Top Ten Places for Family Fun
The City is home to the world's largest children's museum and plenty of other spots prime for family bonding.
- Children's Museum of Indianapolis: With 1.3 million visitors annually, 12 permanent galleries and nearly 1 million square feet, it's the world's largest, period. Check out the interactive Dinosphere and enjoy a ride on the full restored antique carousel.
- Indianapolis Art Center: Offering classes in woodworking, ceramics, painting and other mediums, families can learn art while taking home something fun. The ARTSPARK offers 12-acres of outdoor interactive artwork including the Crooked Little House.
- Indianapolis Zoo: From a dolphin in-water program to a shark touch tank, from racing cheetahs to painting with elephants, a jewel for families.
- IMAX Indianapolis Theatre: Who doesn't want to see a flick on a towering 3-story screen? Kids-specific movies and exclusive IMAX features are offered year-round at this theater in the Indiana State Museum.
- Rhythm! Discovery Center: Beat on drums and learn how rhythm and percussion are a part of our daily lives at this museum for kids of all ages.
- Caribbean Cove: An indoor water park packed with slides, pools, and lazy rivers.
- Indianapolis Firefighters Museum: Little boys and girls love firetrucks, and this museum is dedicated to the profession via hands-on exhibits.
- Conner Praire: Ride a historic hot air balloon, pet adorable animals and travel back to the 1800s at this interactive history park on the settlement of the historic William Conner house.
- Victory Field: Visit what Sports Illustrated called America's Best Minor League Ballpark and enjoy breathtaking views of downtown as you cheer on the Indianapolis Indians.
- Carter's Toy Museum: Nestled in Zionsville, this charming museum offers three floors of antique toys, including an entire floor dedicated to arcade games.
