One website has found the most popular attraction in the state of Indiana, and it may not be what you would expect.

Indiana is full of fun attractions. Whether it be museums, theme parks, sports venues, historical locations, or being out on a beautiful lake, Indiana has a lot to offer residents and guests alike. We all have our favorite attractions to visit in the state. In the past, we have written articles about tourist attractions in Indiana. Recently, we covered the most underrated tourist attraction in Indianathe weirdest tourist attraction in Indiana, and the worst tourist trap in Indiana, to name a few. To keep up with that theme, let's have a little chat about what was named as the most popular attraction in the Hoosier State.

Recently, the travel website, Love Exploring, found the most popular attraction in every state in America. They did so by analyzing data from Google searches and TripAdvisor reviews, which led Airport Parking Reservations experts to identify each state's top attractions. When it comes to Indiana, it might come as a surprise.

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This is the Most Popular Attraction in Indiana

When you think of popular attractions in Indiana, what comes to mind? For me, it's the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indiana Dunes National Park. Most people would probably agree with at least one of those. However, Love Exploring says that another place is the most popular attraction in Indiana. That place happens to be the University of Notre Dame.

Again, not what I expected...but I get it. Notre Dame is a historic university in South Bend that comes with a lot of prestige. It's the home of the  I mean, have you seen the movie "Rudy"?!

Here's what Love Exploring had to say about Indiana's most popular attraction:

Dating back to 1842, the University of Notre Dame is renowned for its architectural and natural beauty, featuring the iconic Golden Dome, which gleams atop the Main Building and serves as a symbol of the university. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a magnificent Catholic church, stands at the heart of the campus, which includes other notable structures, like the Hesburgh Library with its famous Touchdown Jesus mural.

So, do you agree with their assessment or do you feel like something else should have been named the most popular attraction in Indiana?

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