Only in Indianapolis: 10 Absurdly Unique Attractions!
- Indy Sky Gondolas: Hover over the city in a hot-air balloon shaped like a race car! Indianapolis offers this one-of-a-kind aerial experience, providing a panoramic view of the city while you sit inside a faux IndyCar.
- The Great Corn Labyrinth: Indiana’s love for corn takes a twist! Dive into this massive downtown corn maze and seek the prize: a golden ear of corn worth $5,000.
- Monument Circle Trampoline Park: Bounce your way around the city’s iconic Monument Circle. With trampolines of various sizes, leap as high as the Soldiers and Sailors Monument! Remember to wear socks.
- Pacers’ Underwater Basketball: The city’s beloved basketball team has introduced an underwater version of the sport at the Canal. Dive in, and dunk to a whole new level!
- Indy 0.5: Experience the thrill of the Indy 500, but at a walker’s pace! This snail-paced race around a 0.5-mile track lets tourists feel the adrenaline without breaking a sweat.
- Floating Farmers’ Market: Why walk when you can float? Paddle through the Central Canal while shopping for fresh produce on bobbing stalls. Don’t forget your waterproof bags!
- Eagle Creek Synchronized Duck Dance: Every evening at sunset, trained ducks at Eagle Creek Park put on a choreographed water ballet, a spectacle that leaves everyone quacking with laughter.
- Giant Fried Pork Tenderloin Swing: Indy’s love for oversized pork tenderloin sandwiches takes a twist! Swing on a giant, cushioned pork tenderloin while enjoying views of the White River.
- Mass Ave Mime Festival: An annual event where hundreds of mimes take over Massachusetts Avenue, demonstrating their skills, hosting silent discos, and challenging you to a game of “Invisible Tug-of-War”.
- The Indiana Fountain of Youth: Tucked away in Garfield Park, this mysterious fountain promises to rejuvenate anyone who takes a sip. While its effects are debated, the queue of hopeful visitors grows each year.
Visitors be warned: Indianapolis is not just about racing. The city offers bizarre, entertaining, and absolutely unforgettable experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.
