Visitor Guide - Perry County
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Visitor Guide - Perry County
Hoosier NATIONAL FOREST and OHIO RIVER Outdoor Recreation Get aways PE R R Y COUNT Y I N D I A N A life is better Visitor Guide 1.888.343.6262 perrycountyindiana.org Contents Hoosier National Forest.. 2-3 Ohio River ........................ 4-5 Outdoor Fun .................. 6-11 Nearby Attractions ..... 12-13 Dining........................... 14-15 Wineries ....................... 16-17 PE R R Y COUNT Y I N D I A N A life is better Don’t Miss This! ................. 18 County Road Map ........... 19 Self-Guided Tours ............ 20 Festivals ............................ 21 Places to Stay ............. 22-23 Local Products ................. 24 Local Artisans................... 25 Perry County observes Central Time. • Western Kentucky and Perry, Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick and Spencer counties in Southwestern Indiana observe Central Time. • Eastern Kentucky and Central Indiana observe Eastern Time. © 2011 Perry erry County C y Co Convention onv nve vention on & Visitors sitors Bureau Welcome to the playground do of Perry County, Indiana! na! This unique area is covered by the landscapes of the Hoosier National Forest and surrounded by the historic Ohio River. Perry County is one of the hilliest counties in the state and an unforgettable destination for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Hiking, biking, hunting, shing and boating are favorites here. For a slower pace, you can enjoy local wineries, luxury cabins, driving tours, hometown restaurants and specialty shops. Explore Perry County and you will nd that here... l i fe i s be tter! Perry County is located in Southern Indiana. The Perry County Visitor Center is located 3 hours south of Indianapolis and 1-1/2 hours west of Louisville. 1 Hoosier National Adventures with Nature Field Day 2 Forest The Hoosier National Forestt is Indiana’s premier forest land and is open year-round for public enjoyment. The forest spans nine differrent counties. 60,000 acres of the Hoosier National Fo orest lay in Perry County. Over the centuries, the land that is now w the Hoosier National Forest was once home to Native American villages, trader settlements, and Europ pean American farmsteads. The land was rst created into a National Forest in the 1930s. Today, the Hoosier National Forest holds a history as well as scenic views, watchable wildlife and unique geology to enjoy. The area of Hoosier National Forest fou und in Perry County includes lakes with sandy y beaches, boat launches and three recreation areas with campgrounds, shing, hing, hiking/b hiking/biking an nd equestrian trails and more. more. www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier ed.us/r er 812-547-7051 -7 3 Rising Sun Madison Vevay Ri ve New Albany Corydon r 56 62 H Ohio Louisville Mt Vernon Evansville 62 4 66 Tell City Ohio River The 981-mile Ohio Riverr is the largest tributary of the Mississippi River. It winds its way through six states, and forms the entire southern border of Perry County. The Ohio River ows west and served as the path for early frontier settlers. During the Civil War era, the Ohio River had signicance as a boundary line between the North and South and later, as a transportation route for goods. Today in Perry County, the Ohio River is best known for outdoor recreational activities such ch as water sports, shing and its calm scenic beauty. a The scenic driving route hugs the state’s southern n border across 13 counties. Highlights include picturesque sque vistas and quaint, small towns that tell the story ory of the river an and history of the area. www.ohioriverscenicbyway.com byway.com 5 Outdoor Fun Outdoor recreation is better in Perry County! No matter what your favorite activity is, we’ve got the perfect spot for you. FISHING With access to over 18,000 acres of water, Perry County is an angler’s year-round shing paradise. Try your luck for bass, crappie, bluegill, sauger, catsh or striped bass. Hoosier National Forest www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier ................812-547-7051 • Lake Celina, 18 miles north of Tell City on SR37 • Indian Lake, 18 miles north of Tell City on SR 37 • Saddle Lake, 2 