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Welcome to eXplore Brown County      

Nighttime Zip-lining Thrills in Brown County - Midwest Living Magazine
"When the sun goes down, headlamps and tiki torches light the way" - Click to read the article
eXplore Brown County is a Game Changer - Indianapolis Monthly
Offbeat Thrills at this Rambunctious Backwoods Retreat - Read Article
Escape Comes Naturally here in Brown County....Our 15 World Class Zip Lines are the Fastest, Highest and Longest Twin Racing Zip Lines in Indiana!
Enjoy Brown County Like A Local.....CBS4Indy

 

Spring Operations | HOURS: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 9 am - 7 pm | Closed Tuesday except for advance large group bookings | Call for group requests of 10 or more, advance reservations recommended | Hours may vary depending on weather and/or if we have reservations or not. | Please note: we are not responsible for electrical outages due to acts of God. 

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Congratulations to Explore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat!
TripAdvisor is delighted to award Explore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat the 2017 Certificate of Excellence. This achievement is a direct result of your consistently great reviews from TripAdvisor travelers.

Certificate of Excellence 6 Years in a Row!
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012
687 TripAdvisor reviewers have ranked eXplore Brown County Excellent! #1 Tour and Outdoor Activity in Nashville, Indiana! Our reviews say:
"Exhilarating!" | "This Place is Awesome" | "A Lot of Fun" | "Great Fun" | "Fun in the Trees" 

Off-Road Hummer Tour

Off Road Hummer Tours

Come out and try our NEW Off-road HUMMER Adventure Tour!

This tour will accommodate groups of 4-14 on a 1-hour scenic historic tour through the hills and hollers of Brown County, Indiana. Ride in our authentic Military HUMVEE troop hauler with our knowledgeable driver. Experience the climbs and descend to lush valleys where native Indians and Pioneers once lived. See their wells and visit a pioneer graveyard. Minimum group tour is 4 people; bring your friends and family. COST: $45 Adults | $25 Children 6-12 | $5 Discount when combining 2 or more activities. Tours are not recommended for persons with back or neck problems, pregnant women are not permitted on this tour. Group rates are available for 8 or more guests. This is a Seasonal tour.

WEDDINGS

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We have a variety of venues and locations for your perfect wedding! View details and book your wedding and reception today!  

WARNING: Under Indiana law, an agritourism provider is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in agritourism activities at this location if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or for other participants to act in a manner that may cause you injury or cause your death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. As added by P.L.3-2011, SEC.1. The property used by Valley Branch Retreat Inc. dba eXplore Brown County dba Paintball Valley is a Classified Forest/Tree Farm and an Indiana Agritourism provider.