Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens … The Conservatory houses 10,000 square feet of plants from the world's tropics and is always in full bloom. Changing educational displays and three spectacular seasonal shows make the conservatory a great place to visit throughout the year. The Sunken Garden includes three acres of European classical formal gardens, historic fountains, paved walkways and benches make it a gorgeous and relaxing retreat.
Cost: $2/person for Conservatory; $4/person for Conservatory and Gardens
Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour (additional time dependent of level of interest)
Contact: Education Department at 317-327-7580 

White River Gardens … A stunningly beautiful 3.3 acre landmark botanical attraction adjacent to the Indianapolis Zoo. The Gardens includes a glass-enclosed conservatory; outdoor design gardens; water garden; a resource center; a gift shop; one and a half miles of winding paths and walkways. Enjoy the butterflies exhibit in the conservatory.
Cost: $11.20, adults; $7.20, seniors and children 2-12; children 2 & under, free
Time: 45 minutes
Contact: Sandy Allen at 317-630-2052  

Lunch at Nourish Cafe at Indianapolis Museum of Art ... Featuring a variety of fresh, healthy, seasonal options. Dine and enjoy breathtaking views of IMA grounds, including the famed LOVE sculpture.
Cost: $1-$11 (based on food selection)
Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours
Contact: Pam Stokes at 317-920-2679  

Oldfields – Lilly House & Gardens … Recently designated a National Historic Landmark, Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens is an elegant 26-acre estate and historic house museum located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. At the heart of Oldfields is Lilly House, the 22-room mansion that was once home of J.K. Lilly Jr., the late Indianapolis businessman, collector and philanthropist. Lilly House has undergone historic restoration and is now open to the public. Oldfields' magnificent gardens and grounds were designed in the 1920s by Percival Gallagher of the famous landscape architecture firm Olmsted Brothers.
Cost: Free
Time: 1 – 1 ½ hours
Contact: Pam Stokes at 317-920-2679  

The Flower Barn … Tour the unique colorful garden and enjoy demonstrations on the handling and use of dried flowers. Floral arrangements can be made and are available for purchase May-October.
Cost: $12.95, approximate cost includes tour, demonstration and box lunch. Appointment required.
Time: 2 hours
Contact: Norm or Ginny Mazurowski at 317-846-1059 or 765-482-3061  

Dinner at Hollyhock Hill … Country-style cuisine makes you feel as if you’re sitting around the Sunday dinner table at grandma’s house. A Hoosier tradition since 1929.
Cost: Lunch - $15.20-$16.45/person, Dinner - $24.05-$30.40/person
Time: 2 hours
Contact: Dean Black or Jay Snyder at 317-251-2294

Southside Landfill and Crossroads Greenhouse … Experience a modern day landfill and see first hand the "three Rs" program of recycling, re-using and reducing. Tour includes the Crossroads Greenhouse which produces more than 400,000 poinsettias, bedding plants and hanging baskets with the assistance of methane gas that is used for heating, climate control and supplemental electricity.
Cost: $5
Time: 1 ½ hours
Contact: Derek Young at 317-247-6808, Ext. 510