Hamilton district, Indiana, United States
Places to visit near Fishers
Fishers is a town in Hamilton district, Indiana, United States, home to about 76,794 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit — 109 churches, 51 parks, 22 museums and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Conner Prairie Museum (4 km), Geist Reservoir (9 km) and Town Run Trail Park (9 km).

Fishers at a glance
- Location
- Hamilton district, Indiana, United States
- Population
- about 76,794
- Coordinates
- 39.9556° N, 86.0139° W
- Places within 50 km
- 251 (66 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Fishers
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fishers: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Conner Prairie MuseumMuseums · HamiltonMust-see
- Geist ReservoirLakes & Dams · HamiltonMust-see
- Town Run Trail ParkParks · MarionMust-see
- Indian LakeLakes & Dams · MarionMust-see
- Fort Harrison State ParkForts · MarionMust-see
- Skiles Test Nature ParkParks · MarionMust-see
- Immaculate Heart of MaryChurches · MarionMust-see
- Indianapolis Indiana TempleChurches · HamiltonMust-see
- DawnsongOther · MarionMust-see
- Imploding CubeOther · MarionMust-see
- Black TitanOther · MarionMust-see
- Ascent the WindOther · MarionMust-see
More places near Fishers
- Empire Towers · attraction · Marion · ~17 km · Must-see
- Slightly Romanesque/Newhall 43 · attraction · Marion · ~18 km · Must-see
- Twisted House · attraction · Marion · ~18 km · Must-see
- Confluence · attraction · Marion · ~18 km · Must-see
- Monumentalment IV · attraction · Marion · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hindu Temple of Central Indiana · temple · Marion · ~20 km · Must-see
- Masjid Al Mu'mineen · dargah · Marion · ~21 km · Must-see
- Persephone · attraction · Marion · ~23 km · Must-see
- Cumberland Park · park · Hamilton · ~3 km
- Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Hamilton · ~4 km
- Fishers Church of Christ · church · Hamilton · ~4 km
- Childrens Museum · museum · Marion · ~25 km · Must-see
Things to see near Fishers, by type
Churches near Fishers
109 churches within 100 km of Fishers. The closest is Fishers Church of Christ (4 km); the best-known is Immaculate Heart of Mary (16 km). Best time: year-round.
- Immaculate Heart of Mary · church · Marion · ~16 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Indiana Temple · church · Hamilton · ~16 km · Must-see
- Fishers Church of Christ · church · Hamilton · ~4 km
- Cumberland · church · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Castleview Independent Baptist Church · church · Marion · ~6 km
- St. Philip Neri Catholic Church · church · Marion · ~27 km · Must-see
Parks near Fishers
52 parks within 100 km of Fishers. The closest is Cumberland Park (3 km); the best-known is Town Run Trail Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Town Run Trail Park · park · Marion · ~9 km · Must-see
- Skiles Test Nature Park · park · Marion · ~12 km · Must-see
- Cumberland Park · park · Hamilton · ~3 km
- Newfields · park · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Billericay Park · park · Hamilton · ~6 km
- Founders Park · park · Hamilton · ~6 km
Museums near Fishers
25 museums within 100 km of Fishers. The closest is Conner Prairie Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.
- Conner Prairie Museum · museum · Hamilton · ~4 km · Must-see
- Childrens Museum · museum · Marion · ~25 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Museum of Art · museum · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- James Whitcomb Riley Home · museum · Marion · ~29 km · Must-see
- Crispus Attucks Museum · museum · Marion · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library · museum · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Fishers
14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fishers. The closest is Fort Harrison State Park (11 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Harrison State Park · fort · Marion · ~11 km · Must-see
- Soldiers and Sailors Monument · fort · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Indiana 9/11 Memorial · fort · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Thomas A. Hendricks Monument · fort · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park and Nature Preserve · fort · Marion · ~13 km
- Central State Power Plant · fort · Marion · ~34 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fishers
13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fishers. The closest is Indian Lake Dam (7 km); the best-known is Geist Reservoir (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Geist Reservoir · lake · Hamilton · ~9 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake · lake · Marion · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bench Around the Lake · lake · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~7 km
- Lux Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~9 km
- Central Indiana Canal · lake · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fishers
11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fishers. The closest is Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Hamilton · ~4 km
- Gray Road Park · sanctuary · Hamilton · ~8 km
- Riverside Ground Water Contamination · sanctuary · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- George Washington · sanctuary · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- White River Gardens · sanctuary · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Zoo · sanctuary · Marion · ~32 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Fishers
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.
