Best Things to do in Carmel, Indiana

17/01/2023

The Center for the Performing Arts

Completed back in 2011, its cavernous concert hall The Palladium makes for quite the sight with its design being inspired by that of the 1566 Villa La Rotonda outside of Vicenza, Italy. Once inside its striking limestone walls, showgoers can enjoy some outstanding entertainment and acoustics in the venue’s elegant auditorium.

The center’s other two theaters are the Booth – which we’ve seen above – and the Studio; a versatile black box that puts on intimate shows of all kinds. A must-visit when in town, the campus also hosts excellent workshops for all ages to take part in.

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Arts and Design District

The heart and soul of life in town, the vibrant Arts and Design District is home to many of Carmel’s main attractions and most happening establishments. As you stroll about its tree-lined streets, you’ll come across countless hip restaurants and bars with innumerable art galleries, interior design stores and antique shops also featuring.

Now one of the Midwest’s premier arts and design destinations, the neighborhood was set aside by the city in the nineties to promote small businesses and local artisans. It has certainly succeeded as more than 200 cafes, boutiques, art studios and eateries now occupy the historical old buildings that line its blocks.

Only adding to the area’s appealing aesthetic and ambiance are its colourful flower boxes and all the lifelike sculptures designed by John Seward Johnson II. Each year, tons of concerts, cultural events and community festivals are also held in the district.

15/01/2023

Carmel Farmers’ Market

Loads of fun to explore, the colourful Carmel Farmers Market has tons of fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods and artisanal products for you to pick up. One of the largest in the state, it has roughly sixty stands and stalls for residents and out-of-towners alike to peruse.

Since 1998, shoppers have flocked to the lively yet laidback market to buy tasty produce grown by local farmers in Indiana. On display is everything from brightly colored corn and ripe tomatoes to seasonal fruit, herbs and flowers with other vendors selling breakfast burritos and piping hot cups of coffee.

From May through to September, the morning market is held on Carter Green in between the Booth Theater and the Center for the Performing Arts. During the winter months, it wisely retreats inside to the Wire Factory where live entertainment also sometimes takes place.

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13/01/2023

Clay Terrace

One of the best places to shop, dine and go out in town, Clay Terrace lies on the northern outskirts of Carmel, on the way to Westfield. The first lifestyle center opened in Indiana, it has around eighty stores and restaurants for you to check out that cater to all tastes and needs.

First unveiled to the public in 2004, the elegant outdoor shopping center covers a massive area with scores of shops and eateries lining its stylish streets. Alongside big brand names like Old Navy and Dick’s Sporting Goods, you can find unique boutiques, ice cream stands and nail salons.

Whether its fast food or fine dining that you’re after, Clay Terrace has you covered with a kids’ play area and a dog park also on offer at the immaculately manicured mall.

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11/01/2023

Booth Tarkington Theatre

If instead of some superb scenery and nature it is a stunning show that you are after, then the Booth Tarkington Theatre is certainly the place to go. Part of the Center for the Performing Arts campus, it puts on countless top-class plays and musicals over the course of the year.

Impressively enough, it is actually considered the longest continuously operating community theatre in the States as the company was first set up in 1915. Over the years, the local theatre troop has had numerous homes with their arresting productions having been performed at the Booth since 2011.

Besides catching a Christmas special or sing-a-long musical at their cosy venue, you can also attend some of their excellent acting workshops and drama classes.

09/01/2023

Central Park

Very popular with locals and tourists alike, the picturesque Central Park has a wealth of fun outdoor activities and state-of-the-art amenities for people to enjoy. Besides being home to The Waterpark, it has lots of gorgeous green spaces to explore with the Monon Trail also running right through it.

Rightly lauded for its lovely landscaped design, the expansive park includes everything from pretty prairies and ponds to lush woodlands, wetlands and wild areas. Asides from ambling along its more than six miles of tranquil trails, visitors can make use of its playgrounds and splash pads or stop off for a barbecue or picnic.