ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Block Party
4102 Claire Drive • Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-578-7941
125 arcade games, two attractions, and a full service restaurant. mapGameWorks Studio
49 West Maryland Street, Suite 206 • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Located in the Circle Centre Mall on the 4th Floor
317-226-9267
The ultimate "arcade," 27,000 square feet for both individuals and groups, here you will find state-of-the-art video game technology and attractions. more... mapIndiana State Fairgrounds
1202 East 38th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-927-7500
Site of the Indiana State Fair, auctions, the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo, 4-H shows, livestock shows, and much more. more... mapTrack Attack Racing School
2525 North Shadeland Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-890-1519, 888-RACE-TRX
Pure motorsports entertainment, safe and exhilarating instruction for groups or individuals on how to drive a real race car on a real ½ mile, 6-turn road course at speeds of up to 85 mph. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Hannah House (circa 1858)
3801 Madison Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46227
317-787-8486 or 317-881-9136
Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the Hannah house is one of mystery and beauty. Since being renovated, the Hannah House has been used for weddings, receptions, class reunions, anniversary parties, corporate dinners, and much more. more... mapIndiana State Capitol Building
200 West Washington Street • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Corner of Capitol Ave. & Washington St.
317-233-5293
Beautifully restored 1880's Renaissance Revival State House. Free tours of the facility are available. mapJames Whitcomb Riley Museum Home (circa 1872)
528 Lockerbie Street • Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-631-5885
What was once the home of Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley, this Victorian home, filled with period furnishings, has become a chance to look at what it was to live during a simpler time. Some of his personal belongings remaining are his writing desk, top hat and cane, and a portrait of his dog. more... mapMorris-Butler House (circa 1865)
1204 North Park Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-636-5409
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Morris-Butler House offers a rare glimpse into the Victorian era way of life. All three of the home's floors are open for you to take a peek into what an upper-middle-class family and their servants' life was like in the latter part of the 1800s. Rare furnishings, decorated walls, and art are there for all to enjoy. more... mapOldfields-Lilly House & Gardens (circa 1911)
4000 Michigan Road • Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-923-1331 or 317-920-2660
A National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Oldfields-Lilly House is a 22-room mansion. The home is surrounded by luscious gardens and landscapes, located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Open to the public for all to enjoy, over 80 percent of the furnishings and decorative arts objects seen belonged to the Lillys. mapPresident Benjamin Harrison's Home
1230 North Delaware Street • Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-1888
The former home of the 23rd President of the United States, now a museum, it contains more than 3,000 artifacts and 2,000 books with more than 70% of those artifacts having personally belonged to the Harrison family. Visitors are able to see 10 of the rooms with period furniture and the third floor "ballroom" which houses changing exhibits. more... mapScottish Rite Cathedral
650 North Meridian Street • Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-262-3100, 800-489-3579
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a banquet hall, ballroom, and auditorium are available for parties, meetings, luncheons, performances, and dances. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Children's Museum, The
3000 North Meridian Street • Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-334-3322
Go rock climbing, ride a turn-of-the-century carousel, or check out outerspace at the SpaceQuest Planetarium. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is one of the largest children's museum in the world. The 356,000-square-foot facility houses 10 major galleries that explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts. Whenever possible, exhibits are "hands-on" or participatory in nature. The museum presents thousands of programs and activities each year. more... mapColonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Monument Circle • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Located in Downtown Indianapolis
317-232-7615
Dedicated to the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War, visitors can view letters, diaries, and artifacts describing the battlefield and the homefront during the War Between the States. more... mapEitlejorg Museum of American Indians
500 West Washington Street • Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-636-WEST
Art, cultural, and historical objects from Native Americans and the American West are on display here. Exhibitions, performances, special events, festivals, and hands-on workshops with artists will educate and entertain. more... mapIndiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street • Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-232-1882
