Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carmel, IN

  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monon Trail to Coxhall Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Zionsville and Plainfield.
  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monon Trail to Coxhall Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Zionsville and Plainfield.
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41.4 Miles
93% 29 votes
History Museums 200 Wallace Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
The winner of the National Medal for Museum Service, the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum has on its site General Wallace's personal study, and the 1870 carriage house, which is now a museum and exhibits memorabilia concerning the author of Ben Hur.
41.4 Miles
100% 12 votes
Art Gallery 313 S Walnut Street, Muncie, IN 47305 MoreLess Info
Muncie's The Artist Within is an art studio and gallery that enables visitors to create their own artwork. The studio also offers an array of art classes, including pottery and clay work.
41.5 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 212 S Water Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
The Montgomery County Historical Society maintains the Lane Place historic site and Speed Cabin. The society offers tours of Lane Place, the former home of Henry and Joanna Lane, in addition to other cultural programs.
41.7 Miles
92% 25 votes
Gift Shops 6501 W. Honey Lane, Martinsville, IN 46151 MoreLess Info
Hunters Honey Farm is owned and operated by a family of beekeepers that manages several hundred hives. Tours include honey tasting, extracting and bottling, and also a discussion on bee-keeping. The gift shop offers pure honey and other products.
41.7 Miles
89% 9 votes
History Museums 222 S. Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County's mission is to educate and promote awareness to locals and visitors on the history of Montgomery County. The museum presents historical documents, photographs and exhibits on early history artifacts.
41.7 Miles
94% 36 votes
Specialty Museums 225 N. Washington St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
History buffs will enjoy touring the Rotary Jail Museum and Tannenbaum Cultural Center. The museum educates visitors about the jail's unique construction and is a community center for special events and workshops.
41.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 225 N Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
Rotary Jail Museum showcases the first rotary jail made in the US in 1882. It is the only jail of its kind still functioning, and visitors can see it in motion and experience operating it themselves.
41.9 Miles
95% 77 votes
Bike Paths (Office) 700 East Wysor Street, Muncie, IN 47305 MoreLess Info
Hosting special events, such as the Polar Express, all around the year, Cardinal Greenway spans for over 60 miles across Indiana, making it the longest trail in the state. It passes through many towns and cities, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities.
42.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Corner of North Broadway & East Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303 MoreLess Info
A large outdoor space in Muncie, McCulloch Park provides water access for both boating and fishing. Other park amenities include a playground, soap box derby track, basketball courts and baseball fields.
42.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 806 Lafayette Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
Crawfordsville Park & Recreation manages the parks and recreation facilities for the City of Crawfordsville. Events offered by the park and recreation department include exercise programs, Fourth of July fireworks, hiking, and walkathons.
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