Southwest Indy.
White River bluffs, Mann Hill's mountain bike trails, and the airport's art collection.
The lowdown
Southwest Indy covers Decatur Township and the land around the airport, down to the White River bluffs. Quaker farmers settled here in the 1820s, and small towns like Valley Mills, West Newton, and Camby grew up along the roads and railroad. The airport arrived in 1931, then the interstates. Today you'll find old farmhouses, ranch homes, and newer subdivisions. The star is Southwestway Park and Mann Hill, a glacial hill that rises 828 feet.
Our top 5
Five things we love in Southwest Indy.
- Park
Southwestway Park
Over seven miles of wooded mountain bike and hiking trails along the White River, including Mann Hill.
- Golf
Winding River Golf Course
Public 18-hole, par-72 course with a driving range, right next to Southwestway's trails.
- Art
KIND Gallery at Indianapolis International Airport
Rotating local exhibits in Concourse A, plus permanent pieces by Indiana artists throughout the terminal.
- Park
Krannert Park
Freshly renovated family center with a fitness center and pool, plus a pond and trails outside.
- Landmark
Mann Hill
A glacial kame topping out at 828 feet. Drive in on Mann Road and you'll see it's taller than it looks.
