Top Five Places to Visit in Greensburg, Indiana

Greensburg, Indiana is a quaint but growing little town, with an estimated population of 10,536. This quiet little community lies approximately 53.22 miles southeast of the state capital of Indianapolis.

Your first stop when visiting Greensburg has to be the Decatur County Courthouse built in 1854. A tree grows from the clock tower 115 feet above the courthouse grounds. The tower has had a tree growing there since 1870, and is a unique phenomenon that can only be seen in Greensburg, Indiana. The tree has been featured on the television show Ripley's Believe it or not, and thousands stop by each year just to view this oddity of nature. Greensburg has been nicknamed Tree City for this unique and fascinating phenomenon.

While in Greensburg be sure to stop in at the Gilded Lily, a beautiful gift shop in a beautiful old Victorian style house at 405 North Broadway Street. The two story shop is jam packed with eclectic and beautiful gifts and home décor.

Once you have worked up your appetite you will certainly want to dine in the old fashioned restaurant called Stories on 109 East Main Street. They are known for their tenderloin sandwiches, pies, and huge platters. The atmosphere is homey and casual, and the food is great.

For some relaxing fun be sure to visit the Mud House Pottery downtown on the north side of the square. You can walk in, sit down, and paint your own ceramics, create a mosaic, or shop the sweet little gift items offered throughout the store. While you are there be sure to ask the shop's owner about her own hand thrown stoneware pottery which is beautifully rustic in rich textured earthy colors. Several artists have their wares on display in her little shop. Children are welcome to come and experience painting their own designs hands on. All the supplies are included in the price when you select a piece to paint with glaze. The shop will then fire the piece in their kiln to be picked up in a few days. The staff at Mud House will be helpful and want you to enjoy the creative process. Mud House Pottery is open Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday.

If you need a place to stay while visiting Greensburg, call ahead and make a reservation at Nana's House- Bed and Breakfast. Nana's House built in 1906 is situated on ten acres just outside of Greensburg. You will have a lovely bedroom and private bath. Their home made breakfast is served on fine china. You are welcome to walk the grounds and take in the flower garden. The bed and breakfast in owned by Ed and Joann Burkhart. You can call for a reservation at 877-669-3870 or write for more information at 3126 East Base Road, Greensburg, IN 47240.

Greensburg Indiana is a nice place to visit. The pace is slow, and the people are friendly. You will find many quaint small shops surrounding the courthouse square that are worthy of a visit, and plenty of dining along the outskirts of town where it is a quick jump onto the interstate. Located off of Interstate 74 between Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio. Greensburg is a town worthy of your exploration.