15 Things Every True Hoosier Does At Least Once Before They Die
There are certain shared experiences and beliefs that seem to unite all Hoosiers. While being a Hoosier is more of a state of mind and a proud feeling about your native Indiana state, this Hoosier bucket list can help you figure out if you’re missing out on some of the best things a Hoosier can do:

Most Hoosiers took school trips here or spent their childhood at this beloved theme park. Every Hoosier knows is the best place to take kids and ultimate summertime destination thanks to the Splashin' Safari.

...and then promptly proceeded to argue with the person next to you about which place makes the best tenderloin sandwich. Will we ever agree on an answer?
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Every Hoosier, even those not that into sports, has a college team (Purdue or IU?) and at least one college game has been attended.
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Every Hoosier knows that Indiana has one of the best beaches in the world. The Dunes is an ecological wonder and it's pretty much heaven on earth to us.

Do they taste like regular donuts? We'll never tell!

It's pretty much the best outdoor social game ever invented.

...especially in the fall. We all agree Brown County is one of the most incredible places on earth.

If we're being really honest, you've probably gone at least once JUST for the phenomenal food. You can't get deep friend girl scout cookies everywhere!
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We didn't all grow up in the country, but for most of us, this rite of passage is spot on.

Every Hoosier has gone to the Indy 500 race at least once (or at minimum watched on TV). In fact, it's the world's largest single day sporting event in history!

The world's largest Christmas "tree" is in our state capitol and you better believe we've checked it out at least once.

We all love the quirkiness of our own little Nashville and can't recommend it enough to Hoosiers who haven't stopped by yet.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is incredible and has been a favorite Hoosier stop for years.
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Whether we grew up on one, had family who owned a farm, went pumpkin or apple picking, or visited for a school trip, every Hoosier's definitely experienced one of these up close.

We love that the town of Santa Claus can be found in our humble state, and just about every Hoosier has undoubtedly witnessed the magic in person.
What other things do Hoosiers do that didn’t make this list? To find out more about the 21 places you must visit in Indiana this year, check out this post.
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