Title: Central Canal in Downtown Indianapolis | Expedia.co.uk [Central Canal Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Canal-Hotels.0-l553248635175044652-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Central Canal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Canal.d553248635175044652.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Indianapolis Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Indianapolis.d6059850.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Canal ![Indianapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/3e8a71c5-e989-470c-8dd8-04605341e023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Canal as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/3c6bbdff-d559-4f1c-9322-2e9aa250e4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Canal showing street scenes and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/0a3f1a49-d16c-495f-8bcd-943b1a146181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/d073ecc5-a298-4efe-9c48-8101997cf5bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/d0f55951-a085-4c79-a278-0254cb6417a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Canal Activities --- --- #### Running past some of the city’s principal attractions is a scenic 19th-century canal. Take a paddleboat, kayak or gondola out onto the water. Bordered by walking trails and leafy parks, the Central Canal is a scenic waterway decorating the center of Indianapolis. Take a boat out on the water, allowing you to see some of the city’s main attractions in style. Stroll along the banks of the canal and enjoy picturesque views of the water. Rent a pedal boat or kayak with your family at Wheel Fun Rentals, toward the southern end of the canal. Stop at some of the sites beside the water, such as the Eiteljorg Museum, the Indiana State House and the Indiana State Museum. Beside these iconic institutions is Military Park, with a layout resembling a military badge. Stop at the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater and the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. As you continue north along the canal, spot deluxe apartment blocks lining both sides. Back on land, embark on the Indianapolis Canal Walk and relax under shade trees along the way. The impressive USS Indianapolis National Memorial here pays tribute to a cruiser from World War II. Reach the scenic circular basin near the Indiana University School of Medicine. Cycle along the paths lining the waterway or join the joggers and runners. The canal and its trail create a serene setting, away from the hubbub of the city center. Relax with your feet dangling over the side of the canal and read a book on a warm, sunny day. Let your kids frolic in the play area. The canal trail is free and open to the public at all times. The Central Canal stretches across the central district of Indianapolis in the heart of Indiana. Walk northwest for a few minutes from the city’s railway station to reach the Canal Walk. 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