There’s
plenty to see and do when you visit the Attica area:
Devon
Theatre
Visit the Historic Devon Theatre on West Mill Street in Downtown
Attica. Originally opened in 1932, this small but beautifully
maintained Art Deco era single-screen theater screens first-run
movies in vintage surroundings, but with state of the art projection
and sound equipment. One of its most attractive features is
its multicolored neon-lit triangular-shaped canopy marquee.
Features are shown at 7 p.m. each evening, with a 2 p.m. matinee
on Saturday and Sunday.
Ravine Park
American Indians frequented this area, rich in natural resources.
The ravine provided water from natural springs, marl for lime,
and clay for bricks for nineteenth-century residents of Attica,.
The city became owner of ravine 1906 when local business and
professional men organized to donate fifty-five acres for a public
park. Ravine Park has served as a center for social and recreational
activities for nearly a century. The Attica Chautauqua entertained
many here from 1907 to 1928. Donations, grants, and volunteers
over the years have added a swimming pool, nature trail, bridges,
and other structures improving the park as a valued community
asset. Ravine Park is located on the east edge of Attica just
off IN 28.
Badlands
www.badlandsoffroad.com
The Badlands ORV Park features off-road riding. Experience sand
dunes, pea gravel hills, bottomless mud, stream crossings, etc.
The Badlands provide some of the best trails; from mild to wild,
for atvs, dirt bikes, side x sides, 4x4 SUVs, etc (no sand rails
or dunebuggies see rules). It’s fun for the whole family.
Historic
Landmarks of Fountain County
www.hlfcindiana.org
The John Cottrell Village features the Old Church, the Norman S. Brown House,
the William Brown House, the Antebellum Gardens and Outbuildings, restored historic
landmarks and homes which portray how people might have lived between the years
of 1850 to the 1900's.
Historic
Landmarks’ Tours of the John Cottrell Village are arranged
for your time and convenience. All buildings have modern heating
and air conditioning. Tours are arranged by appointment and need
a minimum of 10 people to schedule a guided tour. At various
times of the calendar year, Cottrell Village is open to the public.
Please contact HLFC for further information. E-mail: hlfcindiana@yahoo.com for
more information.
Buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
The Brady Street Historic District, Roughly bounded
by S. Perry, E. Jackson, S. Council and E. Pike Sts., shows many
of the architectural styles and eras representative of the history,
commercial and cultural, of Attica.
Bethel
Church and Graveyard, Bethel Rd., 0.5 mi. W of junction with
Riverside Rd.
Marhall Milford House, 414 E. Main St., Attica
Old Historic District, 400 block of E. Washington St.
and the 400 and 500 blocks of E. Monroe St., Attica
To
see a listing of other Fountain County sites on the National
Register of Historic Places, visit this link at Wikipedia.
