This Southern Indiana itinerary immerses visitors in the region's rich German heritage and small-town culinary roots. Guests explore historic architecture, sample the celebrated Fried Chicken Trail, and experience the area's craft beverage scene. In midsummer, enhance the experience with Freudenfest, a large German festival in nearby Oldenburg!
Fried Chicken Trail
- Stone's Family Restaurant - A family-run Millhousen favorite offering a cafeteria-style buffet, known for its deep-fried chicken and well-loved reputation throughout Southern Indiana.
- Brau Haus - Oldenburg restaurant serving German classics and world-famous fried chicken where food writer Michael Ruhlman first tasted Southern Indiana fried chicken on a Valentine's Day visit, later inspiring his New York Times feature on the region's chicken tradition.
- Fry's A&W - A Greensburg drive-in, serving up fried chicken made from a recipe passed down since the late 1970s. A local tradition and regular stop for locals.
Mayasari Indonesian Grill
Greensburg, IN
An authentic Indonesian restaurant located in downtown Greensburg, Indiana offering fresh, made-to-order, home-style Indonesian dishes and house-made sauces.
BierHaus at the Sherman
Batesville, IN
Full-service German-American restaurant, bier hall, and event venue with an outdoor biergarden that features live music.
Freudenfest
An annual two-day German heritage festival held every July in Oldenburg, Indiana, famously known as the "Biggest Little German Festival in Indiana" with authentic German food and drink, contests, traditions, and entertainment.
