How to Find Cheap Hotels In Indiana

Indiana, also known as the "Hoosier State," is located in the Midwestern United States on the border of Lake Michigan. Famous for the Indy 500, Indiana is the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rev your engines and get ready to go, as there is plenty to see and do in this exciting state.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Enjoy the architecture Indiana has to offer. As Indiana became the nineteenth state in 1816, many of the buildings from these early times make great historic photo opportunities.

2. Avoid anyone who tells you to stand in the rain holding a metal pole. Indiana is known for having thunderstorms 40 to 50 days out of the year.

Find Accommodations in Indiana

3. Roast marshmallows, sing by the fire and save your pennies with cheap campground accommodations. Indiana has several state parks protected by the National Park Service, as well as many independent areas in which to pitch a tent.

4. Consider resting your head at a homey Bed & Breakfast. As these accommodations are regulated by the Indiana Bed & Breakfast Association, have confidence that your reservation is putting you up somewhere safe and clean.

5. Cook your own meals in a cabin rental or extended stay hotel. Indiana offers several varieties of this type of lodging that can save you a bundle in cash and calories.

6. To book accommodations, contact Indiana Office of Tourism Development at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

Transportation in Indiana

7. Hop on the Amtrak. With many stations located throughout the state, this scenic form of travel can be a cheap way to get around. Some trains offer sleeper cars.

8. Sing "On the Banks of Wabash" as you take a cheap boat ride down Wabash River. This 475 mile long water wonder almost divides the state of Indiana in half.

See the Sights

9. Investigate the state capital of Indiana. Indianapolis is an exciting city with attractions like the Indy 500, the Pacers and the Colts sports teams.

10. Learn all about Honest Abe at The Lincoln Museum. This hands-on attraction lets you get up-close and personal with the sixteenth president of the United States. Visitors can even read Lincoln's personal mail.

11. Stomp through the sand at the Indiana Sand Dunes. A natural wonder, these hills lining the lake shore are a sight to behold, not to mention a pleasure to hike through.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the time if you are taking a day trip. Thanks to Daylight Savings, the time zones in Indiana vary, so call ahead to your destination to make sure you won't show up too early or too late.