Officially known as the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, this 8.1-mile urban shared-use path and linear park sits right in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Designed with visual continuity—featuring tinted concrete pavers, matching street furniture, trash receptacles, signage, and lighting—the multi-use trail connects you to every major downtown arts, cultural, heritage, sports, and entertainment venue.
As you explore, you will find a downtown loop alongside spurs extending down Massachusetts Ave., Virginia Ave. into Fountain Square, and Capitol Ave. near the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. It also intersects with the 3-mile Canal Walk loop.
Along the way, you can explore six of the city's designated cultural districts—including Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and Canal and White River State Park—or access the Glick Peace Walk at W Walnut St. You will also encounter vibrant public art, including nine official commissioned installations such as Julian Opie's 'Ann Dancing' and Acconci Studio's 'Swarm Street,' plus artist-designed manhole covers and dozens of additional nearby public art pieces.
What to see at Indianapolis Cultural Trail
- Walk or cycle 8.1 miles of connected urban paths across downtown Indianapolis
- Explore six unique designated cultural districts, from Mass Ave to Fountain Square
- Discover public art installations including 'Ann Dancing' and 'Swarm Street'
- Access the Glick Peace Walk or connect directly to the 3-mile Canal Walk
- Utilize the integrated Indiana Pacers Bikeshare system along the trail route
Visiting tips
Access the trail using the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare system, which features docking stations and bikes conveniently situated along the route.
How long: 1-3 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Indianapolis Cultural Trail is easy to reach on Indianapolis’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Indianapolis Zoo and Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Indianapolis travel guide.
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