Indiana Free things to do

State Museum of Indiana	Cultural and natural history of Indiana, including Foucault Pendulum, costume gallery, Indiana art, sports, Freetown Village and more. 202 N. Alabama St. (317) 232-1637.
Indianapolis Museum of Art	The museum is situated on a 152-acre estate donated by the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lilly. A sculptured garden, botanical gardens, greenhouses, a wildlife refuge and a restaurant are located on the grounds along with the main exhibition buildings. 1200 W. 38th St. (317) 923-1331
Indianapolis Artsgarden	Owned and operated by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, this unique $12 million structure rises seven stories from street level and holds up to 600 people. All kinds of music, dance, theater performances and exhibitions take place throughout the Artsgarden and are free and open to the public. Intersection of Washington and Illinois Streets, (317) 631-3301
Indiana Historical Society	These Indiana treasures are housed at the Indiana Historical Society's 165,000-square-foot, four-story building in downtown Indianapolis. Enjoy many different programs, exhibits, concerts, plays, workshops and special events at the Indiana Historical Society. 450 W. Ohio St. (317) 232-1882
Circle Centre Indianapolis	Soldiers Monument, Circle Centre Mall, Shops, vendors, arts, crafts, carriage rides, great meals all within downtown Indy. 201 S. Capitol Ave. (317) 237-5206.
Indiana World War Memorial	The memorial pays homage to the men killed during World War I, World War II, Korean and Vietnam War. There is a military museum with weapons, uniforms, flags and other collections. 431 N. Meridian St. (317) 232-7615
State Capitol Tour	Tour the beautifully renovated Indiana Statehouse for architectural and political education. Corner of Capitol Ave. & Washington St. (317) 233-5293
Scottish Rite Cathedral	An impressive Gothic structure containing beautiful stained glass windows, magnificent carved woodwork, a 7,000 pipe organ and a large 54 bell carillon. Erected in 1929 and described by the International Association of Architects as one of the 10 most beautiful buildings in the world. 650 N. Meridian St. (317) 262-3100.
Medal of Honor Memorial	The only memorial designed to honor recipients of the nation’s highest military honor is open in downtown Indianapolis. The memorial honors 3,432 Medal of Honor recipients, which is awarded by Congress for military valor. The one-acre memorial is located on the north side of the downtown Central Canal in White River State Park
Crown Hill Cemetery	The cemetery is the country’s third largest and home to the graves of President Benjamin Harrison, John Dillinger, hundreds of Civil War veterans and 14 generals. Take a self-guided tour and enjoy spectacular views. 700 W. 38th St. (317) 925-8231.
Tell City Pretzel Company	The 140-year-old company still makes its pretzels the old-fashioned way, by hand-twisting. The twenty minute tour concludes with a free pretzel. 532 Main St. (812) 547-4631. Tell City Indiana
Angel Mounds	Prehistoric Indian settlements on the Ohio River. The site includes reconstructed houses, round houses, a temple and a stockade wall. Open March through December. 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville. (812) 853-3956
New Harmony Labyrinth	Wind your way through a European hedge-maze. Located on Main Street, it is only a ten minute walk south from the center of New Harmony. (812) 682-4482.
Louisville Slugger	Tour the plant and Bat Museum where Sluggers used by Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Ty Cobb are on display. 1525 Charlestown-New Albany Road off I-65. (502) 585-5226
The Graham Cheese Co	The family-owned business welcomes visitors to watch the entire process from milk to cheese and after the tour, free samples are offered. Hwy 57 N, outside of Elnora. (812) 692-5237.
Red Wolf Sanctuary	23-acre wildlife sanctuary near Dillsboro, is home to red and gray wolves, coyotes, a mountain lion and foxes. The sanctuary takes in sick and injured wildlife from all over the country. Contact to arrange a tour. (812) 667-5303.
Grassyfork Fisheries	The largest goldfish hatchery in the world with around twenty million goldfish. Tanks containing a half-million goldfish allow visitors to view several different exotic species. 2902 E. Morgan St. (317) 342-4127
Johnny Appleseed Park	Boat Ramp, Campground, Vietnam War Memorial. Location of Johnny Appleseed's grave.
University of Notre Dame	Notre Dame's Golden Dome is the most recognized college landmark in the world.