miles West of SR 37 near Gatchel • Tipsaw Lake, 13 miles North of Tell City on SR37 Ohio River Access www.in.gov/dnr/ shwild .................317-232-4200 • Anderson River, one mile north of Troy on SR 545 • Deer Creek, SR 66 east of Cannelton • Tell City, 0.25 miles west of SR 66 • Mano Point, 1 mile east of Derby on SR 66 • Big Poison Creek access access, on SR 66 66, 4 miles south of Derby • Derby, on SR 66 • Rome, on SR 66 • Troy, 0.2 miles South of SR 66 • Millstone Creek, Cannelton Pool on SR 166, 3.5 miles NW of Tobinsport • Newburgh Pool, Cannelton Access Site, Taylor St south from SR 66 in Cannelton 6 FISHING TOURNAMENTS Big Tales Fishing Tackle, e, Tell City .............................................812-5 .........812-5 ........812-547-0908 ........81 .......812 5 547-0908 47 4 09 9 Perry Marine Rocky Point .......................................812-5 ...............812-548-06 ............812-5 548-0611 1 Rainbow Pay Lake ............................812-836............812-836-44 ...........812 ........812-836- 411 411 7 Outdoor Fun BOATING You’ll never nd the Ohio River crowded. Boaters have thousands of acres of water on which to boat, ski, canoe, sh, and swim, plus there are plenty of places to pull up a boat for a picnic or camping. There are boat ramps both above and below the Cannelton Locks and Dam. You can put in a boat at one of the ramps at Troy, Tell City, Cannelton, Rocky Point, Rome and Magnet or at the Mano Point ramp near Derby. Enjoy the four lakes at the Hoosier National Forest, too. BOAT AND BARGE VIEWING Sometimes the best view is on land, when a boat travels through the Cannelton Locks and Dam. Twenty-ve million gallons of water are transferred when the locks operate on the Ohi River. Ohio Ri Cannelton Locks and Dam.............812-547-2962 Eagle’s Bluff Park..............................812-547-3453 This scenic spot overlooks Cannelton Locks and Dam and offers hiking trails and picnicking. www.perrycountyindiana.org/attractions.html 8 9 Outdoor Fun HUNTING Perry County offers great hunting experiences any time of year. Whether it is deer in the fall, ducks in the winter, or turkeys in the spring and fall, you are sure to nd excitement. With more acres of the Hoosier National Forest than an ny other county in the state, Perry County has several hunting sites to choose from. The Oh hio River, and many pub blic lakes, offer some gre eat waterfowl spots as well. HORSEBACK RIDING 50 miles of the Hoosier National Forest trails are open to horseback riding, too. Most notably, the German Ridge, Morgan Ridge and Oriole Trails wind through tall pin nes and include stream crossings and scenic c views. 10 BIKING The rolling hills of Perry County ounty ty are a bicyclist’s dream because the landscape cape is both challenging and picturesque. que. Perry County offers eight different biking g routes whi which h wind through the county. Routes es range from 20 miles to 85 miles in distance. HIKING Hiking is one of the most popular activities at the Hoosier National Forest throughout the year and there are 84 miles of trails to explore. In addition, group hikes are frequently scheduled by the Perry County Parks & Recreation and are open to visitors. SWIMMING Sand beaches welcome swimmers at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and German Ridge Recreation Area within the Hoosier National Forest. In addition, the Tell City Municipal Pool welcomes visitors. 11 Nearby Attractions Perry C P County t iis close l tto oth th her attractions tt ti and d places of interest in Indiana a. See page 22 for unique lodging, cabins, be ed and breakfasts and camping sites. HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI South of 1-64. Jct. IN 162 & 245. Santa Claus, IN Southern Indiana’s favorite theme park and water park. The Wildebeest is the World’s Longest Water Coaster and was voted the Best Waterpark Ride. 1-877-GO FAMILY www.holidayworld.com LINCOLN STATE PARK Hwy 162, Lincoln City, IN LINCOLN BOYHOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL 3027 South St Lincoln City, IN LINCOLN AMPHITHEATRE 15032 N CR 300 East, Lincoln City, IN LINCOLN PIONEER VILLAGE & MUSEUM 416 Main St, Rockport, IN Spencer County Visitors Bureau 1-888-444-9252 www.legendaryplaces.org www.indianasabelincoln.org 12 HISTORIC CORYDON Indiana’s rst state capitol and the historic shopping district. 