When you think of county roads in the state of Indiana, there are a few things that come to mind. First, you have the actual county roads. Next, you have dusty or dirty roads in the middle of nowhere. Third, you just have roads away from cities and houses. What do all these roads have in common? Well, they provide you with a beautiful scenic experience as you are driving from point A to point B. We did a little digging and found some pretty scenic drives and pictures for your viewing pleasure! Here are some of the best scenic drives in Indiana:

1. Bowsher Ford is a beautiful covered bridge that has celebrated its 100th birthday in recent years.
Bowsher Ford Bridge, Kingman, IN 47952, USA
Tom Gill/Flickr
The bridge is still open to traffic, making it a beautiful scenic experience and one of the best Indiana scenic drives.
2. The West Union Covered Bridge stretches across Sugar Creek and is located in Parke County, much like Bowsher Ford. Another beautiful drive to take!
West Union Bridge, 6135 Tow Path Rd, Montezuma, IN 47862, USA
Tom Gill/Flickr
Take a look at this video by @timelessaerialphotography.:
3. This little road is located near Wolf Lake and is going to take you right to the Merry Lea Environmental Center.
Merry Lea Environmental Learning, Albion, IN 46701, USA
David Cornwell/Flickr
This is one of the loveliest scenic byways in Indiana!
4. This winding road is going to take you on a scenic drive through the Brown County State Park. We don’t know about you, but We think this would be a great place to go as the fall season sets in!
Brown County State Park Road, Brown County State Park Rd, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
Wayne Silver/Flickr
Take a look at this video of Brown County State Park in the fall by @idnrvideos:
5. This is Indiana SR 62. Some say it's a bit of a challenging road to navigate, but it offers a beautiful driving experience through both Crawford and Harrison Counties.
62 IN-62, Madison, IN 47250, USA
Jim Grey/Flickr
6. This picture was taken near the Johnson County Line. This is where SR 37 meets Wicker Road and Bluff Road.
Indiana 37, IN-37, Elwood, IN, USA
Jim Grey/Flickr

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7. This is IN-26, near Trenton. The Jay-Blackford County Line is another impressive scenic drive if you're on the hunt for "scenic drives near me."
Indiana 26, IN-26, Portland, IN, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
8. This is Interstate 69, looking west from Harmony Road.
Interstate 69, I-69, Indianapolis, IN, USA
ITP495/Flickr
We had to include this picture because you really can’t go on a scenic drive in Indiana without seeing some kind of construction somewhere, so think of it as a primer for what you'll see out there.
9. Here is the I-69/SR445 Interchange in Greene County. Look at all the greenery! Maybe that's why it's called GREENe County! Okay... we'll stop.
Interstate 69, I-69, Bloomington, IN, USA
Greene County, IN, USA
ITB495/Flickr
10. This is a picture of Bradford Woods in Morgan County. Keep in mind, this is a private park for invited guests only. The photographer who took the pictures didn’t realize this until after she snapped some photos.
Morgan County, IN, USA
Marilyn/Flickr
11. This “old road”, as the photographer calls it, is located somewhere in Jennings County. Stunning!
Jennings County, IN, USA
Jim Grey/Flickr
12. We felt like this list wouldn’t be complete with at least one toll road! This one can be found near Fremont.
Fremont, IN 46737, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr

What are your picks for the best scenic drives in Indiana? Tell us about yours in the comments, and make sure to send pictures; you never know! You might see it featured one of these days.

Need some more ideas for epic Indiana road trips? We’ve got you covered! Check out these unforgettable road trips in Indiana you need to take before you die and don’t forget to check out our road trip packing list before you hit the road!

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Best Scenic Drives in Indiana

Tori Jane | July 12, 2021

What are the most scenic drives in Indiana? 

The most scenic drives in Indiana include the following:

  • Salt Lick Creek Road is a stunning 18-mile scenic drive from Nineveh to Gnaw Bone.
  • Indiana SR-450 is an incredible stretch of road that will take you alongside the beautiful White River.
  • The Lincoln Highway is one of the most incredibly gorgeous and popular scenic routes in the country, and it extends for an impressive 188 miles!  

 

Where are some beautiful places in Indiana? 

Some of the most beautiful places in Indiana include the following:

  • Indiana Dunes State Park 
  • McCormick’s Creek State Park
  • Turkey Run State Park
  • Brown County is frequently called the most beautiful county in Indiana for plenty of reasons.
  • We’ve also got geologically interesting places, too, like the strange Jug Rock, or the amazing Falls of the Ohio State Park, where you might just find some fossils.

 

You can also check out these hidden places in Indiana.

Which Indiana country roads are the best?  

There are so many Indiana country roads that could be considered the best. Pick a back road and drive; you’ll find yourself inside endless corn fields and beneath breathtaking blue skies. Or perhaps you’ll end up out on the dunes, an incredibly unique landscape unlike anywhere else in the state. The Ohio River Scenic Byway is another beautiful backroad you’ve got to take at least once. Just pick a road and drive.  

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