Indiana: climate and weather
The Indiana climate is largely
characterized by cold winters and hot, humid
summers. It falls under the name continental. The
extreme south of Indiana already falls into the
subtropical, humid zone. The state is not part
of the United States' Tornado Alley ', tornadoes
occasionally occur in the area.
Cozy farmers markets and the metropolis of
Indianapolis
Anyone visiting Indiana should not miss out on
getting to know the Amish people in this state
better. They operate numerous farms, especially in
the region between South Bend and Fort Wayne,
according to old farming methods and sometimes
without electricity. In the farmers markets the
region you can buy their produced agricultural
products.
You should also try a Hoosier
Breaded Tenderloin in Indiana, a generous pork fillet
sandwich that is known far beyond the state's
borders. Friends of glassware should go on the Indiana
Glass Trail and encounter many stations of
glass art. Interstate 65 between Indianapolis and
Chicago is home to Fair Oaks Farms, one
of the largest dairies in the United States. It can
be visited and the dairy products such as cheese and
ice cream can also be tasted.
The largest city in Indiana is Indianapolis. If
you want to learn more about the state and its
culture and history, this is the place to go
and visit the Indiana State Museum. In
addition to the nearby race track, the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway and the Hall of Fame there,
you should visit the Monument Circle in
the center, there are also other memorials for the
fallen soldiers such as the War Memorial Plaza and
the monument to the USS Indianapolis. Art lovers
should visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Also known is the White River State Park and
the city's zoo, where exotic animals can be
found. The state capitol of the state, which is
based in the metropolis, is also impressive. The Children's
Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children's
museum in the world. Children can experience
different areas of knowledge in a playful and
child-friendly way.
The city is also known for the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra, well-known universities are
Butler University and Indiana University - Purdue
University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Those who are
enthusiastic about sports will also feel at home
here. In town, you can visit the Indianapolis
Indians playing baseball at Victory Field, or go
basketball (Indiana Pacers) and (American Football)
Indianapolis Colts games.
The second largest city in the state is Fort
Wayne. The city grew very quickly due to Irish
but also German immigrants, especially after the
March Revolution of 1848. It is not without reason
that it is called the City of Attractions. One of
the most famous zoos in the USA is
located here, and numerous festivals take place
throughout the year, such as BBQRibFest, the
Germanfest in June, the Johnny Appleseed
Festival and the Three Rivers Festival. The
city is also known for its numerous museums such as
the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the History
Center and the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
Beach and swimming enthusiasts will feel at home
on Lake Michigan. Excursions into the dune
landscapes of the Indiana Dunes National
Lakeshore are very popular. Much of this
marching zone is reminiscent of a marine region.
South Bend in northern Indiana is also
worth seeing. The South Bend Museum of Art has
local art to admire. Automobile fans, on the other
hand, rave about the Studebaker National Museum,
where you can see automobiles and military vehicles
from different eras. Another impressive historical
property is the Copshaholm, which consists of 38
rooms and dates from 1895. |
