Brown county, indiana attractions
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Located in southern Indiana, Brown County offers some of the most densely forested land in the state, making it particularly picturesque in the fall. Pioneers who settled there after 1820 relied on lumber for cash as they fought off wolves and bears. An artists' colony settled there in the early 1900s. Today original art, the landscape, and the community's hardscrabble history draw visitors by the millions annually.
Brown County State Park
Brown County State Park, the largest in the state, opened in 1931 off Highway 46 and encompasses 16,000 acres. In includes 20 miles of roads with several scenic vistas, accommodations at the Abe Martin Lodge, hiking and biking trails, horse riding facilities, and hundreds of campsites. Its nature center offers several programs throughout the year, and the park hosts events like the Morel Mushroom Festival in late spring.
Brown County State Park
P.O. Box 608
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-6406
browncountystatepark.com
Shopping
Nashville, the county seat, has several shops that sell everything from stained glass art to antique toys. A bakery, wine shop, ice cream peddler, and other dining options cater to hungry visitors and residents. There are also flea markets operating throughout the county.
nashville-indiana.com
Theater and Dancing
Fine art is not the only Brown County attraction. Singing and dancing are also important parts of the county's history and current lifestyle. Four playhouses and theaters in Nashville entertain the masses. For those not content to sit back and watch, Mike's Music and Dance Barn offers lessons on country line dancing, and has an open dance floor later for beginners and veterans alike.
Mike's Music and Dance Barn
2277 State Road 46 West
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-8636
thedancebarn.com
Brown County Art Guild
The Brown County Art Guild, which evolved from the first Brown County art association that formed in the 1920s, includes several collections by well-known artists and pieces from more than 50 active local artists. The Guild hosts special events, shows, and exhibits throughout the year.
Brown County Art Guild
48 South Van Buren Street
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-6185
bcartguild.com
For Bare Feet Sock Factory
One of the last sock factories operating in the United States, the Bare Feet Sock Factory offers tours Monday through Friday and gives each visitor a free pair of socks at the conclusion. The family-owned business has two stores in Nashville and sells their wares, with eye-catching designs and patterns, wholesale to places like college bookstores and resorts.
For Bare Feet
2082 State Highway 45
Helmsburg, IN 47435
800-699-0674
forbarefeet.com
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