Indiana, known as the "Crossroads of America," is a Midwestern state with a rich history and vibrant culture. Indiana is called the “Crossroads of America” because of its central location and well-developed transportation infrastructure. It is a literal "crossroads" because of the major routes that converge through it.

Indiana’s largest city and capital is Indianapolis, which lies almost dead in the center of the state. The next two largest cities are Fort Wayne and Evansville. Both of these trail Indianapolis pretty significantly, however, when it comes to population.

While it’s known mostly for the Kentucky Derby, there is much more to this state than meets the eye. Kentucky’s capital city is Frankfort and its two largest cities are Louisville and Lexington. It has beautiful rolling hills, scenic horse farms, and stunning mountains as you move east into Appalachia.

I’ve seen it expand over the years from being a little blip on the radar to having bustling cities with tourism. What is it about Kentucky, though, that makes it so unique? While this list doesn't even remotely cover everything, it's a great little starting point for learning the basics.