The Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens are located within the 136 acre (55 hectares) of Garfield Park. The conservatory is spread over an area, of 10,000 square feet (929 meters), and was originally designed and constructed in the year 1916, over the decades, it has been renovated and redesigned, and is home to hundreds of different plants from the world's tropics. The conservatory houses a wide variety of plant species, including palms, fruiting trees, orchids, ferns, bananas, cacao, vanilla, coffee and Koi ponds. The Sunken garden spread over an area of three acres (1.2 hectares) is home to European style classical gardens, and is graced with fountains, manicured flower beds, concrete urns and bowls. Tourists must not miss the blossoming of tulips during spring and annual displays of flowers in summer. The facility also provides environmental education programs for children, adults and families.
The Hook's Drugstore museum is a recreation of a circa 1870s -1900s drug store & soda fountain, and boasts of having one of the most extensive collections of pharmaceutical and apothecary memorabilia anywhere in America. Antiques and ice cream sodas are among the highlights at this Victorian-era replica drugstore, and is ideal for people of all ages, and educational for adults and children alike. The museum and soda fountain is open annually during the Indiana State Fair, and selected weekends during the year, and visitors can take a tour by appointment. The venue is also open for hosting special events, celebrations and business meeting.
Located off North Michigan Road in Indianapolis, Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts is a fantastic place to visit for art lovers in the area. The art museum was established back in the year 1883 and was initially known as Art Association of Indianapolis. Since 2017, this museum has been part of the Newfields campus. Some of the other attractions to explore in the area are the Lilly House, the Beer Garden, Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park and more.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the world's first ever racing track to earn the epithet of a 'Speedway'. Boasting a capacity of 400,000 spectators, this track can be aptly described as the holy grail for motorsports aficionados across the globe. Since its construction in 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted several prestigious racing events but the revered Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 have always been its major crowd pullers. The on-site Hall of Fame Museum houses NASCAR and racing memorabilia and artifacts. At any given time at least 75 vehicles are on display for the public.
One of the famous landmarks of Indianapolis, the President Benjamin Harrison Home was built in the 1870s and is now a museum dedicated to President Harrison. In order to explore his life, the historic building houses artifacts and books belonging to the Harrison family. The chambers have period furniture, the president's personal items, and political memorabilia. The house is also a venue for city events and exhibitions. Tours of the house are held regularly.