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Teen Activities in Indianapolis

102 teen-friendly things to do in Indianapolis for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.

Highest rated: BlackList Tours, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium. 66 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Top Picks

BlackList Tours
#1

BlackList Tours

5 stars

Older kids and teens love the spooky stories, eerie atmosphere, and the thrill of exploring Indianapolis's darker history after dark.

Big kids to teens (9-17)OutdoorUSD 80
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
#2

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours

5 stars

Kids are blown away by the sheer size of the track and the chance to see where real race cars speed at over 200 miles per hour.

Little kids to teens (5-17)OutdoorUSD 60
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
#3

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium

5 stars

Kids love watching performances by young artists their own age and feeling the energy of live dance, music, and theater in an intimate auditorium sett

Toddlers to teens (2-17)OutdoorUSD 60
Cultural Arts Gallery
#4

Cultural Arts Gallery

5 stars

Kids enjoy exploring colorful local artwork in a calm, welcoming gallery space that feels personal and community-connected.

All agesOutdoorUSD 0
Frank's Paddlesports Livery
#5

Frank's Paddlesports Livery

5 stars

Kids love paddling along the White River through Indianapolis — a unique water perspective on the city that feels like a genuine outdoor adventure rig

8–17OutdoorUSD 60–120 depending on equipment and duration
BlackList Tours

BlackList Tours

5.0(1)

Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours

5.0(16)

Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)

Rainy Day
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium

5.0(24)

Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Rainy Day
Cultural Arts Gallery

Cultural Arts Gallery

5.0(2)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Frank's Paddlesports Livery

Frank's Paddlesports Livery

5.0(171)

Ages: 8–17

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.

5.0(11)

Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Rainy Day

Indianapolis Tour & Travel

5.0(2)

Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Rainy Day
Circle City Tours

Circle City Tours

5.0(1)

Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

The Whispering Shelf

5.0(210)

Ages: 3-16

Rainy Day
Arts for Learning Indiana

Arts for Learning Indiana

5.0(3)

Ages: 5–17

Rainy Day
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline

Indianapolis Zoo Skyline

5.0(4)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
McCloud Nature Park

McCloud Nature Park

4.9(593)

Ages: 6–17

Wallet Island

4.9(30)

Ages: All ages

Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis

Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis

4.9(93)

Ages: 6–16

Rainy Day
Growing Places Indy

Growing Places Indy

4.9(10)

Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Mars Hill Arts Center

Mars Hill Arts Center

4.9(31)

Ages: 3–16

Rainy Day
Fishers Flower Farm

Fishers Flower Farm

4.9(74)

Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-16)

Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA)

Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA)

4.8(26)

Ages: 13–18 (teens and young adults)

Rainy Day
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

4.8(572)

Ages: 7–17

Coxhall Gardens

Coxhall Gardens

4.8(1,049)

Ages: All ages

eXplore Brown County

eXplore Brown County

4.8(545)

Ages: 8–17

Mind Tripping Show

Mind Tripping Show

4.8(188)

Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Rainy Day

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail

4.8(77)

Ages: All ages

Sandbox VR

Sandbox VR

4.8(5,256)

Ages: 10–17

Rainy Day
Arts for Lawrence

Arts for Lawrence

4.8(42)

Ages: 4–16

Rainy Day
Gallery 924

Gallery 924

4.8(25)

Ages: 6–17

Rainy Day
Harrison Center

Harrison Center

4.8(175)

Ages: 6–17

Rainy Day

The Toy Pit

4.8(1,471)

Ages: 6–16

Rainy Day
Oceans Building

Oceans Building

4.8(185)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day

Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

4.8(1,985)

Ages: All ages

Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens

Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens

4.8(789)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Saltire Toys & Games

Saltire Toys & Games

4.7(320)

Ages: 5-18

Rainy Day
Strawtown Koteewi Park

Strawtown Koteewi Park

4.7(484)

Ages: 6–17

Rainy Day
Central Canal

Central Canal

4.7(380)

Ages: All ages

Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion

Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion

4.7(76)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Newfields

Newfields

4.7(6,560)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day

White River Gardens

4.7(1,456)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

4.7(18,096)

Ages: 0–17

Rainy Day

White River State Park

4.7(5,775)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Parkside Public House

Parkside Public House

4.7(113)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion

St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion

4.7(1,934)

Ages: 3–14

Rainy Day
His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)$$

His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)

4.7(627)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Mama Carolla's$$

Mama Carolla's

4.7(2,667)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Old World Gondoliers

Old World Gondoliers

4.7(86)

Ages: All ages

Flat Fork Creek Park

Flat Fork Creek Park

4.7(727)

Ages: 5–16

Eagle Creek Park

4.7(6,046)

Ages: 0–17

Rainy Day
Indy Arts Council

Indy Arts Council

4.7(20)

Ages: 6–17

Rainy Day
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

4.7(540)

Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Rainy Day
Indiana State Museum

Indiana State Museum

4.7(4,323)

Ages: 3–16

Rainy Day
Camptown, Inc.

