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Things to Do in Downtown Indy
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

1. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

9.2
3000 N Meridian St (at W 30th St), Indianapolis, IN
Museum · Near Northwest - Riverside · 144 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: It's rated one of the “top ten museums in the U.S. for families” by AOL Travel Online, “the best museum” by Child magazine and recently USA Today named it “the best family museum in the country.”

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

2. Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

9.3
4000 Michigan Rd (bt W 38th & 42nd Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Butler - Tarkington · 99 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Free admission, beautiful grounds and all kinds of art. Kids and adults will enjoy more than 50,000 pieces of art and some of their traveling exhibits. Read more.

Indiana State Museum is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

3. Indiana State Museum

8.7
650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 34 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: See the culture and history of Indiana with art, science and interactive exhibits. $7 for adults and $4 for kids. They have all kinds of events, activities and workshops for kids. Read more.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

4. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art

8.7
500 W Washington St (at N West St.), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 36 tips and reviews

Visit IndyVisit Indy: A true gem in Indy- great art and moving exhibits in the heart of downtown. And the Sky City Cafe overlooking the Canal- SO. GOOD.

Cultural Trail - Downtown Indianapolis is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

5. Cultural Trail - Downtown Indianapolis

9.1
Downtown (bt St Clair & Washington Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Hiking Trail · Downtown Indianapolis · 22 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: It's a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path that connects neighborhoods, Cultural Districts and entertainment amenities.

Indianapolis Zoo is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

6. Indianapolis Zoo

8.8
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
Zoo · Near Westside · 152 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: It is the first institution to be triple-accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. The Zoo's Oceans exhibit features a shark touch tank, dolphin show, and the International Orangutan Center

Madame Walker Theatre Center is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

7. Madame Walker Theatre Center

8.3
617 Indiana Ave (at N West St), Indianapolis, IN
Theater · Downtown Indianapolis · 9 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Madame Walker Theatre Center stands as a memorial to America’s first female self-made millionaire, Madam C. J. Walker and celebrates the best of African American culture and performance arts.

Old National Centre is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

8. Old National Centre

8.5
502 N New Jersey St (at E. Michigan St.), Indianapolis, IN
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Indianapolis · 35 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: It is the largest Shrine temple in North America and hosts more than 300 concerts, performances, parties and other events throughout the year.

City Market is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

9. City Market

8.3
222 E Market St (btwn N Delaware & N Alabama St), Indianapolis, IN
Food Court · Downtown Indianapolis · 69 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Indianapolis is home to the City Market, a community gathering place and one-stop shop for fresh produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and baked goods

Massachusetts Avenue is one of Things to Do in Downtown Indy.

10. Massachusetts Avenue

Indianapolis, IN
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Mass Ave is one of Downtown’s premier arts and entertainment district where people live, shop and play in the same eight-block area.

11. Circle Centre Mall

7.3
49 W Maryland St (at Illinois St), Indianapolis, IN
Shopping Mall · Downtown Indianapolis · 101 tips and reviews

Visit IndyVisit Indy: You're bound to find something for everyone at Simon's flagship mall.