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    Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg

    4.7 (10 reviews)
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    Jasmine H.

    They know how to throw a Christmas party! I was surprised with tickets to attend this event this year and it was so cool. You walked in to complimentary cocktails from hotel tango and TWO drink tickets. They had food all around and a desert table inside the exhibit area. Major shout out to the DJ she was amazing! The exhibit was so cool highlighting major landmarks around the country and all of our special gems here in the city. I'm already waiting for next year :)

    Linda H.

    We took our 2 year old grandson to Jingle Rails on Saturday and he loved it. The exhibit is low enough for him to see the trains. He got so excited when the train went by. He also wanted to stay in one spot and watch the train. But there are many famous landmarks like downtown Indy from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument,the Eiteljorg Museum,IPL building with the windows lit up like a Christmas tree even our famous covered bridges and Lucas oil stadium. Las Vegas with the Hoover Dam. Yellowstone National Park with Old Faithful and it shoots up smoke instead of water. Mt Rushmore also Aspen Colorado and Yosemite with the Upper water fall. They is so much Details in the displays and there are trains running on trusses above your head. Just so much to see. Out in the hall is the Indianapolis 500 with cars but the train dose go over head. If you have never been,its in the Eiteljorg Museum downtown Indianapolis. There's a restaurant and gift shop inside also. The galleries has Native American art that you can also explore while you are there. And if you are parking in the parking garage below they will validate your parking ticket so don't forget to take it in with you. Out in the hall you can snap a photo inside a train what a great memory.

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    Ken N.

    Whether you simply like trains or like engaging in family type holiday festivities, Jingle Rails is something unique for the metro Indy area. Along the canal side of the museum, this annual exhibit features multiple train tracks crossing overhead and down at table level while weaving through islands of places around the country. Most are famous Indianapolis landmarks or National Parks. The settings are fashioned with rough hewn wood that makes the settings seem connected as well as somewhat timeless. In 2019, the area outside the main room has added a miniature IMS and State Fair Grounds. Inside the room, you will see places like Hoover Dam and Mt Rushmore, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and many others. The trains run regularly, so you don't have long waits between passes. Another bonus is that the exhibit is free with regular museum admission. Note that if you bring your parking ticket from the garage, you can ask the museum to validate it so you park for free! The exhibit runs beyond the holidays until Jan 20, 2020 with evening hours (until 8pm) on Mondays in December. Review #3423

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    Gary W.

    We went over to jingle rails at the Eiteljorg for a company Christmas party. They were running just a tad bit behind when we arrived. Despite this the staff that was there greeted us with smiles and explain different things to us that we could see in the museum. When we were allowed to go to the area that was reserved for us I was very impressed. This is my first time to the museum and I honestly did not know what to expect. Our first stop was the train display of been a model train enthusiast I was like a kid in a candy store as you will see with the pictures. The different displays with national parks some things around Indiana were very detailed at all I can say is wow really really enjoyed. We then adventured into the galleries and loving Native American art I could've spent hours in there and probably even skip the meal. I kept telling my family I wish I could afford that picture I wish I could afford that sculpture those are beautiful I want those. Everything that I looked at seem to be explaining as to what it was and who the artist was. This place is awesome. If you have never been I highly highly highly recommend visiting the Eiteljorg Museum.

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    Broganville’s Farm - country livin'

    Broganville’s Farm

    5.0(4 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    Omgggg I absolutely love this farm! It really brought out the kid in me and brought up so many…read morememories from childhood fieldtrips! Broganville is a family owned farm and the atmosphere gives just that! Kadeem Brogan (the owner) was so nice and welcoming. He gave us a full tour of the grounds as well as a horse and buggy ride. We got to meet all of the animals and we even got to feed some of them. This is definitely a great place for children and adults alike to really connect with nature and learn about the farm life!

    This farm was awesome! The owner Kadeem is very personable, friendly, and loves interacting with…read morethe kids. The farm land is huge and the animals are all well behaved so even if you're scared, you won't be for long. We took the Girl Scout troop on an outing here and the girls loved it. Kadeem is really eager about introducing farm life to city kids and helping make the comfortable and knowledgeable. I loved the way he allowed them to interact with the animals in ways they would never be able to other places. He does not restrict the kids and uses everything as a learning opportunity. My daughter was upset we had to leave without the alpaca. We will definitely be returning again. They also do petting zoo and horse rides for parties. He was so nice to even walk with my daughter bc she was scared to ride. 10/10 I definitely recommend to anyone looking for an up close, personal. Memorable animal experience!

