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5830 North Post Road (1.1 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
This scenic Indianapolis inn is located within Fort Harrison State Park and features an 18-hole golf course and a restaurant on-site. Each guest room features complimentary WiFi.
5755 North German Church Road (4.0 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
This Baymont Inn & Suites hotel is conveniently located near downtown Indianapolis, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Stadium Fort Harrison, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and the Old.
7940 North Shadeland Ave (4.1 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
This Extended Stay America - Indianapolis - Castleton hotel is located in Indianapolis and is specifically designed for extended stays, with all rooms equipped with a full kitchen.
8110 North Shadeland Avenue (4.5 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
The Red Roof Inn Indianapolis - Castleton is located in Fishers, Indiana, approximately 11 miles from downtown. Each room has its own private bathroom. Additional amenities include complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.
8180 North Shadeland Avenue (4.5 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
This hotel offers complimentary WiFi in all guest rooms and is located 15 miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Every day, a hot breakfast featuring eggs, sausage, and Belgian waffles is served.
7202 East 82nd Street (4.5 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
This Indianapolis motel is located one mile from the Castleton Square Shopping Mall in the Castleton shopping district. The motel features an outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and complimentary on-site parking.
8325 Bash St (5.1 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
Off Highway 69 The SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western Indianapolis Northeast features spacious rooms with complimentary wireless Internet access and cable television. It is 2.
3525 North Shadeland Avenue (5.7 km from Fort Harrison State Park)
Located in Indianapolis within 7.5 mi of Lucas Oil Stadium and 9.9 mi of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Motel 6 Indianapolis IN provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive.
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Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, IN
Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis , Indiana is a great place to visit for both outdoor recreation and historical education. The park is named after President Benjamin Harrison, who was born in the nearby city of North Bend. The 1,700 acre park boasts numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking, fishing, hunting and more. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s diverse wildlife including white-tailed deer, raccoons, beavers and several species of fish.
In addition to its abundance of recreational activities offered within the park’s boundaries, Fort Harrison also has a rich history. It was first established by General William Henry Harrison as an army camp during the War of 1812 eventually becoming an official fort in 1818. Over the years it served as an infantry training base during World War I and World War II as well as a major training facility for the Indiana National Guard until 1995 when it was deactivated.
The grounds have since been transformed into a public state park featuring several historic buildings including a 1906 administration building which once served as the fort's headquarters; a 1917 guardhouse; barracks; guardhouses; officers' quarters; mess hall; chapel and much more. Today visitors can explore these buildings while learning all about Fort Harrison's fascinating past.
The park is open year round with events being held throughout each month such as guided hikes, geocaching adventures or wildlife watching programs. Special events are also hosted on occasion such as outdoor theater productions at the amphitheater or family-friendly festivals like Christmas at the Fort or Campfire Tales & S'mores Festivals where families can gather around to tell stories beneath starry skies. With so many things to do and see Fort Harrison State Park provides hours of fun and entertainment for everyone from nature lovers to history buffs alike!