Peru - Indiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Located in Miami County, Indiana, Peru is known as the Circus Capital of the World. A city of about 15,000 people, Peru has many sights and sounds for you to enjoy when you make this your next vacation destination. The Miami Indians made this area home in the early centuries and the first Europeans reached this area in 1685. Due to the lack of employment, the people began boarding animals for three circuses, which is how the city got its nickname.

Every year there is a circus in Peru, where the children of the town put on their own show. In addition, the circus acts have traveled all over the world and have even performed for the Prince of Monte Carlo.

Take a trip along the Frances Shocum Trail, you can see the cliffs of the Seven Pillars. These cliffs once contained rooms that the Miami Indians used for their council meetings and events. The Miami County Museum is one of the largest museums in the state with exhibits detailing the prehistory and the history of the Miami Indians. Enjoy the exciting collection of historic aircraft equipment and memorabilia at the Grissom Air Museum. A must see is the International Circus Hall of Fame.

Tee off at the Rock Hollow Golf Club, which has received several awards. There are also three other courses for you to choose from, the Peru Municipal Course, Indiana Oaks, and the Learning Tree. The Cole Porter Festival is an annual event that celebrates the life and music of this famous singer and you can take a driving tour of the many Porter landmarks in the town. Take a Peru River Walk that meanders along the shores of the Wabash River to see the scenery of the river and the town.

Peru will delight you with all that it has to offer and you will return there many times in your memories.