Indiana is home to a plethora of excellent restaurants, museums, sports facilities, and unique attractions. In the heart of Indianapolis, take a tour of a huge military memorial that is lit up during Christmas. The cuisine found in Indiana is extremely diverse with something to suit most people's palates. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has long been considered a must-see location for children and also adults. If you're looking for some nature, head to White River State Park near downtown Indianapolis. Canals, sculptures, and some of the nicest views in the city may all be found here.
In Indianapolis you will find some beautiful attractions that you just cannot miss! Places like Indianapolis Museum Of Art At Newfields, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Concerts On The Canal and many more. Continue reading to know more.
This encyclopaedic art museum is known for its vast collection. Some of the highlights include Japanese paintings of the Edo period, a huge collection of contemporary art and works of the the Pont-Aven School. They also feature a huge collection of works by J.M.W. Turner and prints by Paul Gauguin.
Love speed? just be in Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Indianapolis 500 or Brickyard 400. The largest sports venue in the world once hosted the United States Grand Prix. You can also zoom and test your driving expertise at Lucas Oil Raceway. You can browse through the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum located inside the circuit and the major highlight includes the Hall of Fame.
Featuring a range of music styles and performers, the show is a huge local hit. Visitors can enjoy the concert on the grassy hills across the canal if they can't reserve seating beforehand. Guests are allowed to bring in their own food and alcoholic beverages or they can choose to order from the Stardust Terrace Café.
Monument Circle and its surrounding buildings serve as the canvas on which light and sound come together to highlight "Hoosier" culture. Different aspects of Indianapolis' way of life, from basketball to its military history, enjoy their five minutes of fame in an audio-visual presentation that few attractions in the world can match. Accompanying the light and video show every dusk are relevant voice-overs and musical scores. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra provides original music to add beauty and value to these nightly displays of light and footage.
Rich with Indianapolis history, it offers some of the best entertainment spots in Indianapolis. Featuring everything from art galleries and eclectic shops and eateries to theatres, it has something for everyone. It is also home to Rathskeller, the city's oldest restaurant.
Founded as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration, this is also the venue where the only Beatles performance of Indianapolis was held. It also serves as home to the IUPUI Jaguars of the NCAA and the Indianapolis Fuel hockey team.
Home to the renowned Soldiers & Sailors Monument and several other landmarks, there is lots to explore in this space. Take a stroll around to view some of the nation's most beautiful public monuments. Located in Downtown Indy, it is also known for hosting a seasonally-themed light show.
A tour of these catacombs takes you underneath the city through a labyrinth of winding archways and limestone columns that were once part of Tomlinson Hall. Located under the outdoor Whistler Plaza of City Market, visitors can even explore the city market after completing their tour of the catacombs.
The largest Children's Museum in the world is the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. It is the best place for kids to play and educate themselves about cultures, history, arts and sciences. Do take your children to the planetarium and library inside the museum to open the vast universe to them.
Located in White River State Park, this zoo is home to more than 320 species and 3,800 animals. It is unique in the fact that it is organized around the concept of biomes. Visitors can choose to explore five biomes into which the animals are divided based on their habitats. St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion and International Orangutan Center are the two of the major attractions.
In late 1970, civic authorities devised the first idea for the park in order to leverage on the city's amateur sports economic development strategy. The park's construction began in the 1980s with the purchase and cleanup of abandoned industrial buildings.
The Inidianapolis Motor Speedway has been the destination for everyone with a need for speed. The best way to experience that is with the Indianapolis 500. Just being out there and watching the cars swoosh past in the rounded rectangle track with four distinct turns of identical dimensions is just something only the Indianapolis 500 can give you.
Known for housing the stunning Indiana World War Memorial building, this plaza was first conceived in 1919 to commemorate the nation's veterans. Located in the Indiana World War Memorial Historic District, this plaza is also a designated National Historic Landmark District.
Located in Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana, the estate is an example of the late 19th and early 20th century country house type. The design is greatly influenced by the era when it was built. Architect Lewis Ketcham Davis built it between 1909 and 1913. It was orginally built for Hugh McKennan Landon's family who used it as their home from 1913 until 1932.
Showcasing the brilliant works and arts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, this museum was first established in 1989. It tells the stories of all the diverse cultures and peoples of North America and offers a uniquely immersive experience into these marvellous ancient cultures.
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