This Book Lovers' Road Trip Proves Indiana Is A Little Known Reader's Paradise
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Elizabeth Crozier
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If you’re willing to take yourself away from your reading for a bit, there’s a book lovers’ road trip through Indiana waiting for you. This amazing journey will take you to some of the state’s best attractions if you’re a seasoned reader.
From bookstores to literary cafes to a comic book museum, this trip has it all. Check it out:
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This coffee shop is the first (or last) stop on this book lovers' road trip and an especially great place to be if you're a fan of Harry Potter. The shop specializes in a Butterbrew and decorates itself in Hogwarts-themed decor. Click here to learn more about this unique spot.
Address: 4442, 310 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342
Address: 4442, 310 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342
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This beloved shop has been in business since 1976 and is a retailer of all sorts of used media. Your inner geek will be especially pleased with the many board games offered here. Learn more about this local favorite here.
Address: 121 West Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46601
Address: 121 West Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46601
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Celebrating 80 years of comic book history, avid readers of science fiction will enjoy a trip to this unique museum. It is home to thousands of rare and collectible toys, props, and artwork. Learn more about what's on display here.
Address: 58005 County Road 105, Elkhart, IN 46517
Address: 58005 County Road 105, Elkhart, IN 46517
This small town used bookstore features 30,000 books in five different unique rooms. Guests enjoy budget-friendly prices that keep them coming back time and again. Get more details about this little-known shop here.
Address: 109 East Main Street, Mentone, IN 46539
Address: 109 East Main Street, Mentone, IN 46539
This bookseller has been in business since 1992 and is the oldest and largest store on this book lovers' road trip. It has more than 150,000 titles at any given time in just about any genre. Click here for even more information about this historic store.
Address: 1428 Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Address: 1428 Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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Just north of Indy is a restaurant inside of a building that served as the Carnegie Library of Carmel between 1914 and 1971. It became a place to dine in 1998 and still has a literary theme and feel from the decor to the menu. Learn more about what makes this a readers' paradise here.
Address: 40 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Address: 40 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032
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If you're looking for something a little more casual, pop into one of these joints. What began in Indy with just one location in 2014 has grown to nine locations in and around the city today. It is known for its book-themed beers and grilled sandwiches. Click here if you need to learn more.
Address: 61 West City Center Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
Address: 61 West City Center Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
In business since 1971, this incredible used bookshop is known for selling some of the rarest books in the world. It is like antique shopping for book lovers looking for unique finds to add to their collections. Get more information about this vintage place here.
Address: 112 North Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Address: 112 North Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Your trip ends (or begins, depending on which part of the state you are coming from) with a huge treasure hunt. This massive building is full of budget-friendly used books that will make you want to take home the entire store. Click here for more details.
Address: 2280 North Cullen Avenue East, Evansville, IN 47715
Address: 2280 North Cullen Avenue East, Evansville, IN 47715
For more fun behind the wheel, check out these 13 country roads in Indiana for an unforgettable scenic drive.
Where else would you stop on a book lovers’ road trip? Share your ideas with us below in the comments.
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