A Drive Down Indiana's Loneliest Road Will Take You Miles And Miles Away From It All
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Courtney Johnston
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Did you know that the official loneliest road in America cuts right through Indiana? US-50 is well over 3,000 miles and cuts through a dozen states across the country. It earned its title because it cuts through many tiny towns throughout the U.S. and where it passes through in Indiana is no exception. Here’s what to expect if you take a drive down our state’s portion of the loneliest road.
If you enter from Illinois, traveling east bound, this is what you'll encounter when you first hit Indiana.
Heading eastbound, one of the first small, historic towns you'll hit will be Vincennes. This small town has an interesting main street and a great history - it was actually the original capital of Indiana!
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You'll then cut through small towns like Loogootee untl you wind up in Bedford, Indiana, a small town known as the limestone capital of the world. You'll want to poke around this tiny town if you have the time.
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Here's a view just east of Bedford along US 50. This road might be lonely, but it sure is beautiful!
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Next, you'll cut through the lovely Brownstown which has a historic main street and downtown area well worth investigating.
Farther along, you'll find incredible architecture in North Vernon.
Towards the end of the Indiana section of this road, you'll also pass through historic Versailles with plenty of old buildings and historic sites to explore.
This 171 mile road cuts through some of the loneliest and most stunning parts of Indiana. Next time you're looking for a relaxing drive, we highly recommend this historic road.
Have you ever explored the loneliest road in the state? For more incredible places to explore in the Hoosier state, check out these 10 places only locals know about.
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