Hamilton district, Indiana, United States
Places to visit near Ingalls
Ingalls is a town in Hamilton district, Indiana, United States, home to about 2,382 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 130 churches, 42 parks, 23 museums and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Geist Reservoir (15 km), Indian Lake (22 km) and Conner Prairie Museum (24 km).

Ingalls at a glance
- Location
- Hamilton district, Indiana, United States
- Population
- about 2,382
- Coordinates
- 39.9570° N, 85.8053° W
- Places within 50 km
- 257 (60 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Ingalls
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ingalls: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Geist ReservoirLakes & Dams · HamiltonMust-see
- Indian LakeLakes & Dams · MarionMust-see
- Conner Prairie MuseumMuseums · HamiltonMust-see
- Fort Harrison State ParkForts · MarionMust-see
- Hindu Temple of Central IndianaTemples · MarionMust-see
- Fortville ParkParks · HancockNotable
- Skiles Test Nature ParkParks · MarionMust-see
- Cyntheanne ChurchChurches · HamiltonNotable
- CumberlandChurches · MarionMust-see
- Town Run Trail ParkParks · MarionMust-see
- Falls ParkWaterfalls · MadisonNotable
- Immaculate Heart of MaryChurches · MarionMust-see
More places near Ingalls
- Geist Beach · beach · Hamilton · ~12 km
- Sugar Grove Bible Church · church · Hancock · ~12 km
- Sugar Hills Lake Dam · lake · Hancock · ~14 km
- Indianapolis World Sports Park · park · Marion · ~35 km · Must-see
- McCordsville United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~15 km
- Clarksville Christian Church · church · Hamilton · ~15 km
- Early (1896) Lapel House · fort · Madison · ~16 km
- Mohawk United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~16 km
- Dawnsong · attraction · Marion · ~37 km · Must-see
- Billericay Park · park · Hamilton · ~17 km
- Imploding Cube · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Empire Towers · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
Things to see near Ingalls, by type
Churches near Ingalls
132 churches within 100 km of Ingalls. The closest is Cyntheanne Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cyntheanne Church · church · Hamilton · ~9 km
- Cumberland · church · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Immaculate Heart of Mary · church · Marion · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sugar Grove Bible Church · church · Hancock · ~12 km
- McCordsville United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~15 km
- Clarksville Christian Church · church · Hamilton · ~15 km
Parks near Ingalls
45 parks within 100 km of Ingalls. The closest is Fortville Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Fortville Park · park · Hancock · ~7 km
- Skiles Test Nature Park · park · Marion · ~29 km · Must-see
- Town Run Trail Park · park · Marion · ~30 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis World Sports Park · park · Marion · ~35 km · Must-see
- Billericay Park · park · Hamilton · ~17 km
- Veterans Memorial Park · park · Marion · ~20 km
Museums near Ingalls
26 museums within 100 km of Ingalls. The closest is Riley Birthplace and Museum (24 km); the best-known is Conner Prairie Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.
- Conner Prairie Museum · museum · Hamilton · ~24 km · Must-see
- Childrens Museum · museum · Marion · ~43 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Museum of Art · museum · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- Riley Birthplace and Museum · museum · Hancock · ~24 km
- Hancock County Historical Society · museum · Hancock · ~24 km
- James Whitcomb Riley Home · museum · Marion · ~45 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Ingalls
16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ingalls. The closest is Early (1896) Lapel House (16 km); the best-known is Fort Harrison State Park (25 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Harrison State Park · fort · Marion · ~25 km · Must-see
- Early (1896) Lapel House · fort · Madison · ~16 km
- Riley House · fort · Hancock · ~24 km
- Soldiers and Sailors Monument · fort · Marion · ~46 km · Must-see
- Thomas A. Hendricks Monument · fort · Marion · ~46 km · Must-see
- Indiana 9/11 Memorial · fort · Marion · ~46 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ingalls
13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ingalls. The closest is Sugar Hills Lake Dam (14 km); the best-known is Geist Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Geist Reservoir · lake · Hamilton · ~15 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake · lake · Marion · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hills Lake Dam · lake · Hancock · ~14 km
- Indian Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~20 km
- Lux Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~23 km
- Bench Around the Lake · lake · Marion · ~45 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ingalls
10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ingalls. The closest is Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Hamilton · ~25 km
- George Washington · sanctuary · Marion · ~46 km · Must-see
- Riverside Ground Water Contamination · sanctuary · Marion · ~47 km · Must-see
- White River Gardens · sanctuary · Marion · ~48 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Zoo · sanctuary · Marion · ~48 km · Must-see
- Gray Road Park · sanctuary · Hamilton · ~30 km
A one-day trip from Ingalls
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.
