Sightseeing - See "Adventures & Activities" below for more!
Turkey Run State Park is just 5 minutes up our road. Enjoy all of the wonderful hiking trails, canoeing on Sugar Creek.
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Turkey Run State Park
8121 Park RdTurkey Run State Park is just 5 minutes up our road. Enjoy all of the wonderful hiking trails, canoeing on Sugar Creek.
Shades State Park West Road
Shades State Park West RoadJungle Park Speedway
8449 U.S. 41Historic race track site (non-operational) on Highway 41.
Parke County is the Covered Bridge Capital of the World. Our annual covered bridge festival in October brings...
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Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
401 E Ohio StParke County is the Covered Bridge Capital of the World. Our annual covered bridge festival in October brings...
Neighborhoods
Rte 47 runs right past Turkey Run State Park and you can also find your way to the charming town of Marshall with its big Arch. Along Rte 47 there are two gas stations- each has a restaurant and camp store, mini mart and Food service and Ice Cream and drinks available. Also Two Canoe outfitters- Sugar Valley and Turkey Run Canoes and Campground are on rte 47- just a mile from US 41 and a mile from the entrance to Turkey Run State Park. Shades State Park is just 15 miles East on Rte 47 too. More wonderful trails to hike and terrific overnight Canoe trips along Sugar Creek. So much to see and do here!
Marshall
Rte 47 runs right past Turkey Run State Park and you can also find your way to the charming town of Marshall with its big Arch. Along Rte 47 there are two gas stations- each has a restaurant and camp store, mini mart and Food service and Ice Cream and drinks available. Also Two Canoe outfitters- Sugar Valley and Turkey Run Canoes and Campground are on rte 47- just a mile from US 41 and a mile from the entrance to Turkey Run State Park. Shades State Park is just 15 miles East on Rte 47 too. More wonderful trails to hike and terrific overnight Canoe trips along Sugar Creek. So much to see and do here!
Rte 47- from Crawfordsville takes you West/south past Shades State Park, Lake Waveland, and Turkey Run State Park all the way to US 41. This stretch is Recreation Heaven! Hiking, Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Camping, Stargazing and Family Fun out in over 5,000 acres of Nature. All just waiting for you!
Indiana 47
Indiana 47Rte 47- from Crawfordsville takes you West/south past Shades State Park, Lake Waveland, and Turkey Run State Park all the way to US 41. This stretch is Recreation Heaven! Hiking, Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Camping, Stargazing and Family Fun out in over 5,000 acres of Nature. All just waiting for you!
Rte 47 runs from Crawfordsville, past Shades State Park, Lake Waveland and Turkey Run State Park- it ends at US41
On 47 just 1-2 mi East of 41 there are good local places. Up the Creek ( serves pizza, Wraps, Taco Salads snacks and Rum Milkshakes) and Turkey Run Gas and Grill- is next to the Jr. High School on the way to the TRun Park entrance on 47. They have good breakfasts including biscuits and gravy. Also good tenderloin sandwiches. They serve and sell (frozen ) their own farm raised Black Angus Beef. Same meat as in their wonderful Cheeseburgers.
Crawfordsville
Rte 47 runs from Crawfordsville, past Shades State Park, Lake Waveland and Turkey Run State Park- it ends at US41
On 47 just 1-2 mi East of 41 there are good local places. Up the Creek ( serves pizza, Wraps, Taco Salads snacks and Rum Milkshakes) and Turkey Run Gas and Grill- is next to the Jr. High School on the way to the TRun Park entrance on 47. They have good breakfasts including biscuits and gravy. Also good tenderloin sandwiches. They serve and sell (frozen ) their own farm raised Black Angus Beef. Same meat as in their wonderful Cheeseburgers.
Historic "Town Square" charm featuring gift & antique shopping just 10 miles south on Hwy 41. Featuring the old Courthouse square, an Art Gallery, 5 & 10 cent G&M variety Store, five antique malls, a CVS Pharmacy with Red Box movie rentals, Pizza Hut, Subway, Burger King, & Dairy Queen. Family friendly Benjamin’s Restaurant is located 2 blocks E on Route 36 (turn left at Burger King).
Also a neat place with peanut shells on the floor and large stuffed animal trophies all over is the 36 Saloon with patio seating.
Wheelhouse Donuts has a coffee/latte bar and design-your- own-donuts. Serves sandwiches, salads, and wraps. On Sundays, make sure to check out their famous maple frosted donuts with bacon!
There is a cool old Jail House Inn with Wine Bar in the basement. It is on the SE corner of the courthouse square.
We hope you find plenty to do or just take in the sites and relax.
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Rockville
Historic "Town Square" charm featuring gift & antique shopping just 10 miles south on Hwy 41. Featuring the old Courthouse square, an Art Gallery, 5 & 10 cent G&M variety Store, five antique malls, a CVS Pharmacy with Red Box movie rentals, Pizza Hut, Subway, Burger King, & Dairy Queen. Family friendly Benjamin’s Restaurant is located 2 blocks E on Route 36 (turn left at Burger King).
