Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis

Name: Indiana Avenue
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#278 among attractions in Indianapolis

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Indiana Avenue is a historic area in downtown and is one of seven designated cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Avenue was, during its glory days, an African American cultural center of the area. The Indiana Avenue Historic District within the area was designated a United States national historic district in 1987. ()

Coordinates: 39°46'29"N, 86°9'57"W

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Downtown Indianapolis (Canal and White River State Park District)Indianapolis United States

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Indiana Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indiana University Natatorium, Indiana State Museum, Scottish Rite Cathedral.

0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art stands as a cultural cornerstone celebrating the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
15 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
12 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
0.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis
11 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million.
~1540 ftS
Museum, History museum
Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis
8 min walk • The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller".
0.6 miSE
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
16 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
15 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
~1520 ftNE
Park
Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis
8 min walk • The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, often shortened to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, is an 8.1-mile-long urban multi-use trail and linear park located in the vicinity of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
~590 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis
3 min walk • The Bethel A.M.E. Church, known in its early years as Indianapolis Station or the Vermont Street Church, is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized in 1836, it is the city's oldest African-American congregation.
~1720 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Indiana 9/11 Memorial is a memorial in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to those killed in the September 11 attacks. It was begun early in 2010 as a grassroots effort.
~1770 ftSW
Park
Military Park, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering 14 acres. It is located in western Downtown Indianapolis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Indiana Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis (5 min walk), Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis (8 min walk).

How to get to Indiana Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indiana Avenue:

Train

Canal (14 min walk)
Indiana University/Riley (16 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (22 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (22 min walk)