1-888-738-2137 www.thisisindiana.org FRENCH LICK RESORT Spas, golf courses, Vegas style casino. Lavishly restored West Baden Springs Hotel and French Lick Springs Hotel. 1-888-694-4332 www.frenchlick.com SAINT MEINRAD ARCHABBEY Visitors can attend Mass, join the monks at prayer or tour the historic buildings and peaceful campus. 812-357-6611 www.saintmeinrad.edu OUTDOOR RECREATION Marengo Cave 400 E SR 64, Marengo, IN 888-702-2837 • www.marengocave.com Squire Boone Caverns 100 Squire Boone Rd, Mauckporrt, IN 888 934 1804 • squireboonecav 888-934-1804 sq ireboonecaverns.com Cave Country Canoes 112 Main St, Milltown, IN 888-702-2837 • cavecountrycan noes.com Lincoln Hills-Patoka Lake Recrea ation Area 1 Monon St, French Lick, IN 812-936-2405 • exploresouthernindiana.com Ski, Snowboard & Snow Tube - Paoli Peaks 2798 W CR 25 S, S Paoli, Paoli IN 812-723-4696 • paolipeaks.com 13 Dining D Dining in Perry County can be a special experience when you visit restaurants with e unique locations such as Ohio River overlooks or within historic sites. Some restaurants offer local hometown favorites such as catsh ddlers and frog legs. Or, consider packing your own basket and enjoying some favorite Perry County picnicking spots. Betty Ray’s Landing 17533 Parks Rd, Magnet 812-843-5116 Derby Tavern 15364 Old SR 70, Main Street, Derby 812-836-2685 Bill & Dave’s Smokin’ Pit 1525 11th St, Tell City 812-547-9900 Fiesta Grande Mexican Restaurant SR 66, Tell City 812-547-7110 Braunies 318 Main St, Tell City 812-547-8803 Freezer Café 626 Main St, Tell City 812-547-8814 Frostop 947 Main St, Tell City 812-547-8510 CAPERS Cape ers 701 Main St, Tell City 812-5 547-3333 www.capersusa.com IRON GATE PIZZA Irron Gate Pizza 516 Washington SSt, C Cannelton 812-547-3718 K King Chef’s Buffett SR R 66, Tell City 812-547-1116 CARRIAGE INN Carria age Inn 217 M Main ain St, St Tell City 812-547-2033 14 La awson’s Bar & Grrill 53 37 N 7th St, C Cannelton 812-547-0089 Los Amigos Mexican Grill 5 Orchard Hill Dr., Tell City 812-548-4441 MARCY’S Marcy’s 12194 4 Indiana St, Leopo old 812-8 843-5548 www.. marcysrestaurant.com m Mick’’s Pizzeria 3970 E SR 66, Cann nelton 812-5 548-4844 Patio Steak House Hwy. 66, Cannelton 812-5 547-4949 www..thepatiosteak house e.com The e Post ost 516 6 Main ain St, Tell Telll City 812 22-547-4700 00 0 Reynard’s R 510 5 10 Main St, Tel Te ell City 812-547-5400 00 ww ww.eatatreynards. w.eatatreynardss. com Riverside Diner 315 Franklin, Hwy 66, Troy 812-548-0250 Rocky Point Waterfront Grille 7398 E. SR 66, Cannelton 812-547-2210 Tell City Star Café 413 Main St, Tell Citty 812-619-1311 www.tellcitystarcaffe. com Tell Street Café 922 Tell St, Tell City 812-547-2579 Wall’s Drive-In E Hwy 66, Cannelto on 812-547-8501 Picnic cking Sites • Cannelton Locks • Burke Park in Troy • Eag gle’s Bluff Park in Cannelton • Harrgis Hafele Park in n Cannelton • Hoo osier National Forrest area as • Mulzer’s Park in Derb by • Sunset Park in Tell Citty Fast fo ood restaurants lo ocated on Hwy 66 in Tell City. To nd information ation ti on n all are area ea dining dining, ing visit www.perrycountyindiana.org/dining.html 15 Wineries BLUE HERON VINEYARDS B 5330 B 5330 Blu lue e He Hero ron n Ln Ln, Ca Cann nnel elto ton n 81281 2 54 5477 75 7518 18 blueheronvines.com The Blue Heron prope p rty y is as unique un ue and mem emor orable as the th e wi wine ness it p pro rodu duce cess. V Vis isit itor orss can enjoy wine tastings served by owners Gary and Lynn Daub Da uby ub y, w whi hile hi le o ove verl ve rloo rl ooki oo king ki ng tthe he piicturesque t Ohiio R Oh Riiver on the “tree house” deck, stone p tio and beautiful pa pa p vilion. A surprising and inspirational addi ad diti tion on tto o th the e pr prop oper erty ty iiss a High Celtic Cross. The cross was carved db by Greg Harris, i a local, self-taug ght sculp ptor, within a single 22’ tall stone that is natural to the hillside. The sculpture is believed to be the largest “In Situ” (of its own stone) Celtic Cross in the world. Blue Heron Vineyards specializes in American grapes and French Hybrids. Vineyards are located at the nearby Blue Heron Farm Cottage B&B. 16 WINZERWALD WINERY 26300 Indian Lake Rd (CR 39), Bristow