Nicknamed the “Little Smokies” because of the area’s resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges, and fog-shrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the “hills o’ Brown,” but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes, and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana’s largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland.

Explore the quaint Village of Nashville, with a wide array of storefronts that include anything and everything from clothing boutiques, jewelry, home decor, specialty shops with handmade goods and more. All shops are locally-owned and are typically open from 10-5, but vary from shop to shop.

Hard Truth Distilling Co. began distilling in 2015 in the small upper rooms of Big Woods Pizza Co. in downtown Nashville, Indiana. The tiny craft distillery quickly grew, and the new facility is set on a rolling, wooded, 325-acre property about a mile away from Hard Truth’s original home. Features Big Woods restaurant, distillery tours, live music. Erica's favorites: Indiana Rye Whiskey and Toasted Coconut Rum. Josh's favorite: Maple Bourbon Cream

Family-owned and operated since 1985, Brown County Winery has over three decades of winemaking under its belt. Brown County’s rolling hills, scenic views, and Hoosier Hospitality provide the perfect location to produce its award-winning wines. Enjoy high-quality locally produced wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Brown County Winery offers complimentary daily tastings of a variety of dry, semi-sweet, and dessert wines made from grapes, berries, and other fruit. All ages welcome!

Famed Hoosier Group impressionist artist Theodore C. Steele (1847-1926) was the first major artist to settle in Brown County, now the “Art Colony of the Midwest”. The TC Steele State Historic Site offers regularly scheduled tours year round of Steele’s painting-filled studio and home. Reservations by phone are encouraged due to limited tour occupancy. Visitors can enjoy the site’s 211-acre grounds, including restored historic gardens, the historic Dewar Log Cabin, five hiking trails, and the 92 acre Selma N. Steele State Nature Preserve.