This list is your go-to guide for Indiana’s absolute favorites—only the best made the cut. From local gems and must-visit spots to top-rated finds and can’t-miss experiences, everything here is tried, loved, and Hoosier-approved. Whether you’re a loc...
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This restaurant is for all ages with a kids’ menu featuring fish & chips, chicken & chips, grilled cheese, and PB&J. Also, inspired by the Indiana State Fair, they have an elephant ear on their menu that I would totally share with my fami...
Red Lion
This restaurant has a gastro-pub style menu with great options for kids. And I know your kids wouldn’t say no to their oreo cream pie!
Tavern at the Point
Located on the Northside of Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing Corridor just east of the Fashion Mall at Keystone, Ocean Prime is an ideal place to socialize, talk business, celebrate and indulge. From our main dining room, to our lounge, two stunning...
Ocean Prime Restaurant
Casual American food, relaxed service, a commitment to fresh ingredients and a culture of local and regional craft beers. Don't worry - we have great liquors and wines too! Family-friendly, dog-friendly (outdoors, in season), bicycle-friendly, you na...
Fire by the Monon
This place has so much to offer! Their menu is for everyone - including GF options! It's say one of their specialties is being unique - not a typical restaurant where you just get a burger and fries. My husband and I took our newborn and enjoyed a ni...
The Ranch
Outdoor Family Fun
This place is packed full of family fun for all ages! Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, zip line, rock wall climbing, jumping pillow, fair rides, barrel ride and plenty of food options to choose from. They have 3 different locations to choose from across ...
Lark Ranch
The Indiana Dunes offer a stunning mix of windswept beaches, towering sand dunes, and diverse ecosystems. Beyond the beach there are miles of trails that travel through forests, wetlands, and prairies - that are home to hundreds of bird species and w...
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This living history destination is a great place to take your family- one where the past feels vividly alive. The interactive museum invites you to step into 19th- century Indiana through immersive exhibits, costumed interpreters, and hands-on experi...
Conner Prairie
Kids Empire, located at The Shops at Perry Crossing, offers families a vibrant indoor playground filled with multi-level adventure zones for children of all ages to explore and play. Kids Empire has activities like slides, tunnels, climbing walls, an...
Kids Empire
Play on a sea of trampolines, angled so you can bounce off the walls. Also includes a 3-D Play Experience with open jump!
Sky Zone
Located on 4.3 acres, the tropical-themed Splash Island includes Six waterslides Splash Pad Cabana Rentals Interactive play area for all ages including kiddie slides Gentle winding river Lily pad crossing Two pulsating vortexes Plenty of deck space f...
Splash Island
Located in northwest Indiana’s beautiful city of Whiting, it offers a full day of family fun. It has an action-packed floating obstacle course, shaded seating rentals and the SnackZone concessions and beach store. Whoazone offers a full day of active...
WhoaZone
Shopping
ndiana Premium Outlets is conveniently located approximately 30 miles south of Indianapolis on Interstate 65 at exit 76B in Edinburgh, Indiana. Shopper favorites offering enormous savings of 25 to 65 percent every day include Nike Factory Store, Polo...
Indiana Premium Outlets
Hamilton Town Center opened in 2008 and is an extraordinary open-air streetscape environment that showcases a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including jcpenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Athleta, Total Wine and Ross Dress fo...
Hamilton Town Center
This 74-acre community features more than 590,000 square feet of retail shopping, six restaurants with full bars, several specialty eateries, an 18-screen theater, an indoor playground, event and conference center, office space, a 24/7 fitness center...
The Shops at Perry Crossing
An antique lover's dream! 30,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, shabby chic, repurposed and up-cycled goods, SAM has something for everyone. Its dedicated staff will go above and beyond to assists their guests too! Also home to The Vintage Gy...
Southport Antique Mall
A cute boutique inspired by her mother's passing in 2018. Started out of her house and has since grown and expanded enough to allow her to open up a store front in Greencastle, IN.