Indiana's history comes alive here with changing exhibitions, a state-of-the-art research library, publications, a music room, educational programs, special events, a gift shop and cafe along the historic Central Canal. more... mapIndiana Medical History Museum
3045 West Vermont Street • Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-635-7329
The nation's oldest surviving pathology laboratory, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, here physicians in the late 1800s and early 1900s used their state-of-the-art facilities to study mental and nervous disorders. Today the building houses more than 15,000 artifacts to educate visitors on the advancements of medical technology. more... mapIndiana State Museum
650 West Washington Street • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Located in White River State Park
317-232-1637
Educating and promoting the discovery of Indiana's artistic, natural, and cultural history with permanent and traveling displays, cultural exhibits, special exhibitions, two restaurants, a gift shop, and Indiana's only IMAX® Theater. more... mapIndianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46220
Located in Broad Ripple Village
317-255-2464
Located on twelve acres by the White River, Indianapolis Art Center strives to make art accessible to everyone through art classes in 13 state-of-the-art studios, three exhibition galleries, the Writers' Center of Indiana, film, music, a 224-seat auditorium, a library with a two-story atrium, The Basile Gallery Gift Shop, and guided tours with hands-on activities. more... mapIndianapolis Artsgarden
Washington and Illinois Streets • Indianapolis, IN 46204
Located in Downtown Indianapolis
317-631-3301
Connected to the Embassy Suites complex and Circle Center Mall, the Artsgarden is part of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and offers more than 300 performances and exhibits per year. The seven story glass structure is also the home of the cultural concierge, a service that provides visitors with information on attractions, art, and cultural events in the city. more... mapIndianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
4790 West 16th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-484-6748
A National Historic Landmark and the home of the Indy500, this museum is dedicated to the world of auto racing and automobiles. 75 cars are on display in this state-of-the-art building as well as an extensive trophy collection, and the 48-seat Tony Hulman Theater which shows Indy500 highlights and rare footage from the early days of racing. Featured cars include The Marmon "Wasp," winner of the first race in 1911, four cars driven to victory by A.J. Foyt Jr., the first car to complete the Indy 500 without a pit stop in 1931, Dave Evans' #8 Cummins Diesel Special, and a 1925 McFarlan TV6 passenger roadster. more... mapIndianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Road • Indianapolis, IN 46208
Corner of 38th Street and Michigan Road
317-923-1331
The seventh largest general art museum in the U.S., IMA is located on 152 acres that incorporates the Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens and the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Parks. IMA features a collection of contemporary and decorative art from Asia, Europe, Africa, and America. Pieces include prints, sculpture, paintings, photographs, drawings, and costumes. On-site are two restaurants, the IMA Cafe and Puck's, four shops, and the Star Studio, an interactive, hands-on gallery. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Indianapolis Art Center's ARTSPARK
317-255-2464
ARTSPARK, situated among 12 acres surrounding the Art Center, brings art, artists, and the community together through multi-sensory sculptures in an open-air setting. more... mapIndianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens
1200 West Washington Street • Indianapolis, IN 46222
Located in White River State Park
317-630-2001
Located on almost 70 acres in downtown Indianapolis, this zoo is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and is home to hundreds of animals including bears, zebras, pigs, dolphins, elephants, Grand Cayman blue iguanas, rhinos, and giraffes. The stunning 3.3-acre botanical garden is full of interesting plants, butterflies, pathways, and sculptures. more... map
Science & Technology
Butterfly Paradise/Nature Center
10571 East US 136 • Indianapolis, IN 46234
317-293-0335
Take a stroll and visit with farm animals, exotic birds, and enjoy the picnic area. map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Broad Ripple Brewing Company
840 East 65th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-253-2739
The Broad Ripple Brewpub, established in 1990, was the first Brewpub in Indiana and is the oldest microbrewery currently operating in the state. Their beers have won many awards over the years and they have been named Best Brewpub by the readers of both NUVO and Indianapolis Monthly every year since 1996. more... mapEasley Winery
205 North College Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46202
Located in Downtown Indianapolis
317-636-4516
For over 30 years, Easley has been producing wine and beer. Wine tastings are available seven days a week and guided tours on Saturday and Sunday. Wine accessories are also available. more... mapGaia Wines Contemporary Winery
608 Massachusetts Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-634-9463
14 award winning wines are produced here. Tours and tastings of wine are available as well as meeting rooms and private function space. map
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