Will your family be staying in (or visiting) Indiana for spring break this year? The Hoosier state is a great place to relax and enjoy the break in your normal routine. You don't have to travel far to find spring break fun for the whole family, and no matter when your school's spring break falls on the calendar, there are some great experiences just waiting for you and your kids, right here in Morgan County... and beyond! 

For those traveling from other states, Morgan County is only minutes away from Indianapolis, Bloomington, Brown County and other popular Indiana destinations. It's the perfect "home base" if you're exploring multiple destinations within the Hoosier state! Enjoy a day of fun in multiple destinations, while coming back to your temporary "home" here in Morgan County to relax each evening. 

Below, we've listed five great things you can do this spring, plus a couple of statewide adventures to start this spring - one of them will surely appeal to your family, so make sure you take the time to get away from work, enjoy spring break and have some serious family fun. Don't forget to check our event calendar as well, for even more fun upcoming events! 

Customers choose their favorites at the Martinsville Candy Kitchen.

Take a Sweet Road Trip: 

Do your kids have a serious sweet tooth? Indulge them with a visit to Hunter’s Honey Farm and the Martinsville Candy Kitchen. These two long-time Morgan County traditions are sure to delight kids of all ages (and they'll learn something, too)! Let the experts at Hunter’s Honey Farm show you how bees make honey and how that gooey golden sweetness is collected and bottled so you can enjoy it at home. You can even fill your own honey bear bottle or make a beeswax candle! (Call ahead to schedule a tour.) Follow that up with candy and ice cream – both are available, along with awesome vanilla Cokes and root beer floats, at the Martinsville Candy Kitchen. If you need some real food to go along with all that sweetness, try Come N' Git It Diner, Gather Around BBQ, Greek's Pizzeria or Awnie's -  all of which are conveniently located on the downtown Martinsville square. Add to the educational adventure with a quick stop at Fables and Fairy Tales Book Shop to pick up a book or two! 

Hiking in Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Enjoy the Outdoors: 

Grab the kids and head for someplace that’s far enough away from the city you can hear (and see) the birds sing. Burkhart Creek Park features paved and gravel surface trails, on both flat and hilly terrain…. and creek access, too! (Be sure to bring rain boots - the water is still very chilly in March.) OId Town Waverly Park features a two mile linear paved White River Greenway Trail along with some interesting local history (Did you know that Waverly was once considered for Indiana's state capitol?), or go the more rugged route at Morgan-Monroe State Forest! After all that outdoor adventure, you’ll all be ready for some amazingly good food at a local favorite eatery! Additional trails can be found at Jimmy Nash City Park in Martinsville and Pioneer Park in Mooresville. For an authentic "wilderness" experience, explore the newly designated Ravinia State Forest - it's adjacent to Burkhart Creek Park and offers a true opportunity to be out in the wild. (Check out our list of paved trails if it's particularly muddy during your break or you're looking for bike- or stroller-friendly trails to explore!)

 

Grandpa Jeff's Trail Rides are a great way to spend quality time with family in a natural setting.

Make a Four-Legged Friend:

Got a kid who’s horse-crazy? Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides has the cure – or maybe it’ll make it worse… but either way, you’ll all have fun! It’s the perfect time to be out looking for signs of spring, and the wooded scenery along the trail is beautiful! Call for pricing and to reserve a specific time – Grandpa Jeff is a pro at working with visitors to create the perfect ride for your family or group, carefully matching up individuals with horses that are perfect for their skill level. (Don't worry - even nervous beginners end up having tons of fun!)

A young visitor looks at recently arrived dinosaur fossils at the Southern Indiana Paleontology Institute, along with a photo of where they were discovered.

Step Back in Time:

Did you know the Southern Indiana Paleontology Institute is located right here in Martinsville? The non-profit is operated by local "dinosaur man" Steve Bodi, who has an extensive collection of fossils he's discovered over the years. While the Institute doesn't have set hours, if Steve is in town, he's more than happy to meet you to show off his amazing treasures! If dinosaurs aren't your thing, but you'd love for your kids to know more about local history, plan a visit to the Morgan County History Center and Museum, located on Main Street in Martinsville. They're open on Thursday evenings from 4-7 pm or Monday and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, or by appointment. 

A look at the first tee at Foxcliff Golf Club, on sunny spring day.

Hit the Links: 

If your family is filled with golfing fans, we’ve got a perfect afternoon of family fun on the links just waiting for you! Each of the area’s four golf courses offer beautiful, rolling terrain and great playability for a relaxing round of golf. The Martinsville Golf Club is one of the Indianapolis area’s best kept secrets, and it, along with Foxcliff Golf Club, is conveniently located just north of Martinsville not far from the I-69 corridor (stop off at Hoosier Que inside the Foxcliff Clubhouse for great food and live music on Saturday evenings). Foxcliff recently added indoor golf simulators to their mix of fun activities!  Eagle Pines Golf Club is just south of Mooresville and Heartland Crossing is just north of Mooresville. 

Centerbrook Drive In is good old-fashioned fun with outdoor movies, concessions, a play area and more.

Celebrate Opening Weekend: 

Enjoy an old-fashioned trip to the drive-in, with two great movies and excellent concessions! Okay, so maybe your spring break is before opening weekend, but you don’t really need to be on break to celebrate one of the most iconic signs of springtime – the Centerbrook Drive-in Theater will open for the 2025 season - their 75th - in mid-March. They will be showing some of the most anticipated movies of the season this spring! The drive-in features a great grassy area and playground for kids to enjoy before the show starts and video games in the concessions building to keep you busy before (and between) movies! Grab dinner at the show - they've got burgers, pizza and more. Be sure to stop in this year to help them celebrate their 75th Anniversary! 


We look forward to seeing you in Morgan County this spring break season! Be sure to contact us if you need personalized recommendations on what to do, where to eat and lodging options while you're in the area. We're always here to help!  

 

(Last updated 2/24/2025)