Stroll along the Central Canal

The crown jewel of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, is the Central Canal. The 1.8 million people who call metro Indianapolis home, and its tourists, both love this hub of urban entertainment and relaxing refuge. Stroll your way along landscaped trails to experience a wealth of history, nature, and culture in the heart of this major American city. The canal was extended into the neighboring 250-acre White River State Park in the 1980s. The Canal Walk was created in 2001, and in 2004, Indianapolis named The Canal and White River State Park as one of six official city cultural districts.

Today you can walk, run, or bike the 3-mile Canal Loop, or if travel by water is more to your liking, rent a pedal boat or kayak and float your way through the city. You can even hire a gondolier to whisk you on a ride as you take it all in, sometimes with a serenade thrown in for good measure. The Central Canal, which runs through the center of Downtown Indianapolis and up to the north, is more than just a gorgeous river; it's also one of the city's most picturesque sites for fitness (walking, running, or biking) and people-watching.

The view of the downtown Indianapolis skyline from the canal is spectacular, the walk at and just after dusk is beautiful, and the variety of stores and restaurants branching out from the main route is eclectic and friendly – all in all, a must-see place for a late afternoon promenade. Of course, with a variety of boats going along the canal, you may take a tour for a whole different perspective.

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