Attractions in Anderson, Indiana
Amusements
Applewood Raceway 765-640-9894
1819 East 60th Street, Anderson, IN 46013
Formula K Go Kart Racing, Youth Track, Water Karts, Pool Tables & Video Games. Open seven days (March-November weather permitting). Birthday parties and group rentals... more info mapTom St. Clair Studio Glass 765-642-7770
6360 Pendleton Avenue, Anderson, IN 46013
See molten art glass handcrafted into beautiful objects. Gift shop open Saturday only from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Gruenewald Historic House 765-648-6875
626 Main Street, Anderson, IN 46016
The Victorian-American, French Second Empire-style Gruenewald Historic House is a living museum that is open for tours, meetings, teas, parties, and living histories. ... more info mapHistoric West 8th Street
Drive by or walk the 11 blocks of beautiful homes built from 1870-1920. Over 100 Newport style gaslights adorn the street. A special delight at Christmas time. more infoHistoric West Central District
Anderson's second National Register listed historic district, the West Central Historic District roughly encompasses an area from 9th to 13th Street and Brown-Delaware... more info
Historic Sites & Monuments
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Corner of Madison Avenue & Pendleton Avenue
This statue stands in tribute to an outstanding leader in the Civil Rights Movement. With land donated by local businessman, Mr. Will Carter, and tireless efforts of... more info
Libraries & Research Centers
Anderson Public Library 765-641-2451
111 East 12th Street, Anderson, IN 46016
A contemporary library with free community programs and meeting rooms plus computer access. Also available are more than 500 magazine titles on-site for browsing in the... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Anderson Fine Arts Center 765-649-1248
32 West 10th Street, Anderson, IN 46016
Community arts center located in the historic 1905 Carnegie Library building. Exhibits & permanent collections, hands-on children's gallery, tours - gift shop and room... more info mapHistorical Military Armor Museum 765-649-8265
2330 Crystal Street, Anderson, IN 46012
History awaits you with a hands-on experience of this collection of yesterday and today's great war machines. You'll see half-tracks, trucks and tanks from World War I... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Shadyside Memorial Park
1112 Broadway, Anderson, IN 46016
Includes 30 acres of landscaped green space with a state-of-the-art modular playground for ages to 12, an amphitheater, a terrace garden, a memorial commons, a 1/5 mile... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Paramount Theatre & Ballroom 765-642-1234
P.O. Box 727, Anderson, IN 46015-0727
1124 Meridian Street
A beautifully restored John Eberson "atmospheric" theatre with the decor of a Spanish/Moorish Courtyard. The elegant 6,000 square foot ballroom & theatre are... more info map
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