Hamilton County, IN

250-acre urban greenspace with a 3-mile loop along the Central Canal, plus waterfront trails, pedal boat rentals, museums, and event venues.

Five floors of interactive learning, founded in 1925, with a historic carousel and a paleo lab where staff prepare and study fossils.

Connected downtown stadium-and-arena pairing with a retractable-roof NFL home field, an 18,000-seat basketball shrine, and year-round concerts, tournaments, and major live events.

152-acre cultural campus with art galleries, lush gardens, two historic homes, performance spaces, a nature preserve, and a sculpture park.

1,800-acre drinking water reservoir owned by Citizens Energy, with access to Geist Waterfront Park, Geist Park, and a marina boat ramp nearby.

Wooded public grounds with trails, an aquatic center, playgrounds, golf, and picnic areas for an easy day of outdoor recreation.

Open-air center with national retailers, locally owned boutiques, and restaurants, hosting more than 30 annual events including the Summer Concert Series.

Brick sidewalks, public sculptures, galleries, locally owned shops, and Monon Greenway access give this Old Town district its appeal.

Smithsonian Affiliate with 1836 Prairietown and the 1859 Balloon Voyage, offering immersive history, nature, and hands-on exhibits across more than 1,000 acres.

Wooded 60-acre greenspace with an accessible treehouse, paved boardwalk trail, and Hamilton County’s tallest point atop its 60-foot sledding hill.

State-designated cultural area with NPD Amphitheater, The Depot, and Nickel Plate Trail, plus dining, shopping, and community events in the downtown core.

State-designated natural area with 127 acres, nine trails, and prairie, forest, and wetland habitats for hiking and nature study.

Entertainment venue with climate-controlled hitting bays, Toptracer shot tracking, dining, and event space for year-round golf games and group gatherings.

Walkable Main Street district with locally owned shops and restaurants, plus recurring Winterfest and Fireworks Celebration events in a historic small-town core.

Accredited as an aquarium and botanical garden, with White River Gardens and the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center on site.

Native American and Western art collections in White River State Park, with Native American galleries and the annual Indian Market & Festival.

Linear greenway following Pleasant Run Creek between Ellenberger, Christian, and Garfield parks, with paved shared-use segments and additional loop trails in all three parks.

Municipal public layout established in 1970 on more than 160 acres, with a driving range plus dedicated chipping and putting practice areas.

188-acre nature park with four miles of trails, 80 acres of forest, prairies, wetlands, and Buck Creek in southeastern Marion County.

Public beach and shoreline access on Geist Reservoir, with walking trails, a non-motorized boat launch, playground, and open lawns for picnics.

Outdoor gathering place with a stage, playground, and Meadow Lawn Field that hosts recurring concerts and Movies in the Plaza.

88,000-square-foot indoor complex at Grand Park with eight courts, hosting basketball, volleyball, futsal, camps, leagues, and tournaments year-round.

Twenty-eight-acre recreation area with seven baseball and softball diamonds, lighted basketball and tennis courts, pickleball courts, sand volleyball, and two playgrounds.

80-acre preserve with wooded bottomland along Eagle Creek, hiking trails, nature-study areas, and a connection to the Big-4 Rail Trail.

Public nine-hole, par-36 layout with five sets of tees, tree-lined fairways, meandering streams, and greens shaped for a range of skill levels.

Year-round competitive swim club founded in 2008, training at Westfield Washington Schools Aquatic Center for swimmers from novice to national level.

1,500-acre drinking-water impoundment with public access at Morse Park and Beach, plus the 1.4-mile Levee Trail along the eastern shoreline.

Nearly 800 acres of prairie, wetlands, and woods along three miles of the White River with multi-use trails and the Taylor Center of Natural History.

Historic 1870-1871 covered bridge overlooking the White River with access to the White River Greenway Trail and an annual fall festival.

Historic commercial district with a courthouse square, independent shops and restaurants, plus monthly First Friday evenings and other year-round events.

Wooded 90-acre county park with four miles of trails, a nature center focused on Indiana woodlands, and a shaded Nature Play Area.

Open-air complex at SR 238 and I-69 Exit 210 with national retailers, restaurants, and Emagine Entertainment Theater.

