Crawfordsville: Home of Smiling Faces and Historic Places
The gorgeous county seat of Montgomery County, Crawfordsville, IN is a must visit for anyone interested in gorgeous architecture. Nicknamed ‘The Athens of Indiana’, this city is the most populous city in the county. Founded in 1823, it was named after William H. Crawford. It sits on the banks of Sugar Creek and is a tributary of the Wabash River. Enter the city by flying in through the KKT-Kentland Municipal Airport or the RNZ-Jasper County Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Visit the Crawfordville, Indiana from June to September and take advantage of the favourable weather. The city’s tourist season also starts in June and extends towards October. In summer, many people flock to the city for the Strawberry Festival. Off season lasts roughly half the year with the least amount of visitors coming in December, January, and February. Book you Crawfordsville, Indiana hotels in these months to get the best deals in lodging and accommodations. There are many hotels and motels in the city. Be sure to book your stay as early as possible.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Crawfordville, get to visit the historic General Lew Wallace Study and Museum. The museum offers a tour of the famed author’s library. Get a glimpse of the past by visiting the Rotary Jail Museum, Colonel Isaac C. Elston House, and the Lane Place Antebellum Mansion. Play a round of golf with your business partners and friends at the Pine View Golf Club and the Harrison Hills Golf and Country Club. You can tour and take pictures at the scenes in the Cicott Park, Gem City Park, and the Golf Preserve at Frankfort. After a day of golfing and sightseeing, book your room for a night or 3 at the Best Western Plus Crawfordsville Hotel and at the Hampton Inn & Suites Crawfordsville.