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My son's high school got to play a game here last night. It was nice to get to visit this gym/museum.

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Great basketball atmosphere. Nostalgic!

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I love how it has been modernized enough but still retains historical accuracy.

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Great history.

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Though neither of us had seen the movie yet, we both knew the story’s basic premise—one of the perks of having grown up before the internet, when America still shared a common cultural vocabulary. Visiting film locations is one of our favorite things to do when we travel, and this one was especially memorable.

We arrived about thirty minutes before opening, but the curator was incredibly kind and welcomed us in early, offering a personal and private tour. It felt like stepping right into a piece of cinematic history, and it quickly became one of our favorite experiences of the entire trip.

The place is made even more special since the community continues to use it to this day for basketball and other events.

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My husband was amazed at finding this gem after seeing a sign on the highway. We got off the expressway and made our way there. Admission is free, but they do accept donations to help with expenses. There is so much to see and do there, and the docents are very knowledgeable. We had a great time, and hubby got a Hoosier Gym hat!!

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History and it's free.

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If you've seen the movie and loved it, this is a must see. Less than 5 miles off of I-70. The cutest town too.

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Amazing history here. Staff are informative and extremely helpful.

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If you are anywhere near this, you have to go... Even if you're not a big 'Hoosiers' fan, it is worth seeing. The people there who run it could not be any friendlier! Plus it's absolutely free!

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Visited on 6.16.2025. If you are a basketball fan or you enjoy the movie Hoosiers, this place is a MUST see. The gym itself is just like in the movie and you can shoot hoops or play an actual game with other visitors. The enormous collection of signed jerseys by local area teams is Amazing, as are the posters and and pictures that reference the Hoosiers movie. This place is a National Treasure! Highly Recommend to anyone traveling through the area.

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Fun place to visit. Well maintained. Had a blast shooting baskets in such an iconic building. Friendly staff.

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Very cool

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Super staff!! So neat! Beautiful town and people!!!!

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Classic sports movie Americana, too bad I couldn't go in as it was already closed, but still awesome to see, and just another interesting place in Indiana!

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The volunteers at the Hoosier Gym were amazing. They were friendly and took us on a tour and shared their knowledge of the film. You can tell the volunteers love their job.

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Go. Bucketlist checkbox. The people there (volunteers) are wonderful. Lives up to and past expectations! 4 passes!

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Great place to rent for special hoop sessions. Staff were very helpful.

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This was an amazing experience and would do it again

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This place is amazing. The hosts gave a wonderful tour and at the end of it I got to pick up a basketball and play in the gym
Where Hoosiers was filmed. They do all day basketball there. While I was there probably 20 different kids came in to play and it was really fun to see them playing with a ball instead of a phone

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A must visit for fans of Hoosiers.

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We were on our way to visit Springfield, IL from Ohio via I-70 and we saw a billboard advertising the Hoosier Gym from the iconic movie Hoosiers..one of my all time favorites. And this will go down as one of my all-time favorite unexpected finds. The gym is just like you remember in the movie..the home games were played here. The volunteers were very knowledgeable and showed my wife and I all around. We were able to shoot some hoops and they have a ton of T-shirts, sweatshirts, photos, etc for sale. Only 4 miles off the highway and soooo worth it! Highly recommended!!!

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The tour was simple and sweet. The staff are super friendly. It was fun to be told you were standing on the very spot where Gene Hackman stood and uttered the words, " Welcome to Indiana basketball!" Also really enjoyed shooting hoops on the iconic gym floor. (Yes, you are allowed to do that, even encouraged to). There is a lot of memorabilia to see and to purchase. I was not disappointed. I would greatly encourage watching the movie again before you go. It makes the experience so much more meaningful. Just 16 miles down the road in the nearby town of New Castle is the Hoosier Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. A must-see for any basketball enthusiast.

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If you love basketball this gym is a must visit! Great to see where Hoosiers was filmed but also fun to see a classic Indiana gym from the good ole days! This gym reminded me a lot of the gym I played in in the 60’s.

