Ruby Ranch
This isn't lodging. It's the farm you always meant to run away to.
Sixty acres, fifteen minutes from downtown Indianapolis. A handcrafted treehouse, a cowboy bunkhouse, tiny cabins by a private 3-acre lake, hot tubs under the stars, horses in the pasture, and a resident blue heron named Harold. Ruby Ranch is one property with eight completely different ways to stay on it — book one cabin for a getaway, or several for a reunion the kids will still be talking about in twenty years.
Farm life, up close
Horses, ducklings, wild turkeys, deer — this is a working micro farm, and the animals are the neighbors.
A private lake
Fish the 3-acre lake, or just watch the morning fog lift off it with a coffee.
Fire & water
Every stay has its own fire pit story to tell, and most have a hot tub with a view.
River adventures
Guided kayak and canoe trips on the White River run from the ranch — $65 solo, $50 per extra paddler.
City when you want it
Downtown Indianapolis and the airport are 15 minutes away. Come back before the fire burns down.
Stay at Ruby Ranch
Ruby’s Red Cabin — Hot Tub & Horses
The Treehouse — Hot Tub on a 60-Acre Farm
Cowboy Bunkhouse — Hot Tub by the Lake
Bourbon Barrel Cabin — Lakefront near the Airport
The Retro Farm Ranch — Sleeps 14, Huge Hot Tub
The Lakehouse — Lakefront on 60 Acres, 8 Miles to Downtown
The Teal Barn — Farm Stay with Hot Tub & Pond Views
Little Lantern Cabin — Hot Tub on the Farm
Explore the area
You're fifteen minutes from downtown Indianapolis, so the city is practically your backyard — pro sports, world-class museums, and some of Indy's best restaurants. When you want green space instead, Indiana's state parks are an easy drive south.
Fifteen minutes to downtown
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndiana Pacers
NBA basketball downtown, a straight shot up the interstate.
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndiana Fever
WNBA basketball in the same downtown arena.
Victory FieldIndianapolis Indians
Minor league baseball at Victory Field, with the skyline over the outfield.
Lucas Oil StadiumIndianapolis Colts
NFL Sundays under the roof at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Michael A. Carroll StadiumIndy Eleven
USL Championship soccer, and the most affordable ticket in town.
MotorsportIndianapolis Motor Speedway
Home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard — plus its museum year-round.
Green space, a drive south
Nashville, IndianaBrown County State Park
Indiana's largest state park — nearly 16,000 acres of ridges and fog-filled ravines.
Spencer, IndianaMcCormick's Creek State Park
Indiana's first state park: a limestone canyon, a creek, and waterfalls.
Near BloomingtonMonroe Lake
A 10,750-acre lake for boating and fishing, with trails around it.
BloomingtonOliver Winery
Patio flights and guided tastings on the vineyard grounds.
BargersvilleMallow Run Winery
A winery on a family farm, open daily through the afternoon.
Down toward Martinsville
Five miles south of MartinsvilleMorgan-Monroe State Forest
24,000-plus acres of hardwood forest, hiking trails and small fishing lakes.
MartinsvilleCedar Creek Winery, Brewing Co. & Distillery
A winery, brewery and distillery sharing one property — walk the grounds with your glass.
Downtown MartinsvilleMartinsville Candy Kitchen
A soda fountain and candy shop on Main Street since 1919, famous for hand-hooked candy canes.
MartinsvilleJimmy Nash City Park
A pool with two big slides and a splash pad, plus a walking track and fishing pond.
Plainfield · Adventure parkUrban Air
Trampolines, laser tag, bumper cars, climbing walls and ropes courses — the closest big indoor fun.
Whiteland · Family fun centerRascal's Fun Zone
Go-karts, mini golf, duckpin bowling, bumper cars and an arcade — a full games day out.
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