Julia & Donggun
Things To Do
Old World Gondoliers
While living in Indy during the pandemic - and yes, that's a whole experience by itself - we went on one of these gondola rides. This a unique and romantic way to see the downtown canal... make sure to get some gelato before or after too!
Newfields
Do you know the The Indianapolis Museum of Art commissioned the famous 1970 LOVE sculpture?! The IMA is an encyclopedic art museum located at Newfields, a 152-acre campus that also houses Lilly House, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, the Gardens at Newfields, the Beer Garden, and more. Side note: Julia spent all her growing up years performing at the Toby, the theater within the museum.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Located within the famed 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, the IMS Museum collection encompasses automobiles and artifacts representing more than a century of Indianapolis 500 culture, drama and competition, plus vehicles representing NASCAR, Formula One, American short-track racing, drag racing and motorcycles. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame – comprised of drivers, team owners and personalities who have had a significant impact on IMS – is also housed at the Museum.
Indianapolis Zoo
Julia spent many school field trips and day trips with her family and friends at the Indy Zoo. You'll love the dolphin pavilion, butterfly garden, train, and the constant new exhibits!
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the world's largest children's museum. Seriously. You have to visit to believe it. There's a huge indoor carousel, theater, and incredible interactive sections of sports, science, history, art, and the most incredible dinosaur exhibit where you can dig your own fossils. The hours upon hours you can spend in this building is endless!
Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie is a living history museum in unincorporated south-central Hamilton County, 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.
St. Elmo Steak House
Famous for their own branded cocktail sauce and bourbon, you can't miss with this Hoosier household name!
Bonge's Tavern
Reservations book up 2 months in advance, so make sure to plan this as part of your trip. Bonge's is known for Perkinsville Pork and tailgating. You have to be 21 to eat here, and you'll want to plan on tailgating for the full experience - ENJOY!
Alexander's On the Square
Noblesville is Julia's hometown, and there's nothing that says "home" like Alexander's and the downtown area. Spend a day shopping in all the boutiques, having REAL coffee at Noble Coffee & Tea, eating at a one of the many foodie places, having a pint of home brew at one of the several breweries, and then top it all off with the best - and biggest - ice cream cones you have ever had!