Unforgettable Discoveries—Not Far

You don’t need a long-haul flight to feel far away.

Here is your invitation to explore landscapes, flavors, and experiences that feel unexpected—yet are shockingly close.

Book a Hotel as Your Basecamp

Discover connected adventures with the HamCo Hubway trail guide. Four vibrant downtowns are linked, making it easy to pedal from morning coffee in Fishers to lunch in Noblesville, then catch sunset drinks on a Carmel patio.

Start your day with miles of scenic trails, then refuel at chef-driven restaurants just steps from the path. Kayak the White River in the afternoon. Cycle the Nickel Plate Trail to dinner at a hidden gem, or walk from your boutique hotel to catch live music at Payne & Mencias Palladium.

Just genuine discoveries waiting around every trail bend and street corner.

Four friends sit on a bench in a vibrant outdoor plaza, surrounded by string lights and blooming flowers, enjoying a lively evening atmosphere.

Three people ride white bike-share bicycles along a paved path, smiling as they pedal side by side on a sunny day.

Several people seated at a restaurant table indoors, holding food and smiling in the Arts & Design District.

An outdoor patio with tables, diners, and umbrellas overlooking a body of water during early evening.

Get away to Hamilton County, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis—any day of the week. Start with one experience below, then click in and let the rest of your wandering fall into place.

Conner Prairie

Located in Fishers, Indiana, Conner Prairie is a nationally acclaimed history destination. The outdoor museum's mission is to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences. Created by Eli Lilly in 1934, Conner…

HamCo Hubway

Explore the trails and experience the adventures. This guide highlights access points, connecting trails, photo opps and places to stop along the way.

Nickel Plate Express

The Nickel Plate Express is a family-friendly train excursion in central Indiana, operating on 12 miles of track through northern Hamilton County. It boards in Forest Park at Hobbs Station in Noblesville.

Four people ride a rail bike across a bridge, smiling and waving as they travel over a river surrounded by lush green trees.

Noblesville Square

The Historic Noblesville Square is located in downtown Noblesville, surrounding the iconic Hamilton County Courthouse. This area is part of the Noblesville Cultural Arts District, one of two state-designated arts districts in Hamilton County.

A streetscape view with a brick building featuring a clock tower in the background, a sidewalk lined with flowers and parked cars, and an awning with a business name partially visible in the foreground.

Strawtown Koteewi Park

Look no further than Hamilton County, Indiana for outdoor adventures! Strawtown Koteewi Park, a 750-acre park with extraordinary features including hiking trails, equestrian trails, natural history center and archaeological exhibit. From ziplines and challenging treetop trails to…

A person wearing a safety helmet and harness navigating a wooden aerial rope course among trees.

Near Ruoff Music Center

If all that singing and dancing along to your favorite artist leaves you tired, rest your head in a bed nearby. These hotels are the closest properties to Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center. Use the Book Now button to check availability and book your room!

Large crowd gathered at an outdoor concert venue at night, facing a brightly lit stage beneath a covered pavilion structure. Overhead beams and lighting rigs frame the scene, with the audience filling the foreground and middle ground.

Festivals

We celebrate arts, culture and food year-round in Hamilton County. Who said festivals have to be limited to a season? Our calendar is packed with one-of- a-kind gatherings that attract thousands of visitors. Do you like red or white?

A family poses in the middle of a street lined with art vendor tents during the Carmel International Arts Festival. Two children wear balloon Viking helmets while crowds browse booths in the background.

White River Canoe Company

17180 River Ave.

Float the White River in a canoe, kayak, or river tube on any one of nine trips that span 28 miles of the river as it meanders through Hamilton County. Trips range in length from 1.5 miles/one hour to 28 miles/ two days. You’ll see great numbers of herons, hawks, and turtles- and…

Unique Cuisine

9th Street Bistro

56 S. 9th St

Our concept is globally-inspired Bistro fare - we draw inspiration from our own world travels and places on our bucket list to create dishes that will nourish your body and soul. We care deeply about food and where it comes from. We use fresh, local ingredients whenever it is…

Bica Cafe

933 Conner St.

Bica Café is a regionally inspired, European bakery and café specializing in Portuguese and Italian sweet and savory baked goods, lunch fare, and small plates.

Bocado Brunch & Te’Kila

188 Westfield Rd

A Mexican-American Fusion with Caribbean Soul and Flavors from Across Mexico. Welcome to a place where the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexico meet modern American flair. From breakfast to dinner, Bocado Brunch & Te’Kila offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience inspired by the…

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel

800 S. Rangeline Rd., Ste. 220

The Cake Bake Shop is a high-end bakery with outdoor seating offering cakes, pastries & high tea service in glam digs. When you walk through the French doors, the sparkling chandeliers, antiqued mirrors, French-inspired furniture, beautiful seasonal decoration, and the rich aroma…

DeLullo's Trattoria

230 W. Jackson St.

We are an Italian style restaurant located just blocks from Morse Reservoir in Cicero, Indiana. Delullo's Italian Bistro specializes in hearty Italian specialties, pizzas, hoagies, and salads. We are family owned and operated, and we pride ourselves on using locally sourced…

Divvy

71 W. City Center Dr.

A sharing plates restaurant & bar offering a unique dining atmosphere with a diverse sharing plates menu featuring over 100 small plates, taster tours and plenty of special dietary options.

Eggshell Bistro

51 W. City Center Dr.

Eggshell's culinary style is described as "global fusion," healthy, rustic, fresh and creative. Chef Hanes executes quality interpretations of classic dishes, while excelling in what he coins ”twistorical”, putting creative spins on historic global recipes with a focus towards…

The HC Tavern & Kitchen

9709 E. 116th St.

Built for Hamilton County by Huse Culinary. The HC Tavern + Kitchen is a classic American grill located at Fishers District in Fishers, IN.

Yafa Golden Coffee

14160 Mundy Dr. Ste. 100

At Yafa Golden Coffee, enjoy farm-to-cup Yemeni coffee, freshly roasted in-house, paired with our full-size bakery's delightful pastries. Authentic taste, local freshness.

West Fork Whiskey Co. - The Mash House

10 E. 191st St.

The Mash House at West Fork Whiskey Co. is an Indiana-focused, family-friendly restaurant, led by Chef Carlos Salazar, bringing new interpretations of the food you know and love.

Wine & Rind

254 Veterans Way Unit G

Open for lunch and dinner, we offer a variety of freshly made charcuterie boards, over forty varieties of wine, and ten beers for you to enjoy. Come visit us in the heart of Carmel, Indiana just off the Monon Trail.

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