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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

The largest children's museum in the world urges children to dig in and touch everything as they explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts through exciting interactive exhibits on five floors. There's also a planetarium and a theater with children's plays and live entertainment.

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Museum of Art welcomes you with free admission, a gorgeous campus, and complimentary garage parking! Once inside, ask about special exhibitions or what’s playing in The Toby and then...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that showcase both Native American and Western art, culture and history. The...

Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

A memorial to all of the medal recipients.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

The museum represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine while the building itself is the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Attraction type: Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

The Indy Speedway, dating back to 1909, is one of the most famous car raceways in the world. Even if you can't join the crowd of 400,000 that comes each May to watch the celebrated Indy 500, stop by for a minibus ride on the speedway. Then visit the museum that traces race car history, including a display of restored speed demons, starting with the first Indy winner in 1911.

Attraction type: Motor racing; Sports museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

A monument built in 1902 as a tribute to the Indiana soldiers who served in the Civil War.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

Home to over 2,000 animals and Indiana's largest aquarium, this 64-acre zoo has lions, elephants and other wild animals roaming through natural settings. A special petting area allows children to touch, but not feed, the tamer animals. There's also the world's largest enclosed dolphin show and a roller-coaster for all ages to enjoy.

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis
Attraction type: Blues bar
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

Xscape is a 75,000 square foot family entertainment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The first facility of its kind in Indiana, Xscape is an indoor theme park designed to include a gourmet buffet style restaurant, themed dining rooms, a sports bar, and a ride and game area featuring amusement style rides, go karts, mini bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, a 4D theater, mini golf, and the best and newest arcade games. Unlike most other entertainment centers, Xscape offers both kid and adult friendly environments.

Attraction type: Game/entertainment centre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

A tribute to Indiana war veterans, from World War I to the Vietnam War.

Attraction type: Monument; Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis
Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis
Attraction type: Jazz bar
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

Offers educational opportunities while paying tribute to the student-athlete.

Attraction type: Sports museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

The cemetery is the burial site for President Benjamin Harrison, Vice Presidents Thomas Hendricks, Charles Fairbanks, and Thomas Marshall, Eleven Indiana Governors, James Whitcomb Riley, John...

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

This museum contains relics and artwork illustrating the history of the Hoosier State.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 52 attractions in Indianapolis

This track features karting, a European sport similar to go-cart racing.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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