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Rainy Day Itinerary

Don’t let the rain ruin your weekend! There are so many opportunities for adventure, even when mother nature is in full swing. Add these rainy-day activities to your summer bucket list!

 Marengo Cave

Even during thunderstorms, Marengo Cave remains safe from the elements all year round! Choose from two fantastic walking tours, Crystal Palace and Dripstone Trail. Both tours offer stunning cavern views. Still feeling up for some family-fun after your tour? Try a round of indoor blacklight mini golf, located inside the Rock Shop! Afterwards, fuel up with ice cream, pizza, salads, and more at Springtown Pizza, located inside the Main Gift Shop! Marengo Caves is open for tours all year-round!

Wyandotte Caves

Take a tour through the historic Big Wyandotte Cave! This is a rugged 2-hour tour that travels through Big Wyandotte. Along this tour, you will see the famous Monument Mountain. For a shorter tour, opt for Little Wyandotte Cave, a 45-minute walking tour with stunning views of cave formations. Wyandotte Caves are open for tours every weekend Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Wine, Spirit, and Beer Tastings at Patoka Lake

Old Homestead Distilling, Patoka Lake Winery, and Patoka Lake Brewing are all located within walking distance of one another, providing a convenient tasting experience. Start at Old Homestead Distilling and taste high quality spirits including Two Gingers Gin, Sunshine Spirits, Black Forest Spirits, and more! Next stop over at Patoka Lake Winery and sample a variety of award-winning wines, paired with Boars Head Cheese. Finally, stop at Patoka Lake Brewing and sample their award-winning beer, Black Out Stout was just named the best beer in Indiana at the Indiana Brewers’ Cup. Keep the fun going with a game of Bingo! Patoka Lake Brewing hosts Bingo every Friday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. 

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