Hidden Gems Indianapolis

First established in 1961, Southwestway Park is located on the southwest side of Indianapolis and consists of 204.98 acres. This park offers playground equipment, shelters for rental, a concession stand, softball and baseball diamonds, and soccer fields. The park is heavily wooded with extensive trails and borders White River. This park has a mountain bike trail spanning 7.3 miles long. 

Garfield Park Conservatory of Indianapolis is a 10,000 square foot tropical Conservatory, 3 acre Sunken Garden, and Children's Garden.

This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is cluttered with memorabilia from the owner, Bobby Plump’s, basketball playing days. In fact, his basketball career made him a national legend and the man who inspired ESPN’s #1 movie, Hoosiers. Today diners flock to the Indy staple to see if they can catch him shooting hoops out in the back parking lot or to enjoy the menu’s massive pork tenderloin sandwich.

Explore the beginnings of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine in a historic setting.

Indiana's rich military history comes alive as you explore the Indiana War Memorial Museum and see the tattered flag of the 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment, stroll along the lush green space at the Veterans Memorial Plaza or sit intently listening to the stories of bravery at the Medal of Honor Memorial.

An integral part of the Indianapolis community, the Madam Walker Legacy Center is a 501 c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Madam CJ Walker by providing cultural education, promoting social justice, supporting entrepreneurship and empowering youth to become the next generation of entreprenuers and civic leaders.

Ranked as the third largest cemetery in the U.S., enjoy fall foliage hikes and tours that showcase the burial plots of Indiana's most famous residents like John Dillinger and James Whitcomb Riley.