White River Gardens
White River Gardens is a botanical garden located at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Nearby, Lucas Oil Stadium (0.8 mi) leads the list. The mildest months are April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°F.
A garden 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 11 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 7 miles away
Indianapolis (IND) has airline service, about 7 miles from White River Gardens.
Open since 1999
White River Gardens opened in 1999, 27 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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White River Gardens
White River Gardens is a botanical garden located at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in 1999, the gardens are managed and operated by the Indianapolis Zoo. In 2021, White River Gardens' 3.3 acres (1.3 ha) was home to nearly 50,000 plants of more than 3,000 species.
The complex includes a conservatory, fountains and water features, outdoor gardens, a dining and event facility, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of paths. The gardens are situated to the east of the zoo's entry plaza on the western bank of the White River overlooking downtown Indianapolis.
- Type
- Garden
- Opened
- 1999
- Area
- 3 acres
- Owner
- Indianapolis Zoological Society
Staying near White River Gardens
Lodging nearby is in Greenwood (14) and Franklin Township (12).
- 1Lucas Oil Stadium
- 2Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 3Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 4Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 5Indianapolis Zoo
- 6The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- 7Indianapolis Museum of Art
- 8Old National Centre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From White River Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | in town | — | — | 910,638 | $225K | D |
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 155,258 | $170K | — |
| Greenwood | 12 mi south | 20 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 69,349 | $276K | C+ |
| Franklin Township | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| 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 | — |
| Franklin | 20 mi south | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,743 | $232K | B |
| Center Township | 22 mi east | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Greenfield | 22 mi east | 30 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near White River Gardens
Every place here is under 6 miles away.
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 Zoo & aquariumIndianapolis Zoo
63 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a year
74 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a year
8in town TheatreOld National CentrePhoto 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 · 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 · Old National Centre: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution
Quick answers on White River Gardens
Is White River Gardens in Indianapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Indianapolis, IN.
When is the best time to visit White River Gardens?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is White River Gardens from Cincinnati?
About 99 miles southeast of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to White River Gardens?
Indianapolis (IND), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near White River Gardens?
Greenwood (12 mi, 14 places to stay), Franklin Township (11 mi, 12 places to stay) and Pleasant Township (13 mi, 15 places to stay).
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