• Indiana Scenic Drive: Ohio River Scenic Byway (Hoosier National Forest section) - Redgate Retreat sits right on the Scenic Byway - it's a great stop if you are traveling the full distance - and a great place to start if you want to just "drive a bit".  

• Indiana Caverns Family Adventure Park
• Wyandotte Caves
• Marengo Cave
• Squire Boone Caverns
• Indiana Cave Trail - Four Cave Passport!
• Louisville Mega Cavern and underground Ziplines
• Squire Boone Zip Lines
• Hemlock Cliffs Rappelling/Climbing
• Paoli Peaks Skiing in winter months

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• STAR gazing - THE 2024 TOTAL ECLIPSE - see the gallery section to see where Redgate Retreat is located pertaining to the Eclipse. Fantastic View! Learn more at the NASA site. 
• Gravel Biking - Miles and miles of Gravel Routes and Segments for gravel riders - some of the best in Indiana- see gravelmap.com  - Or check out the pic in our Gallery Section with the blue and yellow lines!

• Hoosier National Forest - Back-country trails, beautiful hills, historic features and rural crossroad communities make this a special treat all around Redgate Retreat. the Forest Includes: 
• - Bike-trails
• - Horse-trails
• - Hiking (Check out Hemlock Cliffs - it's stunning - especially in early spring when the springs are running - only 10 miles from Redgate Retreat. Another great one is the Oriole Trail - trailhead is  less than 3 miles away! - it's designed for hikers, trialbikers and horses)
• - Backpacking
• - Trail Running
• - Back-Country adventure
• - Click here for more about Hoosier National Forest 
• - Click here for more about Crawford County Hiking Trails

• Forest Bathe/Shinrin-yoku - Connect with Nature - If you've never heard of it, it's truly peaceful. Try it, you may love it!

• For golf enthusiasts - Redgate Retreat is right in the middle of some truly amazing courses. Spend the week, play some golf! 

• Sultan's Run Golf Course
• French Lick Resort Donald Ross Course
• French Lick Resort Pete Dye Course (Pictured)
• French Lick Resort Valley Links Course (9 hole)
• Lucas Oil Golf Course
• Old Capital Golf Course
• Chariot Run Golf Course
• Christmas Lake Golf Course
• Best Southern Indiana Golf Courses - Hidden Gems For Golfing

• Lots of crazy parks for you adrenaline junkies! You are completely surrounded by Amusement and Water Parks at Redgate Retreat!

• Holiday World and Splashin' Safari (Pictured)
• O'Bannon Woods State Park Water Park
• Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
• River Run Family Water Park New Albany
• Big Splash Adventure Water Park

• All are about 25 to 35 minutes away (except for Kentucky Kingdom/Hurricane Bay, usually 45min to 60min depending on traffic)

• The Historic locations around Redgate Retreat continue to amaze and inspire wonder! So much to see, so amazing to walk back in time!

• Lilywhite Sulphur Spring's Carved Step-stone Rock - (just below the house - ask owners for more info! It's really cool!)
  
• O'Bannon Woods State Park Historic Haypress/Pioneer Farmstead
• Rickenbaugh House at Indian-Celina Lake Recreational Area - only 10 miles away
• Boone's Mill at Squire Boone Caverns
• Harrison-Crawford State Park 1800 Village
• Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial
• Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum (Pictured)
• Corydon State Historic Sites - Indiana's first State Capital
• French Lick and West Baden Hotels
• LST-325 Battleship Memorial - Last of the Class
• St. Meinrad Archabbey - one of only two Archabbeys in the USA
• Monastery Immaculate Conception

• Explore Southern Indiana's Fascinating History - a snapshot

• Patoka Lake - 8800 acre lake
• - boat rentals
• - marina
• - waterskiing
• - fishing
• - wildlife: eagles, osprey, river otters, freshwater jellyfish
• - Nature Center and Interpretive areas

• Indian-Celina Lake Recreational Area (Hoosier National Forest) - paddling, fishing, boating
• Tipsaw Lake Recreational Area (Hoosier National Forest) - Beach, playground, picnic areas, fishing, boating

• Blue River Cave Country Canoes - canoes, kayaks, creeking

• Ohio River - Belle of Louisville - operating Mississippi style riverboat/paddlewheel

• Ole Country Store (Sulpher) - just for fun!
• The Overlook Restaurant & Walter's Pub (Leavenworth) - amazing view!
• Marcy's Restaurant & Catering (Leopold) - Ribs, pies and monthly prime rib!
• Schwartz Family Restaurant (Eckerty) - True Amish cooking and stellar breakfasts!
• Derby Tavern and Derby General Store (Derby) - fun food and impeccable small town store/grocery!
• Schnitzelbank (Jasper) - true German fare & atmosphere - wise to make reservations!

• Wineries:
• - Winzerwald Winery (Bristow)
• - Blue Heron Vineyard and Winery (Cannelton)
• - Patoka Lake Winery (Birdseye)
• - Turtle Run Winery (Corydon)

Note that Redgate Retreat is on the Eastern/Central time zone line. When dining or attending wineries, be aware of timezones.