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    The Busy Bee Play Cafe

    The Busy Bee Play Cafe

    4.1(34 reviews)
    11.9 mi

    Such a hidden gem for working parents (like me) while their toddlers and young kids get to play and…read moreburn off some energy. Busy Bees Play Café in Carmel is the perfect spot to grab a coffee while the kids play. There have been plenty of changes every time we visit and I have loved the design each time. The play area is clean and thoughtfully designed. You can tell everything was created with parents and child safety in mind! The staff are friendly and do a good job of making their rounds to tidy up! There's a great variety to keep little ones entertained. I love that I can actually relax with a coffee (which was delicious, by the way!) while still keeping an eye on my kids. Another nice touch is that there are plenty of helpful things in the bathrooms (extra clothes, diapers, wipes, etc) for parents who may have forgotten something. This happened to me the first time we visited and I was so grateful! If you're looking for an easy, fun outing with your kids (especially on cold or rainy days), Busy Bees is a must-visit. The kids will need grip socks while playing, but you can bring in your own. They are also a nut-free facility which is a plus for parents like me who has a child with a nut allergy. My little kids can be here for hours while I work, so will definitely be back again and again!

    Decent experience. The play area has a lot going on - which…read moreis great, but also overwhelming for both myself and my child. There were toys everywhere, and seemingly one employee trying to help tidy things up. I also tried the "medium soft pretzel" but it was honestly the smallest soft pretzel I've seen. The dirty sodas were good though!

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    4.9(15 reviews)
    16.6 mi

    Such an awesome place to take kids! Everything is super clean! It's also nice adults don't also…read morehave to pay and can play as well! Went on a Tuesday afternoon around 3 and basically had the place to ourselves! The staff was very friendly explaining how it worked because it was our first visit! It was also nice they have multiple of the same toys for kids to play with! It was a cold windy day so this was a nice indoor activity!

    This was an amazing experience!!!! Decided to bring our kiddos here for some fun and couldn't have…read morebeen happier! We went for the last hour so it wasn't busy at all! Getting started was so easy! There are tablets just to the side of the counter where we were able to submit our waiver. After that, all we had to do was pay for our play! The young man at the counter was very nice and explained how everything worked since this was our first time! The sand play was such a fun experience! Honestly, this entire concept is every kid's dream...sand+toys=hours of fun...what more do you need lol! My littles had a blast here! As a parent, I enjoyed myself as well! It's the little details for me! This place is immaculately clean and you can tell every detail has been thoroughly thought out...from the toys in the box, to the coffee for parents, all the way down to the music selection (love when I hear Christian music playing in establishments)! We had an amazing time here and are totally looking forward to coming back!

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    3.4(98 reviews)
    11.1 mi•Allisonville

    Oh my this place was amazing!! Why didn't they have a place like this when I was a child!!…read moreEverything imaginable known to man!

    Well this place is great for kids. I brought by 6-year-old son and he had a blast!…read more When you first enter, there's the biggest ball pit I've ever seen with interactive pneumatic tubes, rotating platforms, and a nearby climbing wall and slides. Beyond that, there are more play structures and a basketball area with trampolines. In the back half of the building, there's a rice pit (basically like a sandbox, but with rice instead of sand), a very fun smaller ball pit with interactive screens - throw the balls at the video game projection and blow up the bad guys, a lego area, and a small arcade (additional purchase required). We saw dozens and dozens of kids having the best time of their life. There was a good amount of seating for adults throughout the building, so we always had a place to sit to keep an eye on the kids. There are lots of hand sanitizer stations throughout and we frequently saw workers with vacuums. We played for 3 hours and our kid could have stayed much longer. I would guess older kids might get bored more quickly, but for preschool or early elementary kids, Smiley seems like heaven. You do have to buy the Smiley grippy socks, but that's a standard penalty for play places these days. After you're done playing, hit up Bugambilias a few doors down for amazing Mexican food!

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    Adrenaline Family Adventure Park

    Adrenaline Family Adventure Park

    3.3(66 reviews)
    16.7 mi

    Below average facility. Hand in your pocket from moment you…read moreenter. The location is in a business park.

