socially distant SPRING BREAK IDEAS WORDS BY SARAH MCCOSHAM
Where to go and what to do to have fun — and be safe — this spring break.
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pring break’s here… and, we’re still battling a pandemic. But happily, spring is springing here in Indianapolis, and between outdoor parks and attractions, there are a multitude of options for epic spring break fun. If you are staying local for spring break, Indy has tons of kid- and socially-distant-friendly activities to keep the whole family busy! Explore some new places or things you’ve never done this spring break.
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visit a museum The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is always a good idea, and the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience is an incredible exhibit that combines rich sports history, physical fitness, and health education in a variety of family-fun, indoor and outdoor experiences. Run, drive, jump, putt, and play while learning how to stay happy, healthy, and safe at this must-visit attraction.
For a classic museum-going experience, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has 12 locations around the state, including the eponymous, triple-story museum. Running now through September, the “State of Nature” exhibit at Indiana State Museum is an outdoor, hands-on lesson in Indiana prehistory and biodiversity. The exhibit also contains art and artifacts that encourages an aesthetic appreciation of the natural world in Indiana, for a total STEAMrific experience.