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Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN

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Conner Prairie

Living history museum where you step into 1836 Prairietown, visit a Lenape camp, climb a treehouse and ride a tethered helium balloon.

13400 Allisonville Rd · Fishers, IN

About Conner Prairie

Conner Prairie is a living history museum on the White River in Fishers that preserves the 1823 brick home of William Conner. In 1836 Prairietown you join a recreated pioneer village and talk with its residents about 19th century Midwest life. You can also visit the Lenape Camp, climb the 4-story Treetop Outpost, and ride the tethered 1859 Balloon Voyage more than 350 feet up for a separate fee. Pharmaceutical executive Eli Lilly bought the property in the 1930s.

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