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Block Party 4102 Claire Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240, 317-578-7941, 125 arcade games, two attractions, and a full service restaurant. |
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GameWorks 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...  |
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Indiana 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...  |
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Track 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...  |
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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... |
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Indiana 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.  |
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James 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...  |
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Morris-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...  |
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Oldfields-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. |
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President 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...  |
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Scottish 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...  |
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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.
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Colonel 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... |
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Eitlejorg 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...  |
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Indiana 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...  |
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Indiana 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...  |
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Indiana 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...  |
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Indianapolis 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...  |
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Indianapolis 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...  |
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Indianapolis 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...  |
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Indianapolis 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...  |
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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... |
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Indianapolis 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...  |
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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.  |
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Historic Indiana Ghost Walks and Tours P.O. Box 687, Indianapolis, IN 46074, Located in Westfield, 317-840-6456, Indiana's premiere ghost walk tour service. Featuring tours in Indianapolis, Broadripple, Westfield, Evansville, Ft. Wayne. Ghost themed events and haunted weekends.  |
| Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries |
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Easley 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...  |
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Gaia 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.  |
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