When you need an escape from the hustle and bustle of life, try these 10 peaceful places in Indiana. Each is more tranquil than the last.
Whether you love nature, pretty lights, history, or something in between, this list will have something for you. Check it out:
- Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve
Facebook/Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve Spanning nearly 600 acres, this wetland sanctuary is home to a myriad of natural attractions and trails that will place you in a tranquil oasis. Boardwalks, wildflowers, marshes, and wildlife abound. Learn more about this lovely and secluded place from previous coverage here.
Address: North Woodall Road, Ellettsville, IN, 47429
- Blue River Valley Farm
Facebook/Blue River Valley Farm Situated on a 120-acre historic farm, this property is host to a goat farm, bed & breakfast, gardens, and more. It is both beautiful and remote, so you’re bound to find peace and relaxation. Click here for more details.
Address: 10351 East Daugherty Lane, Milltown, IN 47145
- Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Facebook/Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Home to a multitude of different wildlife species as well as 7,700 acres of diverse ecosystems, this is the place to be to experience Illinois’ natural habitat. With all this space, you’re bound to find a quiet path all to yourself. Get more details about this place here.
Address: 12985 US-50, Seymour, IN, 47274
- South Bend River Lights
Facebook/South Bend River Lights The most unique display in Indiana, this marvelous light show takes place each night along the St. Joseph River near Seitz Park in South Bend. The show begins just before sunset each night and lasts until Midnight. Get more details here.
Address: 340 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN, 46617
- The Hervey Preserve & Labyrinth
Google/alan myers This 35-acre nature sanctuary is home to a hidden attraction that just might be one of the most peaceful places in the world. Featuring a stone-lined labyrinth trail, this place of meditation is truly special. Learn more about it here.
Address: 1500 Michigan Avenue, Logansport, IN, 46947
- River St. Joseph of the Miamis Trail
Google/Amanda Flowers Also known as the Mishawaka River Walk, this beautiful and scenic excursion meanders along the St. Joseph River and is ideal for walking and biking. Bridges and impeccable landscaping abound, and you can see more of it here.
Address: North Spring Street, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
- Krider Gardens
Google/Barb Hooley This 2.4-acre park is a magical world designed to enchant children and blow away adults. Originally designed for display at the Chicago World’s Fair, this is a historical garden that everyone should see and experience. Get more details about it here.
Address: 302 Bristol Avenue, Middlebury, IN, 46540
- Shiojiri Niwa
Google/Brandon Kuschel Few Hoosiers know that there is a Japanese garden hiding in the state that also offers an amazingly peaceful experience. It features a zen garden, tea garden, bridges, sculptures, and many plants to admire. Click here for more information.
Address: 1000 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
- Prophetstown State Park
Google/Corey Weighman One of the state’s newest state parks, this place actually marks one of the most historic places in the state. In addition to trails and campsites, it is also home to a replica Native American village as well as a unique memorial that tells that tale of the coming together of many tribes. Learn more about how and why they all came together here.
Address: 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette, IN, 47906
- Geode Grotto
TripAdvisor/rogersober Built over the course of 10 years, this magnificent rock garden is a true site to behold. It takes guests through the stations of the cross and features shrines to Mary and Joseph. Get more details about one of the most peaceful places in the state here.
Address: 520 West 9th Street, Jasper, IN, 47546
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Facebook/Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve
Spanning nearly 600 acres, this wetland sanctuary is home to a myriad of natural attractions and trails that will place you in a tranquil oasis. Boardwalks, wildflowers, marshes, and wildlife abound. Learn more about this lovely and secluded place from previous coverage here.
Address: North Woodall Road, Ellettsville, IN, 47429
Facebook/Blue River Valley Farm
Situated on a 120-acre historic farm, this property is host to a goat farm, bed & breakfast, gardens, and more. It is both beautiful and remote, so you’re bound to find peace and relaxation. Click here for more details.
Address: 10351 East Daugherty Lane, Milltown, IN 47145
Facebook/Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Home to a multitude of different wildlife species as well as 7,700 acres of diverse ecosystems, this is the place to be to experience Illinois’ natural habitat. With all this space, you’re bound to find a quiet path all to yourself. Get more details about this place here.
Address: 12985 US-50, Seymour, IN, 47274
Facebook/South Bend River Lights
The most unique display in Indiana, this marvelous light show takes place each night along the St. Joseph River near Seitz Park in South Bend. The show begins just before sunset each night and lasts until Midnight. Get more details here.
Address: 340 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN, 46617
Google/alan myers
This 35-acre nature sanctuary is home to a hidden attraction that just might be one of the most peaceful places in the world. Featuring a stone-lined labyrinth trail, this place of meditation is truly special. Learn more about it here.
Address: 1500 Michigan Avenue, Logansport, IN, 46947
Google/Amanda Flowers
Also known as the Mishawaka River Walk, this beautiful and scenic excursion meanders along the St. Joseph River and is ideal for walking and biking. Bridges and impeccable landscaping abound, and you can see more of it here.
Address: North Spring Street, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
Google/Barb Hooley
This 2.4-acre park is a magical world designed to enchant children and blow away adults. Originally designed for display at the Chicago World’s Fair, this is a historical garden that everyone should see and experience. Get more details about it here.
Address: 302 Bristol Avenue, Middlebury, IN, 46540
Google/Brandon Kuschel
Few Hoosiers know that there is a Japanese garden hiding in the state that also offers an amazingly peaceful experience. It features a zen garden, tea garden, bridges, sculptures, and many plants to admire. Click here for more information.
Address: 1000 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
Google/Corey Weighman
One of the state’s newest state parks, this place actually marks one of the most historic places in the state. In addition to trails and campsites, it is also home to a replica Native American village as well as a unique memorial that tells that tale of the coming together of many tribes. Learn more about how and why they all came together here.
Address: 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette, IN, 47906
TripAdvisor/rogersober
Built over the course of 10 years, this magnificent rock garden is a true site to behold. It takes guests through the stations of the cross and features shrines to Mary and Joseph. Get more details about one of the most peaceful places in the state here.
Address: 520 West 9th Street, Jasper, IN, 47546
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