The best winter attractions are in Indiana this year, and they don't involve any malls. Check out these eight things you can do in the Hoosier state that are more fun than being in stores all day. Scroll on for more details.

1. Walk Around A Decorated Downtown

From Evansville to Auburn to Lafayette to Indianapolis to Fort Wayne and many towns in between, there are all sorts of gorgeously decorated downtown neighborhoods that are worth walking around this time of year. Easy on the budget and good for the steps, these local displays are cherished by communities far and wide. Click here to learn more about the one in Evansville.

2. Become A Certified Elf

This holiday season, the Muncie Children's Museum is putting on an extra special interactive event that runs between November 29, 2019, and December 22, 2019. Known as the Amazing Elf Adventure, this activity includes treasure hunts and obstacle courses that culminate in the ultimate test to become one of Santa's helpers. Click here to learn more about this event.

3. Take A Holiday Lights Train Ride

With dates through December 21, 2019, the Reindeer Ride Express is one of the best winter attractions for families who want a classic Christmas experience. It includes Santa, Christmas carols, cocoa and cookies, picturesque views, and holiday crafts. Get more details about this unforgettable event here.

4. Head To The Slopes

Whether it's the snowboarding hills, skiing hills, or tubing hills, Indiana has them all. The largest is Perfect North Slopes with a 1,200-foot-long run. It's great for families because you can go down in pairs and chains. Click here to learn more about this fabulous attraction.

5. Take An Enchanting Carriage Ride

Throughout the state, carriage rides are offered year-round, but they are most magical at Christmastime. The ones in Fort Wayne will take you to all the Christmas lights throughout downtown. Check out how you can book a wonderful winter carriage ride.

6. Drive Through A Light Display

If you're going to be in a line, it might as well be one with a view. No holiday season is complete without a trip through your local drive-through Christmas lights display. The biggest one in Indiana is this enchanting one in the southern part of the state you can learn all about here.

7. Go Ice Skating

What more classic pastime is there in wintertime than ice skating? Many towns put up a rink this time of year. Bundle up if yours is outdoors. Click here for details about Ice at the Center Green.

8. Shop At An Outdoor Holiday Market

If you do need to go shopping this season, you can avoid lines at the mall by shopping at an outdoor market where there are vendors from all over the globe. Christkindlemarkts are popular this time of year and feature Old World arts, crafts, baked goods, gifts, and so much more that make excellent and unique gifts people cherish forever. Click here to learn more about the market in Carmel that takes place through Christmas Eve.

For more like this, check out 11 awesome places to visit in Indiana in the winter.

What other winter attractions do you enjoy this time of year? Share your favorites with us below in the comments.