Family Adventures Await!

Family Adventures Await You in Huntington County!

It's summer vacation and it's time to pack up the kids in the car for an adventure. Huntington County is BIG on fun and a perfect option for those wanting to stay close to home this season!

Camping

Create amazing family memories with a camping getaway in Huntington County. Salamonie Lake State Park is located just outside of Huntington in Andrews, Indiana and has both primitive and modern sites for campers. Book early for the best spots! The Upper Wabash Interpretive Services schedule tons of programming all summer long so check their list of special activities to help in booking your visit. You'll find they have a wonderful sandy beach for swimming, boat rentals at Pirates Cove Marina and tons of fishing spots and trails to keep the whole crew busy.

See also: Discover Timber Lake for camping; Rustic River Outfitters, for kayaking and canoeing.

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Family-Friendly Dining

The county is filled with plenty of restaurants ready to fill those hungry bellies after a fun day of activity. One of the area favorites is Pizza Junction in Downtown Huntington for being located in a historic depot where kids can sit on the patio and watch trains pass by during their meal. Finish off the meal with a walk to Antiqology to grab craft sodas, floats, and ice cream treats! Another favorite is The Patio Pizza and BBQ in Roanoke. We love their big wrap around porch and kids favorites like pulled pork sliders and mac and cheese. If you are closer to the southern part of the county, you must bring the pack to East of Chicago Pizza and indulge in their buffet or order a Chicago style pizza and some ParmPOPs to go.

See also: The Party Shop for hand-dipped milkshakes and chocolates; Moose and Mollie's Cafe for family-friendly dining and ice cream treats. FULL LIST OF DINING

Fun Family Activities

Need activities to fill the schedule that boast the biggest FUN FACTOR? Why not look into one of the following:

For all you gamers, Game On! Virtual Sports Lounge in Roanoke has five bays to play exciting HD reality sports. Your gang can choose from over 130+ games and virtual sports such as archery, baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, hunting, shooting, carnival games and more.

Floyd's Arcade and Pinball, just outiside of Roanoke, is a blast for kids of all ages. Play for an hour or all day for a low price with no need to plunk in quarters!

Who's up for a classic game of bowling with the family? Head to Rainbow Lanes in Huntington for a game or two, don't forget the nachos. Older kids love cosmic bowling!

See also: LC Nature Park for tours of elk and bison herds; Huntington County Mural Trails for an afternoon of entertainment

Swimming

Need to cool the kids off in the summer heat? We've got you covered! For the littles, make a trip to the Abbett Spray Pad at Drover Park open daily through Labor Day. Head out to Salamonie Lake State Park for their expansive sandy beach and enjoy all the DNR amenities. Looking for a beach with lifeguards, diving boards, slides, rafts and concessions? You must make Markle Pool part of your summertime cool down routine. Let the kids dry off in the park's playground before heading out.