Top rated Scenic spots in Indianapolis, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in Indianapolis

Experience the best that Indianapolis has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 16 places from Scenic spot category.

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Ault Park

Park

Park featuring a historic 1930s pavilion, plus landscaped gardens & nature trails.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~165.93 km from centre)

Scenic Overlook at Devou Park

Scenic spot

👍👍 This is an amazing view of downtown Cincinnati and the local area. This is the best view ever!

4.80 (883 reviews) (~159.62 km from centre)

Alms Park

Park

94-acre hilltop park with panoramic views of the Ohio River & valleys, hiking trails & picnic areas.

4.80 (752 reviews) (~165.44 km from centre)

Indiana Dunes National Park Lakeview

Park

👍 This is my favorite part of the dunes….. usually the last part to get too full, I’ve been going here since I was about 10 (there was a lot more beach back then!). Love that there’s a restroom and views of the beach/lake from above, and picnic tables to enjoy a meal. It’s just a bummer that it’s no l...

4.80 (325 reviews) (~224.65 km from centre)

Eden Park

City park

Home to a museum & a theater, this open space also offers gardens, walking paths & river views.

4.70 (4.2K reviews) (~160.09 km from centre)

CVG Airplane Viewing Area

Scenic spot

👍 Gr8 unobstructed views of the airplanes taking off and has playground area for the kids, benches, and informative plaques to detail airplane sizes, best viewing times and even links to app to listen to air traffic controllers right to ur phone/ear buds.

4.70 (967 reviews) (~153.16 km from centre)

Eden Park Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 This view is absolutely beautiful no matter what time it is. They have a nice parking area where you can see the view from your vehicle and also benches if you want to sit out there. I highly recommend you check it out. I don't want to leave it today.

4.70 (469 reviews) (~160.75 km from centre)

Canopy Creek Farm

Wedding venue

4.70 (286 reviews) (~161.18 km from centre)

Landen Lake Private Property

Fishing lake

👍 Awesome place to walk, great views and paved trails around the whole lake. Down side it is a private lake for residents only and so is the parking (found that out by security) by the parking lot is a trail which is open to the public and connects to Landen park. The trail I would recommend waterproo...

4.70 (132 reviews) (~169.23 km from centre)

Olden View Park

Park

👍👍 Spectacular view looking over the city!

4.70 (115 reviews) (~156.04 km from centre)

Mt. Echo Park

Park

Playgrounds & hiking trails, plus a popular scenic overlook & a pavilion dating to 1928.

4.50 (1K reviews) (~156.03 km from centre)

Williamsport Falls

Scenic spot

👍 Very nice fall, especially after rain. Nice gravel trail 1 mike to the other end and mile back. 9 disc golf baskets along trail. Side trails available off main one. Viewing deck very close to parking lot. That's also where you climb down to get to waterfall.

4.50 (582 reviews) (~112.48 km from centre)

Fairview Park

Park

Public green space with views of the city, plus picnic areas, playground & shelters.

4.40 (436 reviews) (~157.34 km from centre)

Hanging Rock

Scenic spot

👍👍 This spot is a beautiful hidden gem of the area. It was cool to see the waterfall in the rain. The cloud cover really allowed for the other colors to pop. Would highly recommend stopping by to see this.

4.40 (110 reviews) (~130.82 km from centre)

Daniel Drake Park

Park

👍 This is a very quiet park good for a stroll or for a brief play at the park. Given that is not super popular, you will have high chances of having the park to yourself. The park restrooms remain closed so you have to plan in advance is coming here with little ones. Swings were closed so we were limi...

4.30 (289 reviews) (~164.13 km from centre)

Ludlow Falls

Scenic spot

4.30 (119 reviews) (~157.43 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in Indianapolis, United States