Only at the Indianapolis Zoo will you be able to watch and interact with the dolphins as they swim all around you in the world's only submerged underwater dolphin dome. Get up close and personal with the rhinos and watch the young elephants as they play. Kids will also get to ride the carousel and the Kombo family coaster or splash in the water playground. In addition, when you buy a Zoo ticket, you also get to visit White River Gardens, 3.3 acres of interior and outdoor gardens to get ideas for your own garden. You know spring has arrived when tens of thousands of flowers are in bloom in the Gardens and the popular Butterflies exhibit returns to the Hilbert Conservatory.
From April until September, you can enjoy baseball up close at the venue Baseball America and Sports Illustrated named the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America." At the open-air natural grass park, you'll have a stunning view of the downtown skyline as well as a great seat for watching the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Immerse yourself in the art, history and culture of the indigenous cultures of the American West and Native America. The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum in the Midwest to offer this combination. New exhibits and interactive programs are unveiled throughout the year, so no two visits to the Eiteljorg are ever the same! The museum's new wing doubles its public space to include and education center, libarary, cave, and outdoor gardens.
Explore the worlds of art, science and culture up close and hands-on at the Indiana State Museum. Starting with the birth of the Earth and tracing Hoosier history into the 21st century, the museum offers an eclectic and ever-changing adventure. Even the building is an exhibit, with sculptures representing Indiana's 92 counties built into the exterior. The complex also houses the IMAX® Theater, two restaurants and a two-story gift shop that features Indiana-made goods.
The big screen has never been bigger than at the IMAX® Theater, inside the Indiana State Museum. Don the special glasses to watch a 3-D movie or settle back for a 2-D flick. The six-story screen, 16,000-watt digital sound system and bright, crisp picture will make you feel like you're in the movies, not just watching one.
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Discover what it means to be a champion at this attraction, which spotlights the lives of America's collegiate student-athletes. In three theater presentations, engaging exhibits and a turn-of-the-century gymnasium, the Hall of Champions showcases past and present champions, and the 88 championships the NCAA administers in 23 sports. The Hall of Champions is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's national headquarters.
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
Salute America's greatest heroes at this memorial celebrating the 3,410 Americans who have received our country's highest award for military valor. While listening to stirring stories of courage and heroism recorded by Medal of Honor recipients, you can search the memorial's glass walls to find names of heroes from 15 conflicts dating back to the Civil War.
We've got fun for the whole family! Try our fleet of pedal powered recreational cycles and boats. Offering 4 Wheel Surrey Bikes, Cruisers, Tandems, Quad Sports, Choppers, Deuce Coupes, Pedal Boats and Kayaks. Enjoy the great outdoors while exploring the miles of bike paths or floating in the historical Central Canal. Bike rentals located next to Indiana State Museum and boat rentals on canal walk at the corner of Ohio / West Streets. Have a family excursion or bring a group down we have affordable rentals starting at $5.00 per bike. Unique bikes, boats
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White River State Park Segway Tour. See the Park like never before when you take a guided Segway Tour of the 250 acre park. Ride by all of the Park's attractions and finish your tour on a scenic trip around the Canal. A training session and helmet are included in the fee. Reservations are required. Call 317.569.0879