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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Fishers history and community

Fishers grew from a railroad settlement into a city northeast of Indianapolis. The Nickel Plate district, Conner Prairie and the Geist area give residents and visitors distinct starting points for local food, history and outdoor plans.

Geist Reservoir area aerial, September 19, 2016

Fishers grew from a railroad settlement into a city northeast of Indianapolis. The Nickel Plate district, Conner Prairie and the Geist area give residents and visitors distinct starting points for local food, history and outdoor plans. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

Areas in this guide

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Cultural stops in Fishers

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Martial arts club

Apex Taekwondo Center

Martial arts club · 7247 Fishers Landing Dr

Taekwondo studio with preschool, children’s and teen/adult martial arts classes and self-defense instruction.

Martial arts club

Fishers Martial Arts

Martial arts club · 13029 Parkside Dr

Martial arts school offering taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and Muay Thai programs on Parkside Drive.

Martial arts club

KruFit

Martial arts club · 9824 N by NE Blvd

Martial arts gym offering Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and self-defense instruction, including children’s classes.

Performing arts venue

Roots' School of Theatre

Performing arts venue · 12999 Parkside Dr

Theatre school offering classes, plays, musicals, improvisation, camps and private lessons on Parkside Drive.

Martial arts club

UFR Martial Arts

Martial arts club · 13454 Parkside Dr

Martial arts instruction for children and adults, including Jeet Kune Do, Filipino martial arts and self-defense. Located inside LivRite Fitness on Parkside Drive.

Historic places in Fishers

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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