Carmel Clay History Museum got a glow-up recently, so any Yelp photos pre-2024 might not reflect…read morethe museum's current improvements. The building is fresh and new with lots of space to explore, but still located in the heart of Midtown Carmel just off the Monon Trail. On the first floor, you'll find a gift shop and displays of Carmel history and ephemera. On the second floor, you'll find more informative displays about historic Carmel families and Carmel's Quaker heritage. The third floor is my favorite. That's the children's floor, with play houses, lots of toys and games, and fun things to explore. The museum also hosts a weekly free storytime in the children's section. I love that there's another free place for kids to play in Carmel. Also on the third floor, you'll find a room dedicated to the schools around Carmel, Carmel high school sports, famous athletes, and vintage items in display cases. This floor also gives you access to the rooftop area, where you can look out onto downtown Carmel and the Monon Trail. This is a really cool resource for learning about Carmel's history. Whether you're a Carmel resident or not, you can feel the pride of the city just by walking around the building. Best of all: It's free to visit the Carmel Clay History Museum -- just pop in when they're open!

Such a cute museum and the history of Carmel . The third floor is a children's play area that you…read morepay $1 to get in

Today, I'm focusing on Spark Lab inside the new Museum Experience Center that…read more opened in April 2026. Spark Lab offers an opportunity to invent, create, and explore! It was developed by Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. It is a great intergenerational space! Parents, grandparents, and older siblings build right along with younger children. There is an eating spot, the Harvest Cafe, a few feet away from Spark Lab. Although, Conner Prairie wants children under 16 to visit the exhibits with an adult. It's a great place to grab a snack after generating all that creativity. The space is also conveniently located by a ramp to the grounds if your family wants to visit 1836 Prairie Town or take a tram ride to The Junction area. The tethered hot air balloon is also near the ramp outside Spark Lab!

We love Conner praire. Every time we go we experience something different. They have so much to do…read more They rotate out toys and play sections for kids. Highly recommended taking your family.

Take a wonderful tour of Indianapolis with a learned Indiana native Carrie Zimmerman !!!…read more We were so fortunate to get the information and entertaining facts about the industries, sports and famous people of Indianapolis. We certainly felt grateful to hear of this city's amazing history. We went to the Speedway, heard about the famous authors, Brad Tarkington, Silverstein, Kurt Vonnegut and saw some beautiful architecture which included Monument Circle, museums, the theatres along Mass Ave, and the canal.

I did a "quickie" visit recently to Indy and really just had 1 full day to check it out. Since it…read morewas very late Fall, most other local tour companies had packed it in for the season. Not Ms. Carrie! She is out there hitting the road, enlightening visitors and showing the sights of Indianapolis to a appreciative audience. Circle City Tours is very flexible and will work with your schedule and timeline. I was picked up downtown for the tour but for a slight fee, Carrie dropped me off at an Airport hotel. I was grateful for her immense knowledge of the city, particularly historical facts. LOVED the trek through lovely Crown Hill cemetery, which is not morbid at all. Carrie pointed out the many grave sites of noted politicians, authors, artists, ex-Presidents and the locally prominent who lie in repose there. The Civil War burial section was also very touching. Ms. Carrie pointed out magnificent churches, memorials, art and children's museum, local eateries (Shapiro's Deli=yummy!) and the White River State Park area. We even got to check out all the Christmas decorations up at the Indy Speedway. She packs a lot into the 3-hour tours but when it's over, you feel a sense of accomplishment that you learned so much about Indianapolis-- a city made all the more beautiful than it already is, by the beautiful ministrations of Carrie and Circle City Tours. 5 YELP STARS.

Embarked on the home tour for the first time this year, and it did not disappoint. I live in an old…read morehouse myself, so it was interesting to see other houses from the older time period of this area that have been kept in their old fashion. The tour was very nice. The houses were interesting and well-kept, and it was really neat to see the differences between the homes. I would recommend taking this tour. I don't actually know how much it costs..we had free tickets.

This place is a gem of a find! My friend got tickets from a silent auction and I went along with…read moreher. They do have private parking, but the lot is small and it was surprisingly busy on a Saturday afternoon! We checked in and chose the audio option and also a one page scavenger hunt for each room, which helped to dig into the houses a bit more. I was shocked at the level of detail! So much love and work went into these houses. I was in awe of some of the work completed in them. I definitely had my favorite! You can also buy all sorts of pieces to work on your own house too. My friend is redoing her childhood house for her niece so it was a great way to get the creative juices flowing. Definitely something to check out!

This place was so interesting! Walking in you are immediately greeted by staff who asked if we…read morewanted to do a scavenger hunt between our group of friends or if we just wanted to walk around. We chose scavenger hunt and at the end got a prize of our choosing (something miniature). The entire place is pretty antique. Very detailed mini houses with their own theme are in each room. You really have to come here with time on your hands to be able to really look at each house and the intricacies it has. There are small figurines and some of these houses I know sure took so much time!! Not only to plan but to collect the individual pieces to go along with it. Very cool. If you ever have time to visit- I highly recommend you do.

it's a fun little historical museum about Carmel, Indiana if you have 30 minutes of spare, you'll…read morehave enough time to walk through the entire exhibit. We learned a lot and had a couple of laughs. Which is a win in my book.

For being free this museum has a lot of great history and artifacts that shed a light on the…read morehistory of the Monon Trail in Carmel. Our Museum guide was very informative and helpful.

