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8 Indiana Places That Feel Like a Real Vacation

Indy's Child Staff - July 16, 2026

Some Indiana destinations are perfectly good day trips. These eight are worth packing actual luggage. This list is ranked by how convincingly each place changes...

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9 Best Summer Train Rides in Indiana in 2026

Indy's Child Staff - May 20, 2026

Indiana train rides come in a few flavors: full-day scenic excursions, short caboose rides for younger kids and tiny zoo trains that do the...

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A Lot of Summer Left to Live at French Lick Resort

Indy's Child Staff - July 8, 2025

Maybe you’re starting to get a case of the Summer Scaries, where it feels like these warm days and relaxing vibes are flying by...

Exploring the Midwest

Land of Illusion Aqua Adventures: Floating Obstacle Course Only 2 Hours From Indy

Indy's Child Staff - June 24, 2025

For Indianapolis families willing to make a longer summer day trip, Land of Illusion Aqua Adventures Waterpark in Middletown, Ohio, is about two hours...

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Multi-Family Vacations

Indy's Child Staff - June 14, 2017

Planning a trip is half the fun of the experience. Why not double the fun and share a vacation with another family? With built-in...

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