Nothing like a walk in the city on a beautiful autumn afternoon! Our family decided to spend a beautiful Tuesday a few weeks ago in downtown Indianapolis, walking around and enjoying the sites. We headed from downtown over to the Historic Lockerbie Square area, a short 20 minute walk north east of Circle Center Mall. What a beautiful, quiet and stately area!
Our destination was the former home of James Whitcomb Riley, beloved Indiana poet. Riley moved into this home in the Lockerbie Square area, owned by friends, later in his life. It is the last home he lived in, and the Visitors' Center shows a wonderful movie explaining his life and showing footage from his time in the Lockerbie home.
In addition, the home is excellently preserved, purchased by a family friend after the death of the original owners. It still contains all of the furnishings and decor from the his time there. A beautifully preserved late-Victorian home, this historic landmark is well worth a visit. The small tour group size vast knowledge of our tour guide brought the home to life let us focus on the areas that most interested us.
Be sure to walk around the neighborhood seeing other historic homes (privately owned) and to get a feel for the area. It is a peaceful oasis very near to the high rise buildings of downtown. Glad we spent a day there!
Details:
528 Lockerbie Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317.631.5885
Hours and Admission:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Closed on holidays and the first two weeks in January.
Reservations are requested for groups larger than six.
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