'''Noblesville''' [http://www.cityofnoblesville.org] is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

Get in

Noblesville is the county seat of Hamilton County. There is no bus or train accessiblity to Noblesville, however, since it is close to Indianapolis you can see arrival options there too.

By car

Noblesville is situated between two major highways: '''Interstate 69''' and '''Interstate 65'''. From Indianapolis and Michigan you can reach Noblesville by way of '''I-69''',just north of Fishers. From Chicago take '''I-65''' and then '''SR-32''' East, which will lead you directly into downtown.

By plane

In addition to the '''Col. Weir Cook Indianapolis International Airport''' [http://www.indianapolisairport.com/], located off of I-70 in Indianapolis, smaller planes can schedule a landing at one of two airports in Hamilton County and nearby Boone County, located just west of Hamilton County. Both offer aircraft charter, sales, rental, catering, flight school and more.

  • '''Metropolitan Airport''' 10401 Willow View Rd., Fishers. ''+1 317'' 849-0840. [http://www.indianapolisaviation.com]
  • '''Indianapolis Executive Airport''' 11329 East SR 32, Zionsville. ''+1 317'' 769-3288. [http://www.indyexecairport.com] This airport also is home to a Hamilton County Welcome Center, open 6 to 8 p.m. daily.
  • Get around

    Car

    A car is a must in Noblesville. Since it started out as a suburb, of sorts, its wide area is much more friendly for cars.General speed is between 55-70 on interstates and highways, and generally 35 on other roads unless otherwise posted.

    Bike

    Noblesville is very flat, making biking very easy for all levels. Sidewalks are extensive, and if you chose to ride on the street be prepared to deal with car drivers who aren't too used to your presence. The downtown area is quite easy to bike around, however the further out you go the further the treks.

    See

    Landmarks and Arts

  • '''Historic Noblesville Square''' Between 8th and Logan Street and 9th and Conner Street. The Noblesville commercial historic district sits at the center of the community, literally and figuratively. It combines historic architecture, period street lamps, quaint flower boxes and wrought iron benches. Total small town character!
  • '''Hamilton County Courthouse''' Downtown Noblesville. French Renaissance building completed in 1878. Served as the county courthouse until 1992, and once housed Charles Manson and John Dillinger. Now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Free.
  • '''Hamilton County Museum of History''' [http://rootsweb.com/~inhchs/] Built in 1857, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places the museum was originally the county sheriff's home and the county jail, up until 1977. The building houses historical antiques and artifacts, history about the county and a genealogical library. Free.
  • '''Indiana Transportation Museum''' [http://www.itm.org] 825 Park Dr. in Forest Park ''+1 317'' 773-6000. [5] A volunteer-run museum specializing in the railroad history of Indiana. Ride along in an old steam or diesel train along 35 miles of rails the museum maintains along the old Nickle Plate Road. Regular excursions include the family-oriented Pizza Train, the Dinner on the Diner and the Weekend Express. Seasonal excursions include the State Fair Train, the Polar Bear Express, Pumpkin Train, New Earth Festival Train and the Pork Festival Special. Check out more then 50 rail cars of all shapes and sizes on the museum grounds, open April through October. Admission $2-3, excursion fees vary.
  • '''Potters Bridge''' 19401 N. Allisonville Rd. ''+1 317'' 773-6000. Hamilton County's only covered bridge is located in this county park. The bridge was built in 1870-71 and crosses over the White River. Walk through the bridge and view the river through the many windows looking over it. They also have accessibility for canoes/kayaking. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
  • '''Hamilton County Art Center''' [http://www.hcaa-in.org] 195 S. 5th Street. ''+1 317'' 776-2278. A small art gallery dedicated to Hoosier artists is housed in the old First Baptist Church Building, built in 1875.
  • Do

    Indulge

  • '''Chateau Bjiou''' [http://www.chateaubijou.net] 802 Mulberry St., Suite D1. ''+1 317'' 770-0007. Located in the Model Mill building, which is listed in the National Register, this salon and spa offers hair, skin care, nail and massage services as well as complete spa packages.
  • Festivals & Events

  • ''Late September-Late October'' '''Pumpkin Harvest Festival''' at Stonycreek Farm [http://www.stonycreekfarm.net], 11366 State Rd. 38. E. ''+1 317'' 773-3344. A month-long celebration of all things pumpkin, fall and regionally historical. Hayrides, a silo slide (yes a slide in a silo), candle making, pumpkin toss (poor pumpkins), pottery making, cloggers, Civil War reenactments and plenty of food to boot. Grab a funnel cake and pick a pumpkin for your fall celebrations. Fun for all! Cheap fun too.
  • ''Held each October'' '''Potter_fs Bridge Festival''' 19401 N. Allisonville Rd. ''+1 317'' 770-4400. The festival celebrates the only remaining covered bridge in Hamilton County with arts, crafts, food, live music and kids activities.
  • ''Typically in July'' '''Noblesville Street Dance/Taste of Noblesville''' Downtown Noblesville. ''+1 317'' 776-0205 Hosted by Noblesville Main Street, this summer weekend features local restaurants, live music, classic car show and an antique tractor show.
  • Golf

