The largest city near Hayden is Seymour, located nine miles to the west. Here you will find a selection of accommodations at the Interstate 65/U.S. Route 50 interchange, like the Hampton Inn Seymour. This Hampton Inn is less than a mile from a choice of golf courses and an outlet shopping facility. After a day of fun, guests can relax in the indoor pool. In addition, visitors can enjoy the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts located just four miles away. The Days Inn Seymour offers parking for RV vacationers and has a seasonal outdoor pool. Nature lovers will enjoy the Muscatatuk National Wildlife Refuge located less than a mile and a half away. Both motels are approximately five miles from Freeman Municipal Airport.
Traveling seven miles east from Hayden along U.S. 50 will bring you to North Vernon and the Comfort Inn. Sportsmen will enjoy the facility's proximity to the Crosley State Fish and Wildlife Area, while nature enthusiasts can take a trek through the Selmier State Forest, both less than five miles from the Comfort Inn. In addition to the usual amenities, this Comfort Inn offers guests a relaxing cup of afternoon tea each day.
Columbus is located 23 miles north of Hayden and offers accommodation choices including the Sleep Inn & Suites Lakeside. This hotel is one mile from mall and premium outlet shopping and 17 miles away from activities at the Brown County State Park. The facility offers large family accommodations with adjoining rooms and is approximately an hour from Indianapolis International Airport. La Quinta Inns & Suites provides leisure accommodations and has a conference center with event catering for up to 125 people.
A 27-mile trek west on U.S. 50 to southbound Interstate 65 will take you to Scottsburg. The Holiday Inn Express Scottsburg is near the area's numerous lakes and a speedway. In addition, the hotel is within a 30-minute drive from the Clifty Falls State Park and a winery and orchard. The Super 8 Scottsville is a half-mile from a golf course and walking distance from a variety of fast food chains and other restaurants. In addition, Scottsburg is only 30 miles from Louisville, Kentucky.