Art galleries, concerts, professional sports, and more!
Elephants? Trains? Outdoor concerts? Theater? History? Art? Yep, you can find all these and more along the White River. Here are some of our favorites.
Travel through history on the banks of the White River and experience life at the home of pioneer settler William Connor, in a Lenape Indian camp, in a pioneer village, and during the Civil War at this immersive museum, one of the most visited of its kind in the nation.
From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of the world at one of the leading players in global animal conservation. The adjacent White River Gardens is a 3.3 acre lush landscape in outdoor gardens and an indoor tropical conservatory.
This signature 152-acre art and nature campus includes: the world class Indianapolis Museum of Art, one of the ten largest and oldest general art museums in the nation; The Toby theater, where you can catch a culturally adventurous film, talk, or performance; historic mansions and gardens; and the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, containing sculptural and landscape art and trails along the banks of the White River.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural…
Travel through history on the banks of the White River and experience life at the…
Featured as one of the world’s finest Native American and Western Art collections by True…
Open year round, the Galleries at Herron showcase the artwork of emerging and established contemporary…
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural…
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural…
A short jog along the Downtown Canalwalk from the river, the Indiana History Center brings…
Located on the Downtown Canalwalk in White River State Park, the museum tells the story…
Designed by world-renowned architect Michael Graves, the 12-acre campus that borders the White River and…
From dolphins to orangutans and elephants to macaws, you can experience five core biomes of the world at one of the leading players in global animal conservation. The adjacent White River Gardens is a 3.3 acre lush landscape in outdoor gardens and an indoor tropical conservatory.
Catch Indy’s minor-league professional soccer team playing at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus.
Open year round, the Galleries at Herron showcase the artwork of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers, as well as the work of Herron’s acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni and students
Catch the minor-league Indianapolis Indians baseball team with panoramic views of the downtown Indy skyline in this ball park, recognized as one of the best parks in the nation.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural and entertainment venues. Clowes Hall anchors a broader performance complex and features a variety of performances, including some of the world’s greatest talents. Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse nearby is one of the nation’s great classic sports arenas where you can catch basketball and volleyball games. And if science and education programming is more your game, the Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world, housing a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector and a fully digital, immersive fulldome planetarium.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural and entertainment venues. Clowes Hall anchors a broader performance complex and features a variety of performances, including some of the world’s greatest talents. Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse nearby is one of the nation’s great classic sports arenas where you can catch basketball and volleyball games. And if science and education programming is more your game, the Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world, housing a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector and a fully digital, immersive fulldome planetarium.
Just blocks from the White River, Butler University (go Dawgs!) is home to several cultural and entertainment venues. Clowes Hall anchors a broader performance complex and features a variety of performances, including some of the world’s greatest talents. Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse nearby is one of the nation’s great classic sports arenas where you can catch basketball and volleyball games. And if science and education programming is more your game, the Holcomb Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world, housing a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector and a fully digital, immersive fulldome planetarium.
A short jog along the Downtown Canalwalk from the river, the Indiana History Center brings the past to life with immersive and award-winning exhibits that tell the story of the Hoosier state.
Located on the Downtown Canalwalk in White River State Park, the museum tells the story of the Hoosier state, and features a year-round calendar of exhibits that explore Indiana art, science and culture from Indiana’s past, present and future through scientific, cultural, history and art exhibits that help define our place in the world.
Adventure awaits at the many parks and riverfront spots that truly make White River a worthy destination. Whether you’re into canoeing, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the water, you’ll find something to enjoy.
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Jay Napoleon (second from right),President of The Valley Neighborhood Association and lifelong resident, joined Governor Holcomb, Mayor Hogsett, and Elanco President Jeffrey Simmons for the groundbreaking of White River State […]
This winter, embrace the magic of the season with a variety of festive events along the White River! Experience cherished traditions like Christmas at the Zoo, A Merry Prairie Holiday, […]
This fall, dive into the variety of seasonal adventures along the White River! Admiring vibrant foliage at parks like Strawtown Koteewi, enjoying the annual festivities like Harvest Nights at Newfields […]
The oldest park of the White Riverway is Indy’s Riverside Park, a more than 800-acre destination that includes Taggart Memorial Amphitheater, Coffin Golf Course, Frank’s Paddlesports Livery, and much more. […]
The White River offers a range of volunteer opportunities for individuals passionate about public lands, community engagement, arts and culture, and environmental stewardship.
Since the retreat of the glaciers 10,000 years ago, the meandering flow of the White River has been carving the landscape of Central Indiana. The river’s timeless beauty is still […]
The White River Vision Plan, released in 2020 after two years of stakeholder engagement, seeks to weave together recreation and community experiences into a regional amenity akin to a national […]
On April 30, 2011, my life changed forever when my hero, fishing partner, and dad passed. At that point, I was sent down a path of darkness that couldn’t be shaken […]
The Discover White River Pass is a free way to earn exclusive real-world rewards like stickers, shirts, and on-water experience simply by visiting parks and attractions or helping with volunteer […]
