"Bean Blossom, Indiana: Mecca of Blue Grass Music" Beanblossom by Stephen-KarenConn

Beanblossom Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 18 photos

Bean Blossom: Bluegrass Capital of the World

Stephen in Bean Blossom

Bean Blossom is a tiny unincorporated community about five miles north of the small town of Nashville, in Brown County, Indiana, and 50 miles south of Indianapolis. It's not a world-class tourist destination by most people's standards, but others flock here from around the globe to the Buegrass Music Capital of the World. They especially come in June for the world's oldest continuing bluegrass festival.

If you find yourself in the area, there are also other worthwhile things to see, such as the Bean Blossom Covered Bridge. And if you happen to be in Bean Blossom on a Sunday, there is a Mennonite church in the center of town with a sign over the front door announcing "Stranger's Expected." Since they're expecting you anyway, why not pop in for a visit.

Intro Updated Jan 17, 2006
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Reviews (4)

Bean Blossom Overlook Things to Do (3)

Driving south from Bean Blossom along State Route 135, the road winds its way to the top of a high hill. There on the... more travel advice

Karen & Stephen at Bean Blossom Inn, Photo by Keri - Beanblossom

Bean Blossom's Finest Restaurants (1)

Karen and I read an advertisement for this restaurant when we were staying nearby at the Brown County State Park. I... more travel advice

Bill Monroe's Memorial Music Park - Beanblossom

Bill Monroe's Memorial Music Park Things to Do (3)

Bean Blossom is home to the oldest continuously running bluegrass festival in the world. The festival was started by... more travel advice

Bean Blossom Covered Bridge - Beanblossom

Bean Blossom Covered Bridge Things to Do (3)

This picturesque single-span covered bridge, over Bean Blossom Creek, was built in 1880 by Joseph Basley. It was... more travel advice

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TheWanderingCamel Nov 4, 2007 at 12:14 AM

I'd go out of my way to visit a town called BeaN Blossom too. leyle
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freddie18 Mar 5, 2007 at 11:29 AM

What a beautiful place of Bean Blossom! I have never seen a covered bridge like that before. I must see the place. It's unique.
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lou31 Jun 6, 2006 at 1:51 PM

Loved the covered bridge...and what a nice thing to say to Karen! Cheers...
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CoAir13 Feb 26, 2006 at 5:54 PM

Neat page! I like Karen's haircut! She looks GREAT!
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chewy3326 Jan 27, 2006 at 12:25 PM

Interesting place. I like the covered bridge, good photos
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miner Jan 22, 2006 at 2:28 PM

Thanks for the info.It is close enough for a day trip.I have been to Nashville but not Bean Blossom.
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KiKitC Jan 20, 2006 at 9:23 AM

Bluegrass Capital...well, ain't that a knee-slapper!! Hope you have a heel kickin', banjo pickin good birthday!! Yee haw
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tpal Jan 20, 2006 at 6:06 AM

You are a silver-tounged devil ;-) ...very smooth! Beanblossom, Indiana...could a Hollywood screen writer come up with a more "down-home" name for a country town? Good job finding yet another bit of Americana...Tom
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johanl Jan 18, 2006 at 10:12 AM

great page Stephen. Thanks for the information. I like blue grass music a lot. Went to a local concert once in KY. Have to go to Beanblossom one day.
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807Wheaton Jan 18, 2006 at 9:58 AM

Hi Stephen and Karen. I have stopped at Nashville in Brown County twice - enjoyed it each time. We're enjoyed a balmy January here in Augusta, Georgia! Best Wishes. Marcia