Paved, ADA-accessible rail corridor connecting 146th Street to Pleasant Street, with rehabilitated railroad bridges over Allisonville Road and Stony Creek.

Home ballpark of the Triple-A Indians since 1996, with skyline views, 24 private suites, and the Elements Financial Club overlooking the field.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students, this residential institution is known for pharmacy, performing arts, and a polished campus culture with strong student engagement.

This independent campus supports thoughtful scholarship, personal confidence, and broad campus involvement through close attention to each student’s growth.

This independent campus blends Jesuit formation, strong scholarship, and close student support with reflection, service, and clear expectations for character.

This independent campus emphasizes discussion-based academics, close faculty access, and strong preparation for selective four-year study in a small setting.

Serving grades 9-12 in Hamilton Southeastern Schools, this campus balances technical coursework, well-rounded participation, and practical next-step momentum.

Serving grades 9-12 in Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, this campus balances long-range planning, arts participation, and meaningful student participation.

Serving grades 9-12 in Zionsville Community Schools, this campus pairs strong academic momentum with supportive mentoring and well-rounded growth.

Serving grades 6-8 in Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, this campus pairs goal setting with productive habits and active student involvement.

Serving grades 6-8 in Zionsville Community Schools, this campus emphasizes independent learning, broad exploration, and a supportive campus culture.

Serving grades K-5 in Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, this campus balances steady attendance habits, supportive transitions, and strong learning habits.

Serving grades K-5 in Hamilton Southeastern Schools, this campus emphasizes writing practice, teacher guidance, and consistent progress across subjects.

Serving grades K-5 in Hamilton Southeastern Schools, this campus supports foundational study skills, joyful engagement, and broad early engagement.

Serving grades 6-8 in Hamilton Southeastern Schools, this campus connects student voice, healthy transitions, and stronger self-management.

Serving grades 9-12 in Hamilton Southeastern Schools, this campus supports college planning, campus engagement, and stronger self-direction.

Serving preschool and kindergarten in Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, this campus reinforces steady attendance habits, supportive transitions, and strong learning habits.

Serving grades 9-12 in Franklin Township Community School Corporation, this campus emphasizes practical preparation, active campus life, and clear next-step readiness.

Serving grades 6-8 in Franklin Township Community School Corporation, this campus emphasizes core-subject growth, activity access, and clear next-step preparation.

Founded in 1876 by a Civil War veteran and pharmacist, Lilly runs its global headquarters and research laboratories on the near-south side of Indianapolis.

Salesforce's Midwest hub in the tallest building in Indiana, an operation grown from its acquisition of the Indianapolis-founded ExactTarget.

A statewide academic network with downtown Indianapolis hospitals, regional campuses, and a partnership with the IU School of Medicine.

The Indianapolis headquarters of the Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee that operated as Anthem before rebranding, serving health plan members nationwide.

An Indianapolis engineering and manufacturing site building turbine engines on a campus rooted in the former Allison Engine Company.

An Indianapolis nonprofit grown from Community Hospital East, now operating acute-care hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics across central Indiana.

A Catholic system founded by the Sisters of St. Francis, with its Indianapolis hospital on the south side and additional campuses in Mooresville and Carmel.

Roche's North American diagnostics headquarters on the northeast side of Indianapolis, with roots in the former Boehringer Mannheim operation.

A Carmel-headquartered insurer serving middle-income retirees through the Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National brands.

The Indianapolis headquarters of the Masco-owned faucet brand, covering industrial design, engineering, and product development.

A county-owned hospital in Noblesville with a Westfield campus, serving Hamilton County independently of the larger Indianapolis systems.

A Hamilton County operations center for the student loan servicer spun out of Sallie Mae.

A Toyota-owned systems integrator founded in Indianapolis, designing warehouse automation, conveyor systems, and robotics for distribution operations.

Indiana's largest health system, affiliated with the IU School of Medicine and home to Riley Hospital for Children.

A Hancock County district serving Fortville and McCordsville, in one of the fastest-growing areas east of Indianapolis.

Founded in 1915 by Indianapolis Motor Speedway co-founder James Allison, the company builds automatic transmissions for trucks, buses, RVs, and military vehicles.

A Fishers contract manufacturer filling sterile injectable drugs for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.