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Such an amazing experience. The gentlemen in charge made everyone feel welcomed.

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If you're a fan of the movie, you have to see the gym!

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A nostalgic glimpse into a small town basketball gymnasium the way it used to be—lovely and well maintained!! Also the setting for the movie “Hoosiers.” This is a great piece of history!!❤️

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Ordered a memorial brick for my father and can’t wait to come visit.

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Very fun and historic gym. A lot to see. Kept up well. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

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Even if you’ve never seen the movie “Hoosiers”, watching a game in this historic gym is a fun experience! We visited on a Saturday to watch a high school game and were lucky enough to see the 1939 Chevy bus. The gym is filled with memorabilia from the movie as well as jerseys left behind from teams that have played on the court. If you want to take home a souvenir, they offer a wide selection of merchandise such as posters, shirts, replica courts, and hats. The concessions were also reasonably priced, and I highly recommend getting their popcorn. I greatly enjoyed visiting this gym and hope to make it back soon!

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Grandson basketball game

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So, if you love basketball and you fell in love with the movie, "Hoosiers," you can't miss coming to Knightstown.

I had looked up this location even before they had made it into the place it is today, and I had always wanted to stop in as I traveled across I-70 a couple of times each year. This time, I threw my schedule to the wind and stopped, and what an incredible journey.

You'll learn so much about this movie and other things about basketball. And the people that run it are so friendly and kind!!!

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT IT IS THAT IT'S FREE!!!

These folks do a tremendous job! You can donate if you want or just buy some merch where the proceeds are used to continue to operate this iconic location.

Don't miss this walk down basketball memory lane!!!

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Soooo amazing to show up and see the gym.. they give you tours and explain things about the movie and the building... they let you shoot hoops and the staff member said shoot it like ollie I made 3 baskets shooting it like that.. they have a section you can buy shirts hoodies tank tops and other memorabilia... they have games there during the seasons of different schools that show up. It is a free visit but they ask for donations. We drove over 4hrs 1 way to see this from michigan.... such a great visit. Stop in soon, if you love the movie you'll love the gym.

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This is a must for any basketball fan. Larry was super informative and great to talk to!

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Great nostalgia stop on the way down. Gym was reserved for the whole day but I had beaten the group with a reservation there. Was given a quick tour of the gym and got a chance to shoot hoops on the court.

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My brother and I are big hoops fans. Our favorite part was the group of guys running it. They are volunteers who are down to Earth, and you can tell they really love this place. They'll tell ya all about the gym, the movie, or Knightstown. This is truly a blast from the past. You can play on the court, rent it out for your team to play, or just take a few pics. They have an incredible gift shop and top-notch folks running it. It is worth the trip. You can spend a couple of hours or 15 minutes, but either way, you'll leave enjoying this bit of history! We loved our time here. Go Hickory!

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Have to stop here every time I'm in the area!

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I've lived within an hour of this historic gym and never visited. Now I wonder why? An amazing spot to visit even if you are not a basketball fan or player. The history is worth the trip. Many of us will even remember a lot of what you see. A great way to bring back memories.

Do yourself a favor and stop by for an hour you won't be sorry.

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A bucket list place to visit for all hoops fans! It did not disappoint...from the gym, to the locker room, the tour, the bus and the gift shop. It's dripping with nostalgia and items from the movie. You can even shoot some hoops while there. Thanks again to the staff for their amazing hospitality!

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A must-stop for any fan of the movie Hoosiers!

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Looked forward to seeing this place for a while, and when you walk in you’re immediately taken back to the film. Instantly recognizable. Locker room is available to visit as well.

They do play games in this gym so they’ve replaced the original backboards with glass, square ones with breakaway rims, and added a 3 point line and a modern scoreboard even though the old one is still present. I wish they’d have just left everything as-is and did zero modernization but I understand.

