This Sleepy Midwest Town Is the ‘Circus Capital of the World’—With Aerial Acrobats and a 100-year-old Big-top History

This Sleepy Midwest Town Is the ‘Circus Capital of the World’—With Aerial Acrobats and a 100-year-old Big-top History

Here's how to clown around in Peru, Indiana.Iona Brannon/Travel + Leisure Inside the Peru Amateur Circus in Peru, Indiana.Key PointsPeru, Indiana, is known as the "Circus Capital of the World" and has a circus history that dates back over 100 years.In the summer, the town hosts a nine-day circus festival starring local performers.While here, visitors can explore the Circus City Museum, shop for antiques, bike the Nickel Plate Trail, pet alpacas,…