4.5Indianapolis Museum of Art(1.464 reviews) - Concise but effective exhibits Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Gardens
With a collection of more than 54,000 works of art, an early-20th-century estate, 152 acres of gardens and grounds, including an outdoor art and nature park, the IMA campus offers experiences that feed both the heart and mind.See more..
4.5White River State Park(473 reviews) - Hidden Gem! Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Parks • Gardens
White River State Park is an extraordinary park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, offering 250 acres of vibrant green spaces, waterways, trails, and attractions. The park boasts world-class attractions and destinations that offer distinctive experiences for every visitor. Enhancing the health and well-being of visitors is the mission of WRSP by providing cultural, entertainment, and recreational benefits to millions of Indiana citizens and visitors from all over the world.See more..
Linton's Enchanted Gardens is Indiana's largest facility, boasting over 50,000 square feet of indoor shopping filled with creative displays which will spark your imagination, as well as over 9 acres of outdoor displays. The Garden Cafe at Linton's features fresh and healthy meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as decadent desserts and handcrafted hot and cold drinks.See more..
5.0The Miller House and Garden(214 reviews) - Must-see for fans of architecture, design or mid-century modern interests Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
The Miller House and Garden is accessible by guided tour only. Tours are scheduled March - December. The property is closed January - February for conservation work. The 1957 Miller House and Garden showcases the work of leading 20th-century architects and designers Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard, and Dan Kiley. In 2000, the Miller House and Garden was awarded National Historic Landmark status. The Miller House is only accessible on guided tours because it is located in a private residential neighborhood. Tours begin and end at The Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth Street (not at the house). The tour is oriented to adults and children over 10 – please note only children over 10 are allowed on the tour and all guests must purchase a ticket.See more..
4.5Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest(193 reviews) - An absolute blast for the whole family! Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Gardens
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest serves as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation and engagement with the natural environment. Gabis Arboretum offers a wide variety of activities, events and classes for people of all ages and interests. With 300 acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events the arboretum has something for any interest. Popular attractions include the Railway Garden, which tells the story of American railroads in the context of a large display garden. Miniature trains run through outdoor displays showcasing American history.See more..
4.5Wellfield Botanic Gardens(181 reviews) - Beautiful garden, well worth the trip. Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
Wellfield Botanic Gardens is open year-round. Activities include special events and festivals, workshops and educational opportunities, a summer concert series, winter wonderland holiday lights, and seasonal programming and exhibits. Facilities may be rented for private events including weddings, anniversaries, corporate rentals, and celebrations of life. The Mission of Wellfield Botanic Gardens is to celebrate the inseparable relationship between water and life, inspire creativity and lifelong learning, foster stewardship of our natural world, and grow community. 36 acres in size, half of which are water, Wellfield resides on a historical piece of property originally known as the “North Main Street Well Field.” The property has been a source of hydraulic energy and drinking water for the City of Elkhart since the mid-1800s. Wellfield holds a lease agreement with the City of Elkhart and is a private, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.See more..
Garfield Park Conservatory within Garfield Regional Park, is a 10,000 square foot tropical rainforest conservatory. The grounds include a 3 acre Sunken Garden and fountains and a Children's Garden.See more..
This park is lovely to drive through, stop & park & walk a bit. If the weather were cooler, I could spend a couple of hours here walking the pathways. The entrances greet you with bell towers. In the center is the amphitheater & lovely walkway. I can just picture how breathtaking wedding photos would be here. The grounds are immaculate & the planters are huge & overflowing with lovely blossoms.See more..
4.0Clegg Memorial Garden(55 reviews) - Best Wooded Trails in Lafayette Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
Clegg Garden resides on the hillside overlooking state scenic waterway Wildcat Creek. The slopes feature a rare gravel hill prairie ecosystem. From creek side to hilltop elevation changes 100 feet, making for excellent hiking opportunity along the mile of trail. The looping trail meanders through oak woodland, gravel hill prairie, riparian corridor and savanna. Different seasons afford varying highlights. Spring woodland blooms dapple the understory, summer prairie and savanna wildflowers show off vibrant colors, fall leaf change presents a panoply of color in the forest canopy. Year round visitors see the striking landscape views from the many overlooks.See more..
4.5Friendship Botanic Gardens(55 reviews) - Pretty place/$10 person Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
These historic gardens are inspired by the 1933 Century of Progress Fair in Chicago and cover land traced with trails used for hundreds of years by Native Americans. The grounds include 105 acres of trails through the woods and open spaces with gardens, a meadow, and Lake Lucerne. The Gardens are open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. from May through the last weekend of October, and weekends in April and November from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Thursdays are discount admission days for $5/person. Admission is $9 for ages 13 and over. Children 12 and under are free. Memberships are available for individuals or families. Friendship Botanic Gardens are accessed by walking earthen trails, sprawling, grassy meadows, and paved paths.See more..
Peaceful and well maintained. The quilt garden is beautiful and there are some interesting specimen plants from the original planting when the garden was created. Informative signage. I rode my bike through on my way along the Pumpkinvine Trail. A convenient and welcome spot to rest.See more..
Quilt Gardens Along the Heritage Trail May 30 – September 15 More than a million vibrant blooms • 16 gigantic gardens and hand-painted super-sized murals • welcoming communities • Viewable FREE May 30 – September 15. The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening and art into a one-of-a-kind event. This colorful patchwork of quilt inspired gardens and quilt-themed murals is linked by the roads that form the Heritage Trail. Every quilt garden and quilt mural has its own intricate pattern, many are original designs and each has its own unique story. Each of our unique communities that host quilt gardens & murals has its own special character and fun finds you’ll want to explore.See more..