    I brought my 4 1/2-year-old here today and initially thought I had found the perfect place. Within…read more30 minutes, I was at the register purchasing a $157 monthly pass (4 months) for the toddler area. I was impressed enough that I texted three friends photos, told my wife to start planning our son's birthday party here, and was actively asking managers about upgrading to full access because I had just discovered the larger "Adrenaline" area. For context: it's Indiana winter, it was cold, and I had a hooded sweatshirt on with the hood up because I was freezing. During my 2 1/2-hour stay, I spoke with two managers about memberships--neither said a word about my hood. While walking around trying to keep up my child, I heard someone off to the side say, "Take your hood off." I approached the man, who asked me politely. I politely asked why it was a rule. His response was shocking: "So I can see your entire face on my 50 cameras." This was 11:30 a.m. on a Friday, not a packed weekend night. I turned away to continue looking for my child, removed the hood, and muttered "whatever dude" under my breath. That's when the situation escalated wildly. He charged toward me, yelling: "I'm the owner--if you don't like it, leave!" I had already complied. That wasn't enough. He then shouted: "I'll give you your money back!" And finally said something that truly crossed a line: "If there are off-colored people with hoods up and we ask them to take it down, what would that look like?" I'm still trying to understand why race was brought into this at all. Let me be clear: * The facility is great for kids * The staff and managers were wonderful * We were not leaving anytime soon until this happened But the owner's behavior was aggressive, unnecessary, and completely inappropriate. A simple rule explanation would've sufficed. Instead, it turned into a power trip with racial commentary that had no place in the conversation. Rules are rules--but how you enforce them matters. I'll take the refund. And I'll take my business elsewhere.

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    Adrenaline Family Adventure Park - Video games were a lot of fun!

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    Slick City Action Park - Acrobatic area

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    4.4(18 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    I visited slick city action park for a birthday party. The parking is huge so it wasn't really hard…read moreto find a spot. The place was extremely crowded on a Saturday. I think they were about four or five parties going on. My party had reserved one table and while the kids played, we just sat there and chatted. Customer service was quick and they got pizzas, plate, knives for the cake cutting. All in all kids had a gala time and there's so much for them which is the main point

    I really did not have the best first experience…read more My god-daughter had her 8th birthday party here and we were excited to visit as I've been wanting to come for a while and just didn't have a chance. I filled out the waiver forms that my best friend sent me in advance as she paid for me. A little background, I'm a parent of a 5 year old with autism who needs to be watched at all times. My best friend was aware so she told me I'd be ok being with him. When my family arrived and went to check in for the party the young lady checking us in gave me a wrist band and socks for my son. I tried to put it on him, but he refused because it's a sensory thing. I told her that I will wear it as he will never not be out of my reach and she told me no. I put it on my wrist anyway, because I'm going to keep my son from any unnecessary behaviors. Then I asked about my pair of socks and she gave me a wrist band that stated I was just a spectator and told me I cannot go with him down the slide. Well my intention is not to go down the slide with him, but I would assist him getting to the slides. Met with another no. After that, I was over it and just walked to the party and let my husband take him to the soft play area. I did inform my best friend about, but at that time I was over it and didn't want to ruin my god-daughters party. I don't know, the overall experience left me frustrated.

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    The Children's Museum - Greece at Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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    4.5(591 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We loved our day trip to the Indy Children's Museum. You could spend hours here. My kids absolutely…read moreloved the "dinosaurs who hit the building." We went on a Sunday so it was not super busy which was great. There are a ton of interactive exhibits. Our favorite part of the museum was the amazing sports complex. It offered every sport you could imagines so my kids got to play basketball, soccer, baseball, peddle cars. There was also a really neat treehouse there as well. It was a great outdoor experience. We did not get to see all the floors but were very impressed by what we did see. I do want to note that they do not offer reciprocity with other museum passes so we did have to pay full price.

    This is easily the best children's museum in the country. We live in Georgia and have annual passes…read moreto the Indianapolis Children's Museum just because it is so incredible that it's worth the flight. Inside has intricate, rotating exhibits that are hands-on and informational at a level that all ages can appreciate. Outdoors is a huge sports complex featuring a track, a racecourse, realistic mini fields and courts as well as several putt putt courses for all skill levels. It's a little more weather dependent but truly amazing. The whole museum is so well maintained and staffed by thoughtful, caring people who really seem to enjoy their jobs and are always willing and able to help. Food is relatively affordable but the best food is bar far the tacos outside. My only complaint is that lately the bees (or wasps or whatever) have been really bad near the restaurant, and will literally try to eat anything, even cheese or chicken. They are ruthless. If they're bad when you come, grab food outside and take it indoors to the bee-free cafeteria.

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