Things to do
Everything within reach of a NatureStay weekend — from the fire pit outside your door to downtown Indianapolis, 15–35 minutes away. Pick what you're in the mood for.
On the properties
Fishing
Ruby Ranch's private 3-acre lake, and a private dock at the Patton Lake cabins.
White River paddling
Guided kayak and canoe trips run from the ranch — $65 solo, $50 per extra paddler.
Ruby RanchFarm life
Horses, trails, fire pits, and hot tubs on 60 acres.
Indianapolis
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.
Hinkle FieldhouseButler Bulldogs
Big East college basketball in one of the great old fieldhouses.
White River State ParkNCAA Hall of Champions
Interactive exhibits and simulators across 24 college sports.
MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Five floors of hands-on exhibits plus 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences.
White River State ParkIndianapolis Zoo
Immersive animal exhibits and White River Gardens, right downtown.
DowntownWhite River State Park
One riverside campus holding the zoo, the state museum, Victory Field and the Eiteljorg.
Indianapolis Museum of ArtNewfields
A 152-acre campus of art galleries, gardens, a nature preserve and a sculpture park.
White River State ParkIndiana State Museum
Hands-on exhibits on Indiana history and culture.
White River State ParkEiteljorg Museum
American Indian and Western art on the downtown canal.
DowntownCanal Walk
A three-mile loop along the Central Canal — the easiest walk downtown.
Fishers, north of IndyConner Prairie
Indiana's living history museum, with costumed interpreters and a balloon ride.
Indy ParksEagle Creek Park
More than 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest inside the city.
Downtown · SteakhouseSt. Elmo Steak House
Downtown since 1902, a James Beard America's Classics honoree — and that shrimp cocktail.
Virginia Ave · New AmericanBluebeard
Farm-to-table cooking and housemade sodas and syrups behind the bar.
Woodruff Place · New AmericanBeholder
A chef-driven, seasonally changing menu — book ahead.
Meridian-Kessler · ItalianMama Carolla's
Old-school Italian in a 1920s stucco house, dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Downtown · ItalianIaria's Italian Restaurant
Family-owned since 1913, with the sauces still made in house.
Northwest side · MexicanMacizo
Mexican and Peruvian cooking from chefs named 2026 James Beard semifinalists.
The Stutz · MexicanJulieta Taco Shop
A walk-up taqueria for tacos, quesadillas and tortas — casual, and very good.
Carmel · JapaneseOkonori
A Japanese kitchen with an omakase bar, worth the drive north.
Downtown · JapaneseMori Sushi
Sushi, ramen and udon on South College Avenue.
Mass Ave · CocktailsThe Ball & Biscuit
A craft cocktail bar with small plates, open late on weekends.
Fountain Square · TikiThe Inferno Room
A 21-and-over tiki bar — no reservations, groups capped at ten.
Downtown · Speakeasy1933 Lounge
A speakeasy-style lounge up the stairs above St. Elmo.
Shelby StreetThunderbird
Bourbon and Southern food, 21-and-over, closed Mondays.
Fletcher Place · DistilleryHotel Tango Distillery
A veteran-founded distillery with a tasting room on Virginia Avenue.
Downtown · BrewerySun King Brewery
The city's best-known craft brewery, with a downtown taproom.
Cigar loungeBurn by Rocky Patel
An upscale cigar lounge and bar from the Rocky Patel name, with an Indianapolis room.
Mass AveTaste Indy: Mass Ave Food Tour
A walking food tour of the Massachusetts Avenue restaurants.
Fountain SquareTaste Indy: Fountain Square Food Tour
The same crew's walking food tour of Fountain Square.
DowntownIndy Walking Tours
Guided walks through downtown's stories, mysteries and folklore.
Ghost tour · DowntownWicked Wraiths of White River
A one-hour guided ghost walk, meeting at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
Downtown · Pedal barThe Pickled Pedaler
A 14-passenger pedal bar looping downtown's bars and breweries.
Brewery & winery toursTop Shelf Tours
Guided bus tours of central Indiana breweries and wineries — they drive.
Crawfordsville RoadFlying Squirrel Axe Throwing
Axe throwing on the west side, for when the weather turns.
Southport Rd · Laser tagCombat Ops
Mission-based laser tag, NERF, mini golf, axe throwing and an arcade — the big south-side family spot.
Castleton · ArcadeDave & Buster's
A huge arcade and sports bar — games for the kids, a full bar for the grown-ups.
Fishers · Driving rangeTopgolf
A three-story tech-driven driving range with a sports bar — fun whether or not you golf.
Fountain Square · DuckpinAtomic Bowl Duckpin
Retro 1950s duckpin bowling — smaller balls, no finger holes — under the Fountain Square Theatre.
Castleton · Escape roomsBreakout Games
Ten themed escape rooms, including Clue and Monopoly — race the clock with your group.
Speedway · Go-kartsSpeedway Indoor Karting
Indoor go-kart racing on a road course and banked oval, minutes from the Motor Speedway.
Martinsville & Morgan County
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.
Worth the drive
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.
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