4.5Rose Garden(26 reviews) - Very enjoyable! Thursday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Gardens
The Richmond Rose Garden, which is entirely maintained by volunteers, celebrates the joy of our environment with the beauty of roses.See more..
Beautiful hidden gem in Mishawaka. A beautiful, tranquil garden tucked by a residential area. The parking is across the street in a lot, there is a splash pad there also. Initially, the gate to the garden looked locked, but one just needs to push a little and it opens. There is a children's sculpture, a few bridges, boulders, beautiful flowers and trees. Just need about 30 minutes to walk around, enjoy the park.See more..
My husband and I were married there. The Garden House was built on the Ball Diamond that my Dad Jr. Ferguson pitched softball, so it was a great memory for me! It was a very nice open place to accommodate a lot of people! There Gardens were very vibrant that day with a lot of beautiful flowers.See more..
4.5Cathedral Labyrinth(22 reviews) - Pause and Seek Your Spiritual Center on this Holy Pathway Spent < 1 hour Gardens
The beauty of polished and etched marble under foot guides your steps as you follow the pathway of the ancient Chartes Cathedral labyrinth design into the elusive center and then out again. It's not a maze, but a single path, yet if you walk it quietly with a partner, you will delight in the moments when you and your companion travel side-by-side and then depart to furthest corners, all the while on the same journey to the centerpoint. It is surrounded by a "Sacred Garden" of seasonal blooms. A perpetually bubbling fountain has been placed like a spiritual gateway between the labyrinth and the sacred grounds of Native American burial sites and the old Harmonist Cemetery just to the south.See more..
Great little place! My little family really enjoys nature spots and this was a great one to add to our list. The walking paths are beautiful, and our 11 year old LOVED the maze. She was cracking up and loving chasing us around. Must see for yourself!See more..
One of the largest collections of azaleas in the Midwest. The Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens covers over 60 acres of land and includes more than 4,000 azaleas. As you stroll, you will also find a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees, two spring-fed lakes, a waterfall, a koi pond, and several unique sculptures that complement the beautifully landscaped 3 miles of walking trails.See more..
4.5Haan Museum Sculpture Garden(12 reviews) - Cultural treasure in Lafayette Spent < 1 hour Gardens • Art Museums
The Haan Museum Sculpture Garden is a wheelchair accessible path that meanders past 24 sculptures by Indiana artists. The sculptures are all made by Indiana artists, and include bronze figures by Tuck Langland; figures carved from rocks by Peter Rujuwa; figures and and other forms created from metal; a variety of forms made from clay; and glass. Animals carved from verdite create a safari search for young visitors (still very visible until the native grasses are tall enough to help hide them). The .2 mile long wheelchair accessible loop trail passes through the Theater Garden, giving wheelchairs access to that feature. The sculpture garden and adjoining nature trail are open to the public for free from dawn to dusk.See more..
I was so excited to visit this lavender farm. It’s local to me and offered so much! I was able to purchase 4 varieties of lavender to plant at home. The gift shop is amazing! The minute you enter you smell the wonderful essence of lavender! The owner and staff are so very friendly and informative! I highly recommend anyone to visit!See more..
We came here because it allowed pets and was looking for trails this little place with very small amount of parking is super cute and I wish we came in may/April when flowers were in bloom. This is a cute well maintained path area so glad we found it. And this history of the man that started this land was from chicago so was nice to read about the history.See more..
4.5Biblical Gardens(6 reviews) - Great little stop if you are in the area Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
Small but beautiful garden! Good place to stroll through if you are in the area or to eat lunch on a break. Very pretty.See more..
This community park is a beautiful nature preserve. It's walking paths are maintained perfectly. Great for exercise, walking your dog or just getting out with your children. It even has an amphitheater with a fire pit. Nature at its best.See more..
4.0Cope Environmental Center(4 reviews) - Beautiful environmental center Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens • Educational sites
This place is new (only a little over a year old). The area is beautiful and peaceful. The trails are nice (but could be marked better). The staff is very welcoming and helpful.See more..
Nestled in the River Preserve County Park, DeFries Gardens is a reminder of our human connection to the environment. This 13-acre site was once a private homestead and features several gardens including a four-season Calendar Garden, Homestead Garden, and Culinary Garden.See more..
5.0Cox's Plant Farm(2 reviews) - What a great place! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Farmers Markets
Cox's Plant Farm, in Clayton, Indiana, is the area's leading garden center and lawn equipment center serving Hendricks, Marion and surrounding counties since 1970. We offer vegetables, herbs, flowers, mulch, lawn equipment, garden tools and more. For all your garden center needs, visit Cox's Plant Farm in Clayton, IN. Seasonal Hours Monday-Sunday Winter Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Spring/Summer Hours: 9:00am-6:00pmSee more..
Largest university orchid collection in U.S. and they just recently expanded the greenhouse. Generally open one Saturday a month and weekdays. Free to visit. They also have some wild frogs and turtles at location.See more..
Fresh Cut by Shannon Family Farms is a U-Pick Flower Farm where you have the opportunity to select beautiful, local flowers to arrange and enjoy in your home, share with a friend, or give as a gift! Additionally, we offer special events and entertainment to the farm to enhance the U-Pick experience! We strive to become a favorite destination of your family where you can leave with lasting, locally grown flowers and memories.See more..
