Top Tour Experiences in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, discover surprises at every turn. Indy always has something that surprises. Our top-tier destination is packed with new exhibits, delicious dining, and spectacular shopping. It's time to think Indy for your next group business or leisure tour.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-872-9664
Website: beefandboards.com
- Let the show begin at Indiana’s finest dinner theatre
- Featuring Broadway productions performed by a professional equity company
- Accompanied by a delicious buffet and cocktails
- Allow 4 hours
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-1888
Website: bhpsite.org
- A majestic National Historic Landmark in Indy’s historic Old Northside neighborhood
- Home of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States
- Victorian furnishings and a charming carriage house on display
- Allow 1 hour
Broadway in Indianapolis
Performing at the Old National Centre or Clowes Memorial Hall
Business office: 342 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-632-7469
Website: Indianapolis.broadway.com
- Each season presenting the finest national touring companies of the leading Broadway shows
- Performing at Old National Centre and Clowes Memorial Hall
- Group pricing and easy coach parking
- Allow 3 hours
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-334-3322
Website: childrensmuseum.org
- Quite simply - the largest and best Children’s Museum in the world
- Dinosaurs, mummies, pirates, terra cotta warriors and carousels mix it up and disguise fun with learning
- Special exhibits and events, like Jolly Days in December or the Haunted House in October
- Allow 1-4 hours
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038
317-776-6006
Website: connerprairie.org
- Indiana’s first Smithsonian affiliate
- Be introduced to the residents of Prairietown and experience town living in 1836, then move through time to 1859 for a historic Balloon Voyage overlooking the prairie and to 1863 and experience a Civil War attack on Indiana by southern rebels
- Group programs and pricing
- Allow 2-3 hours
Crown Hill Cemetery
700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-920-2644
Website: crownhill.org
- The expansive Crown Hill Cemetery, the third largest in the nation, covers 555 acres
- Unique vantage points of downtown Indianapolis (bring your camera)
- Notables buried here include Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley, Colonel Eli Lilly and the notorious bank robber, John Dillinger
- Allow 1- 2 hours
CSz Indianapolis
721 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-951-8499
Website: www.cszindianapolis.com
- Comedy improvisation with a competitive twist
- Audience engaged in the mayhem
- Family-friendly shows
- Allow 2 hours
Dallara IndyCar Factory
1201 Main St., Speedway, IN 46224
317-243-7171
Website: indycarfactory.com
- Dallara Automobilia is the manufacturer of all IndyCars used in the racing circuit
- Tour groups learn about the company, and the science and technology in making these high performance racing machines
- Get behind racing simulators, or better yet, in a real car driven by a professional around the streets of Speedway
- Allow 1-1.5 hours
Easley Winery
205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-636-4516
Website: easleywinery.com
- Easley Winery is the oldest family-owned winery in Indiana, producing award-winning vintages
- “Grape to glass” winery tours showcase the full production process of turning grapes into fine wine
- Tours are enhanced with wine tastings and shopping at the gift store
- Allow 1-1.5 hours
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-636-9378
Website: eiteljorg.org
- Displaying a stunning collection of Native American Indian and Western art, the largest east of the Mississippi River
- Annual Indian Market in June is a shopper’s haven for one-of-a kind jewelry, artwork and more
- Authentic Southwestern style dining at the Eiteljorg Museum Café makes the experience complete
- Allow 1-2 hours
The Escape Room
200 S. Meridian St., Ste. 220, Indianapolis , IN 46225
317-986-6542
Website: escaperoomindy.com
- Your group works together to solve puzzles in a fun, interactive adventure
- Find clues, discover keys, and solve the combinations to escape a themed room in 60 minutes or less
- Come early or stay late to enjoy craft beer, wine, or soft drinks while relaxing in the lounge
- Allow 1-2 hours
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-917-2500
Website: gainbridgefieldhouse.com
- The most magnificent basketball facility in the nation, and home to the NBA Indiana Pacers
- Tours include behind the scenes experiences in the locker room and on the basketball court
- Memorabilia showcases Indiana’s passion for hoops, aka Hoosier Hysteria
- Allow 1 hour
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
4500 Dan Patch Cir., Anderson, IN 46013
800-526-7223
Website: www.hoosierpark.com
- Located just north of Indy, Hoosier Park is a quick drive up I-69
- Enjoy gaming with over 2,000 of the latest slots and e-tables, as well as live Standardbred and simulcast racing
- Nine restaurants and lounges are ready to serve you, and you’ll always find world-class musicians ready to entertain
