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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45.7 Miles
67% 12 votes
Music Museums 187 Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond, IN MoreLess Info
Gennett Walk of Fame is located along South 1st street in Richmond. Paved with several bronze and mosaic plaques commemorating Gennet's artist, it is rich in historical value. It is a must-see place for any music lover.
45.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 197 Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
As a pottery studio, Paint The Towne offers visitors the opportunity to paint plates, vases, and cups. The studio fires the pottery in an 1800 degree kiln, which can be picked up the next week.
45.8 Miles
98% 40 votes
Specialty Museums 309 N 8th St, Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
Model T Ford Museum is filled with a collection of vehicles and memorabilia related to T-models. The stars being 1909 touring car, an English-built town car, a cut away chassis and more. Manuals, publications, CDs and restoration DVDs are available.
45.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Gift Shops 180 Ft. Wayne Ave., Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
At the Starr-Gennett Foundations Jazz Museum & Gift Shop, visitors can tour the historical remains of their recording studio, piano factory, and mansion. They also have a Gennett Records Walk of Fame that honors jazz musicians with ceramic records.
45.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Fishing Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
The 177-acre Middlefork Reservoir is a leisure park that features amenities including a bait shop, a dog park, docking facilities, and a nature area. The lake also has a nature trail that can be used for walking.
45.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Basketball 446 N 10th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
Dick Baumgartner's Basketball Shooting Camp provides instruction on shooting a basketball using proven and simplified terminology, techniques and drills. 4th through 12th grade boys and girls are eligible to participate in the shooting camps.
46.1 Miles
100% 41 votes
History Museums 1150 North A Street, Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
While the dollhouse collection may attract children, and the 1922 Pilot Speeder the old-car enthusiasts, the Wayne County Historical Museum' oldest exhibit is a 3,000 years old mummy.
46.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Theaters 1003 East Main Street, Richmond, IN MoreLess Info
The mission of Richmond Civic Theatre is to produce high quality theatrical productions that will engage, entertain, educate, and inspire the participants and audiences alike. Theater is older, beautiful and well-taken care of.
46.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park W Oliver Avenue, Plainfield, IN 46168 MoreLess Info
A 3 acre dog park, Plainfield Bark Park features one section for smaller dogs and another section for large dogs. The park has fire hydrants, trees, and tunnels for the dogs to travel through.
46.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond, IN 47374 MoreLess Info
The Gaar House Museum is housed within the Gaar Mansion, a restored 1876 Victorian style mansion. Visitors can tour the mansion with an appointment, or rent the mansion for special events.
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