Fun Things to Do in Indianapolis, Indiana

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There are countless things to do in Indianapolis, a busy, energetic metropolis chock full of local Indianapolis attractions, festive events in Indianapolis, unique shopping arenas and Indianapolis music and art venues. You can also give back to the community by volunteering for one of countless hard-working Indianapolis nonprofits and charities. Downtown Indianapolis alone is considered one of the most entertaining places in the nation. The only problem is how to keep your “Things to Do” list short enough to be realistic. Below is a smattering of representative things to do in Indy. But be forewarned: this is just the tip of the Indianapolis iceberg!

Fun Things To Do | Downtown Indianapolis

	Indiana State Museum 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. 317.232.1637 Fax: 317.234.2447
	Downtown Indianapolis IMAX Theater The IMAX Theater is located at the Indiana State Museum and offers year round showings of educational movies and today’s biggest Hollywood blockbusters.

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Fun Things To Do | North Indianapolis

	Art and Soul Gallery 1 S Range Line Rd, Carmel, IN 317.815.8210 Contemporary, eclectic art.
	Arthur Murray Dance Studio 723 Broad Ripple Ave Indianapolis, IN 317.251.3700

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Fun Things To Do | East

	Dark Armies Paintball Arena 2525 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 317.353.1987 Paintball open to the public.
	Fort Harrison State Park 6002 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 317.543.9592 Family recreation and expos.

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Things To Do | South

	ArtCraft Theatre 51 N Main St, Franklin, IN 317.225.9767 Educational seminars and special events.
	Circle City Flea Market 3825 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 317.536.1643 Enormous flea market Fridays through Sundays.

Fun Things To Do | West

	Butler University Atherton Union, Reilly Room, Indianapolis, IN 317.940.9293 A wide variety of lectures and special events.
	Chateau Thomas Winery 6291 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN 317.837.9463 Stop in for a complimentary wine tasting!

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Indianapolis Family Activities

Getting out and being active as a family is more then just a way to achieve better physical conditioning, it’s an opportunity for growing as a family and being with loved ones. So get the blood flowing and the heart rate up while you and the kids run, jump and play all day at one of these family fun centers!

	Ben and Ari’s Fun Center Fishers Indiana Fishers’ best miniature golf course and family fun center, Ben & Ari’s is the place to party year round.
	Climb Time Indy touted as Indiana’s finest indoor rock climbing gym, Climb Time Indy has over 8,000 square feet of climbing surfaces with beginner to expert holds, changed weekly to keep things interesting. Nightly specials are offered weeknights after 5:00 for kids, high school and college students, and Friday nights are date night.
	Dark Armies Paintball Arena this classic paintball arena offers a clever twist: It’s indoors and it’s totally dark, except for the Black Lights, including the players’ vests that glow in the dark. They offer Gameplay such as “Capture the Flag,” good fun for every age.
	Freetown Village Inc. brings to life African American culture during the end of the 19th Century. Just after the Civil War ended, thousands of black families were discovering freedom for the first time. At Freetown Village Inc. you and your family can see this piece of history illuminated by real people!
	Greatimes Family Fun Park is an amusement park that covers five acres and encompasses 22,000 feet of indoor, climate-controlled, multi level Fun. It has bumper boats, arcades, go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf, food services, groups services, and over 5,000 feet of play area set aside for climbers, runners, sliders and all those small humans with infinite energy. Your kids will never forget it and always want to go back.
	Jillian’s Downtown Indianapolis Going with a group of friends or your family provides bonding and a new type of fun to combat the monotony of the typical family night out.