Research free or inexpensive entertainment in your community.  Use local newspapers and websites to learn about free or low-cost parks, museums, film showings, sporting events, and other places which you and your family would enjoy.

Take advantage of the many programs offered through local, county and state park and recreation departments.  Visit places at off peak times to get better pricing.

Here’s a listing of some local places to visit: 

Museums
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
30th & Meridian Street (Northside Indianapolis)
It’s the world’s largest children’s museum, and kids of all ages enjoy its fun, hands-on exhibits. 

Conner Prairie
Allisonville Road (Fishers, Northeast suburbs)
This living history museum will bring you back to Indiana’s pioneer days. 

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian & Western Art
West Washington Street (Downtown Indianapolis)
One of only two museums featuring this kind of art east of the Mississippi. 

Indianapolis Museum of Art
38th Street & Michigan Road (Northwest Indianapolis)
America’s fifth-largest art museum, on 152 acres of beautiful grounds. 

Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens
West Washington Street (Downtown Indianapolis)
More than 350 animal species, the state’s largest aquarium, and breathtaking gardens. 

Indiana State Museum
West Washington Street (Downtown Indianapolis)
Learn more about Indiana’s history and resources.

NCAA Hall of Champions
White River State Park (Downtown Indianapolis)
A tribute to college athletes and athletic champions. 

Performing Arts
American Cabaret Theatre
Massachusetts Avenue (Downtown Indianapolis)
A great spot for live musical entertainment. 

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
Michigan Road at I-465 (Northwest Indianapolis)
Broadway productions by professional actors, plus dinner. 

Indiana Repertory Theatre
West Washington Street (Downtown Indianapolis)
The best in professional regional theatre. 

Indianapolis Civic Theatre
32nd Street & Cold Spring Road (Northwest Indianapolis)
The state’s largest community theatre. 

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Monument Circle (Downtown Indianapolis)
A nationally admired symphony orchestra performing in the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre. Sports Teams & Events

Indiana Fever
Conseco Fieldhouse (Downtown Indianapolis)
Indiana’s popular WNBA team. 

Indiana Ice
Pepsi Coliseum (38th Street & Fall Creek Parkway, Northside Indianapolis)
A pro hockey powerhouse competing in the USHL. 

Indiana Pacers
Conseco Fieldhouse (Downtown Indianapolis)
NBA action in an arena with great seats and affordable tickets. 

Indianapolis Colts
Lucas Oil Stadium (Downtown Indianapolis)
The new home of the Super Bowl XLI Champion team. 

Indianapolis Indians
Victory Field (Maryland & West Streets, Downtown Indianapolis)
Pittsburgh’s AAA affiliate, playing in America’s Best Minor League Ballpark. 

Indiana Motor Speedway
16th Street & Georgetown Road (Speedway, Northwest Indianapolis)
Home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400, plus a great museum. 

Other Great Spots
Canal Walk
Downtown Indianapolis
Stroll or relax along this beautiful, historic waterway. 

Circle Center Mall
Downtown Indianapolis
Shopping, restaurants, movies and more. 

Eagle Creek Park
West 56th Street (Northwest Indianapolis)
One of the nation’s largest city parks, full of nature and recreation. 

Monon Rail Trail
Downtown Indianapolis to North Suburbs
Popular with both bikers and walkers, this trail connects a variety of interesting neighborhoods. 

White River State Park
West Washington Street (Downtown Indianapolis)
Indiana’s only urban state park, with museums, entertainment and other attractions.