Indianapolis · Marion County, IN
Cheap things to do in Indianapolis
Scout analyzed 135 Indianapolis places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
135
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Best neighborhoods for cheap day out
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Mile Square
The Eagle Mass Ave
Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.
Mile Square
Ball & Biscuit
Arty cocktails & small plates served amid pendant bulbs, a copper bar & a speakeasy vibe.
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple Park
Sports fields, dog park, swimming pool, playground & other activities around the White River.
Food & Drink
Salt at Geist
Fletcher Place
Bluebeard
Trendy New American kitchen serving sharing plates & craft cocktails in a renovated 1924 warehouse.
Downtown
The Fountain Room
Fall Creek Place
Bocca
Wholesale District
Harry & Izzy's
Upscale steakhouse with a notable wine selection & a contemporary spin on chops, seafood & pizza.
Butler-Tarkington/Rocky Ripple
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Contemporary art installations showcased amid 100 acres with woodlands, meadows & a lake.
Lawrence-Fort Ben-Oaklandon
Fort Harrison State Park
This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.
Arts & Culture
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Scenic nature preserve offering hiking trails, naturalist-led programs, green space & picnic tables.
Butler-Tarkington
Tarkington Park
Keystone at the Crossing
Town Run Trail Park
Fletcher Place
Amberson Coffee & Grocer
Eagledale
MOTW Coffee and Pastries
Cole-Noble District
Parlor Public House
Mars Hill
Stout Field Park
Keystone at the Crossing
Seasons 52
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Mile Square
Indianapolis Canal Walk
Strolling, paddleboating & kayaking along a canal where paths & bridges are decorated with artwork.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park
Park is home to a sunken garden, arts & recreation centers, sports fields, playgrounds & more.
Fall Creek Place
Gather 22
Wholesale District
Yard House
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
Family
Westermeier Commons Playground
Outdoors
Echo Hollow Nature Park
210 acres of woodlands with a fishing pond, picnic area, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.
No reservation needed
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