Lawrence County, Orange County,
and Bloomington Tour
Day 1
morning
Arrive in Lawrence County
morning
Turner Doll Factory for Lunch and Tour
Enjoy Lunch at the Turner Doll Factory Tea Room with a variety of menu choices. Then tour on of the only remaining Doll Factories in the United States. Vinyl Dolls are created from Design to Dress in this factory. View how the dolls are made from painting their faces to putting on their hair. Also, meet the designer, Virginia Turner and hear the stories of how she is inspired to create each baby.
Time: 3 hours
afternoon
Tour Bluespring Caverns
Take a ride through America’s Longest Underground river. Explore the cave as never before while viewing wildlife only found underground.
Time: 1 1/2 hours
afternoon
Leave for French Lick
Travel Time: 1 hour
afternoon
Arrive at French Lick for tour of French Lick Springs or West Baden Hotel
View the architecture and try your luck at the slot machines. This is truly an unique destination
Time: 2 hours
evening
Dinner at Wilstehm Guest Ranch
Enjoy Dinner at Wilstehm Guest Ranch by the fire or indoors. See the countryside on a Hayride and listen to some Bluegrass music as you get in touch with nature.
Time: 3 hours
evening
Overnight at Spring Mill Inn
Enjoy a comfortable night stay in one of Indiana’s State Park Inns.
Day 2
morning
Breakfast at the Inn/Check Out
Breakfast served in the Millstone Dining Room Buffet style or plated breakfast.
morning
Limestone Mill Tour
Tour one of Lawrence County’s many Limestone Mills. See how the stone is carved for buildings such as the Empire State Building and the Pentagon.
Time: 1 hour
morning
Green Hill Cemetery Tour
A guided tour through a historic cemetery to view many of the amazing limestone sculptures that were done for this cemetery
Time: 45 Minutes
morning
Land of Limestone Exhibit or Lawrence County Historical Museum Tour
See some of the history of the Limestone Industry at the Land of Limestone Exhibit or view the history of Lawrence County from our 3 Astronauts to Former Indiana University Star Damon Bailey.
Time: 1 hour
morning
Leave for Bloomington
afternoon
Lunch at Bloomington Cooking School
Experience Lunch at the Bloomington Cooking School as chefs teach you how to prepare the meal that you will be served for lunch
Time: 2 hours
afternoon
Tour of Bloomington/IU Campus
Take a guided tour of Downtown Bloomington or the IU Campus to finish off your day. See many Limestone Buildings that were built with the local Limestone.
Time: 1 1/2 hours
