Overview
Knightstown is a small town in Central Indiana, best known as the filming location for the movie Hoosiers.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Knightstown
Hoosier Gym
A historic gym that hosted basketball games of the local school from 1921 to 1966, and then stood mostly abandoned until 1985, when it was used as a main filming site for the movie Hoosiers. Since the film's release in 1…
CKS Railroad
Take a ride on the "Big 4" railroad on about a 90 minute ride.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Cumberland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IND Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 69 mi away (major hub). Directions
The National Road Heritage Trail is a bike path that connects to Dunreith.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hoosier Gym
- Afternoon CKS Railroad
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
The National Road Heritage Trail is a bike path that connects to Dunreith.
See
See Hoosier Gym
A historic gym that hosted basketball games of the local school from 1921 to 1966, and then stood mostly abandoned until 1985, when it was used as a main filming site for the movie Hoosiers. Since the film's release in 1986, it has become a shrine for fans of the movie, and to a lesser degree basketball fans in general. The gym is largely decorated as it was in the film, including a photo of the film's featured team, the Hickory Huskers, and a "Go Hickory!" banner on one wall. The gym can be rented out for play; many high school teams, some far removed from Indiana, do so each year for special events. The building also serves as a local museum and community center.
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