Let's be real here for a second: there's no shortage of delightful small towns in Indiana. If you wanted to, you could come up with something like the ultimate small towns of Indiana road trip, or you can simply enjoy all the best small towns in Indiana one at a time, weekend by weekend, month by month, or whatever you'd prefer. Take, for instance, the tiny town of Paoli, which is everything you could ever hope for in a beautiful, sleepy small town. Let's check it out!
Paoli, Indiana is a beautiful small town located in Orange County with a population of less than 4,000 people.
Things here are quiet and low-key, though if you're the adventurous sort, you'll surely find plenty of fun things to do.
The town of Paoli was originally platted in 1816 and named after the then-Governor's son.
The town's post office opened up in 1817 and is still in operation to this day - quite the feat for a small town!
Today, the town thrives, and you'll never get bored of the things to do 'round here.
You'll find numerous buildings and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, like the Orange County Courthouse, the Thomas Newby Braxtan House, and the Paoli Historic District. You'll find an abundance of unique local restaurants and eateries to fall in love with as well.
Another fan favorite is a visit to Wilstem, an absolutely wonderful wildlife park and resort.
If you're looking for one-of-a-kind experiences you won't get anywhere else in Indiana, you'll love Wilstem, where you can have amazing animal encounters that'll change your perspective of our beautiful planet in so many ways. Oh, and did I mention that you can go ziplining? You sure can.
Enjoy fun stuff like the Paoli Rock-and-Bowl Family Entertainment Center, the Paoli Community Park, and more.
As a bonus, here's a secret: Paoli is a blast year-round, but most especially in the winter...
...when the legendary Paoli Peaks awaits.
Every time you show up, you'll find more and more fun stuff to do - you just watch!
For more information about this amazing small town, visit the official Town of Paoli website. There, you'll find all the most up-to-date info about goings-on around town. Looking for more to do while you're here? Check out all the best happenings with our friends at Trusted Tours.
Do you have any favorite towns in Indiana? Tell me about them in the comments!
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