Here Are 8 More Of The Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Indiana
Here at Only In Your State, we see pretty much everything Indiana has to offer – the good, the bad, and, most fun of all, the weird. Some years ago now, we shared an article with some of the weirdest places and things you could see and do in the Hoosier State, and now we’re back with a handful more! Here are eight more things that might just be the weirdest places you can go in Indiana – check them out if you ever get the chance!
If you’re a fan of tricking your own brain with intriguing optical illusions, you’ll definitely want to visit the “gravity hill” in Mooresville, Indiana. In this weird little place, cars coast and water runs – all uphill. Or is it? Sure does look that way. Read more about this bizarre anomaly here.
Keller Hill Road, Keller Hill Rd, Mooresville, IN, USA
Hoosier State Whovians have plentiful reasons to rejoice: Indiana just so happens to be home to the largest shop and museum dedicated entirely to Dr. Who in the world! Who knew? Okay, we’ll show ourselves out, but first, you’ll want to read all about WHO North America here.
So, did you know that Bloomington, Indiana, is home to an enormous, anatomically-correct brain sculpture? Well, now you do. This behemoth art project is made entirely out of Indiana’s own world-famous limestone and weighs an impressive five tons (10,000 pounds). It’s on the Indiana University Bloomington campus and appropriately looms before the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Some people might ask why, but we ask, “Why not?”
1101 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
4. The Largest Free-Standing Table Rock East of the Mississippi River
….if that’s too much of a mouthful, it also goes by “Jug Rock,” or even “mushroom rock.” Jug Rock is a strange geological feature that exists all by itself in a wooded area in Shoals, Indiana. It’s thought to have formed 325 to 286 million years ago, and it sits comfortably on protected land. It stands an impressive 42 feet high, and unfortunately, climbing on it is not allowed. Read more about Jug Rock and its origins in this article.
France Park is, from the looks of it, just your average park and recreation area. It’s located in Cass County and offers fun stuff like camping, hiking, bird-watching, and… SCUBA diving? Sure does. The swimming hole at France Park is actually an abandoned spring-fed quarry, and it’s a popular spot for SCUBA enthusiasts who love exploring the mining equipment from days of old that’s currently sitting at the bottom. Weird? Totally. Fun? Definitely. Read more about the park here.
We can hear you asking, “What’s so weird about a museum?” Well, in this case, plenty. Located in the Pathology building of what was formerly known as Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane, this museum is a page ripped right out of the book of time. It’s a glimpse at medicine of the past and its relation to medicine of the present, and it’s an intriguing look at a darker side of human curiosity. Get more in-depth coverage of the museum in this article.
Catacombs? In Indy? It’s true! Sure, they’re not the kind of catacombs as you’ll find in, say, France, but they are still catacombs, and they’re located beneath the ever-popular City Market. Each year, tours are offered for those who are curious about them (because they’re inaccessible to the public the vast majority of the time). It’s a once-a-year chance to check out one of Indiana’s weirdest attractions, and we definitely recommend you go at least once. Click here to learn more about the tours and when the next ones are coming up.
Tucked away within the woods of Bloomington, Indiana, is an interesting – if not strange – place that even most locals don’t know about. It was incredibly popular when it was open from the late ’70s into the early ’80s; it likely closed due to safety and liability concerns. Nowadays, the remains of the “Zoom Flume” water slide are covered in ever-changing graffiti, and should you be able to get permission to access the land, it’s incredibly photo-worthy. Do keep in mind this one is on private property nowadays, but you can still see it from outside the chain-link fence that surrounds it if you’re unable to acquire permission.
South Knightridge Road, S Knightridge Rd, Indiana 47401, USA
What are your thoughts? What are the weirdest places in Indiana that come to mind when YOU think about it? Tell us your picks in the comments! We love hearing from you (and learning about new places).
Address: 1101 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
Address: 722 Albright Ln, Shoals, IN 47581, USA
Address: 4505 US-24, Logansport, IN 46947, USA
Address: 3270 Kirkbride Way, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA
Address: 222 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Address: South Knightridge Road, S Knightridge Rd, Indiana 47401, USA
Address: 8901 IN-67, Camby, IN 46113, USA
Address: Keller Hill Road, Keller Hill Rd, Mooresville, IN, USA
