Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Indianapolis
THE 10 BEST Indianapolis Rainy-Day Activities
Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Indianapolis
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- deborahk1970Anderson, IN2 contributionsFor Christmas, I bought a donor membership for $300, so that I can take all three grandchildren (6,8,10) as well as two other ppl. With that, you get -10% at the gift shop and the food court, and a free stroller. A stroller is great, to carry your coats, a backpack, water bottles etc. You can refill your water bottles at some of the water fountains, as well.
The first thing we do when we go is to ask the concierge to print out a daily schedule of events, which includes any demonstrations, any programs, any craft opportunities and any shows like at the Lilly Theater (which is great! Love those shows). We've been many times, and we never have seen it all. The girls absolutely love Greece, the Winterfaire slide, the crafts, the Playscape and everything in the museum. They do love the carousel and we ride for free with our membership.
This is a wonderful experience. Bring water bottles, sandwiches, snacks and change for the centrifugal change whirly-thingy.
If your family gets SNAP or any state assistance, you can get an Access Pass and get in for $2.Written December 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KassandraBStanwood, WA323 contributionsI came into the tour and museum with basically zero racing knowledge. I learned quite a bit about the history of racing and particularly the history of the Indy 500. I found it fun and informative and felt that the staff rolled out the red carpet for our group (we were there with the FFA during National Convention week).Written November 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Erica HMonmouth Beach, NJ3 contributionsThe Dali exhibit was wonderful. Loved the Lilly House, well done. Amazing artwork curation. ! Don’t miss! The cafe needs improvement in terms of quick options.Written April 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Debra F1 contributionA mother-daughters trip started off splendidly with an excellent tour by Gary Smith oat the Benjamin Harrison Presidential site. The tour was informative, highly intriguing and we learned so much about a president that is rarely spoken of when discussing past presidents. And Caroline Harrison was such a remarkable woman, Co-founder of the DAR, first woman to make a public address, to petition congress for renovations of a badly neglected White House. She was a force of nature!!
Benjamin Harrison's family legacy was eye-opening: an ancestor a signer of the Declaration of Independce, a grandfather also a President of the US. . .you'll have to visit and find out more.
75% of the contents of the house were B. Harrison's and his family.
Highly recommended!Written April 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lori G4 contributionsWe came down for the State Robotics Competition my son was competing in with his elementary team. We had been in the building for a game several years ago, but had never been to this competition before. We were very impressed with the entire venue. It was very clean, had friendly, helpful service, and good food options, The kids and adults felt welcomed and truly awarded for their accomplishments. We were amazed and thrilled by the ease of parking and entering with no additional cost to families! It was a really special day for my son, and a proud parent moment to be hosted and welcomed at Lucas Oil Stadium!Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GLMTraveler271 contributionsWhat a beautiful museum - enough to enjoy and be introduced. Security people were helpful and friendly. Interactive screens helped explain some of the items. A good cross section. Visit the museum store, too.Written May 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ali B.Newport, RI43 contributionsIncredible place! I’m so glad I stopped in. The shrine was absolutely breathtaking! I would absolutely come back again in the future. For a small place, I spent a great deal of time soaking up the experience.Written April 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- joaniemariaEldridge, IA2,449 contributionsWonderful museum in downtown Indianapolis. There is a parking ramp available. They will validate your parking. The imax theater is very large. The displays are beautifully done and informative. I recommend a visit and you will not be disappointed.Written April 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lauran B1 contributionKyle did a great job assisting use in the Space room! Our group had a fun time. Even though we didn’t get out in time, we felt great about our experience!Written May 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JB81ontheroadHalifax Regional Municipality, Canada390 contributionsI was there to attend Pacers game (really the only reason I was in town). The stadium is located in a decent part of town and was renovated during the pandemic. It hosted the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, and as such is in pretty good shape. There appear to be good sightlines from just about everywhere, but what it lacks is character - features that make it different from any old arena. I asked several staff members what made it special and they all just shrugged. And one would think there would be a statue of Reggie Miller somewhere - one of the main faces of the franchise! Instead, there's just a small display cabinet away.Written March 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jacob HIndianapolis, IN361 contributionsGreat views of city! Three dollars to use elevator for observation deck or can walk 330 steps for free. There are still some steps to observation deck if elevator is used.Written April 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nagiffagOrlando, FL363 contributionsWe travel for competitive cheerleading. One of the major competitions is held here every year. The facility has enough space to hold the competition and our gym has always been able to secure a large team room to use. While the local area has a number of good dining options, there aren’t enough options offered inside. Another note about the local area is that every year they run out of hotel rooms and people need to stay miles away from the convention center. Parking around the convention center is easier than I thought it would be. Getting an Uber/Lift hasn’t been hard either.Written January 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chase6 contributionsI visited IRT this evening for the first time since recently moving to downtown Indianapolis to watch the current running production of Frankenstein. Previous to this my only experience with the Repertory Theatre was attending the rooftop space years ago when I was in high school.
I must say that both the venue itself as well as the production were phenomenal.