Bi Br NE o off N 38 38°° 13 13.7 74’ W 86 86°° 39 39.7 7 1’ 71 1 86 18666 69 6944 69 6937 37 ((11 86 8666 6W 6WIN INZE ZZE ER) win inzer erwald aldwine inerry.com com Winzer Winz erwa wald ld iiss Germ Ge rman an ffor or “vi vint ntne nerr off the th forest” f t” and d is i loca lo cate ted d at atop op a h hililll on 85 acres of rolling land la ndss in tthe he H Hoo oosi sier er National Forest over ov erlo look okin ing g I-64 64. The win nery r celebra ates Dan and Do onn nna a Adams’ Germa an herittage an nd the Swiss and German n heritage e of tth he area a by offering g uniqu niiqu q e Germ ma an n and Sw wis iss sttyl y e winess, s, giffts ts, festiv val als, e ed ducation ona on all a tours an nd fu un. Winess are are ma ar m de d fro rom vi v ne ness brou ugh g t here by y th th he e owne ne erss’ a an ncest cestor sttor ors in the 1 18 800s. Ri 800 80 R es eslling ng n g, Pin Piino not No Noir Noir ir, Gewü w rz wü rztram miner in ne err, M Ma ay wi w ne e, ic ice ce w wiine e and dah hos osst off fruitt wi w nes arre av vai aila lable e fo or fr free ee ttas ee asti as ting ting ti gss.. Yea Yea ear--roun und d eve ents inclu en ents lude de e din nner conc co onc cer erts ts iin n the ew wiine eg gar arde den and d wi wine n and d food ood pa oo p irrin ng gss allo ong the U Up plan ands ds Win ne Tra rail. 17 17 Don’t Miss This! The Christ of the Ohio Statue overlooks the Ohio River from a hillside in Troy. Bob Cummings - Lincoln Trail Bridge crosses the Ohio River from Cannelton into Kentucky. Lafayette Spring is where Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette found safety after his steamboat sank in 1825. Huffman Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1864 in Bristow. The Tell City Historical Society Museum and the Perry County Olde Courthouse Museum display historical artifacts. The William Tell and Son Statue commemorates Tell City’s namesake. The Rome Courthouse is the oldest courthouse in Indiana and is being preserved as a historical site. The Perry y County y Greenway y is a new riverfront walkway currently in development. The Greenway will include local parks and run through Troy, Tell City and Cannelton. The Air Crash Memorial Site in Millstone is dedicated to the victims of the 1960 Northwest Orient Electra Airlines crash. Located in Sunset Park in Tell City, the Flood Wall Mural has been created by local artists. Other ood wall murals are found d in i Hargis Hafele Park in Cannelton and along 7th Street in Tell City. 18 Perry County 64 62 St. Croix 37 Bristow 66 Leopold Magnett 70 145 Derby TTroy 66 37 Tell City 66 Cannelton Rome Bob Cummings Bridge to KY. The Perry County Visitor Center is lo located ocated at 60 601 01 Main Stree Street in Downtown Tell City Tobinsport 166 1-8 1 -88 888-343-6262 88 343 6262 pe errycountyindiana.org 19 Shopping ANTIQUES Dixon’s Antiques & Furniture 8721 SR 37, Tell City 812-547-3721 Finley’s 739 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-3255 Treasure Hunters 8595 SR 37, Tell City 812-548-0680 William Tell Antiques & Collectibles 302-9th Street, Tell City 812-548-0640 Petals Florist 425 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-5379 Skinsations 747 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-5461 Tell City Pretzel 1315 Washington Street, Tell City 812-548-4499 CLOTHING Hauenstein’s 547 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-4437 GIFTS Baskets, Bunnies, Bears, and More 321 Washington St, Cannelton 812-547-7177 Celebrations 610 Main Street, Tell City 812-548-4408 Domestic Goddess 745 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-8477 Gatherings 1401 Main Street, Tell City 812-548-0158 Guillaume’s Store Leopold 812-843-5134 Lauer Floral Company 1904 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-2361 R l d’ Jewelry J l Roland’s 539 Main Street, Tell City 812-547-4721 20 Tea am Central 540 0 Main St, Tell City y 812 2-547-1500 FURNITURE Don’s Used Furniture e 439 9 Main Street, Tell City 812 2-547-4633 Fisc cher Furniture 910 0 Main Street Street, Tell City 812-547-2351 OUTDOORS Big Taless 1002 Main St., Tell City 812-547-0908 Festivals P events ts and ffestivals each year for visitors to enjo oy. Dogwood Tour April (4th weekend) Perry County Summer Fest Fourth of July weekend Cedar Valley Bluegrass Festival July (2nd weekend) Schweizer Fest August (2nd weekend) Cannelton Heritage Festival October (2nd Saturday) Bristow Octoberfest & Car Show October (2nd Sunday) Route 66 Yard Sale October (3rd Saturday) Shubael Little Pioneer Village October (3rd weekend) Rome Courthouse Days October (1st Sunday) 21 Places to Stay CAMPING & RV SITES Cedar Valley Park On Hwy 70 toward Derby, 3 miles off Hwy 37 12478 State Road 70, Derby 812-836-2311 Glen Wood Hills Campground 1 mile south of Derby on SR 66. 