Last year, I moved from New Jersey to Spain.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 9 min read
If Indianapolis brings to mind costly tickets for the Indy 500 or a Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium, you're not alone. But this city also anchors Indiana, a state known for its affordable cost of living.
With dozens of public green spaces, an award-winning children's museum offering free and discounted days and inexpensive restaurants serving up Midwest mainstays, Indy is a genuinely budget-friendly destination.
Here’s a guide to the top free things to do in Indianapolis.
Any no-spend day in Indianapolis should begin at White River State Park. This urban park is the perfect central place to meet friends for a picnic, read a book in the sunshine, have a family day, walk the paved paths or simply take in views of the city from a park bench.
If you want to spend some money, this downtown green space houses the TCU Amphitheater, Victory Field and the Indianapolis Zoo. Plus, the Indianapolis Zoo is always free for kids under 2 and offers free admission for all every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Explore Indy’s 3-mile Canal Walk, a scenic downtown path perfect for walking, jogging or relaxing. It connects major attractions like the Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions and White River State Park.
Discover art installations along the way, including "The Tent," a tower of colorful, breeze-swayed tiles. While paddle boat rentals and gondola rides come with a fee, strolling the path, enjoying public art and people-watching are free.
For a magical experience, visit at night when the city skyline shimmers on the water.
Smack-dab in the center of downtown Indy is Monument Circle, a brick-paved loop around the towering Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The steps leading up to the monument have become a popular meeting spot, photography backdrop and lunchtime hangout among city residents.
Almost every night of the year, Monument Circle comes alive with a patriotic light show and a soundtrack by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Light show times vary seasonally, so check the website before your visit.
The Indianapolis Art Center encompasses art galleries, a library and the open-air ARTSPARK. The entire campus is free and open seven days a week. If you’re short on time, head straight to ARTSPARK, the 9.5-acre garden brimming with whimsical interactive sculptures. The tranquil space is perfect for exploring, picnicking or spending an afternoon in quiet reflection. Don’t miss the Twisted House sculpture, which many visitors say feels like stepping into a fairy tale.
Feeling nostalgic? Tappers Arcade Bar down the road from Indy's famed Milktooth restaurant is packed with arcade games like Donkey Kong, Ms Pacman and Frogger. It's a 21 and up haunt that’s great for an affordable date night, and
Last year, I moved from New Jersey to Spain.
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