daily May-October. 812-649-9147 Lincoln State Park Scenic 1,747-acre park established in 1932 as a memorial to Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Recreational facilities include Lake Lincoln, lakeside shelter house, boat rental building, nature center, cabins, picnic areas, shelters and trails, plus Class A and primitive camp sites. Located on Hwy 162 across from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City. 812-937-4710 www.in.gov/dnr/park lake/2979.htm Monastery Immaculate Conception The “Castle on the Hill” is home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. Guided tours of the majestic domed church, outdoor Stations of the Cross, Lourdes Grotto, and Rosary steps are avail able. Monastery gift shop, “For Heaven’s Sake,” open Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tours available Tues-Fri 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Sat 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Located on State Rd. 161 in Reo. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Experience the excitement of the World’s First Theme Park and Indiana’s Largest Water Park in one place. Three of the world’s top wooden roller coasters head the line-up at Holiday World (The Raven and The Legend), a family theme park that includes free, unlim ited soft drinks for all. Splashin’ Safari Water Park is included at no extra charge, with no charge for inner tubes and free sunscreen. Both parks have been repeatedly voted the world’s friendliest and cleanest parks. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are located at the junction of Hwys 162 & 245 in Santa Claus. For more information, visit www.hol idayworld.com or call 1-877-GO-FAMILY. Holy Family Church This modern architectural marvel features the nation’s 2nd largest stained-glass window, a window depicting “The Jasper Story” and the longest unsupported wood beam ever used. Open daily until 8:00 p.m., 950 E Church Ave., Jasper. 812-482-3076 Hoosier Hills Marina Fishing boats, pontoons and houseboat rent als from 14 to 70 feet in length. Full service marina, gas dock, and convenience store with boating accessories, live bait and tackle, license, groceries and ice. Open year round. 812-678-3313 Hoosier National Forest The Hoosier National Forest is the heart of Southern Indiana. Nearly 200,000 acres are available for camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. Main Office - 811 Constitution Ave., Bedford. 812-275-5987 Huffman Mill Covered Bridge Located on the Anderson River between Perry and Spencer counties. Constructed in the 1800s. Huntingburg League Stadium This 1894 stadium was a site used in the film ing of the 1992 hit movie “A League of Their Own” starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. In 1995, “Soul of the Game” was filmed here. 812-683-3700 (May-August)

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