- TripBuzz found 121 things to do with kids in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 102 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Plainfield and Fishers.
- From Monon Waterpark to Laser Flash, the Carmel area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
- Carmel offers a rather substantial population due to its rapid growth over the past decade and is just over 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis. The city itself has dedicated a great deal of time and money toward the city center along with its arts and design district. Along with the numerous shopping and entertainment options, there are still outdoor attractions as seen with two major bike trails.
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Fort Harrison State Park features beautiful scenery year round with attractive colors in the fall and one of the biggest local sledding hills in the winter. It is also host to picnic sites, jogging trails and fishing access to the nearby creek.
9.4 Miles
Recreational play at the Brooks School Park is focused on children between the ages of 2 and 12 through a specialty accessible playground and Born Learning Trail. Adult activities include horseshoe pits, basketball courts, and a multi-use trail.
9.7 Miles
The Hinkle Fieldhouse has been in the top sports arenas of the United States for over half a century and has been a historical landmark for over thirty years. Originally named the Butler Fieldhouse, it was renamed Hinkle in honor of Butler's legendary coach Paul D. Hinkle.
9.8 Miles
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
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
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
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7444 W 96th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077
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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.
11.8 Miles
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3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
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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…
12.4 Miles
Being able to host golf tournaments, weddings and business meetings, with golf lesson available for the uninitiated and an 18 hole golf course, the Purgatory Golf Club is worth the while for both the golf players and the others.
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5901 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254
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Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course known as Eagle Creek is the first treetop adventure in Indiana. It is set within Eagle Creek Park which is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States and features 39 crossings, two tarzan swings, and five zip lines.