Absolutely awesome place to visit, one of the great stories in sports and one of the better sports films.

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The gem of knightstown. Pun intended

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Attended a Scout celebration, it was very nice.

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Beautiful and amazing historical place! It is a must see on site seeing agenda!! The community full of wonderful Hoosiers...absolutely love it!!

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If u have seen the movie Hoosiers or played basketball in small gyms like the gym in knightstown, this is a must-see. We were lucky enough to have a board member on site the day we stopped. He gave a tremendous tour. He is very proud of their gym. 10/10

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Must visit!!!

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Welcome to Indiana basketball

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If your a fan of the movie, great place to spend a few minutes and shoot a couple of hoops. Neat stop on our way through Indiana.

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I love the movie! I love the gym! You get a small tour of the gym, locker room & get to hear the history of it! It's free! Plus! You get to shoot on the court! You can be, Jimmy Chitwood! They've got merchandise also, that helps keep the gym going. A++++

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It was what I expected, and more! A dream come true! #hoosiers

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They have done such a great job restoring this gymnasium. It is a must do spot for sports lovers.

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For fans of the movie "Hoosiers" as well as for basketball fanatics, a visit here will be very memorable. You'll experience scenes from the movie and feel the joy of the game.

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If you love the movie Hoosiers, you have to visit this place! It was so much fun!
It is so worth it to go!
“My team is on the floor!”

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We really enjoyed seeing the gym from the movie. We were given a tour, and we were even able to shoot some hoops! They had the 1939 bus that was used in the movie sitting outside to see and sit in. It even still runs, and we saw it driving in town after we left. Gene Hackman's car from the movie is usually displayed there, but it was gone the day we were there. They have a small gift shop and an area with memorabilia displayed. It's all free; however, you are welcome to leave a donation. We love old homes/ architecture, and we drove around the town after our tour. There are so many beautiful homes and buildings there. The old school next to the gym blew us away. We're so glad we stopped.

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Great tour of where the movie was made.

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Awesome experience, tour guide was excellent

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What a great place to play a couple of games. Had a great time here and the little museum was very nice. Also, the ladies working there were super nice, knowledgeable, and very helpful.

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If you are a fan of the movie, this should be on your bucket list. Preserved so well. Staff was so great. Neal/Neil was a fountain of information and movie trivia. What a great time.

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This place is awesome

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Very neat place, the people that ran it were very nice and helpful.

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Dope

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Fantastic tour with history of both the town and the movie.

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Enjoyed the tour. Guide was very pleasant

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So great - people there were awesome and I assume volunteers. Free admission so I went nuts buying shirts, sweatshirts, postcards. Shot some hoops. Played the theme music the second we got off of the highway for the ten or so minute drive to the gym. What an experience.

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If you loved the movie Hoosiers, this gym is a must-see. It's the actual location where they filmed. Almost gives you goose bumps. Great piece of Americana, too. Oh, and they let you shoot baskets, too. How awesome is that!

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What an amazing piece of Hoosier basketball history! Watching a game there is perfect! Staff is warm and friendly too! ❤️🏀❤️🏀❤️

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If your looking to get to see the gym from Hoosiers this meets all the expectations! We had a great tour and the gym is in amazing condition!

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Takes you back in time to an era of small schools and Saturday nights

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It is a fantastic representation of Americana! My husband played in gyms like this, and this one is kept to perfection!

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Went for a meeting

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Awesome nostalgia. Such a cool historic gym even if the movie hadn't been filmed here. Knowledgeable volunteers and a great gift shop selection.

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It was an amazing experience got to enjoy a special time with my uncle and the smile on his face and the joy he got from this trip will always bring joy to my heart ❤️ 💙 he loved the history and the gym ... A must see

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We had a wonderful experience for our Hamilton Heights Middle School vs Tipton Middle School Hickory Classic basketball games. The gym has a wonderful atmosphere and the volunteers are great. Thank you for being our hosts.

