Northern Hamilton County, IN

If Hamilton County’s four southernmost cities are crown jewels, then its four northernmost towns are hidden gems. Even with big city neighbors, Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero and Sheridan have held tight to small town charm. Watch a sunset over Morse Reservoir in Cicero after a canoe trip or friendly archery competition at nearby Strawtown Koteewi Park. Sample wine made with Sheridan grapes at Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard. Take a nostalgic trip at Mr. Muffin’s Trains in Atlanta. And don’t forget to stop into Lisa’s Pie Shop just outside Atlanta to sample her famous Pie-in-a-Jar. After all, life’s too short to overlook the little things.