Putnam County

With more land in protected nature preserves than any other in Indiana, Putnam County is ideal for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, stargazers, and plant lovers. Enjoy a wagon ride to greet nearly 100 elk on a 240-acre farm, visit one of the largest orchid growers in the Midwest, and THE largest equestrian arena. Forty 19th-century covered bridges dot the countryside and dozens of downtown Greencastle restaurants offer expansive and unique local food and drink, nestled along tree-lined streets with awesome boutique shopping, candy stores, and ice cream. It’s all walkable to DePauw University, with its Peeler Arts Center, Green Performing Arts, Music on the Square, and the Greencastle Summer Music Festival. Put Yourself In Putnam County, and Put your feet up, Put your hands together, or Put on your thinking cap. For sure, you’ll enjoy Putting yourself in our place.