Indianapolis Canal

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The Central Canal in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States is a picturesque tourist attraction that offers visitors a serene escape in the heart of the …

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Jun 26, 2024
$30 parking to walk around a typical city canal? The canal and area are fine, but it just isn't worth the price. Many other cities have free/cheap parking for better park areas, river walks, etc. Full review by dominicm206
May 30, 2024
Enjoyed the canal front on a sunny afternoon while killing time before flight. It's a great place for a walk. Beautiful scenery and paths. Full review by kdwright2
Sep 12, 2023
It was my youngest sister’s birthday and I planned a one hour paddle boat experience on the canal in Indianapolis. It was a great sunny day and a mild temperature. We paddled the north end of the can… Full review by IndyGuyontheGo

Facts

Located:Indiana
Total length:8 miles (13 km)
Construction started:1836

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Where can you park within walking distance of good canal access spots? If already parked at the zoo, on the other …
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Where can you park within walking distance of good canal access spots? If already parked at the zoo, on the other hand, can we just keep our car there and walk to the canal?
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There is a paid parking lot located at the IU Pathology Lab, on 11th Street. It's across the street from the IU University Med School. The entrance to the Canal Walk is literally across …
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There is a paid parking lot located at the IU Pathology Lab, on 11th Street. It's across the street from the IU University Med School. The entrance to the Canal Walk is literally across the street, so it was a very convenient place to both start and end our walk. We had no issues finding a parking spot either day we went.
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Are there another options besides the paddle boats? I will be visiting with a 3 month baby so I won´t be able to use this …
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Are there another options besides the paddle boats? I will be visiting with a 3 month baby so I won´t be able to use this type of boat.
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There are bikes, canoes and a gondola too.
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How much is the canal ride?
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4 person Paddle boats for $35 per hour, single kayaks for $20 per hour, and tandem kayaks for $25 per hour. You can also rent bikes at the south end of the canal- $10 an hour for …
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4 person Paddle boats for $35 per hour, single kayaks for $20 per hour, and tandem kayaks for $25 per hour. You can also rent bikes at the south end of the canal- $10 an hour for single- $25 for 4 person surrey. On really nice days, the canal is packed with boaters on the water and bikers on the sidewalk. Then there are the Segway motorized scooters.
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