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1. Lockerbie Square Historic District ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Antique Fan Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The Indiana State Police Museum

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4. The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park

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5. Indianapolis Artsgarden

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6. The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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7. Indiana War Memorial Museum

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8. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail

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9. Indy Reads Books

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10. Concerts on the Canal

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11. Indianapolis City Market

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12. The Downtown Indy Canal Walk

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13. The Indiana State Library

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14. The Talbot Street Art Fair

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15. Indy LaborFest

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Many of the museums in Indianapolis are open to the public on select days for free, including the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art and the museums of the landmark Indiana War Memorial Plaza.
  • Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.

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