Located smack-dab in between Indianapolis, Indiana — home to the underrated northeastern neighborhood of Castleton that has green spaces, global eats, and one of the biggest malls in Indiana – and Louisville, Kentucky, is the charming city of Seymour. Seymour, Indiana, offers visitors the chance to try some fantastic food and visit a variety of local shops. Located in Jackson County, Seymour is a flourishing industrial and commercial hub in the region and home to about 22,000 residents.
Sitting neatly equidistant from both Indianapolis and Louisville — home to the highly sought-after neighborhood of Crescent Hill, which offers generational Kentucky charm, golf, and galleries – Seymour can be reached in about an hour if you’re driving on I-65 from the city center of either of those two cities. There are a number of accommodation options once you’re in Seymour, ranging from budget-friendly choices like the Econo Lodge, priced at $67 a night at the time of writing, to slightly more expensive ones like the Hampton Inn, priced at $138 a night at the time of writing. Alternatively, you could opt to stay in the secret small city of Columbus, Indiana, that is internationally acclaimed for its modern architecture and located only a short 20-minute drive from Seymour.
Seeking out superb eats in Seymour
There are a number of terrific eateries sprinkled around Seymour if you’re hankering for a bite. Mae’s Townhouse, previously known as the Townhouse Cafe, has been a culinary institution in Seymour since 1962. The cafe has changed ownership several times over its more than 60-year existence, most recently being acquired by the Pacey family. The very first founder’s vision of having the cafe serve as a communal gathering spot that serves fantastic fare, however, is well and truly still alive. From classics like biscuits and gravy and pancakes, to customizable omelets and breakfast sandwiches, Mae’s Townhouse makes sure it always has diners covered and happy. It’s open every day of the week except Mondays.
Continuing your quest for the best comfort food Seymour has to offer, you should stop at Larrison’s Diner. Everything you imagine a diner to be, Larrison’s is — charming interiors with cozy booths coupled with classic southern cooking and endless cups of coffee. Their old-style burgers are Seymour-famous, and their menu includes other popular dishes, like their chicken dumpling soup and a variety of sandwiches like the BLT, hand-breaded white fish, and everyone’s favorite, grilled cheese…