Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Indianapolis

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Indianapolis. This list contains 61 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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The John and Catherine Christian House, SAMARA
Historical landmark
Historic 1950s home designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with seasonal guided tours.
4.90 (96 reviews) (~98.55 km from centre)
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Captain Janeway Statue
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The spirit of Star Trek is needed in our world, and it is always amazing to see a group of talented and determined individuals doing what they can to bring us a step closer to that universe. This statue is a a highly detailed and incredible tribute to Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew). If it serves t...
4.90 (80 reviews) (~74.43 km from centre)
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Charles C. Deam Wilderness
Park
Encompassing nearly 13,000 acres, this preservation area offers over 37 miles of trails.
4.90 (71 reviews) (~82.93 km from centre)
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Wylie House Museum
Museum
Built in 1835 for a university president, this house is now a museum with period furnishings.
4.90 (44 reviews) (~74.65 km from centre)
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Country Moon Winery
Winery
👍👍 A Magical Wedding Venue and Wine Haven! I had the most enchanting wedding at Country Moon Winery!! Becky and her husband, the wonderful owners, truly outdid themselves with the impeccable decor and outstanding service. The breathtaking surroundings set the perfect backdrop for our special day, and...
4.90 (29 reviews) (~36.08 km from centre)
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White Lick Creek Trail Head
Park
4.90 (24 reviews) (~22.54 km from centre)
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Skillz VR
Party equipment rental service
4.90 (14 reviews) (~78.57 km from centre)
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Tonne Winery
Winery
👍👍 As part of our resolution to visit as many Indiana wineries as possible, we drove up to Tonne Winery on a Saturday. The place is pretty easy to find. We got two tastings, 5 samples for $6. Also ordered a charcuterie tray that comes with some really nice dark chocolate. The board features several kin...
4.80 (140 reviews) (~85.51 km from centre)
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Idle Park
Park
👍👍 I give this place five stars (rare for me) because it goes against the grain of everything. It’s hidden, yet it stands out. It’s easy to overlook, yet hard to forget. It has a simple name, yet a distinction all of its own. Indianapolis isn’t known as a quirky city, but this small park puts Indy on t...
4.80 (133 reviews) (~1.86 km from centre)
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Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum
Museum
Aviation history museum at a former Air Force base featuring models, memorabilia & other exhibits.
4.80 (128 reviews) (~61.3 km from centre)
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The Haan Museum of Indiana Art
Art museum
1904 World's Fair mansion, now a showcase for Indiana art & ceramics & antique American furniture.
4.80 (121 reviews) (~94.65 km from centre)
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B&O Trail at SR267
Park
👍👍 This is my favorite trail period. I hike here almost every week.
4.80 (118 reviews) (~21.33 km from centre)
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Loeb Fountain
Fountain
👍👍 A must-see place of the Purdue Campus. Sometime, energetic students cool themselves down here. Boiler up!
4.80 (105 reviews) (~97.38 km from centre)
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Miller House and Garden Ticket Office
Tourist attraction
Tours are available of this midcentury-modern home with period furnishings & manicured landscaping.
4.80 (97 reviews) (~66.03 km from centre)
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Herron-Morton Place Park
Park
👍👍 Very nice play ground, well maintained. It's also only a seven minute drive from the nearby hospital. It has a good amount of benches and picnic tables, and the park is gated all around, except for the entrance. There are two larger grassy areas that are great for kids to play, and it is nicely shad...
4.80 (86 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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Indiana State Capitol
Tourist attraction
😐 I enjoy touring state capitol buildings when I travel. We went through security & got a self guided tour pamphlet at the tour desk. I did call up in advance to check if they have guided tours, unfortunately they did not have one when we planned. I would recommend a guided tour, as it gets you in to...
4.80 (71 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)
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Frog Baby
Landmark
This storied Ball State University fountain statue is the subject of student traditions & pranks.
4.80 (69 reviews) (~80.21 km from centre)
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AFCA Antique Fan Museum
History museum
👍👍 We stumbled across this unique museum by accident, but it was definitely meant to happen! My future engineer was in heaven! Mr. Kim was a wonderful tour guide, he was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient with us. I see many visits in our future!
4.80 (55 reviews) (~20.86 km from centre)
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IPS Crispus Attucks Museum
History museum
Museum inside a high school documenting 2 centuries of the African-American experience in Indiana.
4.80 (51 reviews) (~1.91 km from centre)
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Bloomington Arboretum
Arboretum
Peaceful green space with lawns, trees, pathways & a pond on a university campus.
4.80 (50 reviews) (~73.31 km from centre)
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