Free & Cheap Things to Do in Indianapolis, IN

  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Indianapolis, Indiana, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From White River State Park to Eagle Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Indianapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greenwood, Carmel, Noblesville and Zionsville.
  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Indianapolis, Indiana, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From White River State Park to Eagle Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Indianapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greenwood, Carmel, Noblesville and Zionsville.
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Groups work together to solve puzzles and find clues to escape different themed rooms
13.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 2700 W 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 MoreLess Info
West Park is a large park featuring open fields and numerous walking paths. Visitors during the summer months may enjoy a splash park and imitation creek. The park also maintains a playground, covered picnic area, and public restrooms.
13.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 7444 W 96th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
The Morning Dove Theraputic Riding Center offers year round equestrian activities including therapeutic riding, an equine learning program, and hippotherapy. The center has special programs for military veterans and children with Autism.
13.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 667 Sugarbush Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
The 72-acre wooded Starkey Nature Park offers scenic hiking trails, nature study, and is a commonly used location for photography. Educational programs for both youth and adults are available year-round.
13.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 10410 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038 MoreLess Info
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve has two and a quarter miles of trails for hiking, running, walking and bird watching in their 127 acres of preserved woodland and fields. A shelter, with picnic tables, restrooms, bike racks, electricity is available.
13.6 Miles
95% 215 votes
Hiking Trails Carmel, IN MoreLess Info
With a length of 18.5 miles, the Monon Trail passes through neighborhoods, cultural centers, schools and recreational areas, linking together Indianapolis and the Westfield suburb.
13.6 Miles
85% 13 votes
History Museums 205 - 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
The Sullivan Munce Cultural Center is a museum and fine art exhibit center where the exhibits are updated and replaced regularly. They support the work of local artists and artisans.
13.6 Miles
90% 30 votes
Parks 5100 E. 116th St, Carmel, IN MoreLess Info
Named for the nearby artesian well, Flowing Well Park provides free drinking water for visitors. The park has 1.5 miles of trails for walking where wildlife and wildflowers can be seen and ponds where fishing is allowed.
13.6 Miles
94% 18 votes
Farmers Markets S. Main St. and East Hawthorne, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
Showcasing fruits and vegetables from locally grown farmers, the Zionsville Farmers' Market is a program of Indiana University Health. Along with numerous vendors, musical performers and artists are also featured here.
13.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 115 S Elm Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
Lions Park has walking trails, a playground, multiple baseball diamonds, a beach volleyball court and tennis courts. For the less active they have many picnic areas, an enclosed shelter, and a gazebo among other covered facilities.
13.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 605 Starkey Road, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
At Canterbury Manor Stables & Tack Shoppe, visitors can board their horses or go on a horseback ride in one of its arenas. During the summer, the stables hosts a summer camp with instructional lessons and horseback riding.
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