Indiana Must Do Sites and Highways
Contribution by AL2000
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Indiana Must Do Sites and HighwaysContribution by AL2000
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This ride was adapted from a ride led by Barry Brown of the Indianapolis Chapter of Southern Cruisers. Thanks Barry for introducing me to a part of the State that I had forgotten.
Summary: 248.5 miles
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Stops |
Time |
Mile |
Instruction |
| You are starting in New Castle, because that is where I live. New Castle is home of the Largest High School Gymnasium in the World and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. If you are into horses, we also have more horse shows than any city in Indiana. | |||
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8:00 AM |
0.0 |
Depart New Castle on SR-3 [S Memorial Dr] & Trojan Lane (South) |
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8:27 AM |
22.5 |
At Rushville, SR-3 connects with US-52 for a short period. Stay on SR-3 which bears right |
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| Several miles outside of Rushville on the West side of State Road 3, you will see a mailbox that is made from brick and shaped like a pencil. Quite unique. The owner of the house owns a pencil company in Milroy. | |||
| 2 |
9:25 AM |
70.3 |
At North Vernon, stay on SR-3 [SR-7] (South-East) |
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As you come down the hill in Madison there is an overhanging ledge on the left that is a great place to take a picture. |
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| 3 |
10:07 AM |
94.0 |
At Madison, turn LEFT (East) onto SR-56 [Main St W] |
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This portion of the trip is know as the River Ride. This is tobacco country. You will see many tobacco barns and scenic views of the Ohio River. There are also Casinos in Rising Sun and Aurora. |
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| 4 |
10:44 AM |
114.8 |
At Vevay, SR-56 connects with SR-156 continue (North-East) on SR-156 [E Main St] along the river |
| 5 |
10:58 AM |
123.2 |
At Florence, stay on SR-156 (East) This stop included to fake out Mapping Software. |
| 6 |
11:30 AM |
141.9 |
Near Norths Landing, SR-156 reconnects with SR-56 bear RIGHT (North) onto SR-56 |
| 7 |
11:50 AM |
153.2 |
Arrive Aurora. This is a good place to stop for lunch. Several local restaurants and chains depending on you fancy. This schedule allows for a one hour lunch stop. If you can wait, hang on until you get to Oldenburg and eat a Wagner's Village Inn. Said to be the best fried chicken in Indiana. |
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11:49 AM |
152.7 |
Bear RIGHT (North) onto SR-56 [Water St] |
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11:49 AM |
152.8 |
Bear LEFT (West) onto SR-56 [3rd St] |
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11:49 AM |
152.8 |
Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-56 [Judiciary St] |
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11:50 AM |
153.1 |
Continue (West) on SR-56 [Importing St] |
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12:50 PM |
153.2 |
Depart near Aurora on US-50 [Green Blvd] (North-East) |
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| 8 |
12:58 PM |
159.2 |
Near Hardinsburg, turn LEFT (West) onto SR-1 [Craig Ave] There are a couple of jogs here to get onto SR-1 |
| 9 |
1:18 PM |
171.0 |
Near Dover, stay on SR-1 (North) This stop included to fake out Mapping Software. |
| 10 |
1:24 PM |
174.3 |
At West Harrison, bear LEFT (North-West) onto SR-46 |
| 11 |
1:39 PM |
187.2 |
Stay on SR-46 [SR-46 E] (West) This stop included to fake out Mapping Software. |
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This is the twisties portion of the trip. The signs warn trucks to stay of this route. Oldenburg is known as the Village of Spires and you want to eat at Wagner's Village Inn if you have time. |
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| 12 |
1:42 PM |
189.2 |
At Batesville, bear RIGHT (North) onto SR-229 |
| 13 |
1:47 PM |
191.8 |
At Oldenburg, the Village of Squires, you will make a couple of 90 degree jogs. Stay on SR-229 |
| Just to the east of SR-229 on UW-52 is Metamora. This is a village that was established in the 1800's and has a grist mill, canals, and is popular because of its quaint shops. | |||
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2:06 PM |
201.9 |
SR-229 will T into US-52. Turn LEFT (West) onto US-52 for about 1.7 miles and then turn RIGHT (North) on SR-121 |
| 15 |
2:36 PM |
218.9 |
At Connersville. Turn RIGHT (East) onto SR-44 [W 3rd St] SR-44 will make a jog and then connect with SR-1. |
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2:37 PM |
219.2 |
Continue (North) on SR-1. SR-1 wanders through Connersville. Watch the signs closely. |
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3:09 PM |
235.4 |
Near Cambridge City turn LEFT (East) onto US-40 |
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3:11 PM |
235.8 |
At Dublin, turn RIGHT (North) onto Dublin Pike |
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As you approach New Lisbon, you may see signs which identify the route to the Wilbur Wrights Birth Place. They have a small museum here. |
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3:24 PM |
239.9 |
At New Lisbon, Dublin Pike T's into Wilbur Wright Road. Turn RIGHT (North) onto Wilbur Wright Rd then bear LEFT (West) onto Dublin Pike |
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| 17 | 3:33 PM | 247.1 | Stay on Dublin Pike. This stop included to fake out Mapping Software. |
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3:38 PM |
245.2 |
Near New Castle, Dublin Pike will split. Turn LEFT (West) on CR-200 S [Outer Dr, Riley Rd] |
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3:45 PM |
248.0 |
Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-3 [S Memorial Dr] |
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3:46 PM |
248.5 |
Arrive SR-3 and Trojan Lane, New Castle |
| Make arrangements ahead of time amleduc@insightbb.com and stop by to see AL2000 | |||
