Things to do in Indianapolis

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#1

Ok, this is a bit different then the other similar threads. The difference is I’ve lived in Indy for a year now and still don’t know anything fun to do here without spending a ton of money.

I’m looking for stuff to do for a few days just to get out of the house and have a little fun. Keep in mind I’m a college kid, so please try to keep cost in mind.

I really need to get out of the house more and need ideas for things to do with a friend or two. If anyone can throw out suggestions, they will all be appreciated.

#2

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Childrens Museum

Eiteljorg Musem

Indianapolis Zoo

Indians Baseball Game

Wander White River State Park

Music at the Historical Society along the canal (free if you sit across the bank, check the website for schedule and musicians)

Monon Trail

Walk the canal, Paddle boat the canal.

Local festivals (chec the Indy Star)

#3

King Tut is at the Children’s Museum

#4

Too late for this year but N.I.T.E. ride is a fun event usually held in June. (Biking through downtown at night with 2500 other riders)

Monon Trail/Canal Tow Path/White River Green way

Mountain bike trails

There is alot of free music if you look around. I know sunday’s in carmel there is free jazz on the monon.

I spend most of my spare time on a bike if you can’t tell.

#5

Great Times Family Fun Park is awesome! A few friends and I went there last Friday for their $12 all you can ride go-karts and had an absolute blast. They have putt putt, bumper boats, 3 go kart tracks, batting cages and a 2 story arcade. This place definitely does NOT have an age limit, young and old will love this place.

#6

People-watch at Monument Circle, Broadripple, White River State Park

About every weekend, there’s a free concert at the White River Gardens.

Doublecheck my dates, but I’m fairly sure the first Thursday of the month is free at the Children’s Museum 4-8; same for the zoo on the first Monday? There’s probably a similar deal for the State Museum, but I don’t know when. I think the NCAA Hall of Champions is free regardless of day.

Check local periodicals & Indy Star for free local events

Conservatory at Garfield Park

Collect sponsorships for your favorite Indy-area FIRST team(s)

#7

I’ll be the first to admit that i still enjoy the Children’s Museum, even though I haven’t gone in a long time.

Something that you might look into also is if Lucas Oil Stadium gives tours. I’ve only been inside once before, and it’s absolutely amazing.

#8

Kerasotes 16 and IMAX - went there to watch Dark Knight last year during IRI. Fun experience.

#9