Official Best of America - Illinois & Indiana - 2019
See some of the very best experiences Illinois & Indiana have to offer in 2019. From historic train tours, city life in Chicago, a country bed and breakfast to the best cigar bar in Indiana-lots of great experiences and even some top rated places from New Mexico, Minnesota and California as a bonus! It's all new for 2019!
Historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana
How about a road trip along the scenic Ohio River? This segment covers the historic town of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, with its charming 1800’s buildings, and beautiful waterfront. Standing on the high-up levee, you can actually see three states: Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio! There are plenty of comfortable benches to soak in the serenity, and watch barges move up and down the river, for as long as you want!
Top 12 cheapest cities to live in Indiana, America | place to live in Indiana
Living in Indiana can be a great choice if you're looking for an affordable place to live with a variety of amenities and attractions. The state has a diverse range of cities to choose from, each with its own unique charm and character.
1. Evansville (COLI: 97)
Evansville is the second-largest city in Indiana and is known for its diverse economy, vibrant arts and culture scene, and affordable housing.
2. Elkhart (COLI: 95)
Elkhart is a manufacturing and tourism hub with a strong sense of community. With a median home price of $105,000, Elkhart is the 11th most affordable city in Indiana.
3. Kokomo (COLI: 93)
Located on the banks of the Wabash River, Kokomo is a manufacturing hub with a strong sense of community. With a median home price of $103,000, Kokomo is the tenth most affordable city in Indiana.
4. Mishawaka (COLI: 92)
A suburb of South Bend, Mishawaka is a vibrant city with a diverse population. With a median home price of $102,000, Mishawaka is the ninth most affordable city in Indiana.
5. Wabash (COLI: 90)
Located in northern Indiana, Wabash is a small, tranquil city with a strong sense of community. With a median home price of $101,000, Wabash is the eighth most affordable city in Indiana.
6. Logansport (COLI: 88)
Located on the Wabash River, Logansport is a city with a rich railroad history. With a median home price of $99,000, Logansport is the seventh most affordable city in Indiana.
7. Marion (COLI: 86)
Home to Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a city with a blend of history and culture. With a median home price of $98,000, Marion is the sixth most affordable city in Indiana.
8. Peru (COLI: 84)
Located in northern Indiana, Peru is a family-friendly city with a thriving manufacturing industry. With a median home price of $97,000, Peru is the fifth most affordable city in Indiana.
9. Richmond (COLI: 82)
Located on the White River, Richmond is a historic city with a strong sense of community. With a median home price of $94,000, Richmond is the fourth most affordable city in Indiana.
10. Connersville (COLI: 79)
Located in eastern Indiana, Connersville is a charming city with a rich history. With a median home price of $89,000, Connersville is the third most affordable city in Indiana.
11. Muncie (COLI: 77)
Home to Ball State University, Muncie is a vibrant city with a thriving arts and culture scene. With a median home price of $84,000, Muncie is the second most affordable city in Indiana.
12. Gary (COLI: 72)
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Gary offers a blend of urban amenities and waterfront access. With a median home price of just $70,000, Gary is the most affordable city to live in Indiana.
Conclusion
Indiana offers a variety of affordable living options, from bustling urban centers to charming small towns and peaceful rural retreats. Whether you're looking for a place to raise a family, start a business, or simply enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, you're sure to find a city in Indiana that meets your needs and budget.
Courtesy of: Sander Kalmeijer (Island Temptation)
List of timestamps and titles
00:00 Intro
00:30 12. Evansville
00:48 11. Elkhart
01:08 10. Kokomo
01:26 9. Mishawaka
01:44 8. Wabash
01:58 7. Logansport
02:12 6. Marion
02:31 5. Peru
02:49 4. Richmond
03:08 3. Connersville
03:21 2. Muncie
03:40 1. Gary
04:00 Conclusion
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Historic Connersville, Indiana
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Connersville, Indiana has a history of being a car manufacturing hub and before that, a stop along the Whitewater Canal. This video explores the town and some of it's hidden secrets to the outside world.
