Old Indiana Fun Park
Old Indiana Fun Park was an amusement park near Thorntown, Indiana, off the I-65 highway. This is one of the sights of Washington Township. Highs of 65–83°F make May to October the mildest time to go.
A theme park inside Washington Township
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 24" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Frankfort is the nearest base
Frankfort is 9 miles north, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 33 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
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Old Indiana Fun Park
Old Indiana Fun Park was an amusement park near Thorntown, Indiana, off the I-65 highway. The site is now used for a privately owned hops farm and processing facility.
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- Theme park
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Bases for Old Indiana Fun Park
Places to stay start in Frankfort (7) and Lafayette (31).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Indiana Fun Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | in town | — | — | 1,436 | $233K | — |
| Frankfort | 9 mi north | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 16,837 | $139K | B |
| Lafayette | 25 mi northwest | 35 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 71,238 | $173K | C− |
| Fairfield Township | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,541 | $170K | — |
| Union Township | 21 mi west | 30 min | 16 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,751 | $174K | — |
| Crawfordsville | 20 mi west | 30 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 16,699 | $134K | B |
| Sugar Creek Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 2,168 | $229K | — |
| Perry Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 1,504 | $179K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
These well-known places are within 67 miles.
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
128 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
229 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
67 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
33 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
329 mi State parkProphetstown State Park
429 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0
Old Indiana Fun Park in questions
Is Old Indiana Fun Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Old Indiana Fun Park in Washington Township?
Yes. It’s inside Washington Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Old Indiana Fun Park?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Old Indiana Fun Park from Indianapolis?
About 33 miles southeast of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Indiana Fun Park?
Purdue University (LAF), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 32 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Indiana Fun Park?
Frankfort (9 mi, 7 places to stay), Lafayette (25 mi, 31 places to stay) and Fairfield Township (26 mi, 31 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Washington Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.