HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA GUIDE JUST NORTH OF INDY CARMEL | FISHERS | NOBLESVILLE | WESTFIELD | NORTHERN TOWNS 1 Table of Contents O n GREAT OUTDOORS Pg. 3 e ART AROUND TOWN Pg. 5 p LIVE MUSIC Pg. 6 EAT, DRINK, AND SUPPORT LOCAL Pg. 7 EPIC DRIVES Pg. 9 BIKING BLISS Pg. 11 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Pg. 12 CARMEL Pg. 13 FISHERS Pg. 19 NOBLESVILLE Pg. 25 WESTFIELD Pg. 31 NORTHERN TOWNS Pg. 37 REST EASY Pg. 41 GETTING HERE Pg. 42 21 VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COMVISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM H A M I LT ON COU N T Y WELCOMES ALL When you’re ready for your next adventure, we look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton County, Indiana, and our communities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and the four Northern Towns of Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero and Sheridan. Hamilton County strives to be an inclusive, inviting and welcoming place for all visitors to come and experience what makes our destination unique— just north of Indy. SAFE AND CLEAN Nothing is more important than your safety and comfort, which is why Hamilton County supports and follows the Hoosier Hospitality Promise Guidelines in collaboration with the Indiana Tourism Association, Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association and U.S. Travel. HOOSIER HOSPITALITY Hoosier Hospitality is that special brand of Midwestern kindness you can only find in Indiana. When you visit, you can rest easy knowing that O you’ll be welcomed with open arms— en and a smile. p CLOSER THAN YOU THINK Located just north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County offers a unique set of attractions, restaurants, shops and accommodations. With easy access to I-69 and I-465, our destination is closer than you think for your next getaway. AFFORDABLE Many local restaurants, attractions and hotels offer valuable discounts, coupons and deals to make your trip more affordable and fun. Discover deals at VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Plan/ Special-Offers. Discover deals and insider tips from the QR codes found throughout the 2021 Travel Guide. VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COMVISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM #VISITHC 2 GREAT OUTDOORS EXPLORE THE Great Outdoor HAMILTON COUNTY has no shortage and communities. Scan for details of fresh air. With an extensive trail Strawtown Koteewi system, more than 60 parks, two Park is the largest lakes and multiple access points to park at 750 acres and the White River, you could spend a features a state-of- week exploring without ever going the-art archery range, inside. The Monon Trail and White aerial trail courses and an archaeology River Greenway, both popular biking exhibit. Hamilton County has outdoor and walking trails, connect parks recreation options that are perfect with dining, shopping and attractions for any outdoor enthusiast looking as they wind through downtowns to explore nature. WHITE RIVER EDGE ADVENTURES HORSEBACK RIDING KOTEEWI – AERIAL The White River spans more Experience the beauty ADVENTURE PARK than 25 miles in Hamilton and nature of Strawtown County, through Carmel, Participants choose their own Koteewi Park’s trails while Fishers and Noblesville. Canoe, self-guided aerial ropes course on horseback. Bring your kayak or tube the river with and engage in a combination of own horse or book a guided White River Canoe Company obstacles and ziplines with a experience (or pony ride) with or enjoy scenic walks along the progressive degree of challenges. K-Trails Equestrian Adventures. river in nearby parks. BIKING & HIKING Hamilton County boasts 600+ miles of trails for hikers, bikers and runners to enjoy. The Monon Trail, Midland Trail, Nickel Plate Trail and White River Greenway are perfect for beginners and families with nearby parking, shopping, Koteewi Aerial Adventure Park dining and local parks. 3 VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM GREAT OUTDOORS ARCHERY Try your hand at the fast- growing sport of archery with target and 3D shooting at Koteewi Range at Strawtown Koteewi Park. White River Campground SPLASH PADS When the summer heat gets too hot to handle, cool off at CAMPING PARKS splash pads at local parks like Whether looking for a modern Hamilton County's 60+ parks Lawrence W. Inlow Park, Roy or primitive campsite or a are natural treasures set on G. Holland Memorial Park and place to lay your head after a prairies, wetlands and nature many more. concert at Ruoff Music Center, preserves. Here, you will campers will find just the right find endless outdoor fun for MONON CENTER spot to pitch their tents or