New Castle, Indiana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

New Castle is a city in Henry County, Central Indiana. Like Anderson and Connersville and other cities in the area, it had a manufacturing heyday for a period before economic changes swept in. But, if there's one thing New Castle seems to take seriously, it's basketball, with purportedly the biggest high school gym in the country and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about New Castle

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Summit Lake State Park

Here you can enjoy hiking in the Ziegler Woods Nature Preserve or simply taking in the lake from the beach or a canoe.

Henry County Historical Society Museum

Depicting the local history of the area.

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 — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton — 61 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, Henry County Historical Society Museum
Lunch Stacks Pancake House Restaurant
Afternoon Summit Lake State Park
Dinner Park Restaurant

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder