How To: A Kid Friendly Weekend In IndyWeekend getaway from Chicago to Indy! Loved exploring a new city with lots of things to do, eat, shop, kid friendly, lots of nature/outdoor activities and great weather in spring/summer.Authorstheishitaedition
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Day 1

Bottleworks Hotel
Gorgeous boutique hotel! Former Coca Cola bottling company turned luxury hotel. Located near downtown and surrounded by lots of local boutiques, restaurants and more.
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Cafe Patachou at The Stutz
Highly recommend the brunch here! The vibes are so cute. Modern American food and kid friendly!
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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Hugeeee museum with lots of things to do! Can easily send half a day here. Great for small and big kids.
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Gather 22
This place has a cool vibe! The indoor is really pretty and they have a huge outdoor space including play area for kids. The food is delicious and unique!
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White River State Park
Amazing place to go for a walk and catch the sunset. My kiddos loved his walk by the canal.
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Day 2

Leviathan Bakehouse
Great place for coffee and breakfast. Croissants were SO good!
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Newfields
Must see art museum! So many cool exhibits including interactive things for kids and play areas. There’s also a huge outdoor area including gardens, water fountains, a huge mansion that’s free to tour.
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The Garage Food Hall
This was right by our hotel. Lots of food options. Perfect for quick grab or chilling. Outdoor space is really nice too!
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Holliday Park
Super cute park! Lots of trails. Great place to unwind.
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Amelia's Windsor Park
Cutest spot for a quick bite, snack or a meal. It’s a local bakery and we loved all their baked stuff we tried.
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Central Canal
Beautiful canal located in downtown Indy. There’s paddle boats as well, perfect to stroll through the downtown and checkout all the sights.
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Beholder
Our dinner here was the highlight of our all our meals. Elevated, unique and delicious!
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Day 3

Massachusetts Avenue
Our hotel was on the street. Lots of shopping here including local boutiques, vintage stores, coffee shops and more.
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Midland Arts & Antiques Market
This market is really cool if you’re a sucker for antiques!
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Bovaconti Coffee
Known for their coffee! I definitely thought it was the best coffee I had on this trip.
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Heavenly Acres Farm
Right outside Indy! Small farm with animal. My son loved it so much. You can pet and feed them.
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Bonus Experiences

Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour
Take a tour with a local who can guide you and the family to many of the tastiest spots in town!
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If it's football season, this is an epic family experience. Lucas Oil Stadium is one of the best venues in the NFL!
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Indianapolis Scavenger Hunt: Connecting America
Combine a little exercise with discovery and learn a bunch about Indy along the way.
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