If family travel takes you to Indiana this fall, the Hoosier State has plenty of family-friendly experiences on offer:
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- Indiana Dunes National Park in Porter, Indiana: Families can run or sled the dunes, build sandcastles, splash in Lake Michigan, camp under the stars, spot wildlife and more.
- Indiana Rail Experience in Pleasant Lake, Indiana: This scenic, 100-mile heritage railway offers seasonal rides aboard beautifully restored vintage coaches with offerings like theAutumn Limited, a three-hour excursion featuring cider and cozy seasonal treats, and Fall Colors Steam Special, an all-day fall colors steam excursion.
- Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana: The family-owned farm celebrates harvest season with activities like hayrides to the pumpkin patch, apple picking, corn mazes, apple cannons and more, as well as seven themed Fall Festival weekends.
- Harvest Tyme’s Pumpkin Glow Trail in Lowell, Indiana: Oct. 3–26, the family-owned farm, on weekend nights, hosts a not-so-spooky Halloween experience for all ages. Stroll along a half‑mile path lit by more than a million LED bulbs and hand‑carved jack‑o‑lanterns.
- Parke County Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County, Indiana: From Oct. 10–19, Indiana’s largest festival takes place in nine locations, showcasing the county’s 31 historic covered bridges, packed with family-friendly fun, including children’s activities, live entertainment and food vendors.
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