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Brown County and Nashville

  • ★ 4.5
  • 1 hour south

Famous for Persimmon pudding, fried biscuits and apple butter, country-style dining

Brown County and Nashville, Indiana is an hour south of Indianapolis. Persimmon pudding, fried biscuits, the Story Inn and autumn-color drives.

Drive south on State Road 135

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Carmel

  • ★ 4.4
  • 15 minutes north

Famous for Carmel Farmers Market, Sun King Carmel taproom, Convivio

Carmel north of Indianapolis runs an arts and design district with Convivio Italian, Brockway Pub, Moontown Brewing, and a serious Saturday farmers market.

Drive north on Meridian Street or US-31

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Speedway

  • ★ 4.3
  • 15 minutes west

Famous for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daredevil Brewing, Main Street counters

Speedway sits west of Indianapolis at the Motor Speedway. Race-day food, the Daredevil taproom and Borage's progressive American cafe and bakery.

Drive west on Crawfordsville Road or I-465

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