Things to Do in Zionsville

Zionsville is known for its brick-paved Main Street, but the town extends well beyond the Village. Across Zionsville, you’ll find paved trails, nature areas, casual dining, farm experiences, sports facilities, and more. This guide covers things to do across Zionsville, from the historic Village district to areas outside Main Street.

Hours, reservations, and public access can change, especially for farms, cultural sites, sports facilities, and seasonal programs. Check each business or organization’s website before making plans.

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Start downtown in the Village

The brick-paved Village district is the part of Zionsville many people picture first. Main Street is lined with historic storefronts, locally owned restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, galleries, and small businesses.

For a short outing, the Village is usually the easiest place to begin because you can park once and walk between restaurants, shops, and nearby public spaces.

Downtown is especially helpful for:

• Coffee, brunch, lunch, or dinner before heading elsewhere
• Browsing locally owned shops and galleries
• Seasonal events, markets, parades, and holiday gatherings

See five ways to spend time downtown, or browse the shopping and restaurant guides.

Get outside on the Big-4 Rail Trail and in local parks

For time outdoors, start with the Big-4 Rail Trail, then add one of Zionsville’s parks or nature areas nearby.

The Big-4 Rail Trail is a paved trail that runs through Zionsville and connects to nearby Boone County communities. It is used for walking, biking, jogging, and stroller walks, making it easy to add fresh air to a day in town. The trail can also shape a longer plan: start with a walk or bike ride, then head toward coffee, lunch, Main Street, or one of the nearby parks.

Starkey Nature Park is one of Zionsville's largest parks, with more than 70 wooded acres along Eagle Creek about a quarter mile southwest of the Village. Its trails are rugged and better suited to hiking than a casual walk, and the park connects to the Big-4 Rail Trail.

The Zionsville Nature Center is designed for families, nature lovers, and anyone interested in local wildlife and habitats. It offers nature exhibits, educational programming, and a closer look at Zionsville’s parks and natural areas.

Zion Nature Sanctuary is a quiet 10-acre nature area in the Village, a short walk or drive from the Nature Center. It has wooded areas, nature trails, wetlands, a small stream, accessible paths, and a shelter for picnicking.

Lions Park is one of the town’s main community gathering spaces. It features playground areas, open green space, sports fields, and major community events, including the Zionsville Fall Festival. A paved trail around the park’s perimeter connects to neighboring Creekside Nature Park.

Creekside Nature Park is a quieter outdoor area close to the Village, with a 0.6-mile loop trail and views of Eagle Creek through the trees.

Mulberry Fields Park is a 38-acre community park with a splash pad, playground, pickleball courts, skate park, paved trails, sledding hill, and the historic Maplelawn Farmstead.

Restaurants Outside the Village

Downtown Main Street isn't the only place to find a memorable meal. Outside the Village, several locally owned restaurants and a handful of regional concepts offer everything from Northern Italian cuisine and Indian specialties to Thai street food and steakhouse dining.

Boone Village and West Oak Street

Just west of downtown, Boone Village and nearby West Oak Street have one of Zionsville's largest collections of locally owned restaurants. Good Omen serves seasonal Northern Italian cuisine with an extensive wine program, while Saffron specializes in North Indian dishes including curries, biryanis, and tandoori dishes. You'll also find Amore Pizzeria, Toro Z Mexican Restaurant, and Happy Kitchen & Sushi Bar within a few minutes of one another.

Michigan Road

Michigan Road has the widest variety of restaurants outside downtown. Thai Eatery and Mochaland are among the options here, alongside chain restaurants and quick-service spots added by nearby developments such as The Farm and Sylo Crossing.

Graham Rahal Campus

Bowdie's Chophouse offers an upscale steakhouse experience on the Graham Rahal Campus, where visitors can also view exotic and high-performance vehicles on display.

Holliday Farms

For a quieter evening out, Holliday Farms is home to Verde Flavors of Mexico and Apicio Ristorante & Enoteca, two restaurants that have expanded Zionsville's fine-dining options beyond Main Street.

For more places to eat across Zionsville, see the downtown restaurant guide and Zionsville coffee shop guide.

Find coffee, sweets, and local treats

When you want dessert or something to take home, Zionsville has several places for coffee, chocolates, baked goods, and casual treats.

RIVET Coffee Bar is located inside the Graham Rahal Performance building on 106th Street. It serves coffee, tea, breakfast, and lunch, with exotic and high-performance cars and motorcycles displayed nearby.

Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Boone Village on Oak Street offers European-style chocolates and truffles made fresh on-site using a three-generation family recipe. Because items are prepared and dipped in the store, it’s a convenient place to look for boxed chocolates, custom treats, gifts, or a quick sweet break.

Confectioneiress is a local bakery near Oak Street and Zionsville Road, specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, French macarons, cake pops, cookies, cream pies, and other celebration desserts. Visitors can pick up a cupcake or order made-to-order sweets for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and special events.

Visit farms and rural Zionsville destinations

To see a quieter side of Zionsville, head beyond the Village toward farms, pastures, and rural destinations.

Traders Point Creamery is a farm destination in Zionsville with a restaurant on the property. Visitors can explore the farm on a self-guided 1.5-mile trail through the pastures and along Eagle Creek, watch evening cow milking, or reserve a guided tour during the April–October season. The Loft Restaurant offers upscale farm-to-table dining inside a restored 19th-century dairy barn, making it a memorable setting for a leisurely meal or special-occasion dinner.

WonderTree Farm is another rural Zionsville-area destination with a market on the property for dairy and meat. The farm also hosts Farm Days, a scheduled time for families and friends to spend part of the day on the farm. Check the current schedule or contact the farm before going, since hours and seasonal offerings can change.

Explore local history and community programs

For time indoors, Zionsville has a few cultural and community spaces to explore.

The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is a local history and culture destination with art, genealogy resources, and the Zionsville Welcome Center. Admission is free. It’s close to the Village, but it has a quieter feel than the Main Street shopping area.

The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library is also worth checking before a weekend in town. Its calendar often includes story times, workshops, author events, family programs, and seasonal activities. Library events can be an enjoyable option for families, rainy days, or low-key time indoors.

Sports and outdoor recreation

Beyond the trail, Zionsville has places for golf, baseball and softball practice, disc golf, biking, and fishing.

The Range of Zionsville is an outdoor driving range along US-421, open daily during the season for casual golf practice.

Zionsville Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 36 public course with tree-lined fairways, meandering streams, and undulating greens. Five sets of tees, including junior tees, accommodate different skill levels, and there are no sand traps.

D-BAT Zionsville is an indoor, climate-controlled baseball and softball training facility with batting cages, private lessons, camps, and clinics. The facility offers cage rentals and memberships for kids, teens, and adult players.

Overley-Worman Park has a disc golf course, mountain bike trails, a fishing pier, a playground, and picnic shelters along Eagle Creek. A pedestrian bridge connects the park directly to the Big-4 Rail Trail.

Browse vintage finds and local shops

Brown’s Antiques and Lampshades has been part of Zionsville since 1945. Known for its large lampshade collection, it carries vintage items, home décor, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Catch a seasonal event

Many of the best times to visit line up with Zionsville's recurring seasonal events. The Zionsville Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning from May through September on Main Street. The Brick Street Market is a one-day annual artisan and craft market each spring. The Zionsville Fall Festival brings community activities to Lions Park each fall, and Christmas in the Village fills Main Street with holiday events each December. Check the events calendar for exact dates each year.

Explore beyond Zionsville

For summer destinations within a two-hour drive, see our guide to summer day trips from Zionsville.

Deciding when to visit? Check the events calendar for what's happening that week.