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Fun experience

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Absolutely amazing. The Volunteers there made the experience even better hearing stories and sharing their knowledge.

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What an awesome experience. I would like to go back

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This place is so cool.

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Very cool place to visit.

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Very good historic gym; great hosts.

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Went 2-0 at Hoosier gym!

Just an absolute diamond! The staff was awesome! The Venue is incredible!

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Very nice place to visit and watch a basketball game !! For being over a 100 yrs old ,it was in great condition!!

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Boys had a great time playing in the gym and the history of this place and the Hossiers memorabilia is great

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Great memories for our team today!

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An absolute hidden treasure in Indiana. A gem. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and super friendly. I was enthralled by the place. They also sell Hickory gear. I am so glad we saw the sign on the highway and stopped. A must visit if you love the move Hoosiers and are in Indiana.

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Such a neat experience from really wonderful, thoughtful caring guides. A beautiful town with a gem famous for a movie but really become a point of pride

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It's a lot like it was in the movie. It was cool to see the locker room too. As an added bonus, I was able to shoot hoops for a while. Some good apparel for sale. And the person working was very knowledgeable and helpful.

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A magical place to visit that brings back amazing feelings about the movie. The people who work here couldn't be friendlier or more knowledgeable.

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They are closed on Sunday, but my brother-in-law is a big fan of the movie. So, while we were traveling from California, we went by for him to at least get some outside shots. As we were there, they were taking down the amerrican flag for the evening. They asked if we wanted to see inside. Got a tour by the wonderful caretaker. What a finish to the day. We are so grateful to them. Keep up the great work!!!!!

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I came here for a work meeting and loved it. The 1936 floor was beautifully restored. So much dedication has gone into preserving this space. Nice work to the locals and investors. Who saved it from the wrecking ball.

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The ultimate!!

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Awesome place to visit! Volunteers were very knowledgeable. Great piece of history

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Absolute, PHENOMENAL place to play. My daughter and her team had the privilege of playing in this historical gym and grabbing a 35-14 victory for the BGC Thunder.

If given the opportunity, we would love to come back and play here again.

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Knightstown has quite a few attractions, but I'd say this is the best. Even if basketball isn't your thing, this facility has a fascinating history and is a great way to spend an afternoon.

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Very cool seeing the gym. Unfortunately it was closed but it was a nice place to stretch and take a couple of photos.

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Really cool place to visit! Loved the iconic gym and locker room! Gotta be sure to support places like this! Admission is donation only, gift shop is reasonably priced!

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GREAT HISTORIC place for GOOD HOOSIER BASKETBALL!!!

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This is a check on the bucket list. Check ahead if the space is not being rented they will let you shoot baskets on the court. You can get merch. After you visit then you have to again watch the movie "Hoosiers". The place in a time capsle staff was fantastic.

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I’ve traveled the country searching out different filming locations. From the “Christmas Story” house in Cleveland to the Eastern Sierra of “Tremors” fame. The Hoosiers Gym tops them all!

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Amazing place. All I imagined
I drove from the Dallas area and got stuck in Indy traffic and showed up five minutes before closing. Yet both of the volunteers gave me a tour and got to shoot hoops. Thank you both for staying. As a former high school and college player and a college and high school referee and student of the great game of basketball. I appreciated all they allowed me to do.

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The place was like being a part of the movie. The gentlemen who showed us around were friendly and knowledgeable.

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This is definitely worth taking a few miles out of your way. Neat gym and cool they still let you shoot hoops in the gym.

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Our folks always enjoy coming here

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Great history!

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More than just a movie set, it’s a place where basketball dreams can become a reality. A MUST visit

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Great place

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Played basketball looked just like the movie. 10/10 would come again.

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Absolutely beautiful

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Amazing experience watching our local team play in the gym

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Love the place. The people that run it are wonderful

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This place is awesome for all sorts of reasons, not the least of which is the free entry fee.

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Historical movie gym great visit and it’s authentic. They sell shirts and hoodies too. Just a fun stop.

