Overview
Martinsville is a small town southwest of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
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Best things about Martinsville
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
A 24,000 acre forest that features steep ridges, valleys and several lakes. The forest features roughly 25 miles of hiking trails including parts of the long distance Tecumseh Trail (42 miles). Overnight facilities inclu…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Indianapolis)
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 — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAF Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette — 73 mi away. Directions
Interstate 69 carries traffic southbound traffic from Indianapolis and northbound traffic from Bloomington. State Road 67 also leads to here directly from Indianapolis. From I-70, take IN-39.
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Get in
Interstate 69 carries traffic southbound traffic from Indianapolis and northbound traffic from Bloomington. State Road 67 also leads to here directly from Indianapolis. From I-70, take IN-39.
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Do Morgan-Monroe State Forest
A 24,000 acre forest that features steep ridges, valleys and several lakes. The forest features roughly 25 miles of hiking trails including parts of the long distance Tecumseh Trail (42 miles). Overnight facilities include a primitive campground, cabins, and backcountry camping areas. Three stocked lakes provide fishing opportunities.
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Go next
The obvious next destinations, naturally, are Indianapolis to the north and Bloomington to the south.
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