James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, one of two homes known as the James Whitcomb Riley House on the National Register of Historic Places, is a historic building in the Lockerbie Square Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana. Look also at Lucas Oil Stadium, 1.2 mi away. Pleasant highs of 64–84°F mark the mildest months, April, May, June, August, September and October.
A museum inside Indianapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Franklin Township is the nearest base
Franklin Township is 10 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. 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 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Indianapolis (IND) has airline service, about 9 miles from James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, one of two homes known as the James Whitcomb Riley House on the National Register of Historic Places, is a historic building in the Lockerbie Square Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1962 for its association with poet James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916), known as the "Hoosier poet".
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
To stay close, try Franklin Township (12) and Greenwood (14).
- 1Lucas Oil Stadium
- 2Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 3Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 4Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 5Old National Centre
- 6Indianapolis Zoo
- 7The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- 8Indianapolis Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | in town | — | — | 910,638 | $225K | D |
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 155,258 | $170K | — |
| Franklin Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| Greenwood | 12 mi south | 20 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 69,349 | $276K | C+ |
| Pleasant Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 68,110 | $254K | — |
| Center Township | 20 mi east | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Franklin | 20 mi south | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,743 | $232K | B |
| Greenfield | 20 mi east | 30 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
A wider trip can take in these, within 6 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
3in town LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
45 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
5in town TheatreOld National Centre
62 mi Zoo & aquariumIndianapolis Zoo
73 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a year
84 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K 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 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old National Centre: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution · Indianapolis Zoo: User:Durin-en, CC BY-SA 2.5 · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: HstryQT, CC BY 3.0 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0
Questions about James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
Is James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home in Indianapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Indianapolis, IN.
When is the best time to visit James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home from Cincinnati?
About 98 miles southeast of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home?
Indianapolis (IND), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home?
Franklin Township (10 mi, 12 places to stay), Greenwood (12 mi, 14 places to stay) and Pleasant Township (13 mi, 15 places to stay).
Advice from Indianapolis
Questions and tips go in Indianapolis’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.