Area Attractions
Museums, Zoo & Theaters |
Outdoor
Activities | Indoor Fun |
Wineries & Breweries
| Festivals
Museums, Zoo & Theaters
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Location |
Details |
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Art
Fairs |
Don‘t miss an opportunity to see (and purchase!)
the spectacular work of some of our local
artists during the Broad Ripple Art Fair
(Spring) and the Penrod Art Fair (September) |
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Children‘s Museum |
Voted best children‘s museum in the country.
3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208,
334-3322 |
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Conner Prairie |
A
living history museum. 13400 Allisonville Rd,
Fishers, IN 46038
776-6000 or 1-800-966-1836 |
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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and
Southwestern Art |
One
of the best museums east of the rockies. |
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IMAX
Theater |
Check out this amazing movie experience at: 650
W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 233-4629 |
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Indianapolis Zoo |
Fabulous zoo, especially the dolphin exhibit
with the underwater dome and brand new Oceans
building featuring a shark touch experience.
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222.
630-2000 |
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Indianapolis Museum of Art |
The
museum is located in a large park surrounded by
lovely gardens.4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis |
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Indiana State Museum |
Provides an enticing look at Hoosier History
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra |
Since its founding in 1930, the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra has grown to become one of
the nation's premiere orchestras. |
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Murat Theater |
Experience some of broadways greatest
productions plus more at this
beautiful city treasure. See their website for
shows: 502 N. New Jersey St.; 231-0000 |
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Location |
Details |
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100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art &
Nature Park |
Adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and
located on 100 acres that includes woodlands,
wetlands, meadows and a 35-acre lake. It is one
of the largest museum art parks in the country,
and the only one to feature the ongoing
commission of site-specific artworks. |
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Anderson Orchards |
Family owned orchard. Great for apple or pumpkin
picking.
369 E. Greencastle Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158,
831-4181 |
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Broad Ripple |
Funky village on northeast side of Indy with fun
shops, cafes, and bars |
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Butler University |
Small liberal arts school that offers great
lectures, plays and music. Check out the
Holcomb Gardens where you'll find beautifully
landscaped grounds and walking trails that will
make for a peaceful afternoon. |
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The
Canal |
Take
a paddle boat ride along the canal downtown |
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Central Canal Towpath |
The Central Canal Towpath begins at the Monon
Trail in Broad Ripple and follows the historic
1836 canal towpath for 5.23 miles ending at 30th
Street. |
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Eagle Creek Park |
Beautiful trails, lakes, playgrounds, picnic
areas, and nature center. Take your family
canoeing on the reservoir. $5 entry fee.
7840 W 56th St,
Indianapolis, IN 46254, 327-7110 |
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Holliday Park |
Multiple playgrounds--good for a wide range of
ages, mature trees with
great shade. And they have a small but fun and
free indoor nature center
6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260,
327-7180 |
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Hoosier National |
Take
the family out for the day to enjoy the scenic
national forest. |
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Indiana Dunes |
Located in Chesterton, this National Lakeshore
is gorgeous with its
outdoor activities centered around both their
beaches and the pine
forests. Ideal place for biking and hiking |
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Indianapolis City Market |
This
historic landmark features prepared foods,
ethnic groceries and retail shops. It also
features the city‘s Farmer‘s Market on
Wednesdays and free music concerts on Wednesday
and Friday
evenings. |
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Monon Trail |
Excellent walking, jogging, and biking trial
made from former railroad
track route. |
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Mullins Farm |
Opens at Halloween. Has the largest display of
Halloween paraphernalia in a barn (not
scary—kids love it!). Also has a petting farm
with goats, corn maze, and hay rides |
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Bicycle Races |
Bloomington is home to the annual Little 500
bicycle race that is the
subject of the movie Breaking Away. Closer to
Indianapolis there are a variety of races
including the Indianapolis Zoo‘s Wild Ride in
September. |
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Foot
Races |
From
5Ks to Marathons, Indianapolis is host to a
variety of running races. One group to
train with is Indy Runners. Even if you don‘t
join their group they provide a comprehensive
race calendar at
http://www.indyrunners.org/ |
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Stuckey Farms |
Provides a pumpkin patch, apple picking, and
tractor rides. |
Traders Point
Creamery |
They
sell eggs, meat and dairy items and you can
watch them milk the
cow at 4:30 on most days. They also host an
organic farmer‘s market on Saturdays from 9am-
noon. Don‘t miss the scrumptious farm fresh
breakfast on those Saturday mornings!! 9101
Moore Road,
Zionsville; 733-1700 |
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Location |
Details |
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Climb Time Towers |
You
can pay for an all day pass or $3.50 (or $8 for
3) for 1 belayed climbs
and unlimited climbs on their self-belay walls.
Fun for kids and adults!
9850 Mayflower Park Dr, Carmel, IN 46032,
803-2175 . |
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Cracker's Comedy Club |
Head
to these two locations in Indy (downtown & Broad
Ripple) to see some of the best comedy acts that
come through our city! This is a great group
outing too—don‘t miss their New Year‘s midnight
show! |
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Duckpin Bowling |
Worth going to see the old-fashioned bowling
alley and view from the top floor at Fountain
Square |
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Jillian‘s |
Take
the whole family or a group of friends to
experience this 3-story entertainment megaplex
downtown to play games or watch the game. You
can also have a date night and go dancing here.
