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Boone County is located almost in the exact center of the state of Indiana. The 2009 estimated population was 56,250 residents. The county seat is the town of Lebanon. Boone County was formed April 1, 1830, and named for frontiersman Daniel Boone. It is only 30 minutes from downtown Indianapolis and 20 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport. Visitors to Boone County will find that there is something for everyone. From charming, historic villages with brick streets, and picturesque towns with unique shops, antiques and restaurants, to wonderful, small-town family festivals. Boone County is also world-renowned for its' chocolatiers. Jamestown, one of the villages of Boone County, is home to a beautiful nature park that consists of trails, picnic facilities, a gazebo and an overlook. Sign mark the native foliage, flowers and trees. Another of Boone County's towns, Zionsville, is well known throughout central Indiana for its carefully preserved historical homes, unique shops, antiques, fine restaurants and quaint cafes. Zionsville is also home to an impressive array of fine art galleries featuring world renowned artists. Boone County, Indiana is convenient to a major metropolitan area, while maintaining all the charm of country life, ranking it among the best of places to visit in the state.

Surrounding areas: French Lick, Indiana (19.3 mi), Santa Claus, Indiana (20.9 mi), Taswell, Indiana (21.3 mi), Cannelton, Indiana (36.9 mi), Bedford, Indiana (38.9 mi)

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Boone Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Camelot Inn Motel220 N ML StJasper, IN2.2 mi.(812) 482-3529
Days InnJCT Hwy 162 & 164Jasper, IN2.2 mi.(812) 482-6000
Sleep Inn75 Indiana StJasper, IN2.2 mi.(812) 481-2008
Hampton Inn355 3rd AveJasper, IN2.7 mi.(812) 481-1888
Jasper Inn & Convention Center951 Wernsing RdJasper, IN3.3 mi.(812) 482-5555
Quality Inn406 E 22nd StHuntingburg, IN7.2 mi.(812) 683-2334
Comfort Inn440 S Main StFerdinand, IN14.5 mi.(812) 367-1122
Motel 61334 N WashingtonDale, IN17.5 mi.(812) 937-2294
Baymont Inn & SuitesI-64 @ US 231 Pob 467Dale, IN17.8 mi.(812) 937-7000
Scottish InnDale, IN17.8 mi.(812) 937-2816
Stone's MotelHwy 231 SDale, IN17.8 mi.(812) 937-4448
Beechwood InnFrench Lick, IN19.3 mi.(812) 936-9012
Lanes Motel IncHwy 56French Lick, IN19.3 mi.(812) 936-9919
Baymont Inn & Suites-washington7 Cumberland DrWashington, IN19.3 mi.(812) 254-7000
Holiday Inn Express1808 E National HwyWashington, IN19.6 mi.(812) 254-6666
Theroff's Motel2001 E National HwyWashington, IN19.7 mi.(812) 254-4279
City Motel1115 E National HwyWashington, IN19.9 mi.(812) 254-4696
Twi Lite Motel412 E South StWashington, IN20.5 mi.(812) 254-5816
Black Oak MotelRt 3Washington, IN20.7 mi.(812) 486-3271
Ritz MotelRt 3Paoli, IN27.0 mi.(812) 723-2530
Midwest Inn1917 W Main StPaoli, IN27.2 mi.(812) 723-4555

Boone Weather & Climate

Central Indiana has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Temperatures generally diverge somewhat from the north and south sections of the state, with the annual mean temperature being 49 degrees F. in the north and 57 degrees F. in the south. While droughts occasionally occur in the southern region, rainfall totals are usually equally distributed throughout the state. The annual snowfall in Indiana averages less than 22 inches. Indiana is one of the most tornado-prone states in the country. Despite its vulnerability, however, Indiana is not a part of tornado alley.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 20°F 2.91 in. -
February 43°F 23°F 2.78 in. -
March 53°F 32°F 4.06 in. -
April 64°F 43°F 4.48 in. -
May 73°F 52°F 4.75 in. -
June 82°F 61°F 4.56 in. -
July 86°F 65°F 4.54 in. -
August 84°F 63°F 3.85 in. -
September 78°F 56°F 3.34 in. -
October 67°F 44°F 2.95 in. -
November 54°F 35°F 4.24 in. -
December 42°F 25°F 3.41 in. -

Boone Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Evansville Regional airport (EVV) located about 41 miles southwest of Boone in Evansville, Indiana, the Monroe County airport (BMG) located approximately 52 miles northeast of Boone in Bloomington, Indiana, Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) located roughly 67 miles east of Boone in Louisville, Kentucky, and finally Terre Haute International Hulman Field (HUF) located around 73 miles north of Boone in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Boone Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Holiday WorldSanta ClausIN20.9 mi.
Six Flags Kentucky KingdomLouisvilleKY64.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Venture WaterparkEddyvilleKY111.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Alvin C Ruxer Golf CourseJasperIN2.3 mi.
Jasper Municipal Golf CourseJasperIN2.3 mi.
Sultans Run Golf CourseJasperIN2.3 mi.
Huntingburg Country ClubHuntingburgIN9.2 mi.
Lakeview Golf CourseLoogooteeIN17.2 mi.
Country Oaks Golf ClubMontgomeryIN17.3 mi.
Westwood Golf CourseScottsburgIN17.7 mi.
Prides Creek Golf CoursePetersburgIN18.6 mi.
Washington Country ClubWashingtonIN20.1 mi.
Christmas Lake Golf CourseSanta ClausIN21.0 mi.
Oakland City Golf ClubOakland CityIN22.7 mi.
Hickory Hills Golf ClubBrownstownIN23.9 mi.
Old English Golf CourseEnglishIN26.7 mi.
Paoli Country ClubPaoliIN27.3 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Ski WorldNashvilleIN65.6 mi.
 
State Parks
Lincoln State ParkIN22.5 mi. 
Hilands Overlook State ParkIN27.6 mi. 
Spring Mill State ParkIN35.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Lincoln Boyhood National MemorialLincoln CityIN21.1 mi.(History)
Wylie House MuseumBloomingtonIN55.9 mi.(History)
Indiana University Art MuseumBloomingtonIN55.9 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Louisville Zoological GardenLouisvilleKY64.9 mi.
Indianapolis ZooIndianapolisIN102.0 mi.


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