Indiana: Attractions

Angel Mounds State Historic Site: 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville. 1100-1450 A.D., Mississippian Indian site featuring a museum, interpretive center and reconstructed village site. Telephone: (812) 853-3956

Argosy Casino & Hotel: 777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Three spacious floors with 78,000 square feet of gaming space offering more than 2,200 slot machines and nearly 100 table games. Telephone: (888) ARGOSY-7.

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site: 1816 limestone State Capitol Building, commemorating the history of Indiana's first state capital and the development of Indiana. 202 E. Walnut Street, Corydon. Telephone: (812) 738-4890.

Eleutherian College: Founded in 1848, this college is a monument to people who believed in education, the arts, and equality for everyone regardless of race or gender. Located at 6927 W. S.R. 250 in Madison. Telephone: (812) 273-9434.

Falls of the Ohio: 386-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. 201 Riverside Dr., Clarksville. Telephone: (812) 280-9970.

Hillforest Mansion: Begin at Hillforest Mansion in Aurora and sightsee. Travel along Highway 62, and continue on Highway 56 to Madison. This stretch is approximately 60 miles, but it's on very curvy roads and will take longer than you may expect.

Hoosier National Forest: This 200,000-acre forest offers camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, and horse trails. Located on Hwy. 37 in Perry County. Telephone: (812) 547-7051.

Historic New Harmony: Historic tours and exhibits at this site of two early 19th century communal societies. Telephone: (800) 231-2168.

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site: 1844 Greek Revival home of J.F.D. Lanier, who supported Indiana's Civil War regiments. National Historic Landmark. 511 W. First St., Madison. Telephone: (812) 265-3526.

Lawrenceburg Speedway: This quarter-mile dirt track features sprint car racing, modifieds, and pro stocks. Located at the Dearborn County Fairgrounds on U.S. Route 50 in Lawrenceburg. Telephone (859) 581-8759.

Lewis & Clark Expedition Departure Site: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left Clark's brother's home on Oct. 26, 1803, to begin their legendary exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. Locatad on Harrison Avenue in Clarksville. Telephone (800) 552-3842.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Visit the site where Abraham Lincoln lived from the ages of 7 to 21. Located on Highway 162 in Lincoln City (812) 853-8470.

Madison Railroad Station: Opened in 1895 and noted for its Octagonal Waiting Room surmounted by stained glass windows. Filled with artifacts and displays devoted to railroad history. 615 W. First Street. Telephone: 812-265-2335.

Newburgh Lock and Dam: 6877 State Road 66, Newburgh. Enjoy a birds-eye view of the Ohio's river traffic and visit the Old Lock and Dam park which includes the site of the original dam house, the lockmaster's homes, and a historic log cabin. Telephone: (812) 853-8470.

Pendleton Art Center: Featuring fine art gallery, gourmet coffee house, and 25 artists' studios. 201 Main St., Rising Sun. Telephone: (812) 438-9900.

St. Meinrad Archabbey: One of only two Archabbey's in the United State and only seven in the world, St. Meinrad offers tours of the church and beautiful grounds. Highway 62, St. Meinrad. Telephone: (812) 357-6585.

Tom Fazio Championship Golf Course, Vevay: Master golf architect, Tom Fazio, designed this course for the Belterra Casino Resort. Located on Hwy. 156 in Vevay.

Wyandotte Caves: The caves feature immense passageways and huge rooms contrasting with delicate formations and crystals. A National Natural Landmark. 7315 S. Wyandotte Cave Road, Leavenworth. Located in the Harrison-Crawford State Forest. Telephone: (888) 70-CAVES.