Timeline
09:00
Head to Wilbur Shaw Soap Box Derby Hill. The track is active starting in April, so you will likely see kids battling it out for awards. It is the longest soap box derby track in the country.
09:20
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Walk 41 minutes NE to Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens. Explore the 22-room mansion and the surrounding gardens that define country estate living on the grounds of Newfields.
10:00
Stop at the LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana. It is one of the first pieces created for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and sits right on the grounds.
10:40
Finish at Stratum Pier. This interactive overlook by Kendall Buster offers a functional sculpture experience at the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.
Local tip
The derby events run from April onwards. Check the specific race schedule for the day you visit as times can vary.
Check before you go
- Verify the soap box derby race times for your specific date in April.
- Newfields grounds are open during daylight hours; confirm current museum and garden opening times for late afternoon visits.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Indianapolis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).