"White River State Park is Indianapolis' version of the Mall in Washington." The New York Times
Indianapolis boasts a thriving arts, theatre, and music scene and a rich cultural heritage. No matter what your interests, Indianapolis offers opportunities to help you expand your arts and culture horizons.
Cultural Districts
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Broad Ripple Village
Located six miles north of downtown, Broad Ripple Village boasts a thriving art scene and street life with shops, restaurants, historic buildings, and parks in charming, walkable neighborhoods nestled between beautiful greenways and waterways. By night, it pulses with the beat of the most original music venues and nightlife destinations in the city. |
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Fountain Square Cultural District
Fountain Square is an historic neighborhood with a town square and central fountain like a European village. This thriving artist community blends retro and new art influences in its architecture and style, creating a funky mix of independent, one-of-a-kind destination. |
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The Canal and White River State Park
The Canal and White River State Park is Indiana's museum and cultural attractions corridor. The 250-acre park and canal feature the world-class Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, Indiana State Museum and IMAX Theater, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field (baseball), and the south portal to the Central Canal. It's a package of tremendous art, history, recreation, leisure, and sports, all showcased along a beautifully restored urban waterway. |
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Mass Ave
Mass Ave is the arts and theater district, drawing creative people to its eclectic offerings of live theater and music venues, trendy galleries, shops, and restaurants. It's a place where people live and work amid memorable architecture and style, alongside the city's most historic and urban neighborhoods. |
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Wholesale District
The Wholesale District is a vibrant entertainment center with great shopping (Circle Centre mall), signature restaurants, lively entertainment, and quality hotel accommodations all within easy walking distance of each other! Visitors rave about cultural events and performances, the historic architecture, and friendly, inviting hospitality. |
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Indiana Avenue
The Indiana Avenue cultural district encompasses the most historically rich commercial district for Indianapolis' African-American community. The area is known for history and heritage, jazz music, and restored neighborhoods. Its cornerstone is the Madame Walker Theater Center. |
Cultural Trail
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path connecting the five cultural districts, neighborhoods, entertainment, and amenities. It serves as a downtown hub for the Indianapolis greenway system. The trail is scheduled to be completed in 2011.
Art & Theatre
Indianapolis Repertory Theatre
If you love theater, visit the
Indiana Repertory Theatre for the best in professional theatre including comedies, dramas and musicals, both contemporary and classic, on two stages.
Indianapolis Civic Theatre
The
Indianapolis Civic Theatre is the state's largest professionally managed community theatre, which produces six shows during its mainstage season.
Hilbert Circle Theatre
In the heart of downtown,
Hilbert Circle Theatre is home to the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, with a year-round performance schedule of 200 classical, pop, and seasonal concerts.
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Venture just outside of downtown Indianapolis to the
Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) one of the largest general art museums in the United States with paintings, sculptures, photographs, and textiles from African, American, Asian, and European collections.
For more information about the arts in Indianapolis, visit the Arts Council of Indiana Web site.