Top Things to do in Indiana
Top Hotels in Indiana
- 1. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre
- 2. West Baden Springs Hotel
- 3. Bottleworks Hotel
- 4. Indianapolis Marriott East
- 5. The Inn at Saint Mary's
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
- 7. Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown
- 8. Ironworks Hotel Indy
- 9. JW Marriott Indianapolis
- 10. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
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The 6 Best Science Museums in Indiana, United States
With beaches, boating, and salmon fishing in Michigan City and Gary bordering Lake Michigan, there is more to Indiana than might appear at first glance. The agricultural heartland even has cross country skiing and snowmobiling to go with the Cornball Express. Southwest Indiana near Evansville is renowned for the well-preserved Native American Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The largest city and state capital is famous worldwide for its Indianapolis 500 race. Even locals living in the suburbs often overlook the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, the old Union Station museum cluster, and downtown Canal Walk, to name but a few landmarks. South Bend is synonymous with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Forested Nashville’s art colony fame dates to the early 1900s when Impressionist Theodore Clement Steele overwintered in The House of the Singing Winds. It is now the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. View paintings and sculpture at the I.M. Pei-designed Indiana University Museum of Art. Attend an IU sports event or an opera, ballet, concert, or theater performance. Treat the family to The Little Nashville Opry or The Bill Monroe Bluegrass Park. For healing mineral springs, head south to Orange County, Indiana’s spa resort center.
Enjoy golf, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating in the nation’s agricultural heartland. Monticello and Rensselaer are west of Logansport and north of Lafayette. Take the family on the Cornball Express and Hoosier Hurricane at the Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello. Play boardwalk carnival games, or let the kids loose on the go-carts. Pile the family into their vehicles for an old-fashioned movie experience at Monticello’s Lake Shore Drive-In. Indulge in a weekend dinner boat cruise to hot band sounds as the Madam Carroll plies Lake Freeman.
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1. ETHOS Innovation Center
2. Terre Haute Childrens Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
The Terre Haute Children's Museum is three stories of fun, laughter and exploration located in the heart of Terre Haute. Since its early beginnings, the museum has more than doubled in size and has educated more than 230,000 children and adults from 22 counties in Indiana and Illinois. The museum has received funding from the National Science Foundation and participates in a national consortium of 14 science and technology museums. The museum is also part of the ASTC Passport program, giving its members access to more than 280 other museums across the nation.
Reviewed By Brigade1234 - Terre Haute, United States
What a great place for learning in the heart of Terre Haute! They have a cute little gift shop, and multiple floors of hands-on activities.
3. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Museum admission is $12 for Adults and $8 for Youth 4-17 and includes a ticket to the Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium, our giant screen domed theater. Children 3 and younger, admission on the third Friday each month and ASTC Travel Passport Members are always free! The Evansville Museum is one of Southwestern Indiana's oldest and most respected cultural institutions. We are a general museum of art, history and science . Also on our campus is the Evansville Museum Transportation Center, featuring Southern Indiana transportation artifacts from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries.
Reviewed By charlesbC6079KL
For being in a mid-size town the museum is of first-class quality. The railroad exhibit is well worth visiting. The museum caters to both the adult and the child
4. WonderLab
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
The WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology is an award-winning science museum and popular destination for family fun! The museum offers two floors of exciting hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages! These include a two-story grapevine climbing maze, close encounters with live animals, the Bubble-Airium, and a special area with science adventures for very young children. WonderLab is an accessible facility. Amenities include a gift store, vending/snack area, and outdoor garden. WonderLab is located on the B-Line Trail in the heart of the Bloomington entertainment and arts district (BEAD). See WonderLab’s website for special programs and events, discount admission opportunities, special exhibitions, private party rentals, high visitation alerts, and more.
Reviewed By cmeyer634 - Bloomington, United States
WonderLab is supposed to be for kids but I like to explore with them. The big aquarium is amazing. My grand daughter is just 2 but she loves to look at the animals, play with the water and bubbles, and make things work. There is a special toddler area for the little ones to experiment, with places to climb and crawl, things to throw and roll, puppets, and water tables. There is no way to list all of the things to do, so many trips are required. The store has a wide variety of interesting items that would make great gifts.
5. Science Central
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 202 reviews
Science Central offers hands-on science education and fun for visitors of all ages. Zoom down a 2-story slide, see a mastodon found here in Allen County, talk a walk on the moon, take part in a live science demonstration and much more!
Reviewed By _Georgiank1 - Fort Wayne, United States
My grandchildren love to explore every exhibit at Science Central. Staff is always helpful and friendly. Great venue for birthday parties for any little scientist! Don't miss their New Years Eve celebration too!
6. Imagination Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Imagination Station has been serving the Greater Lafayette Area as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (collectively known as STEM) Center for over twenty years. From exciting field trips, to outstanding exhibits that change often, Imagination Station is the place for families to engage with STEM in fun and exciting ways.
Reviewed By ADolores - Lafayette, United States
We took our two youngest grandsons to Imagination Station and they had a great time! Both boys loved the giant blocks. The four year old loved the kitchen area and the eight year old found the special area that was staffed by a Purdue group very exciting. Both boys had fun on the slide and want to return this week!
