Indiana’s Hidden Gem for Main Street Shopping Revealed

There are many Main Street shopping options throughout the state, but one Indiana town was recently named one of the best places in the country for it.

As the weather begins to warm up, folks all across the Hoosier State will begin to get out more and do a little shopping from store to store. Throughout the state, Indiana has a lot of small businesses that thrive along each town's Main Street. Shopping along these streets consists of going on a casual stroll from small business to small business, even grabbing some food in the process.

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We have beautiful Main Streets full of great small shops where you can find many unique and beautiful items. From boutique shops to antique shops, eateries, and amazing breweries, these Main Streets have it all. Recently, the website Cheapism found the best town in each state for Main Street shopping. What town do you think they chose in Indiana?

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Indiana Town Named for the Best Main Street Shopping

Cheapism says that out of all the towns in Indiana that offer Main Street shopping, the best option is in Madison.

Madison's downtown goes all out for the holidays, but also shines in the offseason with a Main Street district of artisanal candy and coffee shops, restaurants, carriage rides, tours, bed and breakfasts, antique shops, and galleries.

The small town in southern Indiana recently ranked as the sixth prettiest small town in America, which is a pretty high honor. In fact, it was also recently named as the best small town in Indiana.

The small town in southern Indiana ranked as the sixth prettiest small town in America, which is a pretty high honor. Not only that but it was also named the best small town in Indiana. Sounds like Madison is worth the visit for several reasons. What's your favorite thing to do in Madison, Indiana?

16 Indiana Towns with Dirty-Sounding Names

A majority of these towns were given their names in the mid-to-late 1800s as settlers making their way across the country found unclaimed plots of land and decided to make them their own. While I imagine they thought the names they came up with were innocent, and perhaps a tribute to something in their lives, pop culture has warped our minds to the point since then that we can't help but think of something about the town that was never intended by its founders. Take a look at this list. I guarantee there's at least one name that will make you chuckle.

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33 Indiana Towns with International Names

From Holland to China, Cuba to Switzerland, and everywhere in between, several towns across the Hoosier State borrow their names from countries and cities around the globe.

Gallery Credit: Ryan O'Bryan