Things to Do with Kids in Anderson, IN

  • TripBuzz found 84 things to do with kids in or near Anderson, Indiana, including 70 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Noblesville, Muncie, Fishers and New Castle.
  • From White River Paintball to Cooper's Sport Bowl, the Anderson area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Ziplines and Bowling.
  • Originally a small village, Anderson hit a population boom in 1852, thanks to the completion of the Indianapolis Bellefontaine Railroad. Then, natural gas was discovered in Anderson, which caused several industries to move into the city limits during the Indiana Gas Boom. Anderson is less than an hour from the bustling city of Indianapolis.
  • TripBuzz found 84 things to do with kids in or near Anderson, Indiana, including 70 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Noblesville, Muncie, Fishers and New Castle.
  • From White River Paintball to Cooper's Sport Bowl, the Anderson area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Ziplines and Bowling.
  • Originally a small village, Anderson hit a population boom in 1852, thanks to the completion of the Indianapolis Bellefontaine Railroad. Then, natural gas was discovered in Anderson, which caused several industries to move into the city limits during the Indiana Gas Boom. Anderson is less than an hour from the bustling city of Indianapolis.
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35.0 Miles
96% 360 votes
National & State Parks 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 MoreLess Info
Indianapolis' jewel is its White River State Park. You'll find the crème of the crème, including the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Eiteljorg Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indianapolis Indians, and the NCAA Hall of Champions. The park is filled with permanent art sculptures that can be viewed as…
35.2 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.
35.4 Miles
79% 1847 votes
Zoos 1200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222 MoreLess Info
Since 1988, the Indianapolis Zoo in White River State Park is the first zoo accredited as the first zoo, aquarium and botanic garden. Originally opened in 1964, the zoo spans 64 acres and houses 1,400 animals and 31,000 plants. Animal exhibits include Oceans, Deserts, Forests, Plains, and Flights of Fancy aviar…
35.5 Miles
90% 97 votes
Gardens 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden can enjoy workshops, gardening demonstrations and guest lecturers. The Conservatory houses 10,000 square feet of international plants while the Garden includes three acres of European classical formal gardens.
35.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Water Parks 824 W. Park Avenue, Kokomo, IN 46901 MoreLess Info
The Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center is an aquatic center featuring an assortment of available aquatic activities. Attractions include a leisure pool, a lap pool, water slides, a splash pad, a lazy river, and a food court.
35.9 Miles
97% 33 votes
History Museums 1200 W. Sycamore Street, Kokomo, IN 46902 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Howard County Historical Society, the Seiberling Mansion is a historic Victorian home that serves as the county museum. Artifacts and exhibits inside the home showcase the local history dating back to the late-19th century.
36.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 1200 W. Sycamore, Kokomo, IN 46901 MoreLess Info
With the goal of preserving the region's history, Howard County Historical Society offers a volunteer led tour of the historic Seiberling Mansion. The tour takes visitors through the house, narrating stories of the people who once lived there.
36.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 722 N McCann Street, Kokomo, IN 46901 MoreLess Info
Offering live performances since 1950, the Kokomo Civic Theatre performs four to five shows per season in the Havens Auditorium at the University of Indiana, Kokomo. The theater offers both plays and musicals, as well as special holiday performances.
36.4 Miles
81% 86 votes
Race Tracks 4790 W 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222 MoreLess Info
Besides hosting the Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway also features races from NASCAR and MotoGP, as well as concerts and other events. They also offer track tours and grounds tours and are home to racing's Hall of Fame Museum.
36.8 Miles
92% 1770 votes
Specialty Museums 4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 MoreLess Info
Indianapolis is renowned around the world to race enthusiasts as the home to the Indianapolis 500. The Speedway Museum, located right on the grounds of the race course, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. You'll find race cars from NASCAR, Formula One, motorcycle races, drag racing, and, of course…
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