Monuments and museums.
10:00 AM – 11:40 AM· 1h 40m
Monument CircleCities & MetrosWorth it
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument stands in the middle of the city's one roundabout — climb it, or take the lift, for the view down all four streets. Indianapolis has more war memorials than anywhere in the country except Washington.
1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN12:00 PM – 1:00 PM· 1h
The Indiana StatehouseState CapitolsWorth it
Two blocks west of the circle, and unusually it holds all three branches of the state's government under one roof. Walk in and look up through the stained-glass rotunda dome; the tours are free and self-guided ones are always available.
200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN1:30 PM – 4:30 PM· 3h
The Children's Museum of IndianapolisMuseums & HistoryAnchor
The largest children's museum in the world — dinosaurs, a carousel, and a dragon.
3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, INfrom 4:30 PM(Late afternoon)· unscheduled
The canal walkFree / Rest Days
The downtown canal loop is a mile and a half, flat, and full of people not doing anything in particular. Join them.