Experts' Choice Award White River State Park
What the experts agree on
This 250-acre downtown park combines scenic trails and the popular 3-mile Canal Walk with three acclaimed museums (Eiteljorg, Indiana State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions), making it a versatile destination for culture and outdoor recreation.
“This 250-acre park in the heart of downtown is a cultural and recreational campus.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "The expansive park, located at downtown's edge, contains several worthwhile sights." Full review
Afar Magazine "Three great museums sit side by side in White River State Park: the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State Museum, and the NCAA Hall of Champions. " Full review
Where "Boasting picturesque city views and the lovely 3-mile Canal Walk, this downtown district teems with joggers, cyclists and walkers." Full review
Frommer's "White River State Park (and the adjacent Central Canal area), located in the heart of downtown, has something for just about everyone." Full review
New York Times "Downtown's 250-acre White River State Park contains a something-for-everyone selection of cultural attractions. Spanning both sides of the White River, they include the Indianapolis Zoo,..."
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Lonely Planet "The 267-acre White River State Park is Indianapolis' prized urban green space. Situated along the White River, the park has trails, trees and cultural gems. Catch a flick on Indiana's..."
Lonely Planet "This urban park is the perfect central place to meet friends for a picnic, read a book in the sunshine, have a family day, walk the paved paths or simply take in views of the city from a..."
Lonely Planet "Dubbed "Indy's urban oasis," White River State Park packs an amphitheater, the Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field and more into 250 green acres. As if that isn't..."
Lonely Planet "Give your picnic a little free ambiance at White River State Park, the large urban park in downtown Indy"
Lonely Planet "On the west side of Downtown, White River State Park is great for discovering local history and enjoying the outdoors. Follow the park's meandering canal to the Eiteljorg Museum and to..."
