Carmel, IN Area Guide
Located just north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, Carmel is a small city on the cutting edge of today’s technology with award winning schools, businesses that grow and thrive and family oriented neighborhoods. Committed to maintaining its vitality, the city government helps the city grow using prudent planning and controlled expansion.
When you visit, be sure to check into Carmel's newly-established Arts and Design District, designed to promote small business. It runs from 10th street, near downtown Indianapolis, through Broad Ripple, and then crosses into Carmel at 96th Street, and extends into Westfield.
Offering business incentives, and wonderful venues for recreation, Carmel has become a city on the move up. A great place to start your career, settle down and start a family or start again, Carmel residents will welcome you with open arms, like a long lot family member.
Come visit and you’ll see what we mean!
History
Until 1874, Carmel was known as Bethlehem and today, the plot first established there is located at the intersection of Rangeline Road and Main Street, marked by a clock tower donated by the Rotary Club. When the first automatic traffic signals were created, Carmel was on the first cities that to have one installed in 1924, today, currently that same traffic light is in the old train station on Monon.
Attractions & Events
Carmelfest
Enjoy your 4th of July weekend with family and friends, spending the day eating, listening to music, playing games and marveling at the crafts before the big fireworks display!
Carmel International Arts Festival
A juried art display in over a dozen categories from painting to pottery, this festival includes dancers, folk scenes and so much more!
To learn more, visit: http://www.ci.carmel.in.us/community
Carmel Monon Community Center
A water park and community fitness center are the center piece of Carmel's $55 million Central Park. The state-of-the-art fitness center offers an indoor lap pool, a recreation pool with its own set of water slides, gymnasium, 1/8 mile indoor running track, and the Kids Zone childcare. The Center also has an adjoining building connected by an elevated walkway over the Monon Trail, where the Carmel Clay Parks Department offices are located.
Flowing Well Just north of 116th Street between Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway is Flowing Well Park, which contains a natural artesian well that provides high quality drinking water.
Carmel City Center
Carmel City Center is a one million square foot, $300 million, mixed-use development located in the heart of Carmel. Unique in Indiana, there is nothing like it in Central Indiana. It offers the appeal of a neighborhood while exploding with the vibrancy of a downtown. Luxurious residences, great specialty and retail stores and excellent office space make the Carmel City Center one of the premier neighborhoods in Indiana.
Carmel Arts and Design District
Beautiful archways mark the gateway to the Carmel Arts and Design District—a retail establishment focused on the arts. Located in Old Town Carmel, vibrant shops consisting of interior designers, art galleries, showrooms, specialty shops and restaurants make this a unique shopping experience. Don’t forget to visit the “World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery” while you’re there!
Village of West Clay
The Village of West Clay is a traditional area, and has the nostalgia and charm of an early 20th century town, while still offering the benefits and amenities of modern day living. Small business offices, stores, and restaurants as well as generous sidewalks and green space, make Village of West Clay a walkable, self-contained neighborhood for those who are looking for an all-in-one living experience.
Parks & Recreation
With 15 parks filled with great amenities, Carmel residents and visitors can enjoy a day in the sun, playing ball or just relaxing in the shade with a good book.
For a list of parks and their amenities, visit: http://www.carmelclayparks.com