- TripBuzz found 84 things to do with kids in or near Anderson, Indiana, including 70 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Noblesville, Muncie, Fishers and New Castle.
- From White River Paintball to Cooper's Sport Bowl, the Anderson area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Ziplines and Bowling.
- Originally a small village, Anderson hit a population boom in 1852, thanks to the completion of the Indianapolis Bellefontaine Railroad. Then, natural gas was discovered in Anderson, which caused several industries to move into the city limits during the Indiana Gas Boom. Anderson is less than an hour from the bustling city of Indianapolis.
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Hayes Arboretum is a nature and wildlife area spanning over 400 acres. Visitors can walk or bike several mile-long trails, which will lead them through forests, past streams and ponds, and near wildlife such as deer and turkeys.
47.6 Miles
White Lick Creek Trail is a paved, one mile trail with rural and urban scenery. It crosses several rivers and streams, as well as an old electric rail line, and allows for biking and rollerblading.
47.7 Miles
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Splash Island
651 Vestal Rd., Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center, Plainfield, IN 46168
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Splash Island is an educational water park. It offers interactive exhibits to teach about the water cycle, aquatic animals and more. They also offer activities like beach ball and paintball combat. After a day of adventure, relax at the spa.
47.7 Miles
Spanning 205 acres, scenic Hummel Park offers a variety of sporting areas, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and disc golf. Miles of nature trails, 5 fishing ponds, and an outdoor performing arts center are also available.
47.7 Miles
A hiking trail through a scenic woodland setting, the Red Maple Path leads walkers and bikers across a wooden bridge over White Lick Creek. The path and bridge provide pleasant views.
48.0 Miles
With open bowling available, Richmond 40 Bowl hosts a range of bowling leagues, from senior socials to pizza beer bowling. The alley offers specialized birthday party packages for children, adults, and teens.
48.3 Miles
69%
13 votes
Corner of Allen Street and E Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992
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Paradise Spring Historical Park & Riverwalk is a wonderful experience to be hiking and walking along the Wabash River. There is a long archaeological history about the place which is fascinating. It is clean and well-kept.
48.3 Miles
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2 votes
275 W Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992
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Since 1941, the Honeywell Center Honeywell Foundation has been providing locals with recreational and artistic programs based out of Honeywell community center. A full auditorium is featured for choirs and live jazz, as well as plays and musicals.
48.4 Miles
Built in 1906, the Eagles Theatre can accommodate at least 440 theatre and movie goers, while also being available for renting, for special private events, ranging from birthday parties to corporate gatherings.
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The Honeywell Center was built in 1952 and, after its 1994 expansion, reached 130,000 square feet. The Ford Theatre on its site has a seating capacity of 1,500. It is the home of Eugenia's Restaurant, and an art gallery. It has 14 rooms to be rented for special occasions.