Spring Break Fun in Richmond/Wayne County, Indiana

Plan your spring break now and savor the savings! Parents and children alike look forward to spring break and seek various outlets from education, inspiration, nature, free time, and tummy-pleasing-pleasures. One way to keep your budget intact is to explore our region. Richmond/Wayne County, IN offers an abundance of pocket-saving experiences to choose from and some are even free.

Soak up local and worldly history at the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, Wayne County Historic Museum, and Model T Ford Museum. All three of museums offer a step back in time from a historical Allosaurus, mummies, vehicles, and more. Each exhibit stands as a testament of how important culture is to Richmond/Wayne County. The Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site takes guests back in history with moving stories of how freedom seekers sought a life outside of slavery and how the Coffins played a role.

Joseph Moore Museum

Immerse the Kiddo’s creative side with colorful art scattering the walls of the Richmond Art Museum. Follow the Mural Trail throughout Wayne County and view 100+ lively works! Families embrace your favorite location for a spring-break-photo-op keepsake. Paint the Towne is a great location for spring breakers to dive into their creative side with over 400 ceramic pieces to choose from.

Thistlethwaite Falls

Nature fans will adore Hayes Arboretum’s hiking trails, and the Nature Center’s hands-on exhibits. Have you ever visited a living building? Cope Environmental has the only one in Indiana, and only 29 exist in the world. Make sure Thistlethwaite Falls is only your agenda, as it offers a stunning waterfall and fossil hunting.

 Kids enjoy gaming and Richmond/Wayne County has various locations to discover. Kids thrive with a bit of free-time, and those who are enthralled with video games will enjoy old and new school, plus card games. Presently, Richmond offers Retro Jakes Video Arcade and Retro Rush Arcade LLC. Both offer fun gaming styles for the entire family and neither place will break the bank while visiting. If you are a card enthusiast, Table Games is a must-stop destination.

Retro Rush Arcade

No spring break is complete unless it includes a trip for flavorful delights along the FREE Chocolate Trail. Stop in at the Old National Welcome Center and get your chocolate passport to begin your journey. You are sure to enjoy ample-samples of locally owned chocolate and more throughout Wayne County.

Complete the Chocolate Trail to receive your
Certified Chocolate Lover Shirts!

Rather you’re on a shoestring budget or a generous one, Richmond/Wayne County, IN fits each style. Why make planning hard, when you can create a simple itinerary and fulfill spring break vacation wants and needs. Come for an overnight getaway and savor all the fun and flavors of Richmond/Wayne County, IN.

Julie Chance is the Richmond/Wayne County Tourism Bureau Leisure Market Coordinator. An Indiana native who specializes in content writing for the Richmond/Wayne County area. She enjoys traveling, antiques & vintage discoveries, music, and the outdoors.