Guide to Indianapolis

Indianapolis a city that’s perfect for those stretching their minds or muscles…offering big-city amenities in a convenient, easy-to-navigate package wrapped in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. Indianapolis…it revolves around you.

The nation’s 12th largest city has gone through a dramatic revitalization and a stunning renaissance that makes it a different place than it was just a decade ago. Indy is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination for leisure travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 18 million visitors a year.

Crossroads of America
Indianapolis is known as the Crossroads of America and is easily accessible from a wide variety of locations, as more interstate highways bisect our city and state than any other in the country. Not only that, but half the nation’s population is within a day’s drive, which makes traveling to Indy by car an attractive option for many. If flying is more your speed, the Indianapolis International Airport offers travel on 18 airlines with 175 daily departures and nonstop and direct flights to 36 destinations. And it’s only a short 12-minute drive to the heart of downtown.

Attractions Abound in Downtown Indy
Once you arrive, you’ll find Indy to be a fresh and diverse cultural city with an enriching array of arts, attractions, historical sites and special events. Visit the Indiana Repertory Theatre for the best in professional theatre including comedies, dramas and musicals, both contemporary and classic, on two stages. Take a listen to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra while they move you with music at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. With a year-round performance schedule of 200 classical, pop and seasonal concerts, you can’t miss it.

Let Indiana history and reverence stir your spirit. Monument Circle is home to the 284-foot Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument. Dedicated in 1902 and made of Indiana limestone, the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument stands as a tribute to the Indiana servicemen who served in the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. Thirty-two stories up, an observation tower provides a panoramic view of the city skyline. Considered second only to Washington, DC in number of memorials, Indianapolis pays homage and respect to Medal of Honor recipients, fallen law enforcement and firefighters and Indiana servicemen and women who died in conflicts from the Civil War to Somalia. Indianapolis is also home to one of only 26 national monuments in the country. Situated on the east bank of the Central Canal, the USS Indianapolis Memorial recognizes those who died on the last U.S. ship to sink during World War II. Etched on one side is the story of the sinking with the names of all those who served on the other.

Please everyone in your party by visiting attraction-filled White River State Park. White River State Park, nestled in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, has cultural, educational and recreational activities to offer something interesting to each visitor. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a showplace for the art, culture and history of the American West and its indigenous people. Indian Market, their signature outdoor event featuring works from more than 150 Native American artists from across the country, will be held June 26 and 27. Follow the journey of the student-athlete at the NCAA Hall of Champions. Through a variety of highly interactive displays and video presentations, visitors are able to see and hear athletes and coaches describe how they excelled in their respective sports.

Get back to nature at the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, where plants and animals are the main attraction. The nation’s only accredited combined zoo, aquarium and botanical garden, it occupies 64 acres in White River State Park. The Indianapolis Zoo, divided into biomes, features nearly 4,000 animals and is home to the state’s largest aquarium. White River Gardens gets two green thumbs up for its seasonal botanical shows, theme demonstration gardens and 5,000 square-foot conservatory filled with tropical plants. Explore Indiana’s past, present and future through a variety of interactive exhibits at the Indiana State Museum. While there, get a first-hand account of the state’s African-American history in the Legacy Theater where four themed performances stages provide a diverse cultural experience of black heritage in Indiana or see a larger-than-life movie at the IMAX theater.

Racing Reigns Supreme in Indy
When it comes to racing, Indianapolis takes the checkered flag every time. Commonly referred to as the “Racing Capital of the World,” Indianapolis hosts the two largest single-day sporting events in the world: the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 and the largest Formula One race in the world, the United States Grand Prix. All held at the famed oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, each race draws crowds from across the globe. Visit the Hall of Fame Museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to discover how the city’s love affair with racing started, where it’s been and where it’s going.

Absolutely Accommodating
First-class accommodations are available all over the city and surrounding areas. Try the downtown ambiance for a romantic weekend for two and experience the classic charm of Indianapolis. Seven downtown hotels with more than 2,800 rooms are connected via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center, which creates a convenient package for convention delegates. Affordable, family-focused properties are abundant and located only a short distance from area attractions. Looking for some quiet time? Indianapolis has an array of quaint bed and breakfast inns that will pamper and rejuvenate the weariest of travelers.

Indianapolis delivers an outstanding and exciting visitor experience with a wide variety of easy to get to attractions coupled with friendly people in a warm environment! Be part of the action now and return again soon with your family and friends! Indianapolis…it revolves around you!

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