Nice old gym. Pretty cool place to visit and take a look at some old scoreboards and the old flooring in the gym. We went there for a meet and greet with Santa and a pancake breakfast that was put on by the Boy Scouts. While we were there there was a game going on on the floor. Girls basketball. We ended up paying at the door $10 each and really didn't need to because we weren't going to the basketball game we were only going around to the back to see Santa. Oh well I'm sure they can use the cash. Lots of pretty cool mementos in the gym. read more

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Cool place to visit. A lot of history there. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. You can actually shoot some ball on the court. read more

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They set the picket fence for me, but I'm no Jimmy Chitwood and I missed the shot. A great stop for all movie and basketball fans. Make sure you buy something in the gift shop to keep the place open. read more

Hoosier Gym - Hoosier Gym. - Gyms Near Me - Knightstown, Indiana

Iconic historic gym that has been preserved as the treasure it is. Great times reliving the movie and putting up shots . Highly recommend! read more

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Took my two teenage daughters to the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown on a field trip. First, Knightstown is really in the middle of nowhere, so if you go and are confused at the location - you probably have it right! It's just in a tiny little town. The gym was where the movie Hoosiers was filmed. Everyone in Indiana knows that movie, right? Built in 1921, it holds all of its original character and charm, they even have one of the original "buckets" that was used for basketball still in the gym. The tour is free and only about 30 minutes long. Check hours in advance, they usually open at noon to the public. It's just a small town stop, but a dive into the history of basketball. The kids got to play ball in the gym afterward while I sat in the old school bleachers and observed this historical structure. Ball games are still held here! The tour includes a glimpse of the locker rooms, which are something that takes you back (not at all like a locker room you would expect to see!). read more

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OMG, this place was awesome. My friends and I were in Indianapolis for the Ncaa tournament a couple weeks ago and stopped by here. Got to shoot some hoops, checked out the locker room and the volunteers were so nice and helpful. A definite mandatory stop for any life long basketball fans. read more

Review #400, wow. Maybe anti-climatic with this review but who cares? What else can I add to the other reviews that hasn't been said? For those that aren't reading other reviews, this is where they filmed the movie Hoosiers. It is now part museum, part basketball mecca, and nostalgia dialed up to 11. If you are a basketball fan and like the movie, you will get it. Great tour guides, make sure you ask for the tour. Shoot some baskets on the old hardwood. And by all means don't miss the locker room (it felt like Gene Hackman was going to walk down the stairs at any moment). Neat change of place diversion on Knightstown. read more

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We are really happy we stopped through to visit the Hoosier Gym. It was a good break on our long road trip and totally worth the detour. There was one volunteer there and we were the only visitors at the time so we got an in-depth, private tour. He told us all about the gym, the history, what was new, what was old, what was different from the movie and we went into the locker rooms too for a nice little history lesson of the location itself and the movie. We had a great time revisiting the location from a movie we once saw long ago and even enjoyed shooting some hoops with the basketballs provided and recreated photos as seen in the movie. It was a pleasant visit! read more

Hoosier Gym - Gyms Near Me - Knightstown, Indiana

I returned to the Hoosier Gym for the first time since 2006 when I was there for the 20th anniversary of the movie. I was the only one there and took the tour. Tom was great ; he told me a lot of things that I was not aware of regarding the gym and the movie. Hard to believe this is absolutely free! Do yourself a favor; check it out! read more

Yes! Yes! And Yes! Any fan of basketball and the movie Hoosiers should visit the Hoosier Gym once in their lives. I am both. Today I had the joy of reliving my youth and actually playing in the gym that is now so legendary. I hadn't watched the movie since watching it with my high school team; but, after being there, I watched it and it was as though I was watching it for the first time (yes, age made an impact, lol, especially in retrospect of appreciating the history). They actually allow people, during open gym time, to just come and shoot or play. And, it was free! Luckily, our timing was right though, because there was a girl's basketball practice that started as we were leaving. So, be sure of the hours and events before you show up. On top of the gym itself, there is small museum tribute to the Hickory team, the movie, and Basketball. You can purchase Hickory memorabilia, Hoosiers photos, postcards and t-shirts. It was wonderful to see little kids and parents playing together... FYI They are a bit under construction, but I'm posting the website link for your ease to check open gym schedule. http://www.thehoosiergym.com/ read more

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I rarely review attractions (I generally keep it to food), but this place is special. In business in Indianapolis for a couple months, I made a resolution to make the 30-40minute drive out to Knightstown to visit Hoosier Gym. One of the best decisions I've ever made. The night before, I made my girlfriend watch Hoosiers and, of course, she loved it. So walking in to Hoosier Gym today and seeing the vintage high school gymnasium where they filmed the movie was beyond special. Upon entering, we walked through the lobby, first glimpsed the court, and we both lit up. It was awesome. I made my way straight to the back of the gym in search of the locker room. Down a staircase, there it was. Some great scenes from the movie were filmed in that tiny locker room. For atmospheric effect, a pair of old Chuck Taylor's hung from a hook on the wall and an old chalkboard had a play diagramed on it revealing the 'Picket Fence' accompanied by the quote, "Don't get caught watching the paint dry!" Up we went and onto the court. The extremely friendly gentleman working there threw a basketball our way, encouraged us to shoot, and answered any questions we might have. We shot around for a solid hour prior to leaving with some Jimmy Chitwood 'Hickory' practice jerseys and a book on the making of the movie. It was awesome. If anybody is a fan of this movie in ANY way, this is beyond a five-star experience. read more

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just like the movie it is jaw dropping with how beautiful and authentic the gym is I am glad this place represents our state.

