Skiles Test Nature Park, Indianapolis

Name: Skiles Test Nature Park
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#117 among attractions in Indianapolis

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Skiles Test Nature Park, sometimes called Skiles Test Nature Area is a park on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is in the northern trailhead of the Fall Creek Parkway and loved by hikers, bikers and nature enthusiasts. The land, originally owned by millionaire Skiles Test, was willed to Indianapolis after his death. His house is supposedly a haunted house known as the House of Blue Lights. ()

Elevation: 823 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°52'18"N, 86°2'60"W

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Skiles Test Nature Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monon Trail, Castleton Square, The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Glendale Town Center.

4.9 miW
Bike path, Cycling, Trail
Monon Trail, Indianapolis
124 min walk • The Monon Trail is a rail trail located entirely within the state of Indiana. The Monon Railroad was a popular railroad line connecting the cities of Chicago and Indianapolis, with stops at major settlements along its route.
2.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Castleton Square, Indianapolis
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4.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis
111 min walk • The Fashion Mall at Keystone, known better as The Fashion Mall, is an upscale shopping center in the northeast section of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. The mall is located off I-465 at 86th Street and Keystone. The mall is considered the heart of the Keystone at the Crossing district.
3.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
Glendale Town Center, Indianapolis
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0.6 miW
Golf
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1.8 miE
Locality
Fort Harrison State Park
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4.9 miSW
Park
Fall Creek Trail, Indianapolis
126 min walk • The Fall Creek Trail is a shared use path within the Indianapolis Parks system. It runs from the 79th Street, in the north east corner of city, to downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, following the course of Fall Creek.
3.7 miNW
Park
Town Run Trail Park, Indianapolis
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4.8 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Christopher Apple House, Indianapolis
123 min walk • Christopher Apple House, also known as the Apple Farm House, is a historic home located in Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, four bay Federal style brick dwelling with Greek Revival style design elements. It has a side gable roof and 1+1⁄2-story rear wing.
4.9 miW
39°52'15"N • 86°8'32"W
The Bungalow, Indianapolis
125 min walk • Museum, Shop
4.7 miSW
Mosque
Masjid Al Mu'mineen, Indianapolis
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