The Venue:
Considering the IRT is a historical building, marveling at the architecture before a show is a worthwhile experience unto itself. After navigating to your seat across from One America Stage, you are treated to an absolutely delightful and intimate viewing experience. I can't say that I am anything beyond a novice theatre attendee, but what I can say is that I have always loved and admired theatre production and the actors and actresses that make it come to life. I have not been to as many as I would have liked at this point, but have made it a point to attend when my schedule has allowed. In all of my experiences, I haven't quite felt as close to the performers or performance as this evening. The seating is not overly abundant and the stage is not starkly gargantuan. The audience is warmly and neatly wrapped around the performers and the performers have a cozy amount of space to interact with each other. The dialogue provided is crisp and clear through well EQ'd microphones and the audio is nicely surround with what seemed like both rear and side speakers. The lighting (which I'm sure varies from production to production) was tastefully crafted and enhanced the narrative without overshadowing it or the performers. Outside of all of this, the venue provided a bar with themed specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages for those such as myself whom choose not to imbibe.
The Production:
While I know this is meant to be a review of the IRT itself, I would be remiss to not dote on what was an absolutely lovely evening thanks to all of the performers involved with this production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The writing of the production itself was wonderfully unique in that it wasn't a strict reenactment of the author's work, but yet a depiction of Shelley's conceptualization of the story itself during an evening amongst prolific literary company. This provided ample moments for comedic relief from what is otherwise a fairly dark story. The actors and actresses absolutely basked in this spotlight.
In what I believe I read to be her IRT debut, Rebecca Marie Hurd was astonishing in her leading role (although all actors and actresses were leads in what was a small ensemble). Her performance was a masterclass in the ebb and flow of excitability, joy, hesitance, agony, dismay, and confidence. The cadence of her multiple-accent shifting dialogue delivery was impeccable. I can't seem to remember a single flummox amidst what was a sea of positive moments. As the author herself, Hurd was tasked with not only performing, but being an anchor of a narrator to a timeless classic. To punctuate the evening, Hurd stoically shrugged off the pervasion of an audience member's unsilenced phone without skipping a beat. I personally cannot wait to see the next production at the IRT she graces us all with. Incredibly beautiful. Incredibly talented.
As Victor Frankenstein, Ty Fanning delivered a performance that seemed struck by the very same lightning the titular character wished to harness in making his creation. There were several memorable moments in which Fanning commanded the stage with thunderous emphasis. You could truly feel him lose himself to the characters he portrayed throughout the evening. While the writing of the production lended them the opportunity, Fanning, like the others, did not hold back in delivering a stellarJekyl-and-Hyde-esque performance of drama and comedic punctuation.
Nate Santana spent the evening being wrenched to and fro from playing Lord Byron to Frankenstein's Creature. He was marvelous as both. In one particularly memorable moment, Santana finds himself alone on the stage with a simple backdrop, tossing back and forth as a confused monstrosity seeking understanding. Without as many lines as some of the others, Santana more than made up for it with a physical performance that perfectly portrayed the ambivalent innocence of the physically grotesque castoff. The youthful inexperience of The Creature was palpable as Santana's performance crescendoed into the climax of both the production and The Creature's internal dilemma.
As was apparent from nearly the first five minutes of the show, Andrea San Miguel made it habit to beckon the spotlight away from the others. In what was in comparison somewhat limited time on stage, Miguel made more than the most of each visit. Several appearances brought about audibly shared laughter amongst the crowd. While there was clearly a comedic element to the show in general, Miguel provided it times two. Although she didn't get as many chances as some of the others in displaying drama, her performance nonetheless felt as if more mature than any of the others. It almost felt as if she served to comfort the others in her presence as someone who has performed enough to simply relax and elicit ease and humor amongst the tension.
As Frankenstein's childhood friend, Terry Bell provided spark to the play from the beginning. In what felt like perfectly depicted aloofness, Bell, like Miguel, became a beacon of humor from the moment he turned bowl into helmet as an imaginary crusader of knighthood during the titular character's childhood. Bell showed great range in his portrayals of a multitude of fundamental characters who often served as links to tie together the emotions of the character's on stage at a given time.
In conclusion, I was absolutely thrilled by this production and each of it's members. I cannot wait to follow the rest of each of the actor and actresses careers and hope to be able to attend several more performances.
In conjunction with the acting, the performance was given in front of an absolutely perfectly simple set design. It was enough to provide a narrative ambiance without being overtly distracting visually. it gave the performers space to emote while also providing elements to enhance the storytelling. At times it gave the performers a chance to rest, and at others it provoked them to embrace their talent in order to maintain the captivity of the audience's attention.
I believe the production has a week or more left. I highly, highly recommend the experience if you are in town visiting or live here. The on average $75 tickets are well beyond worth a 2 hour experience in which one might spend twice as much wasted on a status quo evening of standard affair.
If you can't make Frankenstein due to short notice, do yourself a favor and find a show in the season's lineup. Even if you don't frequent theatre, visit the IRT, give it a chance, and let yourself be surprised by the intimacy of a live performance. I am confident that at the very least you will enjoy an evening of something starkly different than what can tend to be a coldly robotic rehashing of time spent watching television.Written October 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Denise KWoodridge, Illinois, United States480 contributionsThis was one of the best Capitol tours we have been on (# 14 for us). The guide was so knowledgeable, I am sorry I can’t remember her name. It was 45 minutes long. We got to go into the Governor’s office, the House floor and the Senate floor. The tour guide also made sure we collected our stamps for our newly purchased Capitol passport book.Written April 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jacob HIndianapolis, IN361 contributionsI saw Candlelight by Fever, unique space and atmosphere with good views at least in non-balcony area. Very much enjoyed the beauty of wood trim and accents as well.Written April 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
