Within Spring Mill State Park:
- Historic Pioneer Village features a working 1817 Grist Mill. Open spring through late fall. In season, park interpreters in period dress recreate daily village life of the mid 1860s.
- Donaldson Cave. Flashlights recommended.
- Twin Caves boat exploration ride. This 20-minute guided tour is conducted seasonally. Not suitable for children under the age of 3. Small fee is charged.
- The Virgil I Grissom Memorial. This mini museum is located adjacent to the park gate, and is open daily. A Mitchell Indiana native, Virgil Grissom was the second man in space. Exhibits include the Gemini III capsule, spacesuits, and other NASA artifacts. Open Daily.
- Hiking trails from easy to rugged. Spring Mill offers a total of seven different hiking trails throughout its 1,300 acres. Accessible trail available.
- Mountain Bike Trail. Experience our newly designated 2-mile bike trail. Bike rentals available, or bring your own. Rental fee charged.
- Nature Center. The full-time naturalist conducts tours and activities for park visitors. Displays feature animals, games, and history.
- Picnic areas with tables, grills, toilet facilities, and playground equipment. Shelter houses are also available for rental.
- Campground equipped with modern facilities. Water and electric hook up available on most sites.
- Olympic-size swimming pool with bathhouse and wading pool. Open only during summer months. Fee charged.
- Basketball courts
- Boat rental (seasonal)
- Camp store/general store (seasonal)
- Tennis courts
- Volleyball courts
Nearby Attractions:
- Historic Downtown Mitchell with its numerous antique shops.
- Carousel Winery. Offering tours, and open to the public.
- Williams Dam/Williams Covered Bridge.
- Bluespring Caverns. Open to the public. Tours. Gift Shop.
- Lawrence County Museum of History.
- Appleacres. Orchard & display room. Open to the public.
- Land of Limestone Museum. Lawrence County is the Limestone Capital of the world.
- Turner Doll Factory, one of the very few remaining production facilities for handmade dolls in the USA. Open to the public.
- Golf Courses for all skill sets are located within a short drive of the Inn.
- Ski Paoli Peaks
- Marengo Cave
- Indiana Railway Museum in West Baden
- Historic West Baden Springs
- French Lick Springs Resort Casino
- Patoka Lake
For more area attractions visit limestonecountry.com
Day trip opportunities:
- St. Meinard
- Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
- Lincoln State Park
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
