Overview
Greenfield is a city and eastern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region.
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Best things about Greenfield
James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace
Greenfield. Visit and tour the birthplace of "The Hoosier Poet." He wrote Annie!
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Cumberland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
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- IND Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAF Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette — 75 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
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See
See James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace
Greenfield. Visit and tour the birthplace of "The Hoosier Poet." He wrote Annie!
- Hancock County Courthouse 9 East Main Street Open 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Do
- Late June Pennsy Trail Art & Bluegrass Festival Pennsy Trail between Center St & Riley Ave., Greenfield +1 317 462-2877. Juried fine art and crafts fair in downtown Greenfield benefiting local non-profits. Shop for art and enjoy great food and regional bluegrass music.
- Early October Riley Festival Downtown Greenfield. +1 317 462-2141. Greenfield celebrates the life of James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana's favorite poet, with a huge festival. Activities are endless. One of the largest craft fairs in the state, pumpkin contest, live music, art show, parade, 5k run and walk, antique sale, theatre performances, and countless other activities. Oh, don't forget the food and the duck race.
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