ENERGETIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
There is something for everyone here in beautiful Crawford County, IN! Choose from hunting and hiking in the Hoosier National Forest, mountain biking or horseback riding at O’Bannon Woods State Park, fishing and watersports at Patoka Lake State Park, paddling the Blue River at Cave Country Canoes, cave exploration at Marengo Cave and Wyandotte Caves, and stargazing under the darkest skies in Indiana. Don’t miss out on Paddle Festival, June 4th-7th, at Cave Country Canoes, where you will enjoy camping, paddle trips, live music, and food trucks! Spend your evenings enjoying a hot dinner with live music at Finn’s at Patoka Lake, The Dock Restaurant & Bar in Leavenworth, or Schwartz Family Restaurant. Or enjoy a quiet meal with scenic views of the Ohio River at the Overlook Restaurant.
RELAXING GIRLS GETAWAY
Crawford County is the perfect spot for your next girl’s trip! Choose between a variety of lodging options, including camping, boutique hotel rooms, winery suites, and cozy private cabins. Enjoy relaxing evenings tasting award winning wine at Patoka Lake Winery or sipping delicious cocktails at Old Homestead Hotel & Distilling Co. Book a Patoka Lake Wine Cruise at Patoka Lake Marina and enjoy Indiana wines, hors d’oeuvres, and beautiful views of the pristine lake. For a more energetic adventure, attend Weekend for Women on June 19th-21st at Cave Country Canoes and enjoy specialty workshops, live music, food trucks, and multiple paddling trips! Don’t skip out on Friday night bingo at Patoka Lake Brewing, which features award winning beers! If shopping is your thrill, be sure to check out the markets at Alcohol Acres on May 9th and November 7th.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Dreaming of the perfect outdoor family adventure this summer? Look no further! Camp out under the stars at one of our many campgrounds, glamp in a camping cabin, or cozy up in a fully furnished cabin! Visit Marengo Cave and enjoy two walking cave tours and multiple surface activities including indoor mini golf, a maze, gemstone mining, crawling tour simulator, and more! Rent a canoe or kayak at Cave Country Canoes and paddle down the serene Blue River before enjoying a delicious frozen treat at Out of the Blue Coffee & Ice Cream! Explore trails, play in the little village, fish in the ponds and so much more at Sycamore Springs Park. Your whole family is sure to enjoy a Patoka Lake Marina Wildlife Cruise, which runs every Wednesday June through September and allows for observation of osprey, bald eagles, beavers, loons, and other wildlife! Stargaze under the darkest skies in Indiana and attend a stargazing event like Nebula Nights on February 20th & 21st, where you can view the parade of planets, or the Milky Way Festival on August 7th, 8th, 15th, and 16th, where you can view the milky way galaxy with your naked eye!
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