Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From I-70: Take Exit 151. Go north on US 27 about 1/4 mile, turn right (east) onto Highland Road, go 1 mile, turn right on Cart Rd and follow the signs.
GPS: N39.870933, W84.862657
From 27 headed north - there is a closed bridge. Just before the bridge, turn left. Turn right on 8th street, go over the railroad tracks, turn right on H St., left on Chester/27. Continue over I70, turn right after Frickers onto Highland Rd, turn right on Card Rd and follow the KOA signs to the General Store Stop sign.
Get Google DirectionsLocal Attractions and Recreation in Richmond, Indiana
You and your family can have a blast experiencing the many fun and exciting things to do near Richmond, Indiana. Richmond KOA Holiday makes the perfect basecamp for all your adventures. The area has something for everyone, whether you want to explore or have a more relaxed vacation.
Things to Do Near Richmond
From attractions to recreational experiences, you and your family will have plenty of things to do near Richmond, Indiana. Spend a day in the Historic Richmond Depot District, visiting the different shops, entertainment venues and restaurants. You could also visit local breweries and wineries to taste test flavors unique to the local area. Take a self-guided journey on the Chocolate Trail to see 12 to 15 merchants throughout Wayne County to try indulgent chocolate-inspired samples.You and your family will also enjoy the local recreation in Richmond. Hike to Thistlethwaite Falls, one of the top waterfalls in the state. You can also take a leisure walk or bike ride down the 62-mile-long Cardinal Greenways.
Stay at Richmond KOA Holiday
Go on adventures with your loved ones when you visit Richmond. Whether you are with family or friends for a quick getaway, book your stay at Richmond KOA Holiday today!
Get a full chocolate experience! Wayne County's self-guided chocolate trail journey takes you to one-of-a-kind local candy shops/factories, bakeries, ice cream parlor, intriguing gift shops and more.Chocolate is featured at each stop and is presented in many different forms. Tempt your sweet tooth with delectable, locally-made chocolate specialties - everything from actual candies to treats like ice cream, fudge, and even candles, there is plenty to sample and enjoy on the Chocolate Trail!
To receive your FREE chocolate samples, you must present a Chocolate Trail Passport which can be obtained at:The Old National Road Welcome Center
5701 National Road E. (U.S. 40), Richmond, IN 47374
1.800.828.8414
5701 National Road E. (U.S. 40)
Richmond, IN 47374
Veteran's Park honors area veterans for their service to their country.
The Park is located in the Whitewater Gorge and can be accessed via automobile via the Johnson Street entrance or via foot over the pedestrian suspension bridge on Sim Hodgin Parkway or via the Whitewater Gorge walking/bike trail.
Looking for a fantastic day in Richmond? Then look to the Historic Richmond Depot District! A vibrant neighborhood with a funky but chic area of shops, boutiques, cozy locally owned restaurants and entertainment venues. This neighborhood was first settled by members of the Society of Friends, later by free blacks and German immigrants. Visit Richmond's Historic District online.
Looking for Craft Beer or Wineries?
Richmond / Wayne County Indiana has several great micro breweries and unique wineries!
Want to experience Richmond | Wayne County's local flavor?
There are a large variety of local restaurants in the area!
Cardinal Greenways is a private, not-for-profit organization that encompasses the Cardinal Greenway, White River Greenway, Historic Wysor Street Depot and Cardinal Equestrian Trail.The Cardinal Greenway is the longest rail-trail in Indiana and spans 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond in East Central Indiana, with a road section from Gaston to Jonesboro that is approximately an additional 15 miles. This trail provides the perfect paved outdoor recreation opportunity! Whether you want some active family fun or to get a good workout in - the Cardinal Greenway is the perfect spot!
Closest entrance: 2225 Union Pike, Richmond, 47374
2225 Union Pike
Richmond, IN 47374
Hayes Arboretum's Mountain Bike Trails are located on the East Side of the property, located off the corner of Woodside Drive and Hayes Arboretum Road. To participate in Hayes' Mountain Biking Amenities, first you must sign a one-time safety waiver for each biker, which can be found at the Nature Center. Besides their well-known mountain biking trails, the Hayes Arboretum also has great trails for hiking, walking, and running!