10747 Tide Rd, Derby (Groups only) 812-836-2769 Hoosier National Forest 248 15th St, Tell City 812-547-7051 www.ReserveUSA.com OHIO RIVER CABINS Lazy River Campground SR166, Tobinsport 812-547-7211 Ohio River Cabins 13445 SR 66, Derby 812-836-2289 www.ohiorivercabins.com COLUCCI LOG CABINS Perry Marine Junction SR 66 & SR 166. 7400 East State Road 66, Cannelton 812-548-0611 www.perrymarineboats.com CABINS Colucci Log Cabins on the Ohio River 17735 Magnet Valley Rd, Magnet 866-452-9431 www.coluccirivercabins.com Derby Cabins on the Ohio Derby 812-836-4800 www.derbycabinsontheohio.com www.derbycabinsonthe 22 DERBY CABINS Fo Forgotten Times 13304 N SR 66, Derby 812 836 2447 812-836-2447 www.forgottentimescabins.com ins. Ohio River Cabins 13445 SR 66, Derby 812-836-2289 www.ohiorivercabins.com m FORGOTTEN TIMES Rocky Point Lodging 7398 East SR 66 812-547-7753 Twin Lakes Cedar Cabins 13545 Thrifty Rd, Derby 812-836-2329 www.twinlakescedarcabins. com TWIN LAKES Vinnie’s Log Cabins Magnet Valley Road, Magnet 812-843-4848 www.vinniesrivercabins.com m HOTELS/MOTELS Days Inn Hwy 66 & 14th St, Tell City 812-547-3474 www.tellcity.info VINNIE’S LOG CABINS Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 310 Orchard Hill Dr, Tell City 1-800-HOLIDAY www.hiexptc.com Ramada Limited 235 Orchard Hill Dr, Tell City 812-547-3234 www.ramada.com HOLIDAY INN BED & BREAKFASTS Blue Heron Vineyards Bed & Breakfast 5330 Blue Heron Ln, Cannelton 812-547-7518 www.blueheronvines.com MARY ROSE HERB FARM & RETREAT Mary Rose Herb Farm & Retreat 23112 Cattail Rd, Bristow 812-357-2699 maryroseherbfarm.com 23 Local L Loc o all Products oc Pro P Prrod oduc Famou us Tell City Pretzels us were rst made back in 1858 when Casper Gloor, a ma aster baker from Switzerland, settled in Tell City. Gloor used a secret recipe that he brought from Sw witzerland and soon becam me known for the ne pretzelss he baked locally. After Gloor’s death in 1912, the sec cret recipe was in the capab ble hands of Alex Kessler, who had worked fo or Gloor for 17 years and was a master baker himself. The re ecipe has passed through generations and exceptt for a brief lapse, the famous Tell City Pretze els have been b hand twisted and baked in the same wa ay since 1858. In 2009, Brad and Sandy y Smith became the new w owners of the famous Tell City Pretzels. The ey continu ue the tradition of ne quality, unique taste and special crunch of hand twisted pretze els. And, they’ve promise ed that the secret recipe will co ontinue to remain a secre et! 1315 Washington Street, Tell City y, IN 47586 Store Hours: 8am – 5pm Monda ay through Friday 812. 48.4499 • 877.334.4499 812.548.4499 9 Fax: 812.548.4434 www te www.tellcitypretzel.com ellcitypretzel com 24 Local Artisans Perry County is home to unique shopping experiences from antiques, collectibles and unique gifts. Many shops feature handcrafted art from local artisans. Additional members of the Tell City Regional Artist Guild produce artwork such as jewelry, pottery, metal sculptures, paintings, photographry and more. Visit tcraa.org to learn more. RON LAFORD To nd information on all area shops, visit www. perrycountyindiana.org/ shopping.html MANDY JACKSON BRING THIS DISCOUNT OFFER TO THE PERRY COUNTY VISITORS CENTER AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT! Perry County Visitors Center 601 Main Street, downtown Tell City 1-888-343-6262 perrycountyindiana.org PE R R Y COUNT Y I N D I A N A life is better Discount cannot be combined with any other promotional offer nor can it be applied to previous purchases or gift certicates. 25 1-8 1-888-343-6262 888-34 343-6262 • per pe rycounty y yindian n a a.org g Perry P erry Co C unty Convention & Visi isitors Bureau P Box PO ox 721 7 Te ell City, ty IN 47586