- Allow 1-2 hours
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
4300 N. Michigan Rd., Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-392-7777
Website: indianagrand.com
- 20 minutes southeast of Indy, this Las Vegas-style casino features 2,220 slots and e-tables, as well as the largest poker room in the area
- The home of the Indiana Derby has the only live, seasonal Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the state
- Indiana Grand has five dining options and two live entertainment venues
- Allow 1-2 hours
Indiana Historical Society
450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-232-1882
Website: indianahistory.org
- Located on downtown Indy’s scenic canal, get a glimpse of Indiana’s unique place in history
- Enjoy the Indiana Experience, going back in time as historic photographs come alive
- Visit the Cole Porter Room and listen to legendary tunes from Indiana’s renowned songwriter
- Allow 1-1.5 hours
Indiana State Capitol
200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-233-5293
Website: www.in.gov/idoa/2371.htm
- Weekday tours (excluding holidays) of the Indiana Statehouse are offered
- Tours may include the 15-minute Welcome Tour, 30-minute express tour, or the 90-minute Statehouse Tour
- Statehouse Tour showcases state history, building architecture, and the workings of state government
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-927-7500
Website: in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds
- Home to the great Indiana State Fair each August
- Throughout the year a vast variety of shows, entertainment and activities
- Coliseum hosts professional hockey and major concerts
Indiana Medical History Museum
3045 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-635-7329
Website: imhm.org
- A truly unique museum experience, located in the Old Pathology Building of Central State Hospital
- See the beginnings of scientific psychiatric medicine
- Tour clinical labs, library, teaching auditorium and autopsy room
- Allow 1 hour
Indiana Repertory Theatre
140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-635-5252
Website: irtlive.com
- Live, professional resident theatre in historic downtown Indy venue
- Staging a variety of drama, comedy, classics and during the holidays- Dicken’s A Christmas Carol
- Guided behind the scenes tour – costume shop, props/sets, lighting and stages
- Allow 1 hour for tour; 3 hours for performance
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-1637
Website: indianamuseum.org
- The impressive Indiana State Museum explores the art, science and culture of the Hoosier state
- Group activities can be arranged, including visits to the Liar’s Bench and participation in an old-style radio show
- Indiana’s premier IMAX Theater is inside the Museum, for 3D and 2D experiences
- Allow 1-2 hours
Indiana World War Memorial
431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-7615
Website: www.indianawarmemorials.org
- The centerpiece of five-block War Memorial Plaza, this structure commemorates the sacrifices of Hoosier soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines
- The building houses a 30,000-sq.-ft. museum of American history
- No other US city has dedicated so many acres to honoring veterans, and only Washington DC has more veterans' monuments
- Allow 1-2 hours
Indianapolis City Market
222 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-634-9266
Website: indycm.com
- The historic market is home to farmer’s produce, meats and a vast variety of dining options
- Each Wednesday, spring through fall, take part in one of city’s largest outdoor farmer’s markets
- Special tours are available, including the Catacombs Tour, a labyrinth of basement wonders underneath the market
- Allow 1-2 hours
Indianapolis Indians/Victory Field
501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-269-3545
Website: indyindians.com
- View Indianapolis Indians baseball from America’s best minor league baseball stadium, Victory Field
- Games are contested April through August, and group tickets/packages are available
- Tour groups can enjoy behind the scenes tours of the field, clubhouse, dugouts and more
- Allow 1 hour for tour and 3 hours for game
Indianapolis Motor Speedway & Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-481-8500
Website: indianapolismotorspeedway.com
- Home of the Indianapolis 500 (May) and NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 (July)
- The Hall of Fame Museum showcases hundreds of classic cars, including many 500 winners
- Take a shuttle tour around the track, or better yet, go behind the scenes with a grounds tour
- Allow 1-12 hours
Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-923-1331
Website: imamuseum.org
- The IMA is one of the nation’s largest general art museums, resting on 152 acres
- Visit the main building for European, American, African and contemporary art collections
- Go outside and discover Robert Indiana’s original LOVE sculpture, the 100 Acres: Art & Nature Park, and Oldfields historic estate house
- Allow 1-3 hours
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-639-4300 (box office) and 317-262-1100 (administrative office)
