Activities for All Seasons in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, offers four seasons for visitors to enjoy in one of the Midwest's most walkable cities. Many of the activities center around the 250 acre White River State Park, located in the heart of the city.

Fall
The leaves are changing in White River State Park during the fall, indicating it's time to get outside and play for the last time before winter comes. Visit the Indianapolis Zoo, which also houses an aquarium. Check out the White River Gardens, where you might see a local chef picking up some herbs.

If you are up for a little ride, fall is also a great time to head out to Trader's Point Creamery, just a few minutes outside the city. Walk the trails, milk the cows, taste the cheese and have some of their wonderful hot chocolate to get rid of that chill that is starting to hit the air.

Winter
Winter in Indianapolis may mean you don't want to play outside, but that doesn't mean the fun ends. Take in a show or shop until you drop at the Circle Centre Mall, or visit a museum, there are choices to please anyone, including: the Indianapolis Museum of Art; Children's Museum (the largest in the world); Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art; NCAA Hall of Champions Museum; and the Indiana State Museum.

Indianapolis has even managed to keep the 2012 Super Bowl warm and cozy in and around Lucas Oil Stadium. The city has blocks of skywalks and a stadium that has a retractable roof. Indianapolis was the first cold weather location named to host the Super Bowl since 1996 (Detroit), while keeping everyone in climate controlled comfort.

Spring
Springtime means It's time to head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This home of the Indianapolis 500 has a lot more than that one race each Memorial Day weekend. There's also the Brickyard 400 and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP. Between races, visit the Hall of Fame Museum or play a round at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course.

Racing isn't the only sport that's worth traveling to Indianapolis for. Spring also indicates the start of the baseball season. Forget the expensive tickets and difficult parking and head to downtown Indy. Victory Field (home of the Indianapolis Indians) has been called America's "Best Minor League Ballpark" according to Sports Illustrated.

Summer
The summer offers an abundance of activity in Indianapolis, a Midwest city surrounded in water. If you enjoy boating, you have quite a selection at White River State Park where you can even take a ridge in a Gondola on the Canal! For even more watersports choices, head just outside of the city to Eagle Creek Park. This park covers nearly 4,000 acres of land, which includes a 1,400 acre lake. Here you can swim off the beach, take sailing lessons, rent a kayak or burn some calories in a paddle boat.

For those who prefer to stay on land, you will find places throughout Indianapolis to rent bikes and plenty of paths along the Cultural Trail (built for the 2012 Super Bowl) to ride on.