Must-See Attractions in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, has a population of more than 781,000, and is home to several must-see attractions. Here is a look at some of the attractions that you just cannot miss on your next trip to Indianapolis.

Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis offers guests the largest children's museum exhibit in the United States with more than 110,000 artifacts. Most of the exhibits are interactive and hands on. Dinosaur lovers will love the Dinosphere exhibit where visitors can immerse themselves in everything dinosaur, and train lovers must visit the All Aboard Exhibit which features a 19th-Century steam engine, as well as a large amount of toy train sets. The museum is open daily March through Labor Day, and closed on Mondays from September through February. Admission to the museum is $8.50 for youth ages two through seventeen, $13.50 for adults, and $12.50 for seniors. Free admission is offered on January 21^st, February 18^th, April 27^th, and December 24^th. For more information on the Children's Museum of Indianapolis you can visit their website.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum
The two biggest single day sporting events, The Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400, are both ran at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a place that is full of racing history. It is the history of the racetrack that can be found in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, which features trophies, racing equipment and memorabilia, and a collection of prize-winning Indy 500 race cars. Visitors to the museum can also take a tour of the speedway grounds which visits the Bombardier Pagoda, Gasoline Alley garage, and the victory platform. The museum is open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily, with extended hours in March, and is closed only on Christmas Day. Admission to the museum is $3 for adults, $1 for children ages six to fifteen, and free for children under the age of six. You can learn more about the museum on their website.