Why visit Brownsburg
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Brownsburg 8 GDX, George Washington Tomlinson House, Jamieson-Bennett House and Eagle Creek Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Brownsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brownsburg
Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was recorded as 28,973 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Brownsburg, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
George Washington Tomlinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Jamieson-Bennett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Indianapolis, Indiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Stephens Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Four-acre neighborhood park with one picnic shelter, swings and a playground structure Hours: 5:00 a.m. - Dusk
610 S. Stephens Road, Brownsburg
Lincolnwood Park
Park · 1.1 mi
This park is in the planning process, here's the link to project page which presumably will provide updates....
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Best Friends Coffee & Bagels
Cafe · Bagel, Coffee Shop, Local · 0.4 mi
1060 East Main Street, Brownsburg
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
El Toro
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1008 East Main Street, Brownsburg
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Green Street Pub & Eatery
Restaurant · Grill · 1.4 mi
911 North Green Street, Brownsburg
Su-Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Thai Basil
Restaurant · Thai
814 East Main Street, Brownsburg
Mo 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:00; Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:30; Fr...
Thai District Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
5724
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:30,16:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Toast & Thyme
Restaurant
Toast & Thyme, founded in 2026 in Brownsburg, IN, is a vibrant breakfast destination serving the greater surrounding area. We specialize...
773 East Main Street, Brownsburg
Su 07:00-15:00, Mo closed, Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00
Hilligoss Bakery
Bakery
804 East Main Street, Brownsburg
Mo 06:30-18:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-12:00; Su 07:30-12:00
Rock Star Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
922 East Main Street, Brownsburg
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
39 more on the map.
History
Brownsburg was first settled in 1824 by James B. Brown. Delaware Indians lived in what is now called Lincoln Township, along White Lick Creek, which was then called "Wa-pe-ke-way" or "White Salt".
Four years later, the first log schoolhouse was built in Brown Township. Brown and additional settlers arrived once a stagecoach line was established along a road built in 1820 connecting to Indianapolis. William Harris settled in the area north of what is now Main Street, selling sections of woods to incoming pioneers. This gave the town its original name of Harrisburgh in 1835. A post office was established in 1836 under the name of Harrisburgh but was later changed to Brownsburg, since the name Harrisburgh was being used by a post office in another Indiana county.
From 1840 to 1870, Brownsburg tripled in size, increased from six to sixteen acres, and added its first church. The town was incorporated in 1848, however it soon dissolved due to struggles relating to the American Civil War. In 1863, it was divided into Brown Township and Lincoln Township.
Brownsburg incorporated a second time in 1870, this time permanently.
In 1985, part of the movie Hoosiers was filmed in the former College Avenue Gym.
From the History section of Brownsburg, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Comfort Suites West Indianapolis - Brownsburg
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
500 West Northfield Drive, Brownsburg
Quality Inn & Suites Brownsburg - Indianapolis West
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
31 Maplehurst Drive, Brownsburg
Raceview Family Campground
Campground · 2.6 mi
3380 County Road 100O East, Indianapolis
Churches and places of worship16
Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
801 South Green Street, Brownsburg
Parkside Bible Church
Church · Baptist · 3.4 mi
7950 North County Road 650 East, Brownsburg
Brownsburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Place of worship · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.3 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Crossroads Elementary School
School · 1.2 mi
4153 East Northfield Drive, Brownsburg
Healthcare6
Hendricks Regional Health Brownsburg Hospital
Hospital · 1.7 mi
5492 Ronald Reagan Parkway, Brownsburg
Map of Brownsburg
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indianapolis Eagle Creek Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hendricks County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Clermont 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Avon 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Pittsboro 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Carmel 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Beech Grove 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Bargersville 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Fishers 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Anderson 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Bloomington 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Arbuckle, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Brownsburg High School, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Brownsburg Public Library, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Main Street Brownsburg, IN, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Brownsburg Town Hall and Police Station, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Brownsburg 9-11 Memorial, Michaeldavisson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jamieson-Bennett House through the trees, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Washington Tomlinson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Eagle Creek Park nature center, Rogerd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Green Street Redevelopment, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- B&O Trail, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- China's Best restaurant (53476130135), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Chase Bank at night (53474809472), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- N Green Street shelter house, Michaeldavisson, CC0
- Utopian.net -30 (481597589), Brianna Privett from Crestline, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- O'Reilly Raceway Park (481587181), Brianna Privett from Crestline, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sun! (481602896), Brianna Privett from Crestline, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS042-E-289390 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-117573 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-291648 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-290446 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-38555 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-117572 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS042-E-291646 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-291645 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-291647 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-38554 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-289392 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Top fuel (5179286481), Ole Bendik Kvisberg, CC BY 2.0
- Mr John Force doing a burnout (5179282283), Ole Bendik Kvisberg, CC BY 2.0
- Brian Tyler (18200699), Carey Akin from Manvel, Texas, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bryan Clauson (517317960), Carey Akin from Manvel, Texas, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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