Tours

What’s the best way to see one of America’s most majestic forests? Take The Seven Vista Challenge in Brown County State Park! Experience nearly 16,000 acres of unparalleled beauty and forest, brimming with maples, oaks, dogwoods, sycamores, redbuds, birches as you visit 7 majestic vistas for breath taking views.

Every October, local Brown County artists come together to form the Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour. This is your opportunity to visit artists at working studios – meet them, watch them work, explore their studios, and buy a wide variety of handmade work directly from the artists.   This event happens annually, October […]

Bear Wallow Distillery, located in Gnaw Bone, is one of the first craft distilleries in Indiana! Using only locally-grown grains, Bear Wallow creates unique Indiana spirits in an old-fashioned copper pot still. Take a Farm-to-Fifth Tour and see how Bear Wallow’s handcrafted Indiana corn whiskey is made. Click View larger map below for hours.  

In 1984, the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame was created, with inductees being hand-picked by Monroe himself for their substantial and enduring bluegrass contributions.  In the winter of 2019, the museum was renovated – and they found even more memorabilia to display! The museum is adjacent to the camp store and gift shop. There […]

Brown County Bikes is the premier bike shop located in downtown Nashville. We have a variety of bikes to rent, sales, accessories, repair, services, merchandise, professional coaching, and guided tours are available to keep you having more fun on your bike. Click View larger map below for hours.

Slow down and enjoy life…at the pace of a horse! Brown County Carriages offers a unique way to see historic downtown Nashville. Carriages accommodate 4-6 adults and are pulled by beautiful draft horses. Board at the corner of Franklin and Van Buren Streets next to Artist Colony Inn. Cash only. Friday through Sunday, April through […]

Located just northeast of the Courthouse, the History Center welcomes visitors with a wide front porch, rustic charm, and Brown County’s fascinating past. There are exhibit halls, a reconstructed log cabin room with a fireplace, gift shop, and environmentally-controlled areas for the collection and archive of important documents. Tour the facility and discover Brown County’s […]

Brown County State Park has created a way for guests to experience the park’s unique cultural and natural history from the comfort of your own vehicle. The Auto Tour guides guests to five stops along the park’s south loop. Signs are posted at each location. Guests will start at the Nature Center and journey along the main park […]

If you’re bringing a motoroach group to Brown County, enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Brown County State Park! Motorcoach only! Embark on a tour of Indiana’s largest state park. A step-on guide will board your motorcoach as you travel through miles of twists and turns, hills and valleys with stunning, scenic overlooks. You […]

Travel to Indiana’s finest wineries in style with de Tours of Indiana Wines. It is the perfect solution for a great wine tasting day in Central and Southern Indiana wine country—ideal for bachelor/bachelorette parties, romantic getaways, corporate functions, and more! Or if you’re planning a wedding, let de Tours of Indiana Wines provide safe travel […]

A true adventure center, head to eXplore Brown County for some thrilling outdoor fun! Located in historic, scenic southern Brown County, eXplore BC offers over 1,000-acres of year-round adventure. Home of the tallest, longest, and fastest zip lines in Brown County, these 15 world class lines are sure to leave you feeling exhilarated! eXplore Brown […]

Hard Truth Hills started as most things do — an idea. After spending nearly a decade building a brand family that includes Big Woods Restaurant Group, Quaff ON! Brewing Co., and Hard Truth Distilling Co., our founders wanted to build a home base. Hard Truth Hills’ 325-acres of wooded scenery is more than just a […]

All aboard! A Brown County staple for nearly four decades, the Nashville Express is the perfect way to take in all the sights. Simply sit back and relax on the 2.5 mile, 25 minute long scenic tour of Nashville, complete with a brief history lesson from the conductor. Offered May through October, board the train […]

Experience Brown County from a whole new perspective with Pathfinder Outfitters, formerly known as Most High Adventure Outfitters! Pathfinder offers guided and self guided wilderness canoe and kayak tours with top quality gear. See local wildlife as you paddle along wilderness refuges and the backwaters of Brown County! Pathfinder also offers guided and self guided […]

Trek around the Brown County History Center’s Pioneer Village and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another century! Located on Old School Lane, just east of the Courthouse, is a neat little pocket of fun waiting to be discovered. Great for families and anyone who likes old-timey things, the Pioneer Village is home to […]

Quaff On! Brewing Co. opens its doors to the public on the third Saturday of the month to offer a limited release of a Woods Abide Barrel-Aged Beer. Each month, there will be a new varient of Quaff On!’s popular barrel-aged beer in limited production runs. While at the releases you’ll be able to take […]

Due to COVID-19, Brown County Sippin’ Trip tours are discontinued for the remainder of 2020.   Get ready for a unique excursion to the diverse artisan wineries, breweries, and distilleries around Brown County! The Sippin’ Trip will treat your taste buds to some of Brown County’s best beverages. From mouthwatering moonshine and delicious craft beer […]

Discover this hidden gem of Brown County! Attracted by its natural beauty, famed Hoosier Group impressionist artist Theodore C. Steele (1847-1926) was the first major artist to settle in Brown County, now the “Art Colony of the Midwest”. The TC Steele State Historic Site offers regularly scheduled tours year round of Steele’s painting-filled studio and […]

Looking for a special animal encounter? Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World offers a unique experience for every age. With over 100 animals and over 40 species, Zoo’Opolis has tons of critters to play with, learn about, feed, and snap a pic with! Both indoors and outdoors, you’ll be able to step straight into these animals’ habitats. […]