Website: indianapolissymphony.org
- The renowned Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra plays at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre
- A full season of classical, pops and special performances for all tastes
- In the summer months, enjoy concerts under the stars at Symphony on the Prairie, at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
- Allow 2-3 hours
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
Website: indianapoliszoo.com
- One of the nation’s top 10, the Indianapolis Zoo creates close and personal viewing experiences
- Get face to face with orangutans at the new Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center, touch sharks, feed butterflies and get splashed by dolphins
- Behind the scenes tours and experiences available
- Allow 2-4 hours
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-5885
Website: www.rileykids.org/about/riley-museum-home
- The Hoosier Poet is famous for poems like “Little Orphan Annie” and “The Raggedy Man”
- The country’s only late-Victorian preservation is a National Historic Landmark
- Authentic furnishings include Riley’s writing desk
- Allow 1 hour
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library
340 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-652-1954
Website: vonnegutlibrary.org
- Author Kurt Vonnegut was raised in Indy and always claimed that his life was defined by his Indiana roots
- Guides showcase Vonnegut’s contributions as writer, artist and war veteran
- Discover more Vonnegut places including the historic Athenaeum, designed by his grandfather
- Allow 1 hour
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-262-8600
Website: lucasoilstadium.com
- Behind the scenes tours of this sports mecca, home to the NFL Indianapolis Colts and multiple NCAA basketball events
- Get on the field, into the locker rooms and tour the press box
- Public tours and private tours available
- Allow 1.5 hours
Madam Walker Theatre Centre
617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-236-2099
Website: walkertheatre.com
- Home to jazz and concert performances along historic Indiana Avenue
- The Walker Theatre is a legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in the nation and African-American entrepreneur
- Tours gladly welcomed at this Historic Landmarks location
- Allow 1 hour
The Mind Tripping Show
120 W. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 (performing at the Hilton Indianapolis)
317-691-6399
Website: mindtrippingshow.com
- Be amazed, befuddled and confounded at this comedy illusion show at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel
- Christian and Katalina have performed throughout the USA and are the #1 comedy mind-reading act in the nation
- Private group shows or group ticket for public weekend shows
- Allow 1.5 hours
NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-916-4255
Website: ncaahallofchampions.org
- A showcase of 23 sports contested by NCAA student-athletes
- Interactive displays connect you with the history and athletes
- The play zone on the second level gets you into the game, including shooting hoops on a vintage basketball court
- Allow 1 hour
Old World Gondoliers
310 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-340-2489
Website: www.4gondola.com
- Your singing gondolier will transport you to the canals of Venice
- Experience the beauty of downtown as you glide leisurely down the canal
- Open April-October
- Allow 1-2 hours
Rhythm Discovery Center
110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-275-9030
Website: rhythmdiscoverycenter.org
- A unique interactive museum showcasing percussion and allowing guests to find their own rhythm
- Tours focus on percussion instruments from around the world and their cultural contribution
- Fully interactive, hit the gong, take licks on a drum set, form a drum circle
- Allow 1 hour
Scottish Rite Cathedral
650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-262-3100
Website: aasr-indy.org
- Architectural wonder gracing downtown Indianapolis
- Tours showcase the history, architectural features and modern uses for this Masonic hall
- Auditorium is available for special activities, performances, lectures
- Allow 1 hour
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
One Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-7615
Website: in.gov/iwm/
- Located at the heart of Indianapolis on Monument Circle, the historic center of the city
- It is a towering 284 foot sculpture built to honor those who died serving our country and part of the Indiana War Memorials Plaza Historic District
- In the lower level is the Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, and at the top, an observation deck
- Allow 1 hour for Monument, 2-3 hours for entire district
White River State Park
801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-233-2434
Website: inwhiteriver.com
- One of the largest urban state parks in the US, located in the heart of downtown Indy
- 250-acres showcase museums, attractions, baseball, and outdoor concerts
- The Central Canal runs through the Park, with boating, biking and gondola rides along the waterway
- Allow 1-8 hours, based on number of attractions experienced