Roadside Attractions in Indiana

Worth the detour in Indiana

World's Largest Ball of Paint

Alexandria, Indiana

This colorful sphere started in 1977 with a single baseball and now boasts over 42,000 layers of paint. Visitors can schedule an appointment to brush on their own layer and receive an official certificate. It is a wonderfully quirky monument to collaborative art.

Broad Ripple Murals

Indianapolis, Indiana

Stretched across the vibrant Broad Ripple neighborhood, this colorful collection of public art turns brick walls, alleyways, and canal underpasses into an open-air gallery. From massive nature-inspired scenes along the Monon Trail to whimsical local tributes on neighborhood businesses, these murals showcase the creative energy of Indianapolis's premier arts district. It is a perfect, self-guided scavenger hunt for art lovers looking to explore the neighborhood's unique nooks and crannies on foot.

Schnitzelbank Restaurant

Jasper, Indiana

A beloved Southern Indiana destination since 1961, the Schnitzelbank Restaurant offers an authentic taste of Bavaria in the heart of Jasper's German heritage region. Visitors flock here for hearty classics like Wiener Schnitzel and sauerbraten, served in a festive dining hall complete with traditional Alpine decor and an outdoor glockenspiel clock tower.

Fortville Pink Elephant

Fortville, Indiana

This giant, bespectacled pink elephant has been welcoming travelers to Fortville since the 1970s. Located outside a local liquor store, the beloved statue frequently wears seasonal outfits and even blows bubbles. It is a quintessential piece of retro Hoosier roadside kitsch.

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