Hamilton County is a vibrant destination that perfectly combines the small-town charm with big-city culture and a side of outdoor adventure. Hamilton County has it all from high-quality restaurants to artisan businesses, from scenic trails to hidden gems, you’re bound to discover your new favorite.

 

There are endless reasons why you should visit Hamilton County but let us highlight the top 25 to make planning your next trip easier!

 1. Watch a game or an event at the new Fishers Event Center, home to the Fishers Freight, Indy Fuel and Indy Ignite and boasting shows that include Tom Segura and Blake Shelton.
 

 2. Experience Promised Land as Proving Ground at Conner Prairie, a new exhibit focused on African American history and culture in Indiana.
 

 3. Book a room at Hotel Nickel Plate, a Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel, celebrating its one-year anniversary in April.
 

 4. Attend the grand opening of The Arena at Innovation Mile, the new home to the Mad Ants.
 

 5. Taste a tenderloin on the original Tenderloin TrailTM during the summer’s Tenderloin Tuesdays promotion, celebrating its 16th anniversary in 2025.
 

 6. Rock out at a concert at Ruoff Music Center, named the #1 Amphitheater for Tickets Sold Worldwide, according to Pollstar.
 

 7. Visit the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, consistently ranked as one of the top holiday markets in America according to Forbes in 2024 and USAToday 10Best from 2019 – 2023.
 

 8. Bike or walk on one of Hamilton County’s trails, which includes expansions along the Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers.
 

 9. Witness the excitement of LIV Golf at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield on Aug. 15-17.
 

10. Stay in the Hotel Carmichael, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, that is nominated for a World's Best Award by Travel & Leisure.
 

11. Explore Hamilton County’s first Jamaican cuisine concept, Scotchy Jamaican Grill, at the Fishers Test Kitchen.
 

12. Eat at Indiana’s first revolving sushi bar, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Fishers.

13. Pickle at one of eight state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts at Pickle on Penn.
 

14. Learn and embrace the rich history of Indiana’s Black pioneers on the Roberts Settlement Legacy Walk.
 

15. Catch a ride on the Nickel Plate Express’ railbikes, the first in Indiana.
 

16. Spend the day outdoors at Strawtown Koteewi Park, an 800-acre park filled with scenic trails, horseback riding, zip lining, and more.
 

17. Score tickets to world-class concerts, shows, and symphony performances at the Palladium inside of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
 

18. Discover Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus which brings in national tournaments and events year-round, including a finalist for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Team Base Camp.
 

19. Check out coffee shops with international influence for an extraordinary global sipping experience.
 

20. Channel your inner artist and learn the dynamics of fluid art to create a new original piece at Hawaii Fluid Art in Noblesville.
 

21. Walk and shop along the Carmel Arts & Design District, home to the Midwest’s premier arts and design destination filled with delicious restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, and retail stores.
 

22. Rent a canoe, kayak, or tube and float down the peaceful waters of the 25-mile White River.
 

23. Find an amphitheater, ice-skating rink in the winter, and a one-of-a-kind playground in Grand Junction Plaza, located in the heart of Westfield.
 

24. See the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF)’s inaugural All-Star Match on Feb. 22, 2025, at the Fishers Event Center.
 

25. Take a class, participate in a workshop, or explore the diverse exhibitions available at the Fishers Art Center, where it’s always Everybody’s Art.