GPS Location: 39°39'00.3N 85°08'22.4W
Whitewater Valley Railroad - Best Scenic Railway - Best of Indiana 2013
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The Whitewater Valley Railroad operates trains and special events throughout the year. Train and Ticket Information is available by calling the Connersville Depot at (765) 825-2054.
Awesome Small Towns in Indiana
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My brother, my dad, and I went on a trip to Knightstown, IN on June 2, 2012, and visited several other cool small towns on the way there and back home. These towns include New Castle, Rushville, Connersville, Greenfield, Straughn, Dunreith, Greenfield, and a few others I'm not sure what they were. XD
New Castle was a surprisingly amazing town. It had a Second Empire 1866 courthouse designed by Isaac Hodgson (who designed the original courthouse in Indianapolis that's now gone :( and several other Indiana courthouses that still remain). We also came across a semaphore signal by the train station. One of our favorite discoveries was the Art Moderne-style armory. It was built in 1938, and has been empty for a couple years. THEY'D BETTER KEEP THAT BUILDING UP OR ELSE!!!!
While in Knightstown, we visited the gym where the movie Hoosiers took place. It's still an active gym and it has a few movie props inside. We also got to see the amazing Second Empire Knightstown Academy, and I ended up buying a large can of Empire State Motor Oil for just under $20.
The 10 Poorest Counties in the State of Indiana
Every state has poverty-stricken communities, as well as affluent areas. There are the haves and the have-nots. In many communities across America, people are struggling to survive. They don't know where their next meal is coming from, or if they'll get to keep a roof over their heads. It's getting harder and harder to make it in this world. In this video, we are taking a looking at the ten counties in Indiana that have the lowest median household income.
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Robinson's Whitewater River Campground, Connersville, Indiana
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Robinson's Whitewater River Campground started life as a Turnip Farm, then was transformed into a Christian retreat center/campground before it became one of, if not the most interesting campgrounds in the country.
GPS Location: 39°37'07.6N 85°08'47.2W
Vincennes, Indiana: All the Hidden Places
Vincennes is a mysterious, beautiful, quiet place, along the Wabash River, that never ceases to amaze me with its feeling of presence. It is clearly, one of my favorite places to go and clear my mind.
But it’s more than just a place to unwind! There’s an ancient Native American burial mound. A city built by the French as part of “New France”. The largest battlefield monument in the United States. Former home of President William Henry Harrison, and 1800’s era buildings. The oldest government building in the United States. The oldest Catholic parish and University in Indiana. The cathedral has an underground crypt that holds the first four bishops of Vincennes. Two world class museums and a beautiful waterfront.
This is Vincennes, Indiana, the historic capitol of the Northwest Territory, a place where you can feel the past, legends, and is one of Indiana’s absolute must see’s!
ADDENDUM: I’ve been informed that a handicap ramp has been installed at the George Rogers Clark Memorial! This allows everyone to enjoy this amazing structure!
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Bridges, Connersville, Indiana
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From 1902 to 1932 the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company struggled to stay afloat. In this video we cover three of the traction line bridges in Fayette County, Indiana. One of these bridges has a fascinating history of a husband and wife who lived under the bridge and produced counterfeit money!
GPS Location: 39°38'37.2N 85°10'22.9W
Connersville Bicentennial Parade
The Connersville Bicentennial Parade took place on Saturday, July 6th, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was a rainy day at 73 degrees fahrenheit.
Ride Along: Indiana 121
Travel along Indiana 121 from it's intersection with US52 and head north to Connersville, Indiana.
Amazing Mounds State Park
Mounds State Park is amazing! In this presentation of Amazing Indiana we will visit Mounds State Park near Anderson, Indiana. This state park contains Indian Mounds that were built by the Hopewell People over two thousand years ago. We will explore the mounds and see just what a building feat they would have been for the Native American people who lived in this part of Indiana.
