A local spectacle that everyone should see, there’s a mysterious hidden gem in Milltown, Indiana that belongs on every Hoosier bucket list. If you love strange and out-of-the-box attractions, this one will be for you.
There’s really nothing else like this, and it’s worth a visit from any part of the state to be a part of this unusual Indiana tradition. Check it out:
Situated in southern Indiana, outside of the Hoosier National Forest is a tiny town of about 800 residents that is not known for much.
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There you will find the most mysterious hidden gem to ever exist in the Hoosier state and possibly the world.
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The Shoe Tree of Milltown, Indiana is a little local wonder that not even that many Hoosiers know exists. Few know how it began and it’s anyone’s guess how many pairs of shoes are hanging today.
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The idea though is that if you toss up a pair of shoes, good luck will come to you. Perhaps it works if these many people are throwing shoes up there.
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It is rumored, though, that even Larry Bird has a pair of sneakers on the tree.
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The legend of this mysterious hidden gem dates back at least six decades. Another tree was the original Shoe Tree, but it was struck by lightning.
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Today, the Shoe Tree has taken over two trees and is found at the very peaceful and quiet intersection of Devil’s Hollow and Knight Road.
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Address: 3826 South Devils Hollow Road, Milltown, IN 47145
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For more like this, check out these 10 weird attractions you can only find in Indiana.
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