Our Mission
The Commission is committed to the promotion of groups and activities whose actions and functions encourage the growth of tourism and visitors to the county. Groups wishing to seek financial or advertising support in the promotion of their activity or project may apply to the Commission for funding. Further details concerning funding requirements are include on the funding application included under the forms listing.

Visitor Information and Marketing Services

The Washington County Tourism Commission informs prospective visitors to the county through our newsletter, website, brochure distribution, and through membership in various industry organizations and through their outreach publications. Our focus is to reach leisure travelers and prospective organizations interested in making Washington County their tourist and function destination
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Cooperative Marketing

WCTB has a working partnership with Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Cooperative (SIRMC) and Indiana Office of Tourism Development.

Things To Do 

Old Mill Canoe Rental 

1 day and 2 day boat trips on the Blue River. Rentals days and hours are based on water level and weather conditions. Shuttle service available for private canoe owners. Reservations are not always needed, but are recommended to insure you will have a canoe.

​Delaney Park 

INDIANA'S LONGEST FOOTPATH...
County owned park on 326 acres with an 88 acre lake. The park offers modern and primitive camping, cabin rentals, swimming, fishing and boat rentals. Delaney Creek Park is also one of the major trailheads for the Knobstone Trail, Indiana’s longest footpath. Camp store and Restaurant located on site.  

​Knobstone Trail 

The Knobstone Trail is the longest hiking trail in Indiana. Its southern terminus is about 15 miles (24 km) north of Louisville, Kentucky in the Deam Lake State Recreation Area. It currently ends at Delaney Creek Park near Salem, Indiana. However, there are plans to eventually extend the trail another 80 miles (129 km) north to Martinsville, Indiana. Most of the trail lies within Clark State Forest. As it lies along the Knobstone Escarpment, it is a difficult hike, which is why many use the Knobstone Trail to prepare for hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Lakes

Dinning

Washington County Indiana has so much to offer when it comes to getting a great meal. No matter what your taste, you will find something delicious.
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Little Twirl Dairy Bar

• 58 W. Main Street - Livonia, Indiana
• Phone: 812-755-4000
• GREAT FOOD at a great price. Largest Ice Cream cones in Southern Indiana!
• Open Thru October
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm; 
  Sunday 12 Noon to 7:00pm.

Hanna's Family Style Restaurant

• 125 E. State Road 60 - Pekin, Indiana
• Phone: 812-967-4802
• Hours: Monday to Saturday 7:00am to 8:00pm; Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Pekin Diner

• 55 S. Mill Street - Pekin, Indiana
• Phone: 812-967-8713

Bill's American Pub

• 201 Arthur Street - Salem, Indiana
• Phone: 812-883-2607

Pop-A-Top

• 199 E. Highway 60 & 2nd Street - Pekin, Indiana
• Phone: 812-967-4138

Jamie's Pub 51

• 51 Public Square - Salem, Indiana
• Phone: 812-883-2266

​Shop & Entertainment

Horseshoe Casino Southern Indiana 
I​f you are planning an Indiana Vacation, Horseshoe Southern Indiana can open the door to a world of Indiana entertainment. Horseshoe Southern Indianan is one of the premier Indiana Hotels and Casinos. If you are seeking the best in dining, entertainment, and casino gambling for your Southern Indiana trip, then look no further than Horseshoe Southern Indiana. Features include: Golf, Gaming, Entertainment, Swimming Pool, Shopping, Fitness Center and Fitness Trail with 18 workout stations.

French Lick & Resort Casino 
​​​Nestled among the hills of the Hoosier National Forest resides a classic American destination - French Lick Resort. Home to two AAA Four-Diamond nationally historic hotels, three challenging golf courses, two rejuvenating spas, impressive meeting venues and a Vegas-style casino (rated No. 4 Best Casino outside of Las Vegas by Yahoo Travel, 2016), the resort is sure to exceed your expectations. Experience the ultimate in golf at The Pete Dye Course voted No. 1 Course in Indiana by GolfWeek’s Best You Can Play for the sixth year in a row. Likewise, The Donald Ross Course has received No. 2 Course in Indiana, GolfWeek’s Best You Can Play annually since 2011. 

Lodging

A Unique Farm Setting
The Destination Antiques, Bed and Breakfast, and Gathering Place, located in a unique farm setting that features a newly renovated 1919 farm house that is designed to offer pampering accommodations for a relaxing weekend get-a-way or mini vacation. The Gathering Place is the perfect place to gather for a meal with family, friends, or colleagues for pleasure or business. Now planning for groups of 12 - 35.it.

Southern Indiana Videos

We hope to be adding more videos in the future to further reveal what Washington County Indiana has to offer. If you have uploaded a video on YouTube® or Vimeo® regarding Washington County Indiana you can email the link to Webmaster Mark York at info@markyorkdesign.com.

If you have questions or comments about the information on our website please use the short contact form below. We will answer your inquiry promptly!

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