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Within Walking Distance:
Indiana's First State Capitol Building
Regular daily tours are available, except on Monday.
Governor Hendrick's Headquarters
State Memorial with "period" antiques.
Constitution Elm
Situated on High Street just off Capitol Avenue. State
memorials are open free to the public.
Historic Downtown
Unique shops, antique malls, fine restaurants, art
galleries and a museum are just a short walk away.
Corydon's 1883 Scenic Railroad Tour. An hour and a half
railway adventure through the rolling hills of southern
Indiana. Operates from mid-May through October.
Free Band Concerts
Friday nights June through August at the Hurley Conrad
bandstand near the Capitol Building.
Hayswood Theatre
Now in its 25th season of live performances. Plays done
periodically throughout the year.
The Posey House
A museum operated by the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
Leora Brown School
Situated on a hilltop just north of the Corydon town
square, it is believed by historians to be the oldest
African-American school in the state.
Branham Tavern Museum
Two-story log structure built by Governor William Henry
Harrison. Recently restored.
Mesker Iron Works
Many of the Corydon store fronts display 1890s
architectural ornamental iron from the George L. Mesker
Iron Works in Evansville, Indiana.
Corydon Public Library
Offers internet use and loan of materials to county
residents at its main branch at 105 N. Capitol Ave. The
recently restored Carnegie Building at 117 W. Beaver St.
houses an extensive genealogy and Indiana history section.
it also has local marriages, wills, deeds, census, etc. on
microfilm.
Harrison County Fairgrounds
The oldest continuous county fair in Indiana. It dates
back to 1860 and provides jogging and walking. Annual fair
held the last week in July.
Harrison County Courthouse
This building was dedicated in 1929. It contains records
and handwritten documents dating back to Corydon's
inception in 1808. They have been preserved and protected
in this building.
Corydon Democrat Newspaper Building. This building is a
fine example of federal style architecture. It was built
in 1842.
Indian Creek Theatre & Jamboree
Country, gospel and dance music. Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Fitness Center - Ask the Innkeeper for times and prices.
Within 5 minutes by car:
Golf, Tennis and Swimming
See the Innkeeper for times available at the Old Capitol
Golf Club. Watered fairways. 18-hole championship course.
Hayswood Nature Reserve
Handicapped accessible. Hiking trails with some trees
identified. Fishing, bowling, picnic areas and children's
play equipment.
Colonial Bowling Lanes
A new 12-lane bowling alley with lounge.
Corydon Cinemas
Four screens and first-run movies. This theatre has the
only four-star rating in the Louisville area.
Zimmerman Art Glass Factory
Founded in 1944, this small company is devoted to the
manufacture of handcrafted glass novelties such as
paperweights, lamps, vases, doorstops and candleholders.
Visitors are afforded a rare opportunity to see
third-generation artists work in the time-honored method
of individual glass sculpting as practiced by English and
Colonial craftsmen.
Battle of Corydon Site
The forgotten battle of the Civil War. Only two battles
were fought on northern soil -- Gettysburg and Corydon.
This five-acre site is on the National Register of
Historical Places.
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Contains graves of soldiers from the American Revolution
and all succeeding wars, except the Gulf War. The earliest
burial date is 1807.
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Indiana's First Capitol Building
Harrison County Fair
Old Capital Golf Club
Battle of Corydon site
Zimmerman Art Glass
Corydon Christmas Parade
For more information regarding historic Corydon and Harrison County, as well as shopping, restaurant, and lodging guides, please contact the Harrison County Convention &
Visitors Bureau at 310 N. Elm St., Corydon, IN 47112;
Phone Toll-Free: 888-738-2137; or Online at
www.tourindiana.com
Within 20 minutes by
car:
Squire Boone Caverns
Turn the clock back 200 years to the pioneer days! This
park and cave have log cabins, farm animals, stone
ground cornmeal, lye soap, hand-dipped candles and fresh
baked bread.
Wyandotte Caves
Indiana State Recreation Area. Second largest cavern
system in the U.S.A.
Wyandotte Woods Nature Center
A 2,100 acre nature area that is part of the
Harrison/Crawford State Forest. It has 231 class "A"
camping, hiking trails and a nature center.
Marengo Cave
A tremendously beautiful cave with scenic surroundings,
horseback riding.
Cave Country Canoes
Travel down Blue River by Canoe. Blue River was the
first river selected for inclusion in Indiana's National
Scenic River System.
Within 40 minutesdrive by car:
Historic Churchill Downs
Home of the Kentucky Derby. Live horseracing during
season.
The Glory of Rome riverboat
Gambling boat on the Ohio River operated by Caesar's.
Open daily. Casino, live entertainment, restaurants.
Within 50
minutes drive by car:
Skiing at Paoli Peaks
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