The town of Amo sits in Hendricks County and is part of the Clay Township. It has a population of 408 as of the 2020 census. Joseph Morris originally settled in the area which then became known as Morristown in 1850; however, the town's name changed to Amo by the time of incorporation in 1913.
The most noteworthy outdoor attraction in town is the Vandalia Trail, a multi-purpose path used for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. It is a four-mile stretch of the larger Indiana National Road Trail and runs west from Amo through Coatesville and to Fillmore. The only park in the town is Brian Burch Memorial Sports Park, which contains four baseball diamonds.
If you are here and want something to eat, try Amo Pizza & General Store. You can drive two miles west to eat at O'Knappy's Kitchen & Ice Cream or dine in and take out at Clax Shack off U.S. 40 in nearby Clayton.
Indiana State Fair - Held at the end of July in nearby Indianapolis, this fair celebrates the state of Indiana. Learn about agriculture and history in Pioneer Village and enjoy its antique tractors, or take a trip on the Skyride. Enjoy food, games, and entertainment at the fairgrounds.
Mitchell Persimmon Festival - This upcoming September event in nearby Mitchell celebrates the namesake fruit with carnival rides, a 5K run, a concert, and dinner events.
Vintage Indiana Wine Fest - Held annually in June in Indianapolis, the Wine Fest showcases products from 30 state wineries, and you can shop, eat, and enjoy live entertainment.
Indiana Dunes National Park is 156 miles north of Amo along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. You can enjoy biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and water sports when you visit. It stands out for the diversity of dunes, forests, rivers, and wetlands it provides for exploration.
A 230-mile drive south into Kentucky can get you to Mammoth Cave National Park. It is home to the most extensive cave system on the planet, with 400 miles of explored caverns. Sections like the Frozen Niagara area are open to the public with guided cave tours. You can find boating, biking, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding above ground.
Gateway Arch National Park sits 220 miles southwest of Amo, showcasing the 630-foot arch that looms over the Mississippi River. Take in the view atop the arch and visit the Old St Louis Courthouse, the location of the historic Dredd Scott case of the 19th century.
Shades State Park is 41 miles northwest of Amo, providing sandstone cliffs that overhang Sugar Creek. Popular activities here include hiking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Anglers try to land smallmouth bass from shore or boat, and you might come across a sponsored nature program.
A 44-mile drive west will get you to Turkey Run State Park, filled with deep sandstone canyons and gorges. Lush fauna supports beavers, deer, turkey vultures, woodpeckers, and other species. Canoe, fish, hike, or swim while you are in the park.
Brown County State Park sits 52 miles southeast of town, near Nashville, Indiana. You can explore 16,000 acres of rocky hills created by the melting waters of glaciers from previous ice ages. There are biking and hiking trails, or you can take a guided horse ride along 70 miles of horse trails.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park is 106 miles southwest of Amo and is an Indiana landmark that commemorates the February 25, 1779, surrender of British troops to Colonel George Rogers Clark and his men. Explore the visitor center and nearby Stagecoach Trail.
Travel 137 miles south to reach the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, showcasing the area where Abraham Lincoln lived in from age seven into adulthood. People dressed in period costumes perform daily activities common to the era, and you can hike the easy Trail of Twelve Stones. Nearby Lincoln City has amenities for when you finish.
Driving the same distance east of Amo gets you to the William Howard Taft National Historic Site. It is the birthplace and home of the 10th chief justice and 27th president of the United States, offering a look into the life of this historical figure. This site consists of the visitor center and the restored Taft home.
Nearby Amo in Remington, Indiana Caboose Lake Campground is one of several nearby RV camping facilities offering full hookups, 30- and 50-amp power, and Wi-Fi in a pet-friendly atmosphere on its 115 sites. Lake Haven Retreat has 138 spaces in nearby Indianapolis with full RV hookups, 30- and 50-amp power, and Wi-Fi starting at $37 per night. The Indianapolis KOA in Greenfield has over 150 sites with extra amenities like a pool and showers to go with its back-in or pull-through sites.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Amo, IN, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Amo?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Amo from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Amo?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.