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23 Best and Fun Things To Do In Wayne County, Indiana


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If you have a passion for nature or seek a peaceful retreat, the rural area of Wayne County, Indiana is an ideal destination. There are plenty of activities to indulge in within this stunning county.

There are several different parks which are not only great for hiking and camping, but also offer various other activities as well. Richmond Fossil park, known for its geological findings that date back over 400 million years ago.

In addition to being home to cities such as Richmond and Cambridge City, Wayne County also has plenty of smaller towns where you can spend the day without feeling too far away from the larger metropolis. Whether you’re in the area for a family visit or a romantic getaway, these small towns have everything you need to make your stay comfortable and fun.

Here are some fun things to do in Wayne County, Indiana

The 23 Most Popular Things To Do In Wayne County, Indiana

23. Chocolate Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 5701 National Road E Richmond IN

Tel:  765 935 8687

Web Address:   http://visitrichmond.org/visitors/things-to-do/chocolate-trail

22. Nettle Creek Valley Museum

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 96 E Main Street Hagerstown IN

Tel:  765 489 4005

21. Overbeck Pottery Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 600 W Main Street Cambridge City IN

Tel:  765 478 3335

Web Address:   https://ccitypl.org/overbeck-museum

20. Gaar House Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 2593 Pleasant View Road Richmond IN

Tel:  765 966 1262

Web Address:   http://thegaarhouse.com/

19. Richmond Depot District

4.0 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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Location: 180 Fort Wayne Ave Richmond IN

Tel:  765 939 3325

Web Address:   https://richmonddepotdistrict.com/

18. Whitewater Gorge Trail Parking and Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

Location: 544 Test Road Richmond IN

Web Address:   https://richmondindiana.gov/location/whitewater-valley-gorge-park

17. Huddleston Farmhouse, Indiana Landmarks, Eastern Regional Office

4.5 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: 838 W National Road Cambridge City IN

Tel:  765 478 3172

Web Address:   http://indianalandmarks.org/

16. Gennett Records Walk of Fame

4.8 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: 201 S 1st Street Richmond IN

Tel:  765 962 2860

15. Cope Environmental Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: 1730 Airport Road Centerville IN

Tel:  765 855 3188

Web Address:   http://copeenvironmental.org/

14. Richmond Rose Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (226 reviews)

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Location: Lower Dr Richmond IN

Web Address:   http://richmondrosegarden.com/

13. Springwood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (267 reviews)

Location: Waterfall Road Richmond IN

Tel:  765 983 7275

Web Address:   https://richmondindiana.gov/location/springwood-park

12. Jack Elstro Plaza

4.6 ★★★★★ (406 reviews)

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Location: 47 N 6th Street Richmond IN

Web Address:   https://richmondindiana.gov/location/jack-elstro-plaza

11. Middlefork Reservoir

4.4 ★★★★☆ (512 reviews)

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Location: 1750 Sylvan Nook Dr Richmond IN

Tel:  765 939 1785

Web Address:   http://richmondindiana.gov/

10. Richmond Parks and Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ (761 reviews)

Location: 2200 E Main Street Richmond IN

Tel:  765 983 7275

Web Address:   https://richmondindiana.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation

Our Top picks

9. Joseph Moore Museum

4.2 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: 801 W Nat’l Road Richmond IN

Tel:  765 983 1303

Web Address:   http://earlham.edu/jmm

8. Model T Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: 309 N 8th Street Richmond IN

Tel:  765 488 0026

Web Address:   http://mtfca.com/museum

7. Richmond Art Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: 350 Hub Etchison Pkwy Richmond IN

Tel:  765 966 0256

Web Address:   http://richmondartmuseum.org/

6. Hoosier Hill

4.6 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

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5. Wayne County Historical Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (164 reviews)

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Location: 1150 N A Street Richmond IN

Tel:  765 962 5756

Web Address:   http://wchmuseum.org/

4. Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (178 reviews)

Location: 201 US 27 Fountain City IN

Tel:  765 847 1691

Web Address:   https://indianamuseum.org/levi-and-catharine-coffin-state-historic-site

3. Hayes Regional Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ (180 reviews)

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Location: 801 Elks Road Richmond IN

Tel:  765 962 3745

Web Address:   http://hayesarboretum.org/

2. Thistlethwaite Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (581 reviews)

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Location: 65 Waterfall Road Richmond IN

1. Glen Miller Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,147 reviews)

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Location: 2200 E Main Street Richmond IN

Tel:  765 983 7200

Web Address:   https://richmondindiana.gov/location/glen-miller-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Wayne County, Indiana! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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