Art galleries, concerts, professional sports, and more!
Elephants? Trains? Outdoor concerts? Theater? History? Art? Yep, you can find all these and more along the White River. Here are some of our favorites.
Travel through history on the banks of the White River and experience life at the home of pioneer settler William Connor, in a Lenape Indian camp, in a pioneer village, and during the Civil War at this immersive museum, one of the most visited of its kind in the nation.
From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of the world at one of the leading players in global animal conservation. The adjacent White River Gardens is a 3.3 acre lush landscape in outdoor gardens and an indoor tropical conservatory.
This signature 152-acre art and nature campus includes: the world class Indianapolis Museum of Art, one of the ten largest and oldest general art museums in the nation; The Toby theater, where you can catch a culturally adventurous film, talk, or performance; historic mansions and gardens; and the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, containing sculptural and landscape art and trails along the banks of the White River.
From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of…
Catch Indy’s minor-league professional soccer team playing at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus.
Located in The Fashion Mall in the Keystone at the Crossing area, this seven-screen theater…
Engage with all 24 NCAA collegiate sports through exhibits, videos, and interactive play where you…
This signature 152-acre art and nature campus includes: the world class Indianapolis Museum of Art,…
Starting in Forest Park on the banks of the White River in downtown Noblesville, the…
Visit professional artist studios, tour galleries, shop for art, take a class, or enjoy art-centered…
With the historic Taggart Memorial serving as the backdrop, the fully-equipped amphitheater is home to…
These two venues offer world-class entertainment on the banks of the White River in downtown…
From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of the world at one of the leading players in global animal conservation. The adjacent White River Gardens is a 3.3 acre lush landscape in outdoor gardens and an indoor tropical conservatory.
Catch Indy’s minor-league professional soccer team playing at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus.
Open year round, the Galleries at Herron showcase the artwork of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers, as well as the work of Herron’s acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni and students
Catch the minor-league Indianapolis Indians baseball team with panoramic views of the downtown Indy skyline in this ball park, recognized as one of the best parks in the nation.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural and entertainment venues. Clowes Hall anchors a broader performance complex and features a variety of performances, including some of the world’s greatest talents. Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse nearby is one of the nation’s great classic sports arenas where you can catch basketball and volleyball games. And if science and education programming is more your game, the Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world, housing a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector and a fully digital, immersive fulldome planetarium.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural and entertainment venues. Clowes Hall anchors a broader performance complex and features a variety of performances, including some of the world’s greatest talents. Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse nearby is one of the nation’s great classic sports arenas where you can catch basketball and volleyball games. And if science and education programming is more your game, the Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world, housing a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector and a fully digital, immersive fulldome planetarium.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural and entertainment venues. Clowes Hall anchors a broader performance complex and features a variety of performances, including some of the world’s greatest talents. Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse nearby is one of the nation’s great classic sports arenas where you can catch basketball and volleyball games. And if science and education programming is more your game, the Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world, housing a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector and a fully digital, immersive fulldome planetarium.
A short jog along the Downtown Canalwalk from the river, the Indiana History Center brings the past to life with immersive and award-winning exhibits that tell the story of the Hoosier state.
Located on the Downtown Canalwalk in White River State Park, the museum tells the story of the Hoosier state, and features a year-round calendar of exhibits that explore Indiana art, science and culture from Indiana’s past, present and future through scientific, cultural, history and art exhibits that help define our place in the world.
Adventure awaits at the many parks and riverfront spots that truly make White River a worthy destination. Whether you’re into canoeing, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the water, you’ll find something to enjoy.
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