- Start in Ingalls
- 15 km Geist Reservoir · reservoir, Hamilton
- 12 km Conner Prairie Museum · museum, Hamilton
- 15 km Indian Lake · lake, Marion
- 3 km Fort Harrison State Park · fort, Marion
- 9 km Hindu Temple of Central Indiana · temple, Marion
- 26 km Back to Ingalls
Plan a longer trip from Ingalls — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Ingalls
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How to reach Ingalls
All places near Ingalls by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Black Titan · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ascent the Wind · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Slightly Romanesque/Newhall 43 · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Twisted House · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Confluence · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Monumentalment IV · attraction · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Masjid Al Mu'mineen · dargah · Marion · ~38 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Indiana Temple · church · Hamilton · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bethel Church · church · Madison · ~18 km
- Mount Zion Church · church · Madison · ~18 km
- Curry's Chapel United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~18 km
- Fishers Church of Christ · church · Hamilton · ~20 km
- Veterans Memorial Park · park · Marion · ~20 km
- Indian Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~20 km
- Southeastway Park · park · Marion · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cumberland Park · park · Hamilton · ~21 km
- Otterbein United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~21 km
- Harlan Church · church · Hancock · ~21 km
- St. Philip Neri Catholic Church · church · Marion · ~42 km · Must-see
- Persephone · attraction · Marion · ~42 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel United Methodist Church · church · Hamilton · ~22 km
- Childrens Museum · museum · Marion · ~43 km · Must-see
- Nameless Creek Church · church · Hancock · ~23 km
- Lux Lake Dam · lake · Marion · ~23 km
- Refuge Church · church · Hamilton · ~23 km
- Greenfield Friends Church · church · Hancock · ~23 km
- Dickenson Four Seasons Garden · attraction · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda · attraction · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- Female and Male Herm · attraction · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Museum of Art · museum · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral · church · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- Love · attraction · Marion · ~44 km · Must-see
- Faith United Methodist Church · church · Hancock · ~24 km
- Immanuel Holiness Church · church · Hancock · ~24 km
- Church of God · church · Hancock · ~24 km
- Lee Road Park · park · Marion · ~24 km
- Riley House · fort · Hancock · ~24 km
- First Christian Church · church · Hancock · ~24 km
- Riley Birthplace and Museum · museum · Hancock · ~24 km
- Hancock County Historical Society · museum · Hancock · ~24 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Indiana Medical History Museum · museum · Marion · ~51 km · Must-see
- Central State Power Plant · fort · Marion · ~51 km · Must-see
- Indianapolis Baptist Temple · church · Marion · ~51 km · Must-see
- Summit Lake State Park · lake · Henry · ~54 km · Must-see
- Minnetrista · park · Delaware · ~56 km · Must-see
- Appeal to the Great Spirit · attraction · Delaware · ~56 km · Must-see
- Eagle Creek Sailing Club · sanctuary · Marion · ~57 km · Must-see
- Traders Point Christian Church · church · Boone · ~59 km · Must-see
- Southwestway Park · park · Marion · ~64 km · Must-see
- Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Shelby · ~65 km · Must-see
- Johnson County Museum of History · museum · Johnson · ~71 km · Must-see
- M3 Stuart · attraction · Grant · ~77 km · Must-see
- Hendricks County Museum · museum · Hendricks · ~81 km · Must-see
- Roberts Park · park · Fayette · ~83 km · Must-see
- Spirit of the American Doughboy · attraction · Blackford · ~83 km · Must-see
- Lamb Lake · lake · Johnson · ~92 km · Must-see
- Miami Indian · fort · Blackford · ~100 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 130 | 132 | Cyntheanne Church (9 km) |
| Parks | 42 | 45 | Fortville Park (7 km) |
| Museums | 23 | 26 | Riley Birthplace and Museum (24 km) |
| Other attractions | 23 | 26 | Mary (33 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 14 | 16 | Early (1896) Lapel House (16 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 11 | 13 | Sugar Hills Lake Dam (14 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 8 | 10 | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve (25 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (26 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | Falls Park (10 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 1 | Geist Beach (12 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Masjid Al Mu'mineen (38 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Fall Creek (33 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 1 | Hog Back (41 km) |
Ingalls: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Ingalls?
Geist Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Indian Lake (lake, about 22 km), Conner Prairie Museum (museum, about 24 km), Fort Harrison State Park (fort, about 25 km), Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (temple, about 26 km), Fortville Park (park, about 7 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ingalls?
257 places on Spotwander: 130 churches, 42 parks, 23 museums, 23 other attractions, 14 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest church to Ingalls?
Cyntheanne Church, about 9 km by road; Sugar Grove Bible Church (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Ingalls?
Fortville Park, about 7 km by road; Billericay Park (17 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Ingalls?
Riley Birthplace and Museum, about 24 km by road; Conner Prairie Museum (24 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Ingalls?
Start in Ingalls, visit Geist Reservoir, then Conner Prairie Museum, then Indian Lake, then Fort Harrison State Park, then Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Ingalls?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.
Towns near Ingalls
- Places near Fortville · 6 km
- Places near Pendleton · 8 km
- Places near McCordsville · 14 km
- Places near Lapel · 16 km
- Places near Edgewood · 22 km
- Places near Fishers · 22 km
- Places near Greenfield · 24 km
- Places near Anderson · 25 km
- Places near Noblesville · 25 km
- Places near Lawrence · 29 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ingalls’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ingalls on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.