{"id":78522,"date":"2022-09-29T09:50:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T16:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=78522"},"modified":"2024-03-15T14:41:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T21:41:40","slug":"outdoor-activities-in-indianapolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/outdoor-activities-in-indianapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Local-Approved Outdoor Activities in Indianapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newcomers in Indianapolis could be forgiven for thinking there\u2019s nothing to do there. With a nickname like Naptown, that\u2019s a common misconception. However, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy for those <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/IN\/Indianapolis\/6\/9170\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Indianapolis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if you love the outdoors. So whether you\u2019re renting an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9170\/IN\/Indianapolis\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment in<\/span> Indianapolis<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or are thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9170\/IN\/Indianapolis\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">buying a house in the city<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some great outdoor activities in Indianapolis that locals recommend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1.jpg\" alt=\"downtown Indianapolis\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Try your hand at the Gatling Gauntlet obstacle course<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoy outdoor activities and a little competition, the Gatling Gauntlet might be calling your name. This Indianapolis-area obstacle course is a fun way to get some physical activity while enjoying the great outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne of Central Indiana\u2019s newest and most fun outdoor attractions is the Gatling Gauntlet obstacle course,\u201d says Indy local Kenneth Cosky of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivalcountryindiana.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festival Country Indiana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cThe Gatling Gauntlet, located just south of Indianapolis, is a 1.6-mile extreme fitness course with 20 fun, challenging obstacles. Since this course is designed with beginner and advanced options for most obstacles, it\u2019s attainable for people of all skill levels. Participants can experience military-style and obstacle-race-style fitness challenges like a cargo net climb, incline wall climb, tire flip, belly crawl, Atlas stone life, balance beam, and much more. People can use the course for free 365 days a year (weather permitting) and enjoy it once or do two laps around it to make it a 3.2-mile run, which is a 5k experience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2.jpg\" alt=\"indianapolis childrens museum\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Visit the Indianapolis Children\u2019s Museum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1925, the Children\u2019s Museum of Indianapolis is consistently ranked as one of the top children\u2019s museums in the country. Whatever your child is interested in, the Children\u2019s Museum of Indianapolis will offer a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen we brag that Indianapolis is home to the largest children&#8217;s museum in the world, we aren&#8217;t kidding,&#8221; says Indianapolis local Jeanine Bobenmoyer of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thecitymoms.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TheCityMoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blog. \u201cIt&#8217;s an absolute must-see for Circle City residents and visitors alike. The Children&#8217;s Museum of Indianapolis is packed with fun and includes the outdoor Riley Children\u2019s Health Sports Legends Experience\u00ae park. Also on-site are a 100-year-old working carousel, unique rotating exhibits like Scooby-Doo!\u2122 Mansion Mayhem, and plenty of programs for families of all ages and abilities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Catch a show at the White River Amphitheater<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with summer in the rearview mirror, there\u2019s still plenty of time to enjoy live musical performances outside. The TCU Amphitheater holds up to 6,000 people and is surrounded by green spaces and other attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGo see an outdoor show at the TCU White River Amphitheater,\u201d says blogger Sara Albers of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliceandlois.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alice &amp; Lois<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIt has been renovated and is the best place in town for an outdoor concert.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor activities indianapolis: hiking on a trail\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-4-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Go for a walk on one of Indianapolis\u2019 trails<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indianapolis has an abundance of scenic trails that are great for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities. They can run along residential areas and shopping centers alike, so you can enjoy them no matter what you have planned for the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Cultural Trail is an engaging, safe and beautiful way to see downtown Indianapolis,\u201d according to Richard Vonnegut of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianatrails.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana Trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIt\u2019s a square around downtown Indianapolis and forms a central hub off from which other trails radiate outward in several directions. Notably, because it is downtown, this trail provides an excellent way to see Indianapolis architecture and memorials.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also go for a walk along the Monon Trail, which runs north to south through Indianapolis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Monon Trail is a 27-mile-long Rails-to-Trails Hall of Fame inductee that runs from bustling downtown Indianapolis through the charming towns of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/557506\/IN\/Indianapolis\/Broad-Ripple\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Broad Ripple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2908\/CA\/Carmel-by-the-Sea\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carmel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d said travel writers Jenn and Ed Coleman of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colemanconcierge.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coleman Concierge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cWith plenty of shade, good pavement, and many fabulous places to eat along the way, it&#8217;s easy to see why more than 1 million people enjoy this trail every year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor activity indianapolis: gondola ride\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-5-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Take in the sights and sounds of Indy from the Indiana Central Canal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many unique and original outdoor activities you can enjoy in Indianapolis. Soak in views of the city from the Indiana Central Canal with Old World Gondoliers. This experience is one of the more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-indianapolis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">unique things to do in Indianapolis<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cW<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ith Old World Gondoliers, you can experience the beauty, mystique, and charm of downtown Indianapolis riding a gondola accompanied by world-famous singing gondoliers,\u201d says Franck Benhamou of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/topcityspots.com\/in\/usa\/indianapolis\/outdoor-activities\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top City Spots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an online travel platform. \u201cPropose to your loved one with spectacular canal views and a serenade transporting you into the romance of old Italy or celebrate a special birthday, anniversary, or corporate event that will leave you with long-lasting memories.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6.jpg\" alt=\"newfields in indianapolis\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-6-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Spend the day at Newfields<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From art exhibits to a nature park and greenhouse, Newfields has a little bit of everything. No matter how you plan on spending your day, you\u2019ll likely find something to do there. It\u2019s the perfect catch-all outdoor activity in Indianapolis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhile we at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderingtours.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wandering Tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> love the energy of Downtown Indy, we head to Newfields for a day out of the city,\u201d says Indy local Brian Michaels. \u201cPart nature center, part outdoor sculpture garden, part museum, this 100+ acre preserve on the White River has something for everyone. Hit the trails in the morning, grab lunch at the Indianapolis Art Museum, and then cool off with a tour of the Lilly mansion before catching an outdoor movie or holiday lights show in the evening. There is something for everyone no matter the weather.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7.jpg\" alt=\"holiday lights on trees\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/outdoor-indy-7-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Get in the holiday spirit at Harvest Nights and Winter Lights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a festive outdoor activity in Indianapolis, look no further than Harvest Nights and Winter Lights, two events that take place throughout the fall and holiday seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCatch the spirit of two of Indianapolis&#8217; favorite seasons with Newfields&#8217; Harvest Nights (October) and Winter Lights (December),\u201d says Indianapolis local Julianne of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pintspoundsandpate.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pints, Pounds, &amp; P\u00e2t\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blog. \u201cEach event features the art museum&#8217;s extensive grounds decked out in pumpkins and Christmas lights with families enjoying festive snacks and cocktails.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt Harvest Nights, you can expect to see the Pumpkin Path of Peril, the Ghost Train, an audio-visual effect that gives you the disconcerting impression that you&#8217;re standing in the path of a train, scarecrows, and of course, large displays of artistically arranged gourds, corn stalks, and pumpkins,\u201d continues Julianne. \u201cWinter Lights is a slightly more romantic affair, with the Lilly House illuminated in a festive light show and the sound of carols filling the air as you take in thousands of Christmas lights adorning the grounds.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcomers in Indianapolis could be forgiven for thinking there\u2019s nothing to do there. With a nickname like Naptown, that\u2019s a common misconception. However, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy for those living in Indianapolis, especially if you love the outdoors. 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