191 Hayes Arboretum Road
Richmond, IN 47374
Glen Miller is the most popular and largest of Richmond's parks. It spans 194 acres. The park is located on Richmond's east side, at 2200 East Main Street. Glen Miller Park is also home to the Parks Administrative Office, which is located next to the playground.
2200 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
Saturdays 8am - noon
Happy Summer Market! We're here and we're ready for a beautiful sunny Market morning!
Come down to Elstro Plaza for all of your produce, gifts, baked goods, art, jewelry, and locally produced treats! It's a sunny , beautiful morning, perfect for supporting our local community!
Masks are highly encouraged! Be safe, be courteous, and be kind
Only 1/2 mile from our entrance!
Highland Lake Golf Course is an eighteen hole championship golf course with large greens kept fast and beautiful. Our course in Richmond, Indiana features 6,981 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.5 and it has a slope rating of 118 on Bluegrass. Designed by John Budzale, the Highland Lake golf course opened in 1972.
1972 Highland Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
Indiana's Antique Alley has made a big name for itself in the world of antiques. With more then 1,200 dealers, Indiana's Antique Alley has become the premier year-around antique destination in Indiana. Visit Antique Alley online for more information.
Today's Harvest is New Paris Ohio's best kept secret. They are your local one stop shop for fresh produce (seasonally), donuts, full service florist, and corn maze!
5859 State Route 320
New Paris, OH 45347
Amish store featuring baked goods, bulk foods,candies,deli, farm fresh produce, flowers, log furniture and more.
1140 Whitewater Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
Nestled in the heart of Richmond Indiana's Depot District, see Model Ts of all shapes and sizes hosted at the world's largest Model T association. Once “the” transportation mecca of the 19th century, it is now a “must-see” destination filled with notable architecture, unique shops, stunning murals, fun and fabulous restaurants, a chocolatier, a microbrewery and much more!
309 N 8th St
Richmond, IN 47374
Underground RR Station for fleeing slaves of pre-Civil War days, this registered National Historic Landmark is a Federal style brick home built in 1839. The "History Channel" listed this landmark as one of the top 25 most historic sites in the U.S. Season: June 1 to August 31 - open Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. September 1 to October 31 - Saturdays only, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
There is much to learn at Quiet Harmony Ranch. Nature is a great teacher if we can become quiet enough to observe and listen, contemplative enough to see and hear. Quiet Harmony Ranch in New Paris, Ohio with over 200 elk! Food, facts, and fun. Take the Elk Adventure tour. Shop the Trading Post for ranch-baked goods & elk meat.
10684 Morrison-Mikesell Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
This scenic railroad built on the towpath of the earlier Whitewater Valley Canal offers a 16-mile, 1 1/2 hour (one way) journey from Connersville to Metamora. Open Saturday and Sunday (rain or shine) from first Saturday in May until last Sunday in October. Visit Whitewater Valley Railroad online for more information.
The museum, located near Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world. The informative chronological layout tells the exciting story of flight from the days of the Wright Brothers at Kittyhawk to the modern Space Age. The NMUSAF has more then 360 aircrafts and missiles on display. The IMAX Theatre is a unique addition to the museum treating the visitor to a three story movie screen experience. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Years Day. For more information please call (937) 255-3286. www.wpafb.af.mil./museum/
Dedicated to the sport and its Indiana heroes, the Football Hall of Fame features displays and memorabilia from Indiana high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Open Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. (May-September). Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (October-April).
Discover the fun and excitement at the world's greatest Children's Museum. A place for the young - and the young at heart - to discover, create and imagine. There are five floors of hands- on activities with a full - size carousel on the top floor. (317) 334-4000 For more information visit the following website: www.childrensmuseum.org
2 hours away, but worth the drive!
Bigger Than Imagination - Experience Bible history at the life-size Noah's Ark! Meet Noah, his family, and the animals on the Ark. The family-friendly Ark Encounter theme park near Cincinnati also features a zoo, zip lines, and timber-frame restaurant.
Open Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
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1 Ark Encounter Drive
Williamstown, KY 41097
1 hour and 20 minutes away ... nice day trip! Leave by 8 or 8:30 am and you'll be able to spend all day at the park.
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