  • '''Forest Park Golf Course''' [http://www.forestparkgolf.com] 701 Cicero Rd. ''+1 317'' 773-2881. 9-hole municipal course offers _gfree cart Mondays_h and rental clubs.
  • '''Fox Prairie Golf Course''' [http://www.foxprairie.com] 8465 E 196th St. ''+1 317'' 776-6357. 27-hole public course with four sets of tees for golfers of all experience levels.
  • '''Harbour Trees Golf Club''' [http://www.HarbourTrees.com] 333 Regents Park Ln. ''+1 317'' 877-3612 Private club with Pete Dye course offers a _gmembership sampler_h in the fall of each year for $100 per family.
  • '''Pebble Brook Golf Club''' [http://www.pebblebrookgolfclub.com] 3110 Westfield Rd. ''+1 317'' 896-5596 Offers two 18-hole courses with multiple tee markers for every golfer_fs skill level. Offers value passes or daily fee. Lots of tee times available.
  • '''Purgatory Golf Club''' [http://www.purgatorygolf.com] 12160 E. 216th St. ''+1 317'' 776-4653 As the name suggests, Purgatory can be a real challenge, even for the serious golfer. Six tees on each hole change the course from a 4,562 yard course to a 7,700 yard challenge. At the back tees, Purgatory is the longest course in Indiana. Either way, the 125 bunkers make the course a real test. Rated as one of America_fs greatest public courses by Golf Digest and others. Area hotels offer a _gStay and Play_h package for Purgatory.
  • Outdoors

  • '''Forest Park''' 701 Cicero Road. 150-acres includes a 9-hole golf course, miniature golf, playground, swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts. Home to the Indiana Transportation Museum as well as the _gLittle Beauty_h carousel, a 1920 Allen Herschell design with 20 _gjumpers_h and 12 other animals to ride ($1 per ride).
  • '''Dr. James A. Dillon Park''' 6001 Edenshall Lane. Nearly 78-acre park opened June 2008. Playground, spray park and trails currently open. Plans include adding a skate park and a disc golf course.
  • '''Seminary Park''' Between 10th and 11th Streets. A pocket park of 1 ? acres hosts annual Shakespeare in the Park and community concerts.
  • '''Strawtown Koteewi Park''' 12308 E. Strawtown Ave. ''+1 317'' 984-5556 A 75-acre park that features wetlands, prairie land, boating, fishing, and natural trails for hiking and cycling. It also is a recent hotbed of archeological activity in recent years. Students from state universities have discovered arrowheads, pottery and other items dating back to 1400 A.D. Some are on display at the Taylor Center of Natural History on the park grounds.
  • '''Southside Park''' Between 2nd and 3rd Streets. A pocket park that includes a softball field, basketball court and playground.
  • Music

  • '''Verizon Wireless Music Center''' 12880 E. 146th St. ''+1 317'' 249-2710. [http://www.hccvb.org/Attractions/verizon/verizon.html] Indy's largest outdoor music venue featuring major concerts with covered and lawn seating. Concerts have featured the likes of Sade, Aerosmith, Lollapalooza tours, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, Mariah Carey, Depeche Mode, Lyle Lovett and tons more. Only open during the warm monthes. This is where the big Grateful Dead riot happened back in the 90s and Phish carried on the travelling spirit. Lyle Lovett and Julia Roberts got married here too.
  • Learn More

  • '''Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau''' [http://www.hamiltoncountytowns.com] 37 East Main Street, Carmel (Indiana). ''+1 800'' 776-8687. Not-for-profit tourism organization that promotes and encourages the development of Hamilton County tourism, conventions, festivals and other special events. Staff are very helpful and welcome visitors who need information. Visit HamiltonCountyTowns.com for a full event calendar and interactive map of destinations, golfing, restaurants, shopping and places to stay.
  • '''The Noblesville Main Street''' also is home to a Bureau Welcome Center in Noblesville, 942 Maple Ave., which is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays.
  • Shop

