Children's Museum of IndianapolisvsIndianapolis Cultural Trail
Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Children's Museum of Indianapolis scores significantly higher than Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Children's Museum of Indianapolis is ranked #2 in Indianapolis with praise from 7 sources including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208-4716
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It's the world's largest kids' museum, sprawled over five floors holding dinosaurs aplenty and a 43-foot sculpture by Dale Chihuly that teaches tykes to blow glass (virtually!)." Full review
Fodor's "With nearly 473,000 square feet of fun-filled interactive exhibits, there's no doubt this attraction is one of the best children's museums in the country." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has exhibitions that explore myriad topics, from the dinosaur age to biotechnologies and how babies explore the world around them." Full review
Afar Magazine "A five-story dinosaur greets you at the mecca of all children’s museums, located just 10 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis." Full review
Where "At more than 472,000 square feet, housing 120,000 artifacts and hosting more than 1 million visitors each year, this is the largest children’s museum in the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Lives up to its title as the world's largest children's museum. Exhibits at the highly praised facility include a planetarium, the heavily hyped "Dinosphere...12,500-year-old mastodon skeleton." Full review
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If you're in Indianapolis with kids, a visit to this museum is a must.
Frommer's "This is one of the largest children's museums in the world, with interactive exhibits covering everything from archaeology to world cultures to biotechnology, plus extensive toy displays." Full review
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Fodor's Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN 46203
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Fodor's "This 8-mile trail was seven years in the making and serves as both community connector and recreational haven." Full review
Afar Magazine "There is no better way to tour Indianapolis than by bike on Indy’s Cultural Trail." Full review
Afar Magazine ""Ann Dancing" is one of the most unique public art pieces in downtown Indianapolis." Full review
