LOCAL & AREA ATTRACTIONS

 

Attractions — In and Around Salem

 

The Lanning House, one of many B&B Inns throughout the region, is part of The John Hay Center. Guest accommodations are available. For more information, visit their web site.

If you're looking for plenty of spaces and places of historical significance, or just plain restful adventures, Southern Indiana offers some of the finest, and most conveniently accessible locations anywhere in the midwest.

There's an abundance of informative and enjoyable locations you'll want to visit. Whether you're looking for a one-day trip or an even longer stay, you'll find a wealth of opportunities within a day's drive.

Since The John Hay Center, with its museum, pioneer village, and a replica of the old Monon Railroad Depot is likely to be part of your plan, you might want to plan on spending a night or two at one of the Bed & Breakfast Inns or motels in the area so you can take in other sights while you're visiting the region.

You'll find that the Washington County area provides excellent opportunities for camping, hunting and fishing, biking, cave exploration, bird-watching, and much more.

The WCCF Community Calendar includes many area events.

Washington County Area Attractions

    County-owned Delaney Park north of Salem, with its 88-acre lake and 187 acres of woods and open spaces, has become a popular family recreation site. Surrounded in three sides by the Jackson-Washington State Forest, it offers hiking, swimming, fishing, basketball courts, boat rentals, cabin rentals, modern and primitive camp sites and a restaurant. Delaney Park is 15 minutes north of Salem.

    Panorama image of the lake at Delaney Park.  NOTE:  Large size file. Recommended viewing via DSL or Cable. Java must also be enabled in your browser. You can download a plug-in for your browser if it is not installed.

    The Knobstone Trail, which starts at Deam Lake in adjoining Clark County, winds its way north through woods and over hills and creeks to Delaney Park.

    Salem Speedway has been providing exciting racing action for fans since 1947. Action on the half-mile, high-banked oval include stock, midget and sprint races. The track has hosted many of the best-known names in racing. It is one mile west of Salem on State Road 56.

    Jackson-Washington State Forest This part of the state (northern boundary of Washington County) contains unique topography known as the "knobs" region, and affords scenic views from Skyline Drive and some breathtaking hiking trails.

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