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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Experience 24+ auto-belay routes and hundreds of bouldering routes at Indiana’s largest rock-climbing facility
9.8 Miles
85% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 13825 Norell Road, Noblesville, IN 46060 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX displays first-run films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, D-BOX motion seats, an IMAX auditorium, two party rooms and a concession area with food, drinks and adult beverages.
10.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Lake 13288 Pennington Road, Fishers, IN 46037 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally beginning on Memorial Day weekend and ending on Labor Day weekend, Saxony Lake & Beach is free to the public. The beach offers opportunities to fish, swim, kayak, and paddle board.
10.1 Miles
33% 3 votes
Camping Site 13231 E 146th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 MoreLess Info
A privately owned camp ground adjacent to the Klipsch Music Center, Sleepybear Campground features a variety of amenities, including hot showers, toilets, hand washing stations, a cafe, and tailgating facilities.
10.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 7444 W 96th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 MoreLess Info
The Morning Dove Theraputic Riding Center offers year round equestrian activities including therapeutic riding, an equine learning program, and hippotherapy. The center has special programs for military veterans and children with Autism.
10.9 Miles
96% 1190 votes
Art Museum 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208 MoreLess Info
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of the many museums and attractions on the campus of Newfields. Home to masterpieces, the museum has one of the biggest collections of Neo-Impressional paintings in North America. Collections include Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism, and galleries of art from Asia, South Ame…
11.8 Miles
94% 2842 votes
Children's Museums 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 MoreLess Info
Ranked one of the best museums in the country, let alone one of the best children's museums, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis was founded in 1925. The 29-acre facility features nearly 500,000 square feet of interactive space for families to explore science, hsitory, art and more, including NASA-designed sp…
12.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 12383 Cyntheanne Road, Fishers, IN 46037 MoreLess Info
Featuring five different sports fields, Cyntheanne Park offers visitors a large amount of space to enjoy the outdoors in. Other amenities include a playground area, walking trails, and a large parking lot.
12.9 Miles
91% 268 votes
Parks 7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN MoreLess Info
Eagle Creek Park has over 400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, making it one of the largest parks in the United States. Visitors to the park find a beach, marina, picnic shelters, dog park, nature center, Peace Learning Center, golf course, rowing center, and ziplines.
13.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN 46060 MoreLess Info
Strawstown Koteewi Park is a 750 acre park that offers hiking, boating, and fishing. The park is home to the Taylor Center of Natural History, where visitors can view archaeological finds dating to 1400 AD.
13.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN 46060 MoreLess Info
Hamilton County Parks & Recreation serves the leisure and recreation needs of its residents and tourists. They feature a range of recreational activities including softball, walking trails, camping, summer camp and facility rentals.
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