Indianapolis, IN

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
DESCRIPTION: One of the world’s largest children museums that’s also wonderful for adults; highlights include "Story Avenue" on level 4 and "Passport to the World" on level 3; Story Avenue features storytellers, Black magazines, a Black barbershop", video footage of Black churches, wide selection of children's books, stories of slavery and plantation life and more; visitors can stop by the barbershop or the front porch to deposit one of their own at the Story Bank; get a “Passport to the World” which features African face painting, masks, clothes, video of African celebrations, and Kwanzaa display

ADMISSION: Adults $16.50, Age 2-17 $11.50, Senior $15.50; see website for parking fees

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 3000 North Meridian Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-334-4003

WEBSITE: http://www.childrensmuseum.org

Indianapolis Zoo & Aquarium
DESCRIPTION: Since opening in 1964, the zoo has grown into a world-class facility for conservation, research and family fun; the zoo accomplished the world’s first successful artificial insemination of an African elephant; 5 Zoo Blomes (Forests, Waters, Deserts, Plains, Encounters) attempt to replicate the natural habitat of animals who co-exist in the wild; the only attraction accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the American Association of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden; located in White River State Park

ADMISSION: Adults $9.50, Seniors $7.50, Age 1 and under enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun 9a-5p, shorter winter hours

ADDRESS: 1200 West Washington Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-630-2001

WEBSITE: http://www.indyzoo.com

Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park
DESCRIPTION: Holiday Inn Select North is home of the "Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park featuring 50,000 sq ft of Indoor Water Recreation; 3 slides with a plunge pool, 2 spas, a sports activity pool, a leisure river and a water bucket dumping station

ADMISSION: Access only available to guests booking the Caribbean Cove Package rate

DAYS & HOURS: Warm months 10a-10p

ADDRESS: 3850 DePauw Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 317-872-9790

WEBSITE: http://caribbeancovewaterpark.com

NCAA Hall of Champions
DESCRIPTION: Since 2000, the National Collegiate Athletic Association hall for championships in 22 sports are celebrated and remembered here; the museum takes you on a journey of from a student-athlete perspective, as they experience the highs and lows of competition; award-winning interactive displays and multimedia presentations give this place an upbeat feel; adjacent to the new NCAA headquarters in White River State Park

ADMISSION: Adults $5, Ages 6-18 $3.00, Age 60+ $3, Ages 5 and under enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 700 West Washington Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-916-4251

WEBSITE: http://www.ncaahallofchampions.org

Lucas Oil Stadium
DESCRIPTION: To prevent losing its NFL team due to the obsolete RCA Dome since torn down, Indy moved quickly to opened this fine stadium in 2008 and seating 63,000 football fans plus 137 corporate suites for the Indianapolis Colts; football fans will appreciate the wider aisles, more comfortable seating, better viewing angles, large scoreboards, and of tcourse the Colts Pro Shop accessible from two levels

ADDRESS: 500 South Capitol Ave  MAP

PHONE: 317-262-8600

WEBSITE: http://www.lucasoilstadium.com

Victory Field
DESCRIPTION: The minor league baseball park that is the home of the Indianapolis Indians of the International League; opened in 1996 and seated 15,000, but wanted a bleacher section removed to make room for a picnic area; there are currently 12,496 permanent seats and room for approximately 2000 more fans on the outfield lawn, though on popular days it may total over 15,000 with SRO seats; the name reflects the victory of the United States in World War II

ADDRESS: 501 West Maryland Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-269-3545 ‎

WEBSITE: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com

Conseco Fieldhouse
DESCRIPTION: Whether it’s an Indiana Pacers basketball game, World Championship Wrestling, concerts, Disney on Ice, or the Circus, this start-of-the-art venue somehow manages to feel more intimate than its 18,500 seats would suggest; concourses extend 50-60 feet wide, 100+ concession stands feature everything from gourmet meals to hot dogs and there are plenty of restrooms; every seat is wide, highly raked and unobstructed to place you on top of the action

DAYS & HOURS: box office Mon-Sat 10a-5p and during events

ADDRESS: 125 South Pennsylvania Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-917-2727

WEBSITE: http://www.consecofieldhouse.com

GameWorks
DESCRIPTION: Kids and all those young in heart will enjoy a 27,000 sq. foot entertainment complex featuring the latest in interactive video game technology and virtual reality simulators; Circle Centre shopping complex, downtown

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 49 West Maryland Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-226-9267

WEBSITE: http://www.gameworks.com