White River State Park, Indianapolis (must see)
White River State Park is one of Indianapolis' most popular outdoor recreation areas. The park is a popular spot for art exhibitions, walks, and other outdoor recreation, and special events that are ideal for the entire family. Several of the most popular downtown attractions, such as the Indianapolis Zoo and Victory Field, fall within the confines of this park.
The Amphitheater at White River State Park regularly hosts headliner performances and performances from local acts. Permanent art exhibits are present in the park, including Prime Commonality that celebrates the connection between chimpanzees and humans, Harmony that emphasizes our balance with the world, and the wire-crafted American Bison sculpture. These cultural attractions help demonstrate how vital the arts are to this city.
The Urban Wilderness Trail offers abundant opportunities to encounter wildlife. One of the things that you'll find is the first sanctuary in Indianapolis for Monarch Butterflies. You can also easily spot bald eagles and beavers in this park.
The Amphitheater at White River State Park regularly hosts headliner performances and performances from local acts. Permanent art exhibits are present in the park, including Prime Commonality that celebrates the connection between chimpanzees and humans, Harmony that emphasizes our balance with the world, and the wire-crafted American Bison sculpture. These cultural attractions help demonstrate how vital the arts are to this city.
The Urban Wilderness Trail offers abundant opportunities to encounter wildlife. One of the things that you'll find is the first sanctuary in Indianapolis for Monarch Butterflies. You can also easily spot bald eagles and beavers in this park.
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White River State Park on Map
Sight Name: White River State Park
Sight Location: Indianapolis, USA (See walking tours in Indianapolis)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Indianapolis, USA (See walking tours in Indianapolis)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Indianapolis is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
One such is the Scottish Rite Cathedral, a prominent example of Neo-Gothic style, known for its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
The Indigenous people had lived in this area since as early as 10,000 BC before they relinquished their tribal land to the United States, in the Treaty of Saint Mary's, in 1818. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Some of the best local buildings are situated along the diagonal avenues coming from Mile Square, as per the city plan laid out in 1821 by Scottish-born architect Alexander Ralston (the one who participated in laying... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles