Local Things to Do
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Duckpin Bowling Fountain Square
In March, 2022 we visited a local place I had wanted to see for a long time. We went duckpin bowling at the Fountain Square Theatre in Indianapolis! Duckpin bowling is like typical bowling except the balls are much smaller and lighter. The balls are more like the size of a large grapefruit than a typical bowling ball. This makes it easier for kids or people who may struggle managing an 8 pound or heavier bowling ball. They had two different places for bowling. At the time of our visit one was in use for a corporate event. The area where we were bowling has a very retro feel. It…
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Newfields
The museum and grounds that used to be called Indianapolis Museum of Art is now called Newfields. This is a great place to spend a day any time of year, but especially when weather is nice for being outside. There is a main building, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which contains a nice art museum. It contains many different exhibit areas with art pieces. Many eras, artists, and mediums are represented. There are areas dedicated to American art, European art, Asian art, Decorative art, Native American art, and African art. There are rotating exhibits that showcase other art styles and pieces. The Star Studio has hands on activities for kids.…
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The Museum of Miniatures
The Museum of Miniature Houses My mom, my girls, and I visited the Museum of Miniature Houses in Carmel, Indiana in August of 2021. This is a place I have wanted to visit for many years. My mom and I have enjoyed miniatures for years and have built some miniature houses at various times. The museum did not disappoint! They have many fascinating displays to see. They have some very old dollhouses and dollhouse furniture displayed. There are many dollhouses from a variety of time periods fully furnished in different styles. Some of the dollhouse are very large while some are quite small. Other interesting objects and shelves have even…
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Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
We are so fortunate to live very close to one of the best children’s museums in the world. I have many childhood memories of this awesome museum and my girls have grown up going there. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has 5 floors of fun and educational exhibits for kids. They also have a large outdoor sports area.
