Overview
Seymour is a city in Southern Indiana. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Seymour
Southern Indiana Center for the Arts
Housed in a 1851 brick mansion, owned by John Mellencamp, it has two main galleries and Mellencamp prints.
Freeman Army Airfield Museum
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland marsh and woodlands that includes 8 miles of hiking trails, two pioneer cemeteries, and a log cabin. Good birding.
Seymour Oktoberfest
Annual festival held downtown in early October, celebrating the city's German history with a carnival, food and crafts booths, and a parade. Opening dates for the year can be found on the festival's website.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Louisville)
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.
- SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IND Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $90–$90 a night (typical $108), from 2 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $10 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$210.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, Freeman Army Airfield Museum
- Lunch Larrison's Diner
- Afternoon Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Seymour Oktoberfest
- Dinner Schwätzer's German Restaurant
- Evening Vat & Barrel
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
- Seymour town council website
Get in
By car
- Interstate 65
- U.S. Route 50
- U.S. Route 31
- Indiana State Highway 11
- Indiana State Highway 258
See
Do
Eat
Eat Sunshine Café
This is not the national chain restaurant, but a local establishment with a great breakfast. The German Pancake is mammoth in size.
Eat Schwätzer's German Restaurant
Drink
Sleep
Stay AllState Inn
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