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Email PageIf you are looking for free things to do in Richmond & Wayne County, Indiana then you've come to the right place! Bring the whole family as you experience these free fun attractions and must do activities!
Historic Cambridge City is located on the National Road in the heart of Antique Alley. It is the home to more than 12 quality antique shops and malls, beautifully restored homes, Museum of Overbeck Art Potter, cozy local eateries and a bed and breakfast. In the mid 19th century, the Whitewater Canal flowed from Cambridge City to Cincinnati transporting freight and passengers.
Recently selected as a top small-town getaway by Midwest Living Magazine editors, Centerville is a town that time forgot offering a charming inn and intriguing antique and specialty shops. Centerville was an important stop along the National Road in the 19th century.
Experience charming historic Hagerstown where you'll find antique and unique shopping experiences, Abbott's Candy Factory, Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place, and pleasurable dining, all within walking distance.
Travelers along Indiana's historic National Road will see landscapes marked by the heyday of the 1840s to the 1940s. Historic villages with traditional Main Streets give way to rural pastures. From Federal-style "Pike Towns" and Victorian Streetcar neighborhoods to authentic mile markers and family-owned diners, follow the migration of the nation.
Owned and restored by Indiana Landmarks, the museum operates as the National Road Heritage Site, where exhibits offer modern-day travelers a vivid picture of cross-country travel on the Historic National Road from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois -- from the pioneer era to the present.
The Lively Arts Series offers up a blend of performing artists, exhibitions, lectures, and forums at little or no cost.
This new city park features beautiful green space, and tables & chairs for outdoor dining. Jack Elstro Plaza is also home to the Richmond Farmers Market Saturday mornings. Come enjoy the outdoors at this unique gathering place!
Temporarily Closed.
An Egyptian mummy and giant prehistoric mammals captivate audiences of all ages. Learn about the fossils for which Richmond is world famous. Delight in the educational and fun hands-on exhibits. Gift shop available.
In commemoration of pioneer mothers of the covered wagon days, this statue is the ninth link in the Great National Shrine erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution along the National Road Trail. There are only 12 statues linked along US 40 from Bethesda, Maryland, to Upland, California. The Richmond statue was dedicated in 1928 by a little-known Missouri judge, Harry S. Truman.
The Mansion House was built in 1840 pioneer-era as an upscale hotel inn and also served as the office for the Western Stage Company where stagecoaches changed horses. The Mansion house became a museum in 1967 when it was acquired by the Wayne County Historical Museum and later purchased by Historic Centerville, inc. 1975. 2017 marks 50 years as a museum!
Voted as one of the top Bike Trails in the state of Indiana by Indiana Office of Tourism Development.
Overbeck Pottery, produced between 1911 and 1955, is recognized as an important part of our national art history. The museum preserves the creative art of the six Overbeck sisters, who lived and worked in Cambridge City, Indiana. Located inside the Cambridge City Library.
The brand new music garden features three interactive music installations for children of all ages to enjoy. These installations allow you to dance to your own beat as you strum along metal piping, beat on hub caps and more. Musical sculptures designed by George Stallings.
Richmond's oldest neighborhood has a charming mixture of private residential homes, cozy restaurants, shops, and exterior murals. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and expanded in 2003.
The Indiana University East sculpture exhibit features seven captivating contemporary works. The
tranquil outdoor gallery is the perfect place to pause for reflection or enlightenment.
Every two years artists from across the United States are invited to submit their work for consideration
to be included in the sculpture garden.