Whether a fan of the movie Hoosiers, or Indiana high school basketball, this is a fun place to spend an hour or two. The high school is located just a few minutes off of the interstate. Take the free tour to go behind the scenes and learn trivia from the movie from the friendly volunteers. You can then take a seat on the bench in the locker room, learn how to run the picket fence, and then take a shot (". . . the basket's 10 feet here, too."). In addition, you can rent the gym for $30/hour and there is a small gift shop where you can pick up your Hickory gear or Jimmy Chitwood Jersey or T-Shirt. read more

I highly recommend this place especially if you're a fan of the movie Hoosiers. I made a point to jump off I-70 and make the short 3 mile drive south to check this out. Once inside, the two gentlemen who were volunteering were extremely nice and accommodating. The court is immaculate and you can rent it for $30 an hour! That's cheaper than "ordinary" gym rentals around where I live. The history in the building is immense, and they have a fully stocked gift shop to pick up some of your favorite memorabilia from the movie. read more

My family actually held part of our family reunion here, which was awesome! What's more Hoosier than playing basketball at a family reunion in one of the most iconic basketball places in Indiana (Nothing!). Walking in you could really feel the history. I loved being able to look back at the different pictures and items that were in the museum area, these were neat! Playing basketball on this iconic floor was also an awesome experience! read more

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What a great experience to tour the Hoosier Gym where the movie Hoosiers was filmed. As a group of 65+ y/o former players (our 45th anniversary of 'The Freudian Slips' team from Indy), we listened reverently as our most senior member read our sacred poem, 'A Basketball Player at 50' - about which we used to laugh as we read it to start every season. Today it brings tears as the words speak to us of our devotion to the game 'God's chosen sport'. Shooting around in the gym and sitting on the benches in the home team locker room prompted memories for many of us as players having played in similar facilities. You could almost hear the words of Shooter, 'Don't get caught waiting for the paint to dry' or Billy's prophetic, ' I'll make the shot'. It's well worth the trip to this iconic monument to basketball in Indiana where hoops is king. read more

Finding out that this place actually existed was great news...my job sending me to training Indianapolis was even better. The man who runs the gym is incredible, he has some great stories and takes a great deal of pride in the gym. The gym itself is everything I dreamed it would be. The best part was getting to shoot around for close to an hour. When my boys are old enough we will be making the trip back here. read more

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Simply awesome. The staff were unbelievably nice. Maybe the nicest people in Indiana -- which puts them in the running for nicest people on earth. Offered to give us a tour or just let us look around on our own. But even the "self-guided tour" included great info beforehand. Best parts: They have basketballs and strongly encourage you to shoot around -- how cool is that?! And it's FREE. That's right, you pay NOTHING for this incredible experience. Sure, they accept donations. But I only know that because I saw the donation box on my way out. The staff NEVER mentioned money whatsoever. Made me want to donate even more. read more

The home of the Hickory Huskers. Caretakers insist that you take a shot, will take pic, great place to stop. While there head to Knightstown meat locker for the finest meats and cheese around read more

This is a very unassuming spot and location, but a must see if you love sports and movies! When you walk up the exterior, it's just a brick building, but when you walk into the lobby area inside, you are transformed into a kid in a candy store! They have tons of memorabilia form the movie, from pictures, posters, clothing, signed merchandise, signed scripts, etc. They also have other signed stuff and pictures of when Magic, Larry, LeBron, and Carmelo visited, pics of the Lombardi Trophy (when Indy had the SuperBowl). They also have a TV running snippets of the movie! The manager of the place is this older burly guy and you can tell he is really REALLY proud of his little gym and basically tells you about it like a proud father. He takes you to each trophy case and explains the history behind each item and is just happy to be able to tell you the story. When i visited, they had another event, so i was not able to go inside the gym and shoot hoops, but normally he lets you! Also, you can rent it out at $25 an hour, how cool is that! read more

This is a gem in Knightstown Indiana. Step back to a bygone era of small town basketball where volunteers go out of their way to make you feel welcome at the historic gymnasium made famous by the 1986 film Hoosiers. I could almost see Shooter calling for the picket fence and Jimmy Chitwood shooting that smooth jump shot from the baseline. The Hoosier gym is just a few minutes from the highway and if you take time for a visit you will not be disappointed. read more

My brother and I were taking a "Hoosier" vacation and this place didn't disappoint. They have tons of cool stuff in the front lobby area and we go to see the stage and the locker room. Unfortunately they were resurfacing the floor so we couldn't shoot around. The guide made a special trip up there to let us in and give us a tour. He was really nice and had a lot of pride about the gym. Also they have quite a collection of shirts and merchandise available to purchase and the prices were very reasonable. Welcome to Indiana basketball ! read more

The thrill of a lifetime! Not only that, but the volunteers were so helpful & friendly! If you liked the movie, you'll love this place!

I visited this gym while visiting family in Indiana, and it was a lot of fun. The tour guide (mr Windsor?) was really enthusiastic and genuine, and he let us shoot around the gym after. Definitely worth it if you find yourself in Indiana and are a fan of the movie Hoosiers! read more