Overview
Spencer is a small town in Central Indiana. It was founded in 1820, and covers less that 2 square miles of land. It is the seat of Owen County.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Spencer
Owen County Courthouse
A historic limestone courthouse.
Owen County Heritage and Culture Center
Tivoli Theater
Owen County Fair
Plan your trip
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 — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAF Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette — 78 mi away. Directions
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 Owen County Courthouse, Owen County Heritage and Culture Center
- Afternoon Tivoli Theater, Owen County Fair
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
- US-231 runs right through the middle of Spencer
- I-70 is about 18 miles north of Spencer on US-231
See
Do
Buy
Shop Babbs Supermarket
Sleep
Stay Patriot Inn
Nearby
Bloomington
City / town · 75 listings · 15 mi away
Martinsville
City / town · 2 listings · 20 mi away
Brown County State Park
Park · 10 listings · 29 mi away
Bedford
City / town · 35 listings · 33 mi away
Odon
City / town · 7 listings · 33 mi away
Plainfield
City / town · 4 listings · 35 mi away
Danville
City / town · 2 listings · 35 mi away
Terre Haute
City / town · 40 listings · 37 mi away
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