Indiana Dunes National Park
Porter, Indiana
Official site: https://www.nps.gov/indu
The 15-mile Lake Michigan shoreline features beaches, hiking trails and sweeping dune views. The park remains one of Indiana’s most visited natural areas.
White River State Park
801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Official site: https://www.whiteriverstatepark.org
Located in downtown Indianapolis, the park includes museums, green space, the Indianapolis Zoo and access to the Central Canal.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Official site: https://www.childrensmuseum.org
Billed as the world’s largest children’s museum, the facility includes science exhibits, a planetarium and a well-known dinosaur gallery.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Official site: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com
The zoo combines animal exhibits with an aquarium and botanical garden. Seasonal events and rides draw visitors year-round.
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus, IN 47579
Official site: https://www.holidayworld.com
The Santa Claus theme park is known for wooden roller coasters and one of the country’s largest water parks.
Central Canal (Indianapolis Canal Walk)
Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Visitor info: https://www.visitindy.com/indianapolis-canal-walk
The downtown Indianapolis canal walk offers paddleboats, public art and skyline views along a three-mile loop.
Indiana War Memorial & Museum
55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Official site: https://www.in.gov/iwm
The multi-block historic district includes a neoclassical memorial, military museum and public plaza honoring Hoosier veterans.
Indiana State Capitol
200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Official site: https://www.in.gov/idoa/statehouse
Completed in 1888, the building houses all three branches of state government and offers free public tours.
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
Official site: https://www.connerprairie.org
The Fishers living-history museum recreates 19th-century Indiana with costumed interpreters, hands-on exhibits and outdoor experiences.
Bluespring Caverns
1459 Blue Springs Cavern Rd, Bedford, IN 47421
Official site: https://www.bluespringcaverns.com
The Bedford attraction features an underground river, boat tours and geological formations inside one of the state’s largest cave systems.