park everyone, including hiking, their RVs. mountain biking, canoeing, The Monon Community Center belaying, ziplining, fishing, houses a state-of-the-art fitness center, three-court FISHING wildlife watching and shooting archery. gymnasium, indoor aquatics, Fishing is permitted at many indoor track and group fitness. parks with water features in During the summer, make a BOATING Hamilton County, as well as splash at the Waterpark, the White River. Visitors should Spend a day on the water with open Memorial Day through obtain proper licenses and boat launches and rentals Labor Day. know the local regulations at Geist Lake Marina, Morse before casting a line. Reservoir or the White River. K-Trails Equestrian Central Park Adventures VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM #VISITHC 4 ART AROUND TOWN A AROUNDr TOWNt IT'S NO SECRET that Hamilton statues; towering Scan for details County is a place to experience sculptures and more. the arts, in all its forms. In fact, Artists range from Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville's high school students downtown areas have been named to professionals in state-designated arts districts by the their craft. You can Indiana Arts Commission. even find artwork in the middle of countless roundabouts in the county, Throughout our communities, you so visitors can find artwork at every can find hand-painted murals on the turn—literally. sides of buildings; whimsical, life-like Unconditional Surrender Home Run 3 Sails Blue Rose Junction Westfield Blossoms 5 VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM LIVE MUSIC L ve Mu c LINE-UPS FROM FREE TO FAMOUS? acoustically flawless Scan for details Got it. Open air? Check. Acoustically concert hall and engineered? Absolutely. intimate listening rooms to relaxed Whatever your ears are up for, we’ve lounges, you will find got options. From the largest outdoor the perfect spot for music venue in the Midwest to an enjoying live music. Kroger Symphony on the Prairie Ruoff Music Center The Palladium VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM #VISITHC 6 EAT, DRINK AND SUPPORT LOCAL EAT, DRINK AND upport Local HERE, WE GROW FOOD—and Whether you dine in, Scan for details culinary talent—close to home. From enjoy dining alfresco flaky pie crust to meaty craft burgers, or carry-out, you our bakers and chefs are creating won’t leave hungry. edible memories in the heart of Hamilton County. And with a growing These restaurants craft beer and wine scene, a local and retailers are unique to Hamilton place to grab a drink is never far away. County and will make your visit even Experience locally owned restaurants more memorable. and dig into our flavorful foodie scene. THE GREAT DINE OUT FARMERS MARKETS Hamilton County’s winter Shop weekly seasonal farmers’ restaurant promotion markets year-round. Select encourages customers to from local produce, meats and dine-in or carry-out from artisan goods to make your participating local businesses own farm-to-table meal. to support them during the winter months. Chiba TENDERLOIN TRAILTM For more than a decade, Hamilton County has celebrated the iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich with the Tenderloin Trail™ and Tenderloin Tuesdays™ promotion each July. No matter how you tackle the tenderloin, dozens of restaurants serve up Big Woods Noblesville this Hoosier specialty. 7 VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM EAT, DRINK AND SUPPORT LOCAL Eggshell Bistro Midtown Plaza FAMILY-FRIENDLY SWEET TREATS / OUTDOOR DINING TREATS TO-GO Even the pickiest eaters will When the weather is right, find something on the menu Save room for dessert—or take enjoy patio dining or with a to satisfy their hunger. a sweet treat to-go. Choose view overlooking Morse or from chocolates, pies, cakes, Geist reservoirs at dozens cookies and more. of local restaurants. Cone + Crumb Boathouse Kitchen Rose & Lois VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM #VISITHC 8 EPIC DRIVES Epc Dr ve HIT THE LINKS and enjoy activity. Hamilton Scan for details championship quality golf in Hamilton County courses are County, Indiana—just north of taking extra sanitary Indianapolis. Nationally known for precautions to keep our challenging courses and stunning you safe while on the greenways, Indiana’s Premier Golf green. When you’re courses are ready to welcome your ready, we look forward to welcoming you. group for your next golf getaway. 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These for families, beginners, advanced well-marked, paved cyclists and experts. Be sure to include trails will lead you premier trails like the Monon Trail, to shopping, dining, Midland Trace Trail, Nickel Plate Trail sightseeing and family fun.