Best places: Things to dos in Indianapolis

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White River Gardens
Botanical garden
Riverside botanical garden with landscaped flower beds, reflecting pools, an atrium & sculptures.
4.70 (950 reviews)
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Indiana State Museum
Museum
Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
4.60 (3.8K reviews)
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IMS Pagoda
Historical landmark
👍👍 We got to stand on the winners podium!
4.90 (243 reviews)
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Marott Woods Nature Preserve
Park
Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.
4.70 (589 reviews)
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Eiteljorg Museum
Art museum
Museum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Saint Mary Catholic Church
Catholic church
4.80 (317 reviews)
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Military Park
Memorial park
Named for its shape resembling a military badge, this historic 14-acre park also hosts events.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Indianapolis Colts Canal Playspace
Park
👍👍 One of a kind play experience in a one of a kind area. Shade areas around perimeter and fun climbing experience. Geared more towards kids 5 and up.
4.70 (524 reviews)
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The Reef Aquarium Shop
Tropical fish store
Longtime store specializing in saltwater fish, corals & live plants as well as pond & tank supplies.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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Helium Comedy Club
Comedy club
Famous TV comics draw laughs at this stand-up comedy club with a variety of American eats.
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Broad Ripple Park
Park
Sports fields, dog park, swimming pool, playground & other activities around the White River.
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Central Canal
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A gorgeous place to spend a few hours either on a boat or walking the canal. There is art, sculptures, and history all along the canal. Walking at night is much more beautiful with all the lights accenting the canal.
4.80 (302 reviews)
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Indiana Medical History Museum
Museum
Guided tours & artifacts recount 19th-century medical history inside an 1890s pathology facility.
4.70 (464 reviews)
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Southwestway Park
Park
Large wooded park with designated trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Historical place museum
Exhibits & tours on the grounds of the 23rd U.S. president's home, plus lectures, theater & more.
4.70 (453 reviews)
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Meadowood Park
City park
👍👍 A very spacious park to do many activities such as biking, walking, playing on the playground and having a picnic. There are lots of tables and benches to sit and relax or enjoy a meal with friends and family.
4.60 (882 reviews)
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USS Indianapolis National Memorial
Memorial park
This small waterside memorial honors the crew of a WWII naval ship hit with torpedoes in 1945.
4.70 (407 reviews)
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Hotel Tango Distillery
Distillery
Warehouse-style tasting room of a craft spirits distillery with stone & brick walls & a fireplace.
4.70 (376 reviews)
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Indianapolis Zoo
Zoo
Zoo with an aquarium, rides, shows, petting & play areas, plus an indoor/outdoor garden.
4.50 (18.9K reviews)
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9/11 Memorial
Memorial park
👍👍 I stumbled upon this on my way to volunteer at the mini marathon. I was very taken back. Super emotional. I really loved the addition of the pentagon stone. The beams were powerful to see in person. I remember where I was. Do you?
4.70 (359 reviews)
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