Gardens in Indianapolis

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  • Letti O
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    On a road trip with my dog, this was a great way to see the cityscape of Indianapolis and also take my dog for a walk along the river & canal. The park is beautifully kept up with plenty of space to explore. I am very happy I chose this as one of our pitstops! I would plan an hour if you want to take your time walking. The zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions, and other museums are also located in the park. If you are also visiting any of those sites, then plan on being there for the day.
    Written September 5, 2024
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  • jgbtravels
    Louisville, KY4,804 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our first stop when visiting Indianapolis yesterday. Quite frankly I didn’t realize this place existed many years ago when our daughter was little. This is a bit of a hidden gem south of downtown Indianapolis. Although not very large it is a truly soothing and relaxing place to view exotic plants and flowers in an enclosed environment. And at only $4 per person it’s a bargain.
    Written July 4, 2024
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  • Andy W.
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beuatiful gardens that kids and adults will enjoy. This is out favorite part of the zoo. We come here several times a year.
    Written December 16, 2019
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  • Taylor B
    Chicago, IL8,436 contributions
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    The Benton House is one of the most historic houses in Indianapolis. Located at 312 South Downey Avenue, in the historic Irvington neighborhood, the two-story, Second Empire-style brick dwelling with a mansard roof was built in 1873 and was the home of Allen R. Benton, a two-time president of Butler University. The 10-room house sits on a stone foundation and features an entrance tower, ornate windows, fine woodwork and oak floors. It is the only house on Indianapolis' East Side that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1973) that is open to the public. However, despite the house's impressive history and trappings, what attracts most visitors to the property are the unique gardens with their display of pre-1900 heirloom plants, thousands of daffodils, including some hybridized between 1977 and 1897 that are in bloom in early April of each year. Other spring bloomers include ground-hugging species tulips: T. biflora (1776), T. humilis (1860), T. marjoletti (1894) and T. turkestanica (1875). Walking the grounds offers visitors an opportunity to see what amounts to a botanical display garden or fernery or greenhouse that also features as crocus, snowdrops, peony, poppies, blue bells, wild ginger, cultivars, Tiger Lilys and other flowers, some first brought to this country during the colonial period. If you enjoyed the gardens at Garfield Park, the Lilly House, White River State Park or the Indianapolis Museum of Art, you owe it to yourself to visit the Benton House.
    Written January 18, 2020
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  • Pattimoe
    Indianapolis46 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I love this park in Indianapolis! Beautiful setting, updated playground for the kids, nice walkable paths down to the White river. Plus it’s free!
    Written September 10, 2019
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