Best 37 things to do in Carmel, IN

Private mystery basket cooking challenge for teams, guided by a pro culinary crew

Private 2-hour mystery basket cooking challenge for teams of up to 16

Tube from historic Potter’s Bridge back to River Road

Float 6 miles by canoe or kayak with shuttle to the upriver drop-in

Float 16 miles back to the River Road livery with shuttle drop-off

Take a late-afternoon 1.25-mile tubing float from Forest Park

Paddle 10 miles on the White River with shuttle back to your car

Short late-afternoon paddle at Forest Park (1–1.25 miles)

Paddle downstream to camp after an upriver shuttle

Paddle a 10-mile White River route with an upstream shuttle

Pedal a 7-mile round-trip rail trail through woodlands and farmland for a fun, family-friendly outing

Ride out before sunset, then relax back at the barn as the sun goes down

Build riding skills with a certified instructor in a group or private lesson

Ride horseback along Koteewi Lake on a guided 3-mile trail

Take an easy 2-mile horseback ride through forest trails

Ride 4 miles through forest and prairie near the White River

Let your child try horseback riding in a safe, fenced area

A flexible introduction to horses shaped around your group

Rent the whole party bike with karaoke for up to 14 in downtown Indianapolis

Rent a private pedal bike for up to 14 riders in downtown Indianapolis

Hands-on kids cooking class in Carmel with guided instruction

Drop-off, hands-on cooking class for ages 3–14 with limited space

Host a 1.5-hour kids cooking birthday party with 9 themes to choose from

Host a 1.5-hour kids cooking birthday party with themed menus and sundaes