Anderson Travel Information
Anderson, population 59,734, is a White River town with a variety
of cultural and recreational attractions. It is a popular overnight
stop for travelers heading to Indianapolis along Interstate Highway
69. A restored 192os atmospheric theater, the Paramount, hosts
the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, ballet troupes and other acts in a
Spanish–inspired setting. Art works can be seen at the Anderson Fine
Arts Center and Anderson University’s Krannert Fine Art Center.
Visitor s can explore two historic districts, Historic West Central
and Historic West 8th Street, an 11-block area of homes built in the
late 1800s and early 1900s. At Good's Candy Shop visitors can
watch chocolates being made and eat the results. The Historical
Military Armor Museum features war machines, trucks and tanks used
from World War I to present day. Two speed-based attractions,
Hoosier Park and Anderson Speedway offer additional amusement. Hoosier
Park hosts live horseracing April through June and September through
November and simulcast races year round. During weekends April through
October, sprint cars race to the flag at Anderson Speedway. A
riverwalk along the White River downtown provides space for walking,
hiking and biking. There are three area golf courses. Camping,
swimming, fishing and hiking are among the outdoor activities at
Mounds State Park where Native American mounds are
preserved. Anderson is 39 miles northeast of Indianapolis and 19
miles southwest of Muncie. It is accessible via Interstate Highway 69
and State Highways 9 and 32. Lodging options are national chain hotels
and bed and breakfasts.
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