Downtown Indianapolis - Shopping at Circle Center Mall
Nordstrom, Parisian, and over 100 specialty stores, all located in the heart of Indianapolis.

Distance from IWU: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Times: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, 12 - 6 pm 
Address:
49 West Maryland St.
Indianpolis, IN 46204

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Indianapolis Children's Museum
The Indianapolis Children's Museum is the largest in the world and offers a great experience for both adults and children.

Distance from IWU: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Times: Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission:
Youth (2-17) - $8.50
Adults (18-59) - $13.50
Seniors (60+) - $12.50
Address:
3000 North Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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Indianapolis Museum of Art
Enjoy an afternoon of exploring galleries in this newly renovated museum as well as walking in the gardens surrounding the museum.

Distance from IWU: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday and Friday, 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm
Admission: Free in the galleries and Lilly House
Address:
4000 Michigan Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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Indiana State Museum and IMAX Theater
Situated on the White River State Park's Museum Complex, the ISM is renowned as "Indiana's Smithsonian." Also includes the incredible IMAX Theater.

Distance from IWU: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Times: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Admission to Museum:
Child - $4, Adult - $7, Senior - $6.50
Address:
650 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Indianapolis Zoo
Just footsteps from downtown, highlights include Indiana's largest aquarium, open exhibit areas with 350 different animal species, and a new koala exhibit for this summer only!

Distance from IWU: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Times: Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm
Friday - Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm
Admission:
Adults - $8.50, Children and Seniors - $6.50
Address:
1200 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, located five miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis on the grounds of the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing.

Distance from IWU: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Times: 9 am - 5 pm every day
Admission:
Adults - $3, Children 6-15 - $1, Children 6 and under - FREE
Address:
4790 West 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222

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Botanical Gardens
Surround yourself with nature at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Visit the showcase with its lush seasonal displays and butterfly exhibit! A live display of butterflies, chrysalises, and caterpillars gives visitors a view of the incredible life cycle and beauty of this fascinating part of the insect world.

Distance from IWU: 1 hour
Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, 12 - 4 pm
Admission: Adults - $4, Children - $2 (age 2 and under free)
Address:
1100 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Jefferson Pointe
With over 50 stores and several restaurants, this outdoor mall is great for warm weather shopping.

Distance from IWU: 45 minutes
Times: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, 12 - 5 pm
Address:
4110 West Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Grissom Air Museum
The Grissom Air Museum is located at the edge of Grissom Air Reserve Base. This museum has approximately 20 aircraft on outdoor display that reflect both the base's history and that of the USAF in general. The indoors contains several artifacts and even has a phantom cockpit you can sit in! The base itself is still home to the 305th Aerial Refueling Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit flying KC-135Rs.

Distance from IWU: 40 minutes
Times: Monday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: Adults - $4, Children 6 and under free
Veterans/Active duty, Seniors, and Students - $3
Address:
1000 North Hoosier Blvd.
Peru, IN 46970

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Salamonie Reservoir Lakeview and Boundary Trails
This is a loop hike of two trails that leads through meadows, over ravines, and along bluffs overlooking the Salamonie Reservoir.

Distance from IWU: 30 minutes north.
Address:
9214 West Lost Bridge
Andrews, IN 46702

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Indiana Wesleyan University
IWU is located in Grant County, Indiana. Grant County has many local attractions and points of interest including Fairmount, the hometown of James Dean and the author of Garfield comics. There are several parks, historical sites, golf courses, and various other landmarks worth seeing. Information for Grant County attractions can be found at www.showmegrantcounty.com/

Berne, IN, a Swiss Community - www.bernein.com

Jay County, IN - www.visitjaycounty.com

Shipshewana Flea Market - www.tradingplaceamerica.com