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Fort Harrison State Park

5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis, IN 46216
317-591-0904
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Ranked #24 of 70 attractions in Indianapolis
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking
Owner description: This 1700-acre park is chock-full of activities and history, housing a former World War II prisoner-of-war camp. Recreation includes fishing, bicycle... more » Owner description: This 1700-acre park is chock-full of activities and history, housing a former World War II prisoner-of-war camp. Recreation includes fishing, bicycle trails, walking and jogging trails, horse trail rides and hayrides, picnicking and a nature center. Knowledgeable naturalists answer your questions and offer guided hikes and talks. « less
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Wallingford, Pennsylvania
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Visited recently, the museum was not open, should put a sign on the posts because its out of the loop and not really necessary to drive over to. There are lots of trails, I walked on one near the Delaware pond. It was great to be in the woods! I wish I had more time. Trails were easy to walk... More

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights. It is an old hospital and I swear it feels haunted. When we asked the front desk they said they have had several reports of strange things being seen, heard and felt. We didn't have anything happen but one of my co-workers asked them to change her room because she said she... More

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Greenwood, Indiana
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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but so all are parks. Seems like the last time I was there, cicadas attacked us the whole time. Very big and plenty of room for lots of people.

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Indianapolis
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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For being a park inside a city youcna't go wrong. The trails aren't the best, but they aren't the worst. (eagle creek park is a bit better.) It can get crowded, but it is still a very nice area for the city to get in touch with nature.

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Carmel, Indiana
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
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Wonderful spread out picnic areas and trails..lots of open spaces

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
126 helpful votes 126 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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This is part of the Old Fort Harrison property. It is great to see they have made it into a park with walking trails and a track.a great addition for this side of town.

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Lebanon, Indiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

This state park is still new when it compare to the other state parks. It has some modern features, but limited on trails. Three great features that they have are 1) A fantastic hill for sleding, 2) Access to Fall creek to fish, and 3) A nice ponnd with a chelter to fish from. The neat thing about the park... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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When I travel on business, I like to find an outdoor park to go to instead of working out in the hotel. For the $5 entrance fee, I had a great 5pm run through a beautiful, quiet forest. The trail was wide and well maintained and felt safe with several people on the trail but definitely not overcrowded. Very relaxing.

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Indiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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I enjoy the hiking/walking trails, multiple play areas for the older and younger children and cleanliness of the park.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
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Loved the trails, wildlife and birds. Blue heron everywhere, songbirds, deer and beautiful trails

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