Indianapolis
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S.
state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River. The city's official slogan, "Crossroads of America", reflects its historic importance as a transportation hub and its relative proximity to other major North American markets.
Getting to Indianapolis
Indianapolis is known as the "Crossroads of America" for a good reason. Interstates 65, 69, 70, and 74 meet here. The city's outer belt is I-465. Travel directly through the city on I-70 (east and west) or I-65 (north and south). Direct travel using I-69 or I-74 is not possible; both are routed around the center of the city on I-465. Interstates 65 and 70 intersect at a region known as "the split" south of downtown.
- 01Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport is in the southwest corner of the city, about 15 minutes from downtown without traffic.
- 02Eagle Creek Airpark 4101 Dandy Trail
It's nestled inside the beltway loop in a little westside nook, just north of the International Airport.
- 03Indy South Greenwood Airport 897 Airport Pkwy
Greenwood.
- 04Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport 9913 Willow View Rd
Worth seeing
The tallest building in Indianapolis is the Salesforce Tower, standing at 830 ft (250 m), followed by the OneAmerica Tower which is 533 ft (162 m) and the Regions Tower standing at a height of 504 ft (154 m). The fourth and fifth are the Market Tower 421 ft (128 m) and 300 North Meridian at 408 ft (124 m).
- 01Indiana State Capitol
200 W Washington St (just west of Monument Circle), touroffice@idoa.in.gov.
- 02Soldiers & Sailor's Monument
1 Monument Cir (The center of the city),.
- 03Indiana War Memorial & Museum
55 E Michigan St (Slightly north, Downtown), info@indianawarmemorials.org.
- 04Scottish Rite Cathedral
650 N Meridian St (slightly north, Downtown), info@aasr-indy.org.
- 05Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington St (just west of Downtown), info@indyzoo.com.
- 06Crown Hill Cemetery
700 38th St (10 minutes north of Downtown), info@crownhill.org.
Things to do
May, The Indianapolis 500. One of the largest sporting events in the world. The westside of the city and Speedway gets swamped and if you like big crowds, loud cars, and tailgating, this is for you. One of several events leading up to it is the largest mini-marathon in the world, so if you're extra ambitious, come early and run for 13.1 mi (21.1 km) (or a more modest but still impressive 5 km (3.1 mi)).
- 01Broad Ripple Park
Broad Ripple park was established in 1946 as an amusement park on the White River.
- 02Eagle Creek Park
On the west side of Indy, this huge park boasts many amenities, including a nature center, fitness course, fishing areas, and bird sanctuary.
- 03Garfield Park
Oldest park in Indianapolis, established in 1881.
- 04Holliday Park
One of the oldest and coolest parks in town.
- 05Riverside Park
Founded in 1898, houses many athletic leagues, community activities and special events.
- 06Southeastway Park
A 188-acre park with 80 acres of forest, a pond and wetland, open fields and meadows, a prairie preserve and Buck Creek.
Where to eat
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- 01Chocolate Cafe
South Bend Chocolate Company chocolate, sweets, coffees and sweet drinks.
- 02Heidelberg Haus
Enjoy this German bakery's treats and sweets.
- 03Rene's Bakery
Small house in North Broad Ripple owned by pastry chef A.
- 04Ripple Bagel & Deli
Broad Ripple's only locally owned deli—with the only steamed bagel sandwich in town.
- 05The Flying Cupcake
Regular, filled and jumbo cupcakes with a menu that changes daily, or sometimes hourly.
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