April 2026 Fishers Parks-owned historic house; however, it…read moreseems not possible to arrange a visit for a small group to learn about the home's history. It appears to be used for commercial use under a contract between Fishers and Ritz Charles. You can still visit the park and walk the grounds, but you can't get a tour of the house from what I can tell. All tour requests for the Ambassador House can be sent to: info@simplyservedcatering.com or (317) 575-2244 - but I don't want catering!

The historic Ambassador House, built in the mid 1820s and Heritage Gardens are located in the back…read moreamongst trees in Fishers Heritage Park. The house and the gardens, which is owned and operated by the City of Fishers Parks & Rec Department, make it an ideal destination to host weddings and special events. The house, rich in history, is a Greek Revival style home. There are private grounds and beautiful gardens to host events of up to 250 guests from April to October in a large event tent or during the colder months, they can host up to 60 guests.

One of the Best Experiences I've Ever Had!…read more We recently participated in a team scavenger hunt with Pedego Electric Bikes Indy and it was an absolute blast! As someone who hadn't ridden a bike in over 20 years, I was a little nervous -- but the electric bikes were incredibly easy to maneuver and so much fun to ride! Scot and Cathy, the wonderful owners, made the entire experience smooth, welcoming, and memorable. Their kindness and passion for what they do really shines through. I'm new to Indy, so solving the clues and discovering local landmarks added an extra layer of excitement. Chatting with Scot and Cathy to see if we guessed correctly made our victories even sweeter! And of course, I can't forget the real stars of the show -- Hamilton and Schuyler, the adorable "employees of the month," who greeted us with wagging tails and made us feel right at home. I may be a little biased (our team did win, after all), but this was hands down one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend checking them out. Pedego Indy is an absolute gem!

Super fun work outing!! This is a great activity for anyone looking to get outside and see the…read morecity! If you like competition they have scavenger hunts to do with friends and colleagues. They also provide everything you need! Scot, Cathy and their furry friends taught us everything we need to know and now I NEED to buy an E-Bike! Thanks to the Pedego Bike Team!!

I went out exploring one night while we were in town and found this unexpectedly. It was a neat…read moretribute and a war memorial. Go check it out when you are in town and want to explore like I did

In the shadows of the Hamilton County Courthouse sits an unassuming memorial that would go…read moreunnoticed unless you were walking around the Square. The memorial lists the names of the men of Hamilton County who lost their lives during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War and conflicts in Southeast Asia (including the Persian Gulf Wars). There is a moving quote from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on the wall near the base, "From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion." The names of those lost are listed on three bronze plaques mounted to stone panels. The center plaque from WWI, WWII and Korea was made possible by the Noblesville Lions in 1946. The plaque for the later wars was erected through the leadership of the Jaycee's. No women are listed. US and Indiana State flags flank the memorial. The monument sits nearest the northwest corner of the Square, behind the Sheriff's Historical residence. Visitors can sit on the little wall to reflect near the memorial. There is limited free parking around he Square. Lights shine on the memorial at night. Late afternoon is the best time to visit when the sun is to the west.

I was looking at a map of the Meridian Hills area and saw "Second Presbyterian Church Labyrinth" as…read moreone of the landmarks. Say what? A labyrinth in Indianapolis? My interest was piqued and I set off to check it out. Turns out, my good Yelp buddy Richard P. has already visited this labyrinth and wrote a way better review of it than this one I'm writing right now. So read his review. Then, go and visit this labyrinth. You'll find it easily when you enter the church parking lot -- just follow the signs for "Children's Circle." I'll have to come back with my children, because I think they'd have fun walking on the labyrinth and getting to the center. It's a nice little spot with some boulders to climb on, and some benches to sit on, if you wish. It's located right off the church parking lot, but tucked into a little nook with trees, so it's definitely a place where you could find peace and quiet. It's really neat that there's a free place in Indy where you can mediate while walking on a labyrinth, and find a little time to yourself outdoors.

By now, it's no secret that I love labyrinths. I visit them regularly and the labyrinth at Second…read morePresbyterian Church is among my favorites in the state of Indiana. A relatively new labyrinth, this labyrinth was developed in 2013 as part of the over 180-year-old church's 175th anniversary celebration. This is an outdoor labyrinth built in concrete within one of Second Church's grassy areas. It's publicly accessible and other than during events held at the labyrinth is open for use. Rev. Gracie Payne, a former Lake Fellow at the church and now Director of Young Adults, led the development of a prayer guide for the labyrinth that is available on the church's website. The outdoor labyrinth is designed in the classic tradition similar to that of the one at Chartres Cathedral in France. While it's just a touch too narrow for full-on wheelchair use, the labyrinth is easily wheelchair accessible with a pathway that is smooth. I've had no difficulty following the labyrinth's paths - I simply go a bit outside the lines (which pretty much sums up my life anyway). This labyrinth is in an inspired location. It's easily accessible within the city, there's plenty of parking, it's a generally safe area (in fact, I often see police cars in the parking lot), and yet it's a fairly wooded lot offering a peaceful place for prayer and meditation. Second Church does periodically hold labyrinth-based events and the website is a great place to look for those. Currently, they are asking labyrinth users to wear a mask if 2 or more are using the labyrinth. There's also a bench where you can sit and reflect here, as well. Otherwise, this is a simple yet beautiful labyrinth and definitely one of my favorites.