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Applewood Raceway 1819 East 60th Street, Anderson, IN 46013, 765-640-9894, Formula K Go Kart Racing, Youth Track, Water Karts, Pool Tables & Video Games. Open seven days (March-November weather permitting). Birthday parties and group rentals available. Enjoy Applewood Raceway and Putt Putt Golf & Games with a Fun Pass.  |
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Tom St. Clair Studio Glass 6360 Pendleton Avenue, Anderson, IN 46013, 765-642-7770, See molten art glass handcrafted into beautiful objects. Gift shop open Saturday only from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  |
| Historic Homes & Buildings |
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Gruenewald Historic House 626 Main Street, Anderson, IN 46016, 765-648-6875, The French Second Empire townhouse of a German Inn Keeper. Decorated in 19th Century Victorian and open for tours April through mid-December. Guided tours for 10 or more people available by appointment.  |
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Historic West 8th Street Drive by or walk the 11 blocks of beautiful homes built from 1870-1920. Over 100 Newport style gaslights adorn the street. A special delight at Christmas time. |
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Historic West Central District Anderson's second National Register listed historic district, the West Central Historic District roughly encompasses an area from 9th to 13th Street and Brown-Delaware to John Street. more... |
| Historic Sites & Monuments |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Corner of Madison Avenue & Pendleton Avenue, This statue stands in tribute to an outstanding leader in the Civil Rights Movement. With land donated by local businessman, Mr. Will Carter, and tireless efforts of many community leaders, clergy and other citizens, the vision of this monument to Dr. King became reality in 1988. |
| Libraries & Research Centers |
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Anderson Public Library 111 East 12th Street, Anderson, IN 46016, 765-641-2451, A contemporary library with free community programs and meeting rooms plus computer access. Also available are more than 500 magazine titles on-site for browsing in the comfortable reading room. more...  |
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Anderson Fine Arts Center 32 West 10th Street, Anderson, IN 46016, 765-649-1248, 800-213-7656, Community arts center located in the historic 1905 Carnegie Library building. Exhibits & permanent collections, hands-on children's gallery, tours - gift shop and room rentals. more...  |
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Historical Military Armor Museum 2330 Crystal Street, Anderson, IN 46012, 765-649-8265, History awaits you with a hands-on experience of this collection of yesterday and today's great war machines. You'll see half-tracks, trucks and tanks from World War I to the present. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m. General admission is charged and group tours can be arranged by appointment. Meeting space is also available.  |
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Shadyside Memorial Park 1112 Broadway, Anderson, IN 46016, Includes 30 acres of landscaped green space with a state-of-the-art modular playground for ages to 12, an amphitheater, a terrace garden, a memorial commons, a 1/5 mile scenic botanical walk. A pedestrian trail bridge connects park with 87 acre Shadyside Lake recreation area.  |
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Paramount Theatre & Ballroom (circa 1929) P.O. Box 727, Anderson, IN 46015-0727, 1124 Meridian Street, 765-642-1234, 800-523-4658, A beautifully restored John Eberson "atmospheric" theatre with the decor of a Spanish/Moorish Courtyard. The elegant 6,000 square foot ballroom & theatre are breathtaking. Both are available for guided group tours of 10 or more (admission charged) and meeting space rental is available. more...  |
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