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It's no wonder that you've been
hearing about Indianapolis from your family and friends! In
Indianapolis, it's so easy to do so much…offering big-city amenities in
a convenient, easy-to-navigate package wrapped in a friendly, inviting
atmosphere.
The nation's 13th 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 21 million visitors a year.
Indianapolis is commonly referred to as the Crossroads of America and
is easily accessible from a wide variety of locations, with many
interstate highways bisecting our city. 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 11
airlines and nonstop and direct flights to 39 destinations. And it's
only a short 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown.
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 is their signature event,
held each summer, featuring works from more than 150 Native American
artists from across the country. 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.
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