50 Things to Do in Indy This Summer

I always hear from people that “Indy is boring” or “there’s nothing to do here”, and in my opinion, that is the furthest thing from the truth. I’ve created this list of my top 50 things to do in Indy this summer, but you can do it all year round as well! Screenshot or save my printable checklist below and see if you can do all 50!

  1. Visit a rooftop bar

  2. Walk the canal

  3. Bike on the Monon

  4. Walk around the Virgina B. Fairbanks 100 Acre Park

  5. Take a roadtrip to Nashville, IN

  6. Do a pedal bar with friends

  7. Spend some time at the Idle

  8. Do the Central Library’s Adult Summer Reading program

  9. Go camping

  10. Visit the Indy State Fair

  11. Check out a new local restaurant

  12. Go pontoon boating in Geist

  13. Kayak on Eagle Creek

  14. Do outdoor yoga at the War Memorial or Ruins at Holliday Park

  15. Play duckpin bowling

  16. Go fowling

  17. Cool off with coffee flights

  18. Do indoor rock climbing

  19. Watch an Indianapolis Indians game

  20. Have a picnic at Highland Park

  21. Go mural spotting

  22. Thrift for summer outfits

  23. Play games at an arcade bar

  24. Visit the top of the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument

  25. Visit a state park

  26. Listen to a concert at the Hi-Fi

  27. Check out a local museum exhibit

  28. Have a night out on Georgia Street or Mass Ave

  29. Visit a farmer’s market

  30. Explore a new to you neighborhood

  31. Pet the cats at Nine Lives Cat Cafe

  32. Go whiskey tasting

  33. Ride scooters on the Cultural Trail

  34. Visit the Indianapolis Zoo

  35. See a movie at a local theater

  36. Go to the Tibbs drive in

  37. Play a round of mini golf or Top Golf

  38. Adventure at Go Ape

  39. Visit Holcomb Gardens

  40. Fish the in White River

  41. Race indoor go karts

  42. Cheer on cars at the Brickyard 400

  43. Attend a First Friday

  44. Check out an art fair

  45. Visit Cataract Falls

  46. Hike in Brown County

  47. Visit the Garage or The Amp

  48. Visit a brewery with the Indy Craft Pass

  49. Go axe throwing

  50. Climb the Indiana Dunes

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