Wine enthusiasts need to taste the fermented grapes of Indiana in the tasting room of the Chateau Thomas Winery. There is an extensive list of wines, including many dry varieties and specialty wines for every palate. Festivals, wine classes and special events are held here throughout the year, so take advantage during your visit. Grab a towel, sunscreen and your swimsuit for a day in the sun traveling down water slides and floating in the 900-foot long lazy river at the 3.1 acre tropical-themed Splash Island inside the Plainfield Recreational and Aquatic Center. Don’t forget to stop by the SnacKabana for hot pizza and ballpark-style hot dogs with all the trimmings. For racing enthusiasts and other who are curious, your first experience when visiting Plainfield should be watching a race at the world-renowned Lucas Oil Raceway. Fifteen miles from downtown Indianapolis and only a 20-minute drive from Plainfield, this raceway features three distinctive tracks and is a host of numerous national racing events. Also, the landmark Indianapolis Motor Speedway is only a twelve minute drive away. At the Sodalis Nature Park, you won’t find the typical park offerings of playgrounds, swing sets and basketball courts. Instead, you can fish in the six acre pond, relax in the picnic area or walk the 3.5 miles of nature trails in this 210 acre park. Another unique feature of the park is the protected conservation area for the endangered Sodalis species of bats.
Stay outdoors and visit Hummel Park in Plainfield which offers an extensive trail system perfect for walking and biking. The park also offers a shelter house and gazebo rentals for a longer, more relaxed day outdoors. Home to the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and a variety of other events, Lucas Oil Stadium is only a 30-minute drive from downtown Plainfield. Take a tour of this stadium’s playing field, NFL locker room and press box before catching a Colts game. With so much to see and experience, make sure you have a cozy bed waiting nearby.
Our Plainfield, Indiana hotels are happy to provide you with a place for rest and rejuvenation after a day full of fun in this lovely community. Plan your trip with our Indiana travel guide.