Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie is a living history museum in Fishers, Indiana, United States, which preserves the William Conner home.
A museum inside Fishers
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Center Township, 18 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 15 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1930
Conner Prairie dates from 1930. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Fishers. Green months are the mild ones.
Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie is a living history museum in Fishers, Indiana, United States, which preserves the William Conner home. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the museum recreates 19th-century life along the White River. The museum also hosts several programs and events, including outdoor performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and summer camps.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1930
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Where to stay near Conner Prairie
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Anderson (19) and Anderson Township (17).
- 1Lucas Oil Stadium
- 2Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 3Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 4Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 5Ruoff Music Center
- 6Indianapolis Museum of Art
- 7The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Conner Prairie | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers | in town | — | — | 104,812 | $391K | A− |
| Delaware Township | in town | — | — | 36,770 | $328K | — |
| Anderson | 20 mi east | 30 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 56,153 | $119K | C− |
| Anderson Township | 20 mi east | 30 min | 17 12 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 56,554 | $127K | — |
| Center Township | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Greenfield | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
| Franklin Township | 21 mi south | 30 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| Buck Creek Township | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,674 | $275K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Conner Prairie
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw117 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
217 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
312 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
416 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
55 mi TheatreRuoff Music Center
614 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a year
61 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
714 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Ruoff Music Center: TownePost Network, CC BY 2.0 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: HstryQT, CC BY 3.0
Visiting Conner Prairie
Is Conner Prairie in Fishers?
Yes. It’s inside Fishers, IN.
When is the best time to visit Conner Prairie?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Conner Prairie from Indianapolis?
About 15 miles southwest of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Conner Prairie?
Indianapolis (IND), about 23 miles away.
Where should I stay near Conner Prairie?
Anderson (20 mi, 19 places to stay), Anderson Township (20 mi, 17 places to stay) and Center Township (18 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from people in Fishers
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