Discovery runs through it.
What’s your pleasure? Recreation? Music? Relaxation? Wildlife? Art? History? Whatever it is, you can have it all along the Central Canal and throughout the 250-acre White River State Park.
Canal Walk
• The Canal Walk, is a 3-mile loop, a popular urban respite for fitness enthusiasts and serenity-seekers alike. This Downtown waterfront is dotted with pedal boats and gondolas, bicycles and surreys.
• Breeze through The Canal and White River State Park on one of the daily Segway Tours. These motorized, two-wheeled vehicles make zipping around the park a quick and easy trip. Learn more at: www.segwayofindiana.com
White River State Park
Entertainment requires just one stop at White River State Park in Downtown Indianapolis: Indiana’s one-and-only urban state park. In addition to hosting some of the city’s most popular festivities — such as Irish Fest, Rib America Festival and SkyConcert — White River State Park offers a bundled package of recreation with six major attractions. A new, free Family Art Series runs June through September. Plan your day at: www.in.gov/whiteriver/lawn
The Lawn at White River State Park
Summer is at its best on The Lawn, named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues by Pollstar Magazine in 2006. On a waterfront stage with seating for 6,000, The Lawn offers first-rate concerts in a beautiful outdoor setting. Get a schedule of upcoming shows at: www.in.gov/whiteriver
Victory Field
Designated "The Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by both Baseball America and Sports Illustrated, Victory Field is an affordable summertime favorite. The Indianapolis Indians Web site has all the information you’ll need: www.indyindians.com
Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo is the nation’s only accredited combined zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. Plus, it has the world’s only underwater dolphin-viewing experience, a shark-petting pool, a butterfly garden and a playful mob of Meerkats from Africa’s Kalahari Desert. In 2009, the summer's blockbuster exhibit - Dragons of Komodo presented by Citizens Energy Group - is open now through Sept.7, 2009. Get details at: www.indianapoliszoo.com
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest. Exhibits, programs and festivals illustrate why the story of the West and Native America is everyone’s story. Be sure to visit the Sky City Cafe, White River Trader store and the 3-acre garden connecting to the Canal. Find out more at: www.eiteljorg.org
Indiana Historical Society
Step into Indiana’s past at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the Indiana Historical Society. The History Center houses one of the nation’s most significant Abraham Lincoln visual collections, a state-of-the-art research library, a theater, the Basile History Market and programs such as You Are There, History Lab and INvestigation Stations. The Center also hosts Clarian Health Summer on the Canal, which includes daytime and evening concerts as well as movie showings. Find more information at: www.indianahistory.org
Indiana State Museum Everything you ever wanted to know about Indiana — and some interesting exhibits about other topics, too — is at the Indiana State Museum. This family-friendly environment has hands-on exhibits devoted to art, science and culture, and an interactive gallery on Indiana’s future. Treat your senses to Indiana’s largest, most powerful and involving movie experience ever at the IMAX Theater. Make plans to dine in the recreated L.S. Ayres Tea Room — it’s like stepping back into a slice of Indianapolis history. Explore further at: www.indianamuseum.org
NCAA Hall of Champions
Bask in the glory, pageantry and tradition of intercollegiate athletics at the NCAA Hall of Champions. See highlights from all 24 sports and 87 national championships administered by the NCAA. The facility features the Great Hall, three theaters, the Flying Wedge sculpture, the Hall of Honor and a replica of a 1920s-era gymnasium. See for yourself at: www.ncaahallofchampions.org
One pass, six attractions With an all-inclusive Park Pass, you get one-time admission to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field, Indianapolis Zoo and the NCAA Hall of Champions. Plus, you’ll save 25 percent off the standard admission price. Additional offers include discounts on Segway tours, boat rentals and more. Purchase Park Passes at Kroger stores or at: www.in.gov/whiteriver