Highest-rated things to do in Indianapolis, according to Tripadvisor

"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.

Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).

Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Indianapolis using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.

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#30. Indy Racing Experience

- Rating: 5/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 2 Gasoline Aly Indianapolis, Indiana
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#29. Scottish Rite Cathedral

- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Address: 650 North Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#28. Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 2505 Conservatory Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
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#27. Soldiers & Sailors Monument

- Rating: 4.5/5 (518 reviews)
- Address: 1 Monument Cir Indianapolis, Indiana
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#26. Circle Centre Mall

- Rating: 3.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Address: 49 West Maryland St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#25. Indiana Repertory Theatre

- Rating: 5/5 (192 reviews)
- Address: 140 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#24. The Escape Room Indianapolis

- Rating: 5/5 (7,873 reviews)
- Address: 200 South Meridian St. Above The Old Spaghetti Factory Indianapolis, Indiana
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#23. Oldfields-Lilly House and Gardens

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Address: Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana
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#22. Rhythm! Discovery Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Address: 127 East Michigan St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#21. Indiana Convention Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (514 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#20. Holliday Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Address: 6363 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana
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#19. Fort Harrison State Park

- Rating: 4/5 (151 reviews)
- Address: 5753 Glenn Road Indianapolis, Indiana
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#18. Gainbridge Fieldhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (638 reviews)
- Address: 125 South Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#17. Indy 500

- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Address: 4790 West 16th St. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis, Indiana
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#16. Crown Hill Cemetery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (302 reviews)
- Address: 700 West 38th St. At the corner of 38th St. & Clarendon Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#15. The Fashion Mall at Keystone

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 8702 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana
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#14. Eagle Creek Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (345 reviews)
- Address: 7840 West 56th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#13. Victory Field

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,286 reviews)
- Address: 501 West Maryland St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#12. Monument Circle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (922 reviews)
- Address: 100 Monument Cir Indianapolis, Indiana
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#11. Indiana War Memorial

- Rating: 4.5/5 (670 reviews)
- Address: 51 East Michigan St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#10. Indiana State Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (532 reviews)
- Address: 650 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#9. White River State Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (481 reviews)
- Address: 801 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#8. The Eiteljorg Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (875 reviews)
- Address: 500 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#7. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

- Rating: 4.5/5 (538 reviews)
- Address: 1230 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#6. Lucas Oil Stadium

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,622 reviews)
- Address: 500 South Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#5. Central Canal

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,161 reviews)
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#4. Indianapolis Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,477 reviews)
- Address: 4000 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana
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#3. Indianapolis Zoo

- Rating: 4/5 (2,530 reviews)
- Address: 1200 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#2. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,890 reviews)
- Address: 4750 West 16th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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#1. Children's Museum of Indianapolis

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,973 reviews)
- Address: 3000 North Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.