- 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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24.3 Miles
Fort Harrison State Park features beautiful scenery year round with attractive colors in the fall and one of the biggest local sledding hills in the winter. It is also host to picnic sites, jogging trails and fishing access to the nearby creek.
24.3 Miles
The Cool Creek Park Nature Center is a center commonly visited by nature lovers. During trips to the center, guests learn about the natural science of the park and are educated about the importance of conserving the natural habitat.
24.4 Miles
A 17-screen movie theater, Regal Village Park Stadium 17 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
24.8 Miles
At Carmel Arts & Design District, visitors can take a stroll down a historic street while enjoying artwork and live music from local musicians. The street hosts several art galleries that showcase glasswork and paintings.
25.1 Miles
94%
33 votes
111 East Main Street, Carmel, IN
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Besides the regular miniature houses and items displayed in its permanent collection, the Museum of Miniature Houses and other Collections is also the home of several doll-houses which were not scaled down.
25.4 Miles
91%
34 votes
1525 N. 750 E., Hagerstown, IN 47346
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Dedicated to Wilbur Wright, the Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum exhibits memorabilia, such as sketches and a full-size replica of the First Flyer.
25.5 Miles
A short drive from downtown Carmel, Meadowlark Park is a good place for a nature walk or picnic. The park also includes a fishing spot, basketball court, and both soccer and baseball fields.
25.5 Miles
Located above a candy shop, Second Story Playhouse provides performing arts classes for the community youth. The playhouse has performances open to the public, such as puppet shows, improv, and more.
25.6 Miles
Laser Flash is a laser tag facility featuring a 7,800 square foot laser tag arena. The arena can support up 42 players at once and utilizes a LT-12 laser tag system. Laser Flash also maintains an arcade and small pizzeria.
25.7 Miles
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.