Also a neat place with peanut shells on the floor and large stuffed animal trophies all over is the 36 Saloon with patio seating.
Wheelhouse Donuts has a coffee/latte bar and design-your- own-donuts. Serves sandwiches, salads, and wraps. On Sundays, make sure to check out their famous maple frosted donuts with bacon!
There is a cool old Jail House Inn with Wine Bar in the basement. It is on the SE corner of the courthouse square.
We hope you find plenty to do or just take in the sites and relax.
Food Scene
Standard American bar-fare and drinks. Outdoor patio. Biker/motorcycle friendly crowd.
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Thirty Six Saloon
108 E Ohio StStandard American bar-fare and drinks. Outdoor patio. Biker/motorcycle friendly crowd.
Family-friendly dining. Generous portions of standard American-fare.
Benjamin's Family Restaurant & Catering of Rockville
605 East Ohio StreetFamily-friendly dining. Generous portions of standard American-fare.
Up the Creek
1467 IN-47Serves pizza, wraps, and salads. Snacks and small grocery items also available.
Located next to the Jr. High School on the way to the Turkey Run State Park entrance on Hwy 47. They have good breakfasts including biscuits and gravy. Also good tenderloin sandwiches. They serve and sell frozen their own farm raised Black Angus Beef. Same meat as in their wonderful cheeseburgers.
Turkey Run Gas & Grill
7711 Warriors RdLocated next to the Jr. High School on the way to the Turkey Run State Park entrance on Hwy 47. They have good breakfasts including biscuits and gravy. Also good tenderloin sandwiches. They serve and sell frozen their own farm raised Black Angus Beef. Same meat as in their wonderful cheeseburgers.
Gobbler's Knob Country Store
7479 U.S. 41Local stop for ice cream & candy!
Adventures & Activities
Sugar Valley Canoe Trip Ltd
1467 IN-47Great local Canoe/ kayak/ tube outfitter
Fast Food Options
Burger King
709 West Ohio StreetDairy Queen Grill & Chill
600 North Lincoln RoadSubway
1750 Indianapolis RdGroceries
Jaytee’s Country Market (Peachey's Bulk Foods)
2660 U.S. 41Rockville IGA Deli
1250 North Lincoln RoadKingman is just 5 mi N on US 41- closest full grocery store- then go West on 234 1 mile.
Left at the hardware store.
Food Store is just past Kingman Hardware.
Don’t miss the great drive in ice cream spot on 234 coming in to town. Nice Ratcliffe’s Variety store too!
Kingman
Kingman is just 5 mi N on US 41- closest full grocery store- then go West on 234 1 mile.
Left at the hardware store.
Food Store is just past Kingman Hardware.
Don’t miss the great drive in ice cream spot on 234 coming in to town. Nice Ratcliffe’s Variety store too!
City/town information
We are 5 minutes from Turkey Run State Park. 15 min from Shades State Park, Lake Waveland and Rockville Lake. Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area is less than a 30 minute drive.
We are 10 miles North of the town of Rockville, which has many restaurants, antique shops, boutiques, an art gallery and beautiful historic courthouse.
We are 16 mi S of I-74 with easy access to IL cities like Champaign, Tuscola, Springfield, Bloomington and Peoria.
Just 20 miles S of Rockville is the large college town of Terre Haute. It is on I-70 and I-40 with easy access to all of Southern Indiana and KY. Other Universities are nearby with Purdue at LaFayette, DePaul at Greencastle and Indiana University at Bloomington and Indianapolis- all less than an hour away.
Come spend some time enjoying our 10,000 plus Amish neighbors. See the amazing natural beauty and enjoy the slower pace of country life in scenic Parke County, the Covered Bridge Capitol of the world!
Bloomingdale
We are 5 minutes from Turkey Run State Park. 15 min from Shades State Park, Lake Waveland and Rockville Lake. Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area is less than a 30 minute drive.
We are 10 miles North of the town of Rockville, which has many restaurants, antique shops, boutiques, an art gallery and beautiful historic courthouse.
We are 16 mi S of I-74 with easy access to IL cities like Champaign, Tuscola, Springfield, Bloomington and Peoria.
Just 20 miles S of Rockville is the large college town of Terre Haute. It is on I-70 and I-40 with easy access to all of Southern Indiana and KY. Other Universities are nearby with Purdue at LaFayette, DePaul at Greencastle and Indiana University at Bloomington and Indianapolis- all less than an hour away.
Come spend some time enjoying our 10,000 plus Amish neighbors. See the amazing natural beauty and enjoy the slower pace of country life in scenic Parke County, the Covered Bridge Capitol of the world!