Things to See and Do
Children’s Museum
If have kids with you, the Children’s Museum is a must-see. If you don’t have kids, you should visit anyway.
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The Indianapolis Children’s Musuem is one of the best in the world, with exhibits covering a wide range of topics that are educational, interactive, and interesting, all at the same time. You know you’ve found the right building when a dinosaur is smashing into it.
Broad Ripple
Take a stroll through Broad Ripple Village, a few miles north of Downtown.
The pedestrian-friendly streets and canal-straddling sidewalks boast some of the region’s best shopping and eating spots.
Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the only local icon visible from space, which should draw you to its size for its own merits.
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Even if you don’t visit Indy during the biggest race, the 500, you can still explore the unique racing museum and the vast center of the loop.
The Canal
The White River Canal snakes through the area slightly south of Downtown, connecting the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State Museum, and the NCAA Museum in a carefully designed route ornamented with art and classical architecture.
Just as exciting as the endpoint is the ride itself, whether you’re jogging, riding a one, two, four, or six-seater bike, or pedaling a paddle-boat.
