If you're tired of the same old romantic getaway destinations, Indiana offers several alternatives in the heart of the Midwest. Whether you want a weekend out on the town or a quiet, simple weekend in the country, a trip to Indiana can help you and your partner escape the daily grind and relax together.
Downtown Indianapolis offers world-class dining, live music and shopping. The Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites, located on Keystone Crossing, connects via covered skywalk to the Fashion Mall, where you can shop at upscale stores including Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. For dinner, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse on Illinois Street offers prime cut fillets served in sizzling butter and a world-class wine list. If music is your passion, "Rolling Stone" magazine praises the Slippery Noodle Inn as one of the best places to watch live blues music. For a more laid back approach, you can take a stroll along the Indiana Central Canal in White River State Park or rent a pedal boat to coast down the canal.
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites
8787 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-846-2700
starwoodhotels.com
French Lick Resort offers first class luxury. For accommodations, the French Lick Springs Hotel provides luxurious rooms with views of the 3,000-acre resort where visitors can enjoy the nearby sulfur springs. A casino and golf course are on site, and couples can schedule a massage at the Spa at French Lick. Couples also can hike, canoe, ride horses and tour caves. For dinner, the 1875 Steakhouse is famous for its lobster macaroni and cheese. The Power Plant Bar, where the old switchboard that provided electricity to the resort serves as a decorative focal point, is a place to kick back and enjoy some cocktails and appetizers. The resort's winter visitors are just a short drive from Paoli Peaks, which offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing.
French Lick Resort
8670 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
888-936-9360
frenchlick.com
If a quiet country weekend is what you seek, Brown County, Indiana, can take you back to a simpler time. Just a one-hour drive south of Indianapolis, Brown County is known as the "Art Colony of the Midwest" and offers more than 300 shops owned and operated by local artisans. Antique shops and theatrical performances are also abundant. Nashville, Indiana, is in the heart of Brown County. There couples can take a horse and carriage ride through town or visit the Brown County Winery. Manor at Tabor Hill is a bed-and-breakfast in Nashville. The quaint Farmhouse Cafe and Tea Room on the grounds of the Flower and Herb Barn in Bean Blossom, Indiana, offers a special dining experience and is just a short drive from Nashville.
Manor at Tabor Hill
7240 Hamilton Creek Road
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-9635
manorattaborhill.com
