Jasper Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Dubois County Visitors Center
Photo provided by Dubois County Visitors Center
Photo provided by Dubois County Visitors Center
Photo provided by Brian Walters/Dubois County Visitors Center
Photo provided by Dubois County Visitors Center

See historic sites, venture into underground caves and discover the beautiful countryside around this charming city in southwestern Indiana.

Jasper has a reputation as an attractive location set amid scenic countryside. The city also appeals to visitors for its historic attractions and close proximity to a network of underground caves.

Start your trip by delving into Jasper’s history at the museums and attractions of the historic district. Tour the Jasper City Mill, a reconstruction of the old watermill that once stood near the Patoka River. Visit Lemmon Church and sit on pews that date back to the church’s founding in 1860. Go to the Providence Home to see the Geode Grotto for religious shrines made of the crystal-centred hollow rocks. Baseball fans will want to investigate the collections of sporting memorabilia at the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame.

Check out the old-fashioned ticket booth and railway memorabilia at the Jasper Train Depot. This is a replica of the original structure that was built in 1906. Then take the Spirit of Jasper train that departs from the depot and travels through the southern Indiana countryside. 

If the scenery passing by your car window has given you a taste for the outdoors, get out and explore. Enjoy a stroll along the 2.1-mile (3.4-kilometre) paved Jasper River Walk next to the Patoka River. Go to Patoka Lake where you can swim, water ski, fish and hike. Rent a houseboat or stay overnight in a campsite. Try to photograph bald eagles and ospreys that nest by the lake.

Travel 39 miles (63 kilometres) east of the city to Marengo Cave. Here you can go on walking tours of underground caverns filled with curtains of stalactites and stalagmites and other rock formations.

Once you are back in Jasper, see what performances are scheduled at the 700-seat Jasper Arts Centre.

Jasper is about 200 miles (322 kilometres) from St. Louis, Missouri and less than 2 hours by car from Louisville, Kentucky. The state capital of Indianapolis is just 120 miles (193 kilometres) away. Come to Jasper for history, adventure and nature.

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn

2.5 out of 5
1970 Hospitality Drive, Jasper, IN
The price is ₹8,714 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹8,714
₹9,760 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (480 reviews)
"Not impressed with continental breakfast. Had better selection other places. Nothing for those who are dairy or gluten free. But cleanliness and friendliness of staff was great."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Comfort Inn
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Jasper

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Jasper

2.5 out of 5
951 Wernsing Rd, Jasper, IN
The price is ₹8,177 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,177
₹9,159 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
"It was MID"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Jasper
Clarion Pointe

Clarion Pointe

2.5 out of 5
272 Brucke Strasse, Jasper, IN
The price is ₹7,518 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,518
₹8,420 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
"This was the 4th time we have stayed here, and they do not disappoint. Hotel was clean, staff is friendly and helpful, and the breakfast is great with more options than I would expect. We requested extra pillows and used many, many towels, and they accommodated us with a smile. We will return."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Clarion Pointe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Villas at French Lick Springs

The Villas at French Lick Springs

3 out of 5
8718 W State Road 56, French Lick, IN
Stay at this 3-star condo in French Lick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
"This is our second time staying at this property and we love it there."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Villas at French Lick Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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