The park has numerous hiking trails, some of which run along the White River.
The park was the site of an old amusement park, known as, Mounds Park. The park closed in 1929. There are some scattered remnants of the park.
The park is a great place to see birds and other wildlife.
Mounds is an easy drive from both Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. It's all part of Amazing Indiana.
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Historic Cambridge City, Indiana
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Located in Wayne County, Indiana, U.S. Route 40 runs right through the center of this historic town that was settled in 1813. This video covers everything from the town being platted to a famous race horse that was intentionally poisoned.
GPS Location: 39°48'45.2N 85°09'51.0W
State Route 52 Ghost Road and Phantom Bridge # 2, Cedar Grove, Indiana
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Traveling west on U.S. Route 52 just a half of a mile east of Cedar Grove, Indiana the road takes a gentle turn to the right but looking straight ahead, you’ll notice a gravel driveway. Apparently that gravel driveway is the original road that led into Cedar Grove before U.S. Route 52 was constructed around 1934. Looking over plat maps dating back to 1867, I found the original road went straight before doing a soft zig zag into Cedar Grove proper. Along this section of abandoned roadway is a small one lane concrete phantom bridge about 12 feet long and spanning what appears to be more of a ditch than a creek. The bridge was most likely built around 1910 and from what I can tell hasn’t seen any real automobile traffic since the 1930s outside of a tractor or two.
In the winter months the bridge is easily viewed from State Route 52. For a small town, Cedar Grove has quite a few historic bridges past and present with this one destined to be around for a couple hundred years if not disturbed by man.
GPS Location: 39º21'15.3N 84º55'48.7
Video Release Date: February 22, 2023
Abandoned Indiana One Room School House from 1895
While totally hidden in overgrowth in the summer, in the winter this long abandoned 121 year old one room schoolhouse is finally accessible. A huge thanks to my buddy Jason from AbandonedSC who found this location for me. A TRULY amazing building and incredible to see it still standing intact as it is!
Thistlethwaite Falls | Waterfall in Richmond Indiana | Scenic Attraction Near I-70
Thistlethwaite Falls is a waterfall created in the 1800s to provide more power to Timothy Thistlethwaite's sawmill.
This waterfall is very easy to reach. From I-70, head south on US-27, aka Chester Boulevard. After 1.5 miles, turn right on Waterfall Road. This is a narrow, curving road. After a half mile, you will cross a bridge just above the falls. There is a parking area on the left just beyond the bridge. A trail leads to the top of the falls, and an old stairway leads down to the base. You can also walk across the bridge and walk down to the base of the falls on the opposite side. Be careful cross the bridge, as the road is narrow and there is no shoulder.
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Blue skies & Skyline Chili - Brookville, IN (USA)
Nick & Court head to Brookville, Indiana on a recent Backroad Trip. Brookville, Indiana is a scenic town within the Whitewater Valley. There's also a large lake nearby named promptly, Brookville Lake that sees many tourists per year for boating and whatnot. The downtown area is as cute as could be with diners, historic homes, picturesque backdrops, and the beautiful hills/rivers of southern Indiana. On this trip, no highways were taken, only sideroads and small town country drivin'!
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Travel Through Time On Indiana's Most Scenic Railroad. Come to Connersville, Indiana and return to a time when the railroad moved the nation and the short line railroad was a small town’s best friend. The Whitewater Valley Railroad, an authentic, historic train offering recreational train excursions for over 40 years. Trains and special events are held throughout the year in Connersville and Historic Metamora. Group rates and charters are available.
Tickets and information are available online at or by calling us at 765-825-2054.
Celebrating Over 40 Years of Operations, The Whitewater Valley Railroad is an operating railroad museum dedicated to the preservation of a historic branch line railroad, to the restoration of railroad equipment, and to the conduct of educational railroad programs. The WVRR is operated by trained volunteers.