Indianapolis · Marion County, IN
Hidden gems in Indianapolis
Scout analyzed 135 Indianapolis places and surfaced the ones that actually fit hidden gems.
Places analyzed
135
Matches
15
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.9 hr
Best neighborhoods for hidden gems
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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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.
Mile Square
Old National Centre
Garfield Park
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Mile Square
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Neoclassical revival theater, home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, plus other live music.
Arts & Culture
Conner Prairie
Recreated 19th-century village on 200 acres explores Indiana's past through interactive exhibits.
Arts & Culture
Ruoff Music Center
Outdoor concert venue brings in major tours & festivals of all popular musical stripes.
Butler-Tarkington/Rocky Ripple
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Docent-led tours offered in the 1930s mansion & grounds once owned by a prominent businessman.
Crown Hill
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Huge, interactive kids' museum including a planetarium, carousel, science labs & library.
Mile Square
Indiana Historical Society
Stately home to exhibits & archives covering Indiana history, plus concerts & lectures.
Downtown
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Museum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities.
Windsor Park
Factory Arts District
Sprawling urban hub hosting farmers markets & art galleries along with other local vendors & events.
Mile Square
Indiana War Memorial & Museum
This columned building houses a shrine to fallen WWI soldiers, an ornate auditorium & a war museum.
Old Northside
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Exhibits & tours on the grounds of the 23rd U.S. president's home, plus lectures, theater & more.
Upper Canal
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library
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