Indianapolis needs to spend money to preserve urban forests Dan Boots | Indianapolis Star Show Caption Hide Caption Indiana's lesser-known places to view fall foliage The Hoosier National Forest is a great place to see fall foliage. Here are some lesser-known places in Indianapolis and a few hours away that can take your breath away. We are looking for a meaningful commitment to preserve Indianapolis' few remaining urban forests and grow Indy Parks’ greenspace inventory for our citizens.