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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

The largest children's museum in the world urges children to dig in and touch everything as they explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts through exciting interactive exhibits on five floors. There's also a planetarium and a theater with children's plays and live entertainment.

3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-334-3322
www.childrensmuseum.org

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indy Speedway, dating back to 1909, is one of the most famous car raceways in the world. Even if you can't join the crowd of 400,000 that comes each May to watch the celebrated Indy 500, stop by for a minibus ride on the speedway. Then visit the museum that traces race car history, including a display of restored speed demons, starting with the first Indy winner in 1911.

4790 W 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-484-6747
www.indy500.com

Indianapolis Zoo

Home to over 2,000 animals and Indiana's largest aquarium, this 64-acre zoo has lions, elephants and other wild animals roaming through natural settings. A special petting area allows children to touch, but not feed, the tamer animals. There's also the world's largest enclosed dolphin show and a roller-coaster for all ages to enjoy.

1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
www.indyzoo.com

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that showcase both Native American and Western art, culture and history. The museum contains one of the best Native American and Western art collections in the world, including traditional and contemporary work by artists such as T.C. Cannon, N. C. Wyeth, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, Allan Houser, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and Kay WalkingStick.

White River State Park
801 Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-233-2434
www.eiteljorg.org

White River State Park

In most cities, going to a museum, zoo and baseball game would require multiple outings. In Indianapolis, it requires only one trip to White River State Park. Located in the heart of downtown, Indiana's only urban state park offers an awesome array of attractions and entertainment.

White River State Park
500 Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-636-9378
www.inwhiteriver.com

Indianapolis Museum of Art

The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a collection of over 50,000 works of art. At the Museum, you will find art from a variety of cultures and periods in art history. The Museum also features national and international traveling exhibitions throughout the year. Impressive collection includes major works of art from all over the world plus a superb display of prints, photographs and textile art.

4000 Michigan Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-920-2659
www.imamuseum.org