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My second time here at this historic gym. This is what seperates Indiana high school basketball from every other state. This is definitely a good place to visit if you are a fan of Indiana high school basketball, love the movie "Hoosiers", or just like to see old historic gyms.

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A Wonderful experience for our team and Fans!! The volunteers make it great!!

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What a cool experience for our Norton HS Panthers Boys Basketball team. A great, authentic basketball experience.

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Absolutely amazing place of history and nostalgia, would definitely give it a visit

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Amazing history

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I absolutely love this place. The history here is palpable, I grew up watching the movie "Hoosiers", and now I have a chance to play in the same gym that the "Hickory Huskers" played their home games. The gym has been maintained just as it was in the movie with some minor upgrades. They have tours on your time and the historians love talking about the old gym as it relates to the movie. I would wholeheartedly recommend that every fan of the game visit this place.

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Dropped daughter off at girl scouts. She loves being dropped off at the Hoosier gym. Always clean and nicely decorated for Christmas!

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Fantastic time capsule with highly knowledgeable staff. An experience that makes you feel like you stepped into time and the movie set.

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HOOSIER GYM Is available for walking And it's a very nice place for a reunion Tours are available as well

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Hospitality was great the history is out of this world cannot wait to go back again.

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I walked in and heard, 'we want Jimmy,' and I thought they be proud of who we were and not who we were not. This was out team. Amazing place to see from one of my favorite movies. I also had to tell George to leave the ball.

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Unbelievable. I have lived in Indiana most of my life and LOVE the movie. Have driven by the exit MANY times and never stopped. Finally did today and was not disappointed. Absolutely amazing experience. It was 1952 all over again. The staff is very kind and loves talking about the movie and Indiana basketball. 10/10.

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Made famous in the classic sports movie HOOSIERS, this gym will take you back to another era! The tour guides are knowledgeable and fun! Definitely worth the stop! You can even shoot a couple of baskets!!

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A great experience for any fan, you will feel the movie all around you, and Shooter walking around the baseline to join the team for his first coaching gig, a treasure of a place still well preserved and cared for,

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Awesome

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Bern wanting to see this place for awhile…finally got the chance and I’m so glad I did. Staff on hand to show you around and share stories about the production. See the gym itself, the locker room (“Welcome To Indiana Basketball”), and we even got to see the car Coach Dale (Gene Hackman) drove. Highly recommend especially if you were a fan a the movie.

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My husband is a Hoosiers fan. He loved it. The guided tour was a very nice addition and really enhanced the experience. He got to shoot on the court and they took pictures for us.

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We were driving through Indiana and saw we were close to the Hoosiers gym. It was right off the Highway, we got there 20 minutes before close but Neil was there to give us a Tour of the place. He gave us a lot of information. and gave us the whole tour, didn't rush us out even wanted to show us something at the end of the movie. We stayed until 30 minutes after close. They were so nice and definitely worth the visit. We even were allowed to shoot around.

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Amazing history here!

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10 out of 10. I highly recommend it, especially if you've seen the movie Hoosiers. Has memorabilia you can buy in the lobby adjacent to the original gym. The gym used for the movie is the same gym you see today. Movie based on true events.

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Just happened to stop by because we saw their sign on the main road thru town. I've been watching this show every fall since it has come out. I am so glad that they kept this place exactly the way it was in the movie. They let us shoot some hoops there and got to go down to the famous locker room. The lady overseeing it for the day was a gem! Full of information and so kind to show us around. I got to learn what was true of the "based on a true story". I was surprised. You gotta check it out.

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Great place, Rich History!!

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What a nostalgic experience! Loved every aspect. Well worth the stop. Tour guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Pure fun.

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Hoosier hysteria at its best.

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If you like the movie Hoosiers then this is a must stop and experience.

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I grew up just 6 miles from this old gym. Since they restored it it is beautiful and a place of history close by, love it.

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