- Start in Fishers
- 4 km Conner Prairie Museum · museum, Hamilton
- 11 km Town Run Trail Park · park, Marion
- 10 km Fort Harrison State Park · fort, Marion
- 3 km Indian Lake · lake, Marion
- 8 km Geist Reservoir · reservoir, Hamilton
- 9 km Back to Fishers
Plan a longer trip from Fishers — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Fishers
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How to reach Fishers
All places near Fishers by distance
Within 15 km of Fishers
- Billericay Park · park · Hamilton · ~6 km
- Castleview Independent Baptist Church · church · Marion · ~6 km
- Founders Park · park · Hamilton · ~6 km
- Sahm Park · park · Marion · ~7 km
- Indian Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~7 km
- Faith Presbyterian Church · church · Marion · ~7 km
- Gray Road Park · sanctuary · Hamilton · ~8 km
- Saint Marks United Methodist Church · church · Hamilton · ~8 km
- Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel · church · Hamilton · ~9 km
- Lux Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~9 km
- Emmanuel United Methodist Church · church · Hamilton · ~9 km
- Church of the Nativity · church · Marion · ~10 km
- Chinese Community Church · church · Hamilton · ~10 km
- Woodland Addition Lake Dam · lake · Hamilton · ~10 km
- Gray Friends Church · church · Hamilton · ~10 km
- Geist Beach · beach · Hamilton · ~10 km
- Calvary Apostolic Church · church · Hamilton · ~11 km
- Cross and Crown Lutheran Church · church · Marion · ~11 km
- King of Glory Lutheran Church · church · Hamilton · ~11 km
- Lighthouse Tabernacle · church · Hamilton · ~11 km
- Hope Christian and Missionary Alliance Church · church · Hamilton · ~11 km
- Allisonville Christian Church · church · Marion · ~11 km
- Friends Church · church · Hamilton · ~12 km
- Hamilton County Artists' Association · museum · Hamilton · ~12 km
- Lee Road Park · park · Marion · ~12 km
- Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections · museum · Hamilton · ~12 km
- Hoosier Salon · museum · Hamilton · ~13 km
- Evan Lurie Gallery · museum · Hamilton · ~13 km
- Carmel Fire Buffs and Museum · museum · Hamilton · ~13 km
- Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park and Nature Preserve · fort · Marion · ~13 km
- McCordsville United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~13 km
- Bible Holiness Church · church · Hamilton · ~13 km
- Morning Sun · church · Hamilton · ~13 km
- First United Methodist Church · church · Hamilton · ~13 km
- North Central Church of Christ · church · Marion · ~13 km
- Carmel Friends Church · church · Hamilton · ~13 km
- Veterans Memorial Park · park · Marion · ~13 km
- Clay Township Museum & Library · museum · Hamilton · ~14 km
- Harrison Community Park · park · Marion · ~14 km
- Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame · museum · Marion · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Dickenson Four Seasons Garden · attraction · Marion · ~25 km · Must-see
- La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda · attraction · Marion · ~25 km · Must-see
- Female and Male Herm · attraction · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Newfields · park · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cumberland · church · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Museum of Art · museum · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Love · attraction · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Above and Below · attraction · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bench Around the Lake · lake · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- Funky Bones · attraction · Marion · ~26 km · Must-see
- St. Philip Neri Catholic Church · church · Marion · ~27 km · Must-see
- Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral · church · Marion · ~28 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis World Sports Park · park · Marion · ~28 km · Must-see
- James Whitcomb Riley Home · museum · Marion · ~29 km · Must-see
- Crispus Attucks Museum · museum · Marion · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library · museum · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Central Indiana Canal · lake · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Christ Church Cathedral · church · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Riverside Ground Water Contamination · sanctuary · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Monument Circle · park · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Soldiers and Sailors Monument · fort · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Coal Miner · attraction · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Indiana Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters Memorial · museum · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Indiana 9/11 Memorial · fort · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Westward Journey · attraction · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Thomas A. Hendricks Monument · fort · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Christopher Columbus · attraction · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- George Washington · sanctuary · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Military Park · park · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Young Abe Lincoln · attraction · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Entangled · attraction · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Eiteljorg Museum · museum · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- White River State Park · park · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- White River Gardens · sanctuary · Marion · ~31 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Zoo · sanctuary · Marion · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sacred Heart of Jesus · church · Marion · ~33 km · Must-see
- Indiana Medical History Museum · museum · Marion · ~33 km · Must-see
- Central State Power Plant · fort · Marion · ~34 km · Must-see
- Garfield Park · park · Marion · ~34 km · Must-see
- Roberts Chapel · church · Hamilton · ~34 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Hendricks County Museum · museum · Hendricks · ~61 km · Must-see
- Johnson County Museum of History · museum · Johnson · ~66 km · Must-see
- Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Shelby · ~73 km · Must-see
- Minnetrista · park · Delaware · ~75 km · Must-see
- Appeal to the Great Spirit · attraction · Delaware · ~75 km · Must-see
- Summit Lake State Park · lake · Henry · ~76 km · Must-see
- Lamb Lake · lake · Johnson · ~85 km · Must-see
- M3 Stuart · attraction · Grant · ~85 km · Must-see
- Baker's Camp Bridge · attraction · Putnam · ~86 km · Must-see
- Carnegie Museum-Montgomery · museum · Montgomery · ~95 km · Must-see
- Spirit of the American Doughboy · attraction · Blackford · ~97 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 109 | 109 | Fishers Church of Christ (4 km) |
| Parks | 51 | 52 | Cumberland Park (3 km) |
| Other attractions | 28 | 32 | Mary (16 km) |
| Museums | 22 | 25 | Conner Prairie Museum (4 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 14 | 14 | Fort Harrison State Park (11 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 11 | 13 | Indian Lake Dam (7 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 10 | 11 | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (4 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 2 | 2 | Geist Beach (10 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 2 | Fall Creek (17 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (20 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Masjid Al Mu'mineen (21 km) |
Fishers: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Fishers?
Conner Prairie Museum (museum, about 4 km), Geist Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Town Run Trail Park (park, about 9 km), Indian Lake (lake, about 10 km), Fort Harrison State Park (fort, about 11 km), Skiles Test Nature Park (park, about 12 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fishers?
251 places on Spotwander: 109 churches, 51 parks, 28 other attractions, 22 museums, 14 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest church to Fishers?
Fishers Church of Christ, about 4 km by road; Castleview Independent Baptist Church (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Fishers?
Cumberland Park, about 3 km by road; Billericay Park (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Fishers?
Conner Prairie Museum, about 4 km by road; Hamilton County Artists' Association (12 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Fishers?
Start in Fishers, visit Conner Prairie Museum, then Town Run Trail Park, then Fort Harrison State Park, then Indian Lake, then Geist Reservoir, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Fishers?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.
Towns near Fishers
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fishers’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fishers on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.