Most people know Indiana, the Hoosier State, best for its sports associations, speedway and sprawling corn fields, but there’s cause to dig in beyond basketball, the Indy 500 and roadside corn mazes. In fact, in addition to corn, Indiana deserves a nod for its delectable muskmelons (aka cantaloupes), sweet persimmons and a good handful of traditional local eats sure to keep your appetite at bay.

Making the top five in terms of food popularity are both the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, with origins in Huntington, and the corn dog, available at a fair or sporting event near you. Also making the short list, good for any sweet fix, is a slice of Hoosier pie, also known as sugar cream pie, the unofficial Indiana desert of choice. Freshen up the spread with a selection of seasonal produce, from juicy corn on the cob to crisp apples, fragrant muskmelons and colorful persimmons. Sechler’s pickles originate in St. Joe, but even short a trip to the the showroom you can order your choice of edible souvenirs online.