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.

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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.

Old Mill Canoe Rental - Blue River
5 US Hwy 150, ,

Old Mill Canoe Rental is a small, locally owned and operated business on the Blue River in Fredericksburg, Indiana. They are the original canoe livery on the Blue River and have been in operation for more than 50 years. Young or old, beginner or expert, Old Mill Canoe Rental invites you to come make memories with us this season.

Category Health & Fitness
Old Mill Canoe Rental - Blue River
5 US HWY 150, ,

The Blue River is a 57-mile-long stream that runs through Harrison, Crawford and Washington counties in Indiana. It arises near Salem in Washington County and flows south into the Ohio River just upstream from Leavenworth. The river is divided into four segments, designating the river as scenic, recreational and natural, and is managed by the Blue River Commission. The Blue consists of bends, rapids, chutes, limestone bluffs, half canyons, islands, springs, caves, hollows, and bottoms. The Blue River is the first Indiana Stream to be protected by the Natural Scenic and Recreational Rivers Act of 1973.

Old Mill Canoe Rental - Blue River
5 US HWY 150, ,

The Blue River is a 57-mile-long stream that runs through Harrison, Crawford and Washington counties in Indiana. It arises near Salem in Washington County and flows south into the Ohio River just upstream from Leavenworth. The river is divided into four segments, designating the river as scenic, recreational and natural, and is managed by the Blue River Commission. The Blue consists of bends, rapids, chutes, limestone bluffs, half canyons, islands, springs, caves, hollows, and bottoms. The Blue River is the first Indiana Stream to be protected by the Natural Scenic and Recreational Rivers Act of 1973.

Category Family Fun
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.

Riley's Place / DePauw Park
401 W. Poplar Street, ,

"Riley's Place" is located inside DePauw Park. DePauw Park is just a few blocks west of the Salem Square. Riley's Place was named after Riley Jean Tomlinson, a local toddler who accidentally drowned in a swimming pool, the park was built in 2001 and contains two and three story wooden castles and other structures for children's play along with swings, slides, and similar playground equipment.

Category Family Fun
Rosa Luna Fields
10745 E. Goss School Road, ,

Rosa Luna Fields is a small alpaca farm situated in Pekin. The main attraction is the Huacaya Alpacas. Alpacas are native to the Andes mountains, at altitudes of up to 13,000 ft above sea level. Its natural range encompasses four South American countries. Rosa Luna Fields presently have 8 females and a four month old male named Leo. Alpacas are fascinating animals each with their own personality. The other girls on the farm are Italian Honeybees and our chickens and guineas. Rosa Luna Fields shear once a year, usually in April. They collect the fiber for yarn and crafts and the girls stay cool in our hot, humid summers. Their handmade produc ...

Category Family Fun
Rosebud Bakery
6321 SW Washington School Rd., ,

Rosebud Bakery is located west of Salem and has been serving customers since 2014. Rosebud is a general store and bakery and specializes in homemade baked goods, deli sandwiches, and much more.

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