Ferdinand
Rural hideaway
Tucked away on a country road, Ferdinand, IN tends to come as a bit of a surprise, not least because of its grand Dome, a convent in a European-style castle on a hill overlooking town.
Stroll through the quiet village of Ferdinand and visit such quaint shops as Tin Lizzie’s on Main Street is a visitor favorite for home furnishings and décor and don’t forget www.facebook.com/FerdinandAntiqueEmporium.
And never forget long time favorite fleigs-cafe.edan.io/, with its downhome food such as fried chicken, beef and noodles, minute steak, mashed potatoes, and pork chop sandwiches. Turtle soup, a Southern Indiana tradition, is on the menu at Fleig's Cafe.
Take a walk in the woods, go boating, fishing, hunting, enjoy the 8.8 miles of mountain biking or hit the beach at www.stateparks.com/ferdinand.html.