  • '''Hamilton Town Center''' [http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1214] 3901 Town Center Blvd. The newest Simon Mall property opened in spring 2008 features a mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment in the now popular open-air mall concept. A 16-screen movie theater is anchored by an IMAX 3D. Milwaukee restaurateur Johnny Vassallo opened one of two Mo_fs Irish Pubs on the property.
  • '''Historic Noblesville Square''' Between 8th and Logan Street and 9th and Conner Street. The Noblesvlle commercial historic district sits at the center of the community, literally and figuratively. It combines historic architecture and embraces its small town character to its advantage. Stores include furniture, art, wine, antiques, clothing and even children_fs books. A few shops are listed in more detail below.
  • '''J_fAnn & Co.''' [http://www.j-ann-co.com] 930 Logan St. ''+1 317'' 776-4088. A lady_fs boutique and bridal shop.
  • '''The Faux Flower & Gift Shop''' 84 S. 9th St. ''+1 317'' 770-0088. Specializes in custom, botanically correct _gfake_h flower design and arrangement. Also sell home decor, gifts and collectables.
  • '''Originals Art Gallery''' 871 Conner St. ''+1 317'' 776-2362. More than 40 artists from Hamilton County and the surrounding area are featured in this gallery. The gallery also offers a handmade Friendship Spoon workshop.
  • '''The Ruby Pear''' [http://www.therubypear.com/home.htm] 1095 Conner St. ''+1 317'' 770-TEA2. A Victorian Queen Anne style home just off the main square includes a this quaint little tea shop and parlor on the first floor. Purchase tea, tea sets and accessories or homemade sweets (that are also served at a luncheon or high tea). The chocolate covered strawberries are a real treat or try the _gFat Rascal_h cookies, a family tradition for four decades.
  • '''Strawtown Pottery & Antiques''' 12738 Strawtown Ave. ''+1 317'' 984-5080. They have been creating stoneware here since 1983. Also sell antiques and pottery accessories.
  • Eat

    Moderate

  • '''Mudsocks Grill''' [http://www.mudsocksgrill.com] 146th and Hazell Dell Pkwy. ''+1 317'' 580-0630 This restaurant sits right on the border between the town of Noblesville and the city of Carmel. Offers great atmosphere, drinks and food for lunch and dinner. The portions are huge, especially the salads ? try the Citrus Island Salad. Indoor and outdoor dining.
  • '''The Artist Vineyard''' [http://www.theartistsvineyard.com] 68 N. 9th St. ''+1 317'' 219-3481 Restaurant combines art, wine, food and live entertainment in a warm, open gallery-like space. Live Jazz night every Wednesday. Wines available for tasting and purchase. All art is available for purchase as well.
  • '''Lutz's Steakhouse''' 3100 Westfield Rd. ''+1 317'' 896-5002 [http://www.lutzssteakhouse.com/] Serving up steaks and seafood to mainly a retiree crowd, you can get a hearty meal for a good price. With a retro and cheesy interior - the same for 30 years. Start your meal off right with a famous "onion-ring loaf" and order a fresh-fried lobster for dinner. Go early for the freshest best meals.
  • Cheap

  • '''Alexander's on The Square''' 864 Logan St. ''+1 317'' 773-9177. Step back in the 50s with this retro ice cream shop in the heart of Noblesville. High stools and plenty of ice cream and treats to go around. Homemade chocolates, homemade ice cream and hometown friendliness. They have the best waffle cones in town, freshly made all the time. Open 36 flavors with plenty of toppings. Oh yeah, they do have a deli, how could I forget with all the ice cream?
  • Drink

    Coffee & Tea

  • '''The Ruby Pear''' 1095 Conner St. ''+1 317'' 770-TEA2. A Victorian Queen Anne style home just off the main square includes a quaint little tea parlor on the first floor. Tea for two or up to 36 (according to the website) for lunch or _ghigh_h tea. The chocolate covered strawberries are a real treat or try the _gFat Rascal_h cookies, a family tradition for four decades. You can buy the tea and tea sets too.
  • Cocktails

    Drinking age is 21. You cannot buy alcohol on Sundays. Some of the below venues do open up to all ages, and it is mentioned if there is a age restriction.

  • '''Barley Island Brewery''' 639 Conner St. ''+1 317'' 770-5280. [http://www.barleyisland.com/] The county's only brewery. Award winning bears with amazing unique labels. With names like Black Majic (coffee beer), BarFly Pale Ale, Dirty Helen Brown Ale, and 60 Schilling Scotch Ale - you are gaurenteed a tasty and unique beer experience. Live music, tv trivia, game room with pool table, darts and jukebox. Poker tables are also available. Families welcome.
  • '''The Artist Vineyard''' 68 N. 9th St. ''+1 317'' 219-3481 Restaurant combines art, wine, food and live entertainment in a warm, open gallery-like space. Live Jazz night every Wednesday. Wines available for tasting and purchase. All art is available for purchase as well.
  • Sleep

    Noblesville has its share of reasonably priced _gchain_h hotels, including the Quality Inn, Super 8 and Sycamore Knoll. They are all well maintained. Visit the chain websites to locate the hotel and special deals.

  • '''The Picket Gate Bed and Breakfast''' [http://www.picketgate.net] 1107 S. 11th St. ''+1 317'' 313-7818. Choose from the Cabin Retreat or the Secret Garden room in this late 1800s home turned B&B. The owners offer interesting package deals that include area attractions, music and restaurants.
  • '''Fairfield Inn & Suites''' [http://www.fairfieldinn.com] 17960 Foundation Drive. ''+1 317'' 776-9900. Complementary breakfast buffet and special package deals with Indianapolis Zoo and Children_fs Museum.
  • Get out