There’s plenty to do in Indy. The city is home to Newfields and the Indianapolis Children's Museum, the largest children’s museum in the world. Downtown draws include White River State Park, home to the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indiana State Museum, an IMAX Theater, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and a growing schedule of outdoor concerts. It's easy to walk between many of the downtown cultural and entertainment venues, and outdoor recreation is plentiful in Indianapolis and throughout the state of Indiana.

The world-class Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs at its downtown home, the Hilbert Circle Theatre, from September to June as well as at Conner Prairie on Indianapolis’ north side every summer for the very popular Symphony on the Prairie series. Along with the Indianapolis Opera, the Butler Ballet, the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre, the Indianapolis Civic Theatre, and more than 150 other arts groups, the city offers a variety of art and cultural events to enjoy.

Central Indiana is "the Amateur Sports Capital of the World" and is an important center for both professional and amateur sports. The city has hosted over 250 national and international sporting events, including the Pan Am Games, NCAA Final Four, PGA Golf Championship, RCA Tennis Championship, Circle City Classic and the nation's largest "mini" or half-marathon. The Indiana University Natatorium is a world-class swimming and diving facility and frequent host of major events such as the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships and the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. The Major Taylor Velodrome, a championship bicycle-racing track, is a favorite of cycling enthusiasts. Indy also is the home of the NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions.

The Indianapolis Colts battle NFL rivals inside Indianapolis' newest sports center, Lucas Oil Stadium, where the 2012 Super Bowl took place. The NBA's Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever play at beautiful Banker's Life Fieldhouse. The AAA baseball team Indianapolis Indians play downtown at Victory Field. Soccer fans can cheer on the Indy Eleven, the Hoosier state's professional soccer team, as well as the Indy Fuel, an ECHL hockey team. Community Sports Medicine also happens to be the sports medicine provider for both teams!

Indianapolis is home to the two largest single-day sporting events in the world: the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," and the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, as well as the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

Indiana State Parks

The Indiana State Parks system has 24 state parks and eight reservoir properties available to the public for hiking, swimming, camping, boating, horseback riding, fishing and much more. Collectively, Indiana State Park properties have more than 2,000 buildings, 700 miles of trails, 636 hotel/lodge rooms, 17 marinas, 75 launching ramps, 17 swimming pools, 15 beaches, 7,701 campsites, more than 200 shelters, 160 or so playgrounds and 150 cabins. There are also seven Indiana State Park Inns.

Indianapolis Parks and Recreation

Indy Parks and Recreation provides parks, greenspaces, trails, and recreation opportunities for Marion County residents and visitors. The agency offers 212 parks, 11,258 acres of greenspace, 129 playgrounds, 155 sports fields, 153 miles of trails, 23 recreation and nature centers, 19 aquatic centers, 21 spray grounds, 13 golf courses, and four dog parks. Indy Parks also provides a range of sports, art, education, and recreation programs year round.

Trails and Greenways

Indianapolis is home to numerous trails and greenways for walking, running, biking, and water sports like kayaking, including the Monon Trail, Fall Creek Greenway, White River Trail and the Central Canal Towpath. Many of them intersect with the award-winning Cultural Trail, which connects six neighborhoods and several cultural attractions in downtown Indianapolis.

• Find a trail in Indy
• All trails map

Pacers BikeShare

Riders may use more than 500 bikes from more than 50 bike stations around the city. Pay-as-you-go and annual membership options available. Learn more at https://www.pacersbikeshare.org.

Communities and Home Buying

• City of Carmel
• City of Greenwood
• City of Kokomo
• City of Noblesville
• City of Westfield
• Downtown Indy
• Town of Fishers
• Town of Zionsville

• Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors (home search)
• Binford Redevelopment and Growth (BRAG)
• Broad Ripple Village Association

Schools

• Indiana Department of Education

Public Transportation

IndyGo is the largest public transit system in Indiana, with more than 200 buses in its fleet, and more than 31 routes.

The new Red Line runs for 13 miles through the heart of the city, from downtown Indianapolis to the north side. It runs through several neighborhoods, offering access to major employers, cultural institutions, healthcare and education with frequent, comfortable rapid-transit service. The state-of-the-art electric buses run every 15-20 minutes and offer electronic ticketing, step-free access, onboard bicycle storage, and more.

• Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
• Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
• Indy Partnership
• Indiana Tourism (IDDC)
• Indy Star
• Indianapolis Monthly magazine

• Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA)
• Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
• Indiana Department of Insurance