Camptown, Inc.

4.7(14)

Ages: 6–18

Rainy Day
Soldiers & Sailors Monument

Soldiers & Sailors Monument

4.7(9,672)

Ages: 5–16

Rainy Day
Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC

Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC

4.7(243)

Ages: 6–17

Rainy Day
Tab Recreation

Tab Recreation

4.7(113)

Ages: 3–17

Rainy Day
Historic Potter's Covered Bridge

Historic Potter's Covered Bridge

4.7(1,116)

Ages: All ages

Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)

Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)

4.6(295)

Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Rainy Day
$$

The Good Spot

4.6(338)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Garfield Park

Garfield Park

4.6(3,273)

Ages: All ages

Indianapolis Artsgarden

Indianapolis Artsgarden

4.6(237)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Café Patachou$$

Café Patachou

4.6(3,093)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6(12,687)

Ages: All ages

Indiana Statehouse

Indiana Statehouse

4.6(304)

Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Rainy Day
Indianapolis Art Center

Indianapolis Art Center

4.6(225)

Ages: 4–14

Rainy Day
Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls

Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls

4.6(135)

Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)

Shin Dig$$

Shin Dig

4.6(230)

Ages: 6–16

Rainy Day
$$

The Eagle Mass Ave

4.5(4,918)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day

Indy with Kids

4.5(22)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Indy Stargate

Indy Stargate

4.5(21)

Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Rainy Day
Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo

4.5(21,683)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Morgan's Outdoor Adventures

Morgan's Outdoor Adventures

4.5(520)

Ages: 6–17

Morse Park & Beach

Morse Park & Beach

4.5(1,321)

Ages: All ages

Good Morning Mama's$$

Good Morning Mama's

4.5(1,993)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy

Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy

4.5(288)

Ages: 8–17

Rainy Day
Steer-In$

Steer-In

4.5(4,010)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day

Visit Indy

4.5(59)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
Half Price Books

Half Price Books

4.5(1,596)

Ages: 2-18

Rainy Day
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park

Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park

4.5(265)

Ages: 5–16

White River Boat Ramp

4.5(59)

Ages: 6-17

Belmont Beach

Belmont Beach

4.5(73)

Ages: All ages

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4(926)

Ages: 3-17

Rainy Day
Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park

4.4(328)

Ages: 5–17

Rainy Day
Rascal's Fun Zone

Rascal's Fun Zone

4.4(2,904)

Ages: 5–16

Rainy Day
React

React

4.4(48)

Ages: 7–17

Rainy Day
Family Time Adventures -- For Sale Contact through Facebook Page

Family Time Adventures -- For Sale Contact through Facebook Page

4.4(7)

Ages: 6–17

Indiana Beach

Indiana Beach

4.3(979)

Ages: 3-17

Adrenaline Family Adventure Park

Adrenaline Family Adventure Park

4.3(2,008)

Ages: 5–17

Rainy Day
Garfield Park Sunken Garden

Garfield Park Sunken Garden

4.3(3)

Ages: All ages

HollyHock Hill$$

HollyHock Hill

4.3(1,071)

Ages: 5–16

Rainy Day
Christian Park

Christian Park

4.3(1,240)

Ages: 2–16

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

4.1(8)

Ages: All ages

Big Splash Adventure

Big Splash Adventure

4.1(3,914)

Ages: 2-17

Rainy Day
Punch Bowl Social$$

Punch Bowl Social

4.1(2,556)

Ages: 6–17

Rainy Day
Kōmbo Family Coaster

Kōmbo Family Coaster

4.1(13)

Ages: 5–16

Indy Island Aquatic Center

Indy Island Aquatic Center

4.1(414)

Ages: 2-17

9D VR Experience

9D VR Experience

4.0(4)

Ages: 6-17

Rainy Day
Escapades Family Fun Center

Escapades Family Fun Center

4.0(431)

Ages: 3-17

Rainy Day
Indianapolis Parks & Rec Department

Indianapolis Parks & Rec Department

4.0(34)

Ages: All ages

Rainy Day
D's Vintage Toys and Collectibles

D's Vintage Toys and Collectibles

4.0(226)

Ages: 6-16

Rainy Day
Indiana Steam Clock

Indiana Steam Clock

3.8(19)

Ages: All ages

Geist Waterfront Park

Geist Waterfront Park

3.6(152)

Ages: All ages

Fishers Parks

Fishers Parks

3.5(19)

Ages: All ages

Riverside Adventure Park Nature Zone

Riverside Adventure Park Nature Zone

3.5(4)

Ages: 5–16

Mass Ave Cultural Arts District

Mass Ave Cultural Arts District

Ages: All ages

Common Questions

What are the best activities for teens (ages 13–17) in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has 102 activities rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: BlackList Tours, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium, Cultural Arts Gallery, Frank's Paddlesports Livery.
What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13–17) in Indianapolis?
66 indoor or rainy-day activities in Indianapolis are suitable for teens (ages 13–17). Best rated: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium, Cultural Arts Gallery.

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