Adventure and Fun in Washington County, Indiana

Welcome to the heart of Southern Indiana, where picturesque landscapes, warm hospitality, and a touch of nostalgia await you. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embark on an unforgettable journey through Washington County, a charming destination that promises to soothe your soul and ignite your sense of adventure.

City: Salem

Mac’s Music & Art
53 Public Square, ,

Salem Indiana's little music store that rocks BIG! Guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, ukuleles - we buy, sell and trade guitars and gear too! Don't forget our great selection of hand painted art from local (and not so local...) artists!

Mama Rosa's
201 Arthur St., ,

Traditional Italian favorites including pizza, pastas and sandwiches along with a kid's menu. Dine In, Curbside Pickup or outside seating available.

McDonalds
601 S. Main Street, ,

Midwest Trading Company
329 N. Garrison Road, ,

Midwest Trading Company takes great pride and joy in handcrafting leather goods. All items are handcrafted from full grain leather and includes belts, hats, knife sheaths, gun holsters, gun vests, purses, bracelets and much more.

Monon Railroad

Construction of the New Albany and Salem Railroad gives testimony to Salem's stature within Indiana at the time and an expectation of its status in the future. The railroad was organized in Salem in 1846, and was completed five years later. It was the first attempt to link the Ohio River with the Great Lakes by rail. Well into the twentieth century it was known as the Monon Line. Several other competing lines were completed by 1900, including the Baltimore and Ohio which created direct routes to the Eastern trading centers. The economic benefit of the railroad line in Salem was most obvious during and after the Civil War. By 1851 the New Albany ...

Category People & History
Morning Breeze Cattle Farm
3665 West State Road 60, ,

The name "Morning Breeze Cattle Farms" comes from what Chad believes is the best part of everyday. The most enjoyable time on a farm are the early mornings, when you have to turn on the barn lights to feed, wait for the fog to lift in order to run the pastures and check for newborn calves, seeing the cattle bedded down comfortably and getting up gently to begin their day grazing. Morning Breeze Cattle Farms beef Is raised naturally and grain fed to finishing. Morning Breeze Cattle Farm does not purchase livestock from other farms or auctions. This ensures we know the history and health records of our cattle. * Absolutely No Growth Implants Or Hormon ...

Nana's This N That
56 Public Square, ,

Nana's is a antique and collectables store located on the Salem public square.

Nice’s Family Diner
1302 W. Mulberry St., ,

Traditional home cooked and baked family favorites. Breakfast served all day.

Past 'N' Present by Michelle
103 E. Mulberry St., ,

Past 'N' Present is a primitive and home décor & gift shop. Past 'N' Present offers a wide variety of hand made furniture, candles and more.

Persise Home
206 South High St., ,

Located at 206 South High in Salem is one of three houses built in the Second Empire style by Colonel Redfield, the others the Elliott Home on Market and the Shrum home on Hackberry. Although the residence appears to be constructed of coursed limestone, it is actually yellow poplar with a tromp d'oeil finish. The property was owned by the Persise family, who were early involved with the Persise Hotel (c. 1860) and Sinclair Woolen Mills, and later the Bank of Salem, and construction of the West Baden Hotel. The house was constructed in 1882, and its immediate environment contains many preserved nineteenth century site elements. The High Street f ...

Pioneer Village - John Hay Center
307 E. Market St., ,

The village is located directly behind the Steven’s Museum and is within walking distance of all other attractions on the grounds of the John Hay Center. Besides being a step back in time, the pioneer village is an ongoing project for the John Hay Center and will continue to grow for many years to come.The village is a replica of an 1830’s community featuring a jail, blacksmith, school, church, smoke house, barn, bell tower, loom house, and New Philadelphia Post Office and General Store. At various times during the year, volunteers portray excellent renditions of various community figures such as the blacksmith or loom worker.

Category Family Fun
Pioneer Village - John Hay Center

An ongoing project for the John Hay Center, the Pioneer Village continues to grow. The village is a replica of an 1830’s community featuring a jail, blacksmith, school, church, Haganman house, smoke house, barn, bell tower, loom house, and New Philadelphia Post Office and General Store. In 2023 the John Hay Center has also added a concert venue area.

Piper Flight Museum
State Road 56, ,

The Piper Flight Center Museum is located at the Salem Municipal Airport in Salem, Indiana. The museum contains three vintage Piper air craft, a flight simulator, an a display room with several display cases containing numerous Piper artifacts dating back to the early beginning of Piper Aircraft Corporation. We have one of the largest collections of educational materials in the Midwest available at no charge to students and educators. We also have a library with 200 plus books for research and technical information. Also located in the display room is a replica of the Wright Brothers wind tunnel. There are over 125 pictures and a mini theater for vi ...

Piper Flight Museum
Salem Muncipal Airport / State Road 56, ,

The Piper Flight Center Museum is located at the Salem Municipal Airport in Salem, Indiana. The Piper Flight Museum contains three vintage Piper aircraft, a flight simulator, and a display room with several display cases containing numerous Piper artifacts dating back to the early beginning of Piper Aircraft Corporation. If you would like to visit the Piper Flight Museum or to schedule a party, meeting or special event please visit their website for addtional information.

Category Family Fun
Quaker Hicksite Meeting House
1232 North Quaker Road, ,

Blue River Friends Hicksite Meeting House is the oldest extant Quaker Meeting House in the State of Indiana. More than two hundred years have elapsed since the Blue River Friends Hicksite Meeting House came into existence. Early in the 1800’s many families of Friends came to southern Indiana in opposition to slavery and established homes and places of worship in Washington County. Leaving comfortable homes in North Carolina, they traveled together to the lands that would soon become the states of Indiana and Ohio. The desire to live in a place where every man, woman, and child was a free person and to enjoy the liberties granted to them in the newl ...

Rapid Fired Pizza
1009 E Hackberry St., ,

Rapid Fired Pizza make every pizza to order with your choice of fresh toppings while you watch and then cook it in just 180 seconds. With over 35 toppings and 8 sauces to choose from, the possibilities are endless.

Raquel's Restaurant & JK's Food Truck
34 Public Square, ,

Providing lunch, dinner, and catering on the historic public square in Salem, Indiana.

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