The 15 best things to do in Indianapolis (November 2026)

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   1. Indianapolis Mobile Pub Tour and Experience

   Outty Ranking91

   Experience Indy as a local! Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Indianapolis with our Dutch build pedal-powered pub tour, an adventure like no other! The first 20 minutes of your Experience starts. 90+ Club at 91/100, 5.0/5 from 297 traveler reviews, 2h from $64, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Indy Walking Tours

   Outty Ranking77

   Indy Walking Tours is a guided 90 minute comprehensive walking tour through the city streets of Indianapolis. Our easy stroll through the city streets of Indianapolis will cover the: Indiana War Memorial Historic Distri. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 4.9/5 from 57 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $55, free cancellation.

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   3. Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour

   Outty Ranking66

   Discover Indianapolis’s most spine-chilling secrets on the city’s #1 Ghost Tour—an authentic, thrilling, and hauntingly fun experience! Join us for a bone-chilling walk through the most haunted and historic spots in Indi. Solid Choice at 66/100, 4.1/5 from 116 traveler reviews, 1h from $26, free cancellation.

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   4. Smartphone Guided Indianapolis Downtown Sites Audio Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking63

   Walk through the soul of the city and discover it’s iconic landmarks of Indianapolis. Go at your own pace, anytime. See the state house, soldiers and sailor monument, Indiana War Memorial & Museum, university park, Obeli. Solid Choice at 63/100, 4.5/5 from 13 traveler reviews, 1.2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   5. Fountain Square Food Tour

   Outty Ranking59

   Fountain Square served as the southside's primary commercial corridor since the 1860's. Its laid back atmosphere, beautifully designed buildings and accessibility made it a popular neighborhood for decades. In the early. Worth a Look at 59/100, 4.5/5 from 12 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $73, free cancellation.

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   6. Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour

   Outty Ranking53

   This Indianapolis food tour explores the commercial corridor bordering two of the earliest and most historic neighborhoods, Lockerbie and Chatham Arch. Massachusetts Avenue is a prominent commercial boulevard crossing a. Worth a Look at 53/100, 3.8/5 from 23 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $77, free cancellation.

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   7. Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Indianapolis by Wacky Walks

   Outty Ranking52

   Use an app to explore Indianapolis in this fun royal scavenger hunt! In Wacky Walks, you will compete in royal tournaments to determine a King or Queen throughout the game. The King/Queen will lead the team in finding it. Worth a Look at 52/100, 4.5/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   8. Outdoor Escape Room in Indianapolis - Mile Square in Downtown

   Outty Ranking52

   An immersive clue-solving adventure around Mile Square in downtown Indianapolis. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with. Worth a Look at 52/100, 4.6/5 from 17 traveler reviews, 2h from $75.

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   9. The Ghosts of Indianapolis Tour Family Friendly Haunted History

   Outty Ranking52

   Explore downtown Indianapolis after dark on a 90-minute walking tour that pairs the city’s history with its most enduring ghost stories and local legends. Visit landmarks including the Indiana State Capitol, Indiana Repe. Worth a Look at 52/100, 4.7/5 from 3 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $30, free cancellation.

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    10. Indianapolis Murder Mystery Quest Outdoor Detective Escape Game

    Outty Ranking46

    Play detective in a murder mystery set in Indianapolis Solve 10–15 interactive puzzles and challenges Explore the city with a GPS-guided storyline Great for couples, families, or groups of friends Play anytime, pause. Worth a Look at 46/100, 3.3/5 from 7 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $6, free cancellation.

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    11. Podcast Tour Indianapolis: The House That Peyton Built

    Outty Ranking46

    Explore how Indianapolis pulled off one of the boldest civic gambles in American history. Walk from the concrete plaza where city leaders tested their amateur sports strategy to the vanished footprint of the air-pressuri. Worth a Look at 46/100, 1.6h from $5, free cancellation.

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    12. Steakhouse Cooking Class in Greenwood (Includes 3-Course Meal)

    Outty Ranking46

    Master a steakhouse-inspired dinner in this hands-on Greenwood cooking class, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. You’ll prepare a complete three-course meal while learning practical t. Worth a Look at 46/100, 5.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 3h from $115, free cancellation.

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    13. An Epic Art Walk in Indianapolis : Mile Square Madcap Adventure

    Outty Ranking46

    Dive into adventure with us, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing pu. Worth a Look at 46/100, 1.5h from $15, free cancellation.

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    14. Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

    Outty Ranking46

    Explore the heart of America's Midwest with our self-guided audio tour bundle, featuring Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Gateway Arch National Park! Wander through Cuyahoga Valley's lush. Worth a Look at 46/100, 72h from $30, free cancellation.

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    15. Walk The Mile Square: Indianapolis | self-guided, mobile tour

    Outty Ranking45

    Ditch the generic audio tours... The "Walk the Mile Square" Tour is a premium, app-based audio-visual field guide that puts a museum-like experience right in your pocket. Created by a local, 6th-generation Indianapolis n. Worth a Look at 45/100, 1h from $9, free cancellation.

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