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1. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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2. Indianapolis Art Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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3. Central Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Conner Prairie

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5. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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7. Indiana State Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Indianapolis Indians

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9. Indianapolis Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Museum of Miniature Houses

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Nine Lives Cat Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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12. Peewinkle's Puppet Studio

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13. The Rhythm! Discovery Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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14. Dallara IndyCar Factory

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15. Eagle Creek Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Flat Fork Creek

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Fort Harrison State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Garfield Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Go Ape

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20. Holliday Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Condado Tacos

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22. The Asante Children’s Theatre

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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23. Trader’s Point Creamery

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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24. White River State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • There is no shortage of fun for kids in and around Indianapolis, which is home to the world’s largest children’s museum.
  • Kids can explore the interactive history park and living museum of Conner Prairie.
  • Experience the adrenaline-rushing Indianapolis Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum.
  • The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art showcases Western and Native American art and cultural objects.
  • Peewinkle's Puppet Studio presents captivating and creative puppet shows for children of all ages.

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