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Southern Illinois is full of rolling hills and limestone cliffs and this quaint riverfront village also has floating bars and hundreds of miles of trails.
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This charming lakeside town in Indiana not only has an Old-World-style monastery but also a brewery, forested trails, and plenty of unique wildlife.
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If you love bluegrass, make sure to visit this Indiana town with a historic bluegrass festival, small town vibes, and plenty of nature preserves to explore.
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This gorgeous and underrated park is made up of jutting rock formations. The park has 400 campsites for people to enjoy as well as an amazingly clear lake.
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This lake reservoir is about 20 minutes from Indianapolis and is filled with beaches, amazing hiking trails, and is a premier destination for bass fishing.
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