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Seymour, IN Road Trips

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city in Indiana, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

4

Longest Drive

216.4 mi

Elkhart, IN

Quickest Drive

4h 5m

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Seymour, IN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

21,536

Median Income

$63,388

Median Home Value

$153,300

Median Age

33.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Seymour, IN

A sampling of people born in Seymour, IN.

John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp

1951

American singer-songwriter

Rob Wiethoff

Rob Wiethoff

1976

American actor

Daniel Hollie

Daniel Hollie

1977

American professional wrestler

Erica Moore

Erica Moore

1988

American middle-distance runner

Baron Hill

Baron Hill

1953

American politician (born 1953)

Royce Campbell

1952

American musician

Katie Stam

Katie Stam

1986

American model

Anthony Winchester

Anthony Winchester

1983

basketball player

Rip Rogers

1955

American professional wrestler

City data from Wikidata (Q1998315), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Seymour, IN

Seymour is a city in Southern Indiana. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp.

1 Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N Ewing St (in Rockford, north of Seymour), ☏ +1 812 522-2278, [email protected]. W–F 1–6PM. Housed in a 1851 brick mansion, owned by John Mellencamp, it has two main galleries and Mellencamp prints. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Freeman Army Airfield Museum, 1035 A Avenue, ☏ +1 812 271-1821, [email protected]. Sa: 10AM–1PM. Free admission (and free parking). (updated Nov 2024) 3 Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Wetland marsh and woodlands that includes 8 miles of hiking trails, two pioneer cemeteries, and a log cabin. Good birding.

Seymour Oktoberfest. Annual festival held downtown in early October, celebrating the city's German history with a carnival, food and crafts booths, and a parade. Opening dates for the year can be found on the festival's website. (updated Dec 2024)

1 Sunshine Café, 2609 E. Tipton, ☏ +1 812 522-9500. 24 hours daily. This is not the national chain restaurant, but a local establishment with a great breakfast. The German Pancake is mammoth in size. $10-20. 2 Schwätzer's German Restaurant, 113 Indianapolis Ave, ☏ +1 812 682-0007, [email protected]. M–W 11AM–2PM, Th–Sa 11AM–2PM (closed Su). $10-20. (updated Dec 2024) 3 Larrison's Diner, 200 South Chestnut St, ☏ +1 812 522-5523. 7AM–2PM (closed Su). $10-20. (updated Dec 2024)

1 Vat & Barrel, 212 East 2nd St, ☏ +1 812 271-1147. W–Th 2–10PM, F Sa 2–11PM (closed Su-Tu). $20–30. (updated Dec 2024)

1 Hampton Inn, 247 North Sandy Creek Dr, ☏ +1 812 523-2409. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $125. (updated Dec 2024) 2 AllState Inn, 2603 Outlet Blvd, ☏ +1 812 522-2666. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Dec 2024) 3 Fairfield Inn & Suites, 327 North Sandy Creek Dr, ☏ +1 812 524-3800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024) 4 Econo Lodge, 220 South Commerce Dr, ☏ +1 812 519-2959. $90. (updated Dec 2024)

Interstate 65 U.S. Route 50 U.S. Route 31 Indiana State Highway 11 Indiana State Highway 258

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