Indianapolis · Marion County, IN
Family things to do in Indianapolis
Scout analyzed 180 Indianapolis places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
180
Matches
27
Typical spend
$60
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Complete outings
Hands-On Pioneer Day at Conner Prairie
Spend a full, engaging day discovering Indiana heritage in Fishers. Kick off the morning with pastries and warm drinks, devote the heart of the day to Conner Prairie's interactive 19th-century village and craft spaces, and finish with fresh air at the sprawling Westermeier Commons playground.
Family Day at Indianapolis Zoo & Park
Embark on a full-day adventure at the Indianapolis Zoo, marveling at the diverse wildlife and aquatic exhibits. After exploring, grab a casual and family-friendly lunch. Conclude your day with some relaxed playtime at Military Park, allowing the kids to burn off any remaining energy.
Family Morning at The Children's Museum
Start your family adventure with an engaging morning at The Children's Museum, exploring its many interactive exhibits. Afterwards, refuel with a casual breakfast before heading home with a treat for later.
Best neighborhoods for family
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Delaware Trails
Holliday Park Nature Center
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple Park
Sports fields, dog park, swimming pool, playground & other activities around the White River.
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
Mars Hill
Stout Field Park
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.
Family
Westermeier Commons Playground
Outdoors
Echo Hollow Nature Park
210 acres of woodlands with a fishing pond, picnic area, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.
Outdoors
Flowing Well Park
Drinking water from an artesian well, wooded hiking trails, a stream for wading & picnic areas.
Outdoors
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
Over 24,000 acres, this hardwood forest offers camping, hiking, hunting & fishing.
Downtown
White River State Park
Park home to a zoo, amphitheater & myriad cultural venues, plus a riverside trail & canal walk.
Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek Park
Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more.
Outdoors
Flat Fork Creek Park
This 60-acre park features a lake, nature trails, a sledding hill, a mountain-biking course & more.
Delaware Trails
Holliday Park
City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.
Meridian Hills/Williams Creek
Marott Woods Nature Preserve
Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.
Butler-Tarkington/Rocky Ripple
Newfields
Comprehensive art museum with nature park & historic mansion, plus films, concerts, lectures & more.
Downtown
Indiana State Museum
Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
West Indianapolis
Rhodius Park
Neighborhood hub with basketball & tennis courts, an outdoor pool & a rec center with a game room.
Mile Square
Old National Centre
New Bethel
Southeastway Park
188-acre forested park features hiking trails, a prairie preserve, wildlife & education programs.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 180 analyzed Indianapolis places fit family.
- 72% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 0% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Educational, Scenic.
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