Guidebook for Mitchell
Food Scene
Huckleberry's Bakery Inc
915 W Main StThe apple fritters are a favorite!
Limestone Cafe
1015 16th StLocally-owned, eclectic dining with weekend musical entertainment.
The thin crust Hawaiian is our favorite. Don't forget the cheesy breadsticks and hotwings.
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Chicago's Pizza
3221 IN-37The thin crust Hawaiian is our favorite. Don't forget the cheesy breadsticks and hotwings.
Just a couple of miles from our house in the picturesque Spring Mill State Park, they offer a daily buffet of home cookin'. Their dessert selection is worth the visit.
Spring Mill Inn
3333 Indiana 60Just a couple of miles from our house in the picturesque Spring Mill State Park, they offer a daily buffet of home cookin'. Their dessert selection is worth the visit.
Authentic, Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. This is our go-to dinner spot in Mitchell.
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El Compadre
3126 John A Williams BlvdAuthentic, Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. This is our go-to dinner spot in Mitchell.
Parks & Nature
The Pioneer village is a treat for everyone. Most weekends and throughout the summer, 1800's period reenactors will be in the village teaching about pioneer life in Southern Indiana. You must stop to see the mill grind corn or saw lumber.
The newly revitalized lake offers boat rentals and is stocked with trout. Stop by the nature center for a schedule of activities.
There are miles of beautiful hiking trails through virgin forest. You can even take a boat ride through Twin Caves.
The Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Museum is a must-see.
Also, the closest market to our home is actually the Spring Mill State Park Campground Store. You would have to pay the gate fee to enter the park if you do not
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Parque Estatal Spring Mill
3333 IN-60The Pioneer village is a treat for everyone. Most weekends and throughout the summer, 1800's period reenactors will be in the village teaching about pioneer life in Southern Indiana. You must stop to see the mill grind corn or saw lumber.
The newly revitalized lake offers boat rentals and is stocked with trout. Stop by the nature center for a schedule of activities.
There are miles of beautiful hiking trails through virgin forest. You can even take a boat ride through Twin Caves.
The Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Museum is a must-see.
Also, the closest market to our home is actually the Spring Mill State Park Campground Store. You would have to pay the gate fee to enter the park if you do not
Rent a boat for the day to fish or ski, or just hang out at the beach. Patoka is a hidden gem of Southern Indiana just about an hour from our front door.
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Patoka Lake
Rent a boat for the day to fish or ski, or just hang out at the beach. Patoka is a hidden gem of Southern Indiana just about an hour from our front door.
Explore one of the most unique examples of Indiana's cave system at Bluespring Caverns. You can tour the cave via boat, try your hand at gem mining, or explore one of Indiana's largest sinkholes (it's 15 acres!) along the nature trail.
This is a fun family activity for those who like adventure!
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Parque de Cavernas de Bluespring
1459 Blue Springs Cavern RdExplore one of the most unique examples of Indiana's cave system at Bluespring Caverns. You can tour the cave via boat, try your hand at gem mining, or explore one of Indiana's largest sinkholes (it's 15 acres!) along the nature trail.
This is a fun family activity for those who like adventure!
Arts & Culture
Gus Grissom Boyhood Home
715 W Grissom AveVisit the home of Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Mitchell's astronaut!
Lawrence County Art Association
1402 J StCheck out their website for a schedule of local artists' shows.
Every Saturday night you can catch a live music act at the newly restored Mitchell Opera House. The acoustics are amazing, and the refinished seats and stage are beautiful. Google it for the current schedule.
Mitchell Opera House
217 N 7th StEvery Saturday night you can catch a live music act at the newly restored Mitchell Opera House. The acoustics are amazing, and the refinished seats and stage are beautiful. Google it for the current schedule.
Sightseeing
Visit the recently restored "Eighth Wonder of the World", the West Baden Springs Hotel. It is about 35 minutes from our home.
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West Baden Springs Hotel
8538 W Baden AveVisit the recently restored "Eighth Wonder of the World", the West Baden Springs Hotel. It is about 35 minutes from our home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Try your hand at the slots or table for a night of fun and entertainment at the beautiful French Lick Resort and Casino. Check out their website for a list of concerts, too. Only 35 minutes from our home.
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French Lick Casino
8670 IN-56Try your hand at the slots or table for a night of fun and entertainment at the beautiful French Lick Resort and Casino. Check out their website for a list of concerts, too. Only 35 minutes from our home.
Entertainment & Activities
Throughout the summer they have giraffe and elephant encounters! Ziplines, ATV rides, and much more outdoor fun all year long. Only about 30 minutes from our home.
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Wilstem
4229 US-150 WThroughout the summer they have giraffe and elephant encounters! Ziplines, ATV rides, and much more outdoor fun all year long. Only about 30 minutes from our home.
Southern Indiana's own ski destination! Check out the snow tubing for whole-family fun in the winter.
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Paoli Peaks
2798 W County Rd 25 SSouthern Indiana's own ski destination! Check out the snow tubing for whole-family fun in the winter.
The No. 1 Public golf course in Indiana has stunning views and some of the most challenging holes we've ever seen. Call weeks in advance for tee times.
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The Pete Dye Course at French Lick
Indiana 56The No. 1 Public golf course in Indiana has stunning views and some of the most challenging holes we've ever seen. Call weeks in advance for tee times.
Indoor water park that the kids will love. Big enough to keep everyone busy, but small enough that you can keep an eye of them while you lounge.
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Big Splash Adventure
8505 IN-56Indoor water park that the kids will love. Big enough to keep everyone busy, but small enough that you can keep an eye of them while you lounge.
Shopping
There is a nice variety of antique stores throughout Lawrence and Orange County. Hometown Antiques on Main Street in Mitchell is good place to start.
Antiques Hometown
621 West Main StreetThere is a nice variety of antique stores throughout Lawrence and Orange County. Hometown Antiques on Main Street in Mitchell is good place to start.