Grissom Air Museum-Stand nose to nose with more then 20 legendary American aircraft including a B-17 Flying Fortress, the rare, record-shattering B-58 Hustler, and today’s tank-killing A-10 Warthog. Climb the observation tower for a bird’s eye view of the historic aircraft. Inside, encounter aviation pioneers like the Wright brothers and William Kepner. Sit in cockpits, learn the basics of flight and navigation, and examine armaments, flight trainer, models, photos, engines, and much more.
International Circus Hall of Fame-Discover the enchanting world of the circus; colorful wagons, posters, the circus stars. Bring out the kid in you and share the circus magic under the Big Top. Hold your breath as you watch the incredible feats of aerial artists, jugglers, clowns, and wild animal trainers.
Miami County Museum-A historical museum featuring pioneer living (including vintage Peru from 1910), Native Americans, Cole Porter, circus, railroad, and canal history, also a large archival and genealogical department.
Circus City Festival Museum-Experience a walk through Peru’s circus history at the Circus City Museum. This popular museum located in the Circus City Center, is filled with photos, miniatures, displays, and costumes from circus past.
Oak Hill Winery-A small winery located in a small carriage house (circa 1894). We make wines we like to drink and share the old fashioned way with lots of natural flavor. We try to tailor our wines to the taste of general public rather then those of “connoisseurs”. Free tasting of all wines.
Cole Porter Birthplace and Museum-Cole Porter was born in  and spent the first ten years of his life in this home at 17-19 South Huntington Street, Peru, Indiana. In that short time, Cole wrote several of his early songs (including The Bob-O-Link Waltz) in this home... his beginning as an unparalleled composer and lyricist! In 2004, the home was purchased by Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre, Inc. and it is being restored to it's 1891 condition! Part of that restoration (which is nearly complete!) includes turning part of the home into a historical Inn. The Cole Porter Inn currently features a gift shop and reception area, Kate's Parlor, and two elegant suites... The Cole Porter Suite, and The Anything Goes Suite. (The Night & Day Suite will be completed spring 2009.)
Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre-Community theater named after Peru native and vaudeville great John S. “Ole” Olsen, established in 1964 to promote an interest in the theater arts. The theater group looks forward to bringing quality entertainment to Miami County and its visitors.
Rock Hollow Golf Club-This golf club has become one of the premier public tracks not only in Indiana but also throughout the Midwest. It boasts a terrain like none other in the Hoosier State. Taking full advantage of its natural surroundings, it mixes old-growth forests with cat tailed wetland and a plethora of thoughtfully placed rocks to make each round a tough, yet fair challenge. In 2004 ranked 8th best course in the United States and Canada for under $50. In 2003 ranked in the top 100 public courses in the United States by Golf Digest.
Mississinewa Reservoir-Is 14,386 acres with a 3,210 acre lake. It offers a swimming beach, picnic area, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, Frisbee golf course, and miles of hiking trails. If sight seeing is more your outdoor pleasure, acres of birds, trees, fish, and nature provide one of the most beautiful places to relax in Indiana.
Bunker Hill Dragstrip-Stock car and drag racing all summer long at one of Indiana’s oldest speedways. Drag racing entertainment since 1956.
Miami County Speedway- 600cc Microsprints-Saturday night racing at the Miami County Fairgrounds.
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