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Indiana: home of hoops and speed
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Known for its famous motor race, Indiana is far more than a racetrack: it is a state of contrasts where Lake Michigan dunes meet peaceful farmland and a lively capital. Indianapolis, nicknamed Indy, blends top-tier museums, a landscaped canal, and a growing food scene while staying refreshingly walkable. To the north, Indiana Dunes National Park stretches its beaches and trails along the lake, a haven for hikers and birdwatchers. The state also cultivates a rich heritage of small towns, historic barns, and scenic byways made for road trips. Accessible and unpretentious, Indiana rewards travelers with its authenticity, Midwestern hospitality, and the ease with which you can move from city buzz to open nature in a single day.
The 1921 Hoosier Gym in Knightstown stood in as the Huskers' home court in the basketball film Hoosiers (1986), starring Gene Hackman.
At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a one-yard strip of the original bricks (3.2 million laid in 1909) is still exposed at the finish line.
The Hoosier Gym in Knightstown is free to visit; you can walk the floor and even shoot hoops on the movie's court.
Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring, while summer suits swimming in Lake Michigan, though the water can stay cool. Allow about three hours of driving between the northern dunes and Indianapolis to the south: many split their stay between the two. A car makes moving between sites far easier. Good to know: in urban areas and along major highways, mobile network coverage is strong, but it can weaken on remote dune-park trails. Pack a hat, water, and sun protection for the long, exposed lakeside walks.