The temperatures might drop when winter hits Indianapolis, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. There is plenty to do both inside and out in and around the city. If you want to enjoy the fresh winter air, just bundle up to stay warm and dry and head out, or stay in and try one of these fun activities.
Go Ice Skating
There is no shortage of ice rinks in Indianapolis. No matter where you are in the city, there is a rink or park nearby where you can lace up your skates. On the north side of Indy, Fuel Tank at Fishers has public skating every day, or you can head to Federal Hill Commons Ice Plaza. The Arctic Zone Iceplex Westfield has public skating along with lessons, and stick and puck hours. You can even have a fun winter birthday party here. Cheap Skate Thursdays is a great time to go with just a $6 admission that includes skate rental, a hot dog, and a drink. Make sure to check the calendar for public skating times before you go.
Go Sledding
There are plenty of places to go sledding in Indianapolis, and you don’t have to be a kid to have some fun blasting down your favorite hill. Head to Fort Harrison State Park on N. Post Road and slide down its massive sledding hill, or go to Southeastway Park on South Carroll Road. This park has a fantastic sledding area, plenty of parking and it is even one of Indy Parks’ approved sledding hills. Simon Moon Park has two designated sledding area on one of its huge hills, and if you have small children, West Park has some small hills that are great for toddlers.
Visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
If it’s just too cold to stay outside, or you need a break from the weather, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a wonderful place for the whole family. With both indoor and outdoor exhibits, you can keep the kids busy all day. Inside, you’ll find Beyond Spaceship Earth where you can learn how astronauts live, Dinosphere, and ScienceWorks. This exhibit explores the day to day work of scientists, and the kids can use science to ask questions and then find answers. There is a Playscape for kids five and under, and even a historic carousel for everyone to ride.
Go Swimming
For a winter day in the water, head to the downtown YMCA and swim in the pool. This facility has two indoor pools including a youth pool with a fun water feature and an in-pool basketball hoop. The City Way YMCA location opened in 2015 and also has three full-size gyms and an elevated indoor running track. The YMCA offers yoga, Pilates, and boot camp classes on top of a paddleboard if you want a new kind of water workout, and there are also water fitness classes and aqua Zumba.
Check out these winter activities in and around Indianapolis. You can spend time outside enjoying the fresh winter air, or stay inside where its warmer and still have some fun.
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