141 S. Meridian St. 822-9300 |
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Monon Trail |
Excellent walking, jogging, and biking trial
made from former railroad
track route. |
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NCAA
Hall of Champions |
Experience the history of the NCAA and
intercollegiate sports at this hands-on exhibit,
located downtown. |
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Pottery By You |
Paint your own pottery at 2278 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN ;
337-1263 |
Indianapolis Motor
Speedway |
Motor Races: Indianapolis offers many
opportunities for race enthusiasts to enjoy this
high speed excitement! Check out the
Indianapolis 500 (May) and NASCAR‘s Brickyard
400 (July), don‘t miss the Hall of Fame Museum
on the Speedway Grounds or even take a tour of
the track including walking on the brick finish
line. |
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Bowling Alley |
There are several in the city. We recommend
Woodland Bowl, a smoke free bowling alley is
sure to be a hit with the family. Located at I
465 & N Keystone; Carmel, IN 844-4099 |
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Location |
Details |
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Butler Winery |
1022
N. College Ave. Bloomington, IN 47404; 812-339-7233 |
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Easley Winery |
205 N
College Ave, Indianapolis, IN; 636-4516 |
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Flat12 Bierwerks |
While
Flat12 offers a delicious lineup of six house
beers at their brewery and tasting room, their
porter can be found in restaurants and breweries
around the city. |
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Oliver
Winery |
8024
N. State Road 37 Bloomington, IN;
812 876-5800 or 1-800-25-TASTE |
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Sun King Brewing Co. |
This
simple spot puts its money where your tastebuds
are and offers four house brews that are
available year round, along with a few seasonal
and specialty beers. They have picnic tables at
which you can sample the various choices and
then buy a growler or case to go. |
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Upland Tasting Room |
Tastings and growler fillings are available
daily and the beer selection, which includes
favorites like the Dragonfly IPA and Upland
Wheat Ale, is always changing. |
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Name |
Name |
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Central Indiana Festivals |
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March |
Indiana Flower & Patio Show |
Indianapolis |
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May |
Blue River Dulcimer Festival |
Shelbyville |
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May |
Broad Ripple Art Fair |
Indianapolis |
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June |
Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival |
Indianapolis |
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July |
Indiana Black Expo |
Indianapolis |
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July |
Noblesville Street Dancer |
Indianapolis |
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July |
Peddlers Arts in the Park |
Brownsburg |
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July |
CarmelFest |
Carmel |
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August |
Annual National Toy Truck Construction Show & Auction |
Indianapolis |
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August |
Indiana State Fair |
Indianapolis |
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September |
New Earth Festival |
Atlanta |
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September |
Indy Irish Fest |
Indianapolis |
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September |
Rib Fest |
Indianapolis |
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October |
Children's Museum's Annual Haunted House |
Indianapolis |
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October |
Heartland Apple Festival |
Danville |
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October |
Fall Harvest Festival |
Indianapolis |
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October |
Halloween ZooBoo |
Indianapolis |
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October |
Pumpkin Fest |
Zionsville |
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November |
Annual Christmas Gift & Hobby Show |
Indianapolis |
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November |
International Festival |
Indianapolis |
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December |
Kroger Christmas at the Zoo |
Indianapolis |
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December |
Christmas Under the Stars |
Brownsburg |
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December |
Old World Christmas Village & Market |
Indianapolis |
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Other Indiana Festivals - worth the drive! |
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February |
Parke County Maple Syrup Festival |
Parke County |
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March |
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show |
Bloomington |
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March |
French Lick Springs Jazz Festival |
French Lick |
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May |
Spring Festival, Flea Market & Boat Parade |
Monticello |
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May |
Tri-State Antique Market |
Lawrenceburg |
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June |
Firefly Festival for the Performing Arts |
South Bend |
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June |
Strawberry Festival |
Crawfordsville |
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July |
Little Eagle Creek Bluegrass Festival |
Westfield |
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July |
Swiss Days |
Berne |
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August |
American Indian Council Traditional Pow Wow |
Lebanon |
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August |
Elwood Glass Festival |
Elwood |
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August |
Swiss Wine Festival |
Berne |
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September |
Apple Fest |
Batesville |
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September |
Bean Blossom Blues Festival |
Brown County |
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September |
Bleemel Days & Brewfest |
Terre Haute |
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September |
Columbus Scottish Festival |
Columbus |
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September |
Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival |
Matthews |
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September |
Feast of the Hunters' Moon |
West Lafayette |
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September |
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival |
Ligonier |
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September |
Marshall County Blueberry Festival |
Plymouth |
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September |
Scarecrow Festival |
Wanatah |
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September |
The Wizard of Oz Festival |
Chesterton |
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October |
Harvest Moon Festival |
Sheridan |
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October |
Orange County Pumpkin Festival |
French Lick |
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October |
Pumpkin Fantasyland |
Ligonier |
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October |
Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration |
Vevay |
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November |
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt |
Ferdinand |
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