What kind of fun things are there to do in Indianapolis, IN for someone whos just visiting?

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bmn44

you could go to the zoo or the mall or visit the monument and buildings downtown. its a great city. have fun!

siamsa_siamsa

I live in Northern Indiana but love to go to Indy for quick weekend trips. Lots of fun stuff to see and do in Indy. For example there is the Eiteljorg Museum of Native American History/Art, the White River State Park, Indianapolis Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monument Circle with the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, the State Building, and of course the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Lots of great restaurants (one of my favorites is Palomino), theaters (such as the Murat Theater which is a beautiful theater) and shopping as well as the Museum of Modern Art. A favorite place for a lot of people for nightlife is Ike & Jonesy's.

scratch_n_sniff

I'm from Australia and found the Zoo a great place, then theres a place that takes back 120yrs or more and full of history and all the people run the town as did in them days.. its sorta like something outta little house on the praire thou I cant recall the name.
The Speedway has a great informative tour and museum, down town circle and take a view up in the tower and see Indianapolis in a differnt way.
Also theres the Hall of Sports Champions, the Art museum has paintings from days of the first settelers then for a feed at TGIF.

For a drink I found Ike and Jonesy a happening place for all ages but at Tiki Bob's I felt outta place young and wild but you may enjoy it....... both are down town Indy.
Hope that helps ya, I found these places pritty cool to vist but then again I'm an aussie.

Dakota

When you check into your motel . they have flyers with all that stuff on them. there is a lot to do but you need a lot of time . and a little extra cash. I am from Canada and go there regular . Love the city always enjoy it .

dubtheaxe

Do you like to golf...
or how bout a trail tour...

delriokid08

There's quite a bit to see and do here and not all of it costs. In fact it would take more space than we have here to give you a proper listing (although the folks above have done an admirable job(scratch_n_sniff, that's Conner Prairie)).

I've put some links below that will help you look before hand.

sammy b

Do a few "hot laps" in an Indy car.

kidsmom

If you have kids, the indianapolis children's museum is a must. best for ages 2-10. If not, just walking around downtown and visiting the circle city mall is great.

A.I.

Go to Miami and watch the Colts win the Superbowl.

FutureSoldier

Well I have lived here in Indy my whole life so try Connor Prairie, Children's Museum, and you can come to church with me!!!!
I go to Northern Park Baptist Church in Greenwood,IN!!!!!!
Good church and youth group!!!! Come as my visitor!!!

waybeyondreality

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s_mollenk

indianapolis seedway if u like nascar and racing.

illini_r_1

I think "Scratch" was referring to Connor Prairie where all of the town folk talk like they are back in the 1800's, etc., which is a great place. Other places not mentioned (I think!)--Carribean Cove is an indoor water park and also is connected to a hotel, there's the IMAX theater at the Indiana State museum which is downtown, and for night life, many people love to journey to Broad Ripple where there are multitudes of fun places for anyone's tastes, including a comedy club! If you were also wanting to avoid the busy downtown stuff, there's all kinds of things surrounding the city, including Keystone at the Crossing fashion mall, and in Plainfield (just about 10 minutes from Indy) there is a very new mall called Metropolis...enjoy!!

lge70

Drive to Illinois...LOL

BShakey

OK -- my folks lived in Indianapolis before they passed away. I am very familiar with the city.

My wife and I still travel there often for get-aways.

Here is what I would do on an "ideal" trip to Indy.

Firt of all, I tune the radio to Q-95 -- so I can listen to the best rock station in all of Indiana. Q-95 started the Bob and Tom Show which is now syndicated throughout the midwest.

Shopping -- at the Circle Centre Mall downtown and/or at Keystone at the Crossing on the North side of the city. Take I-65 south towards Louisville and in 25 minutes you can shop till you drop at the Edinburgh Outlet Mall -- which is huge (another one is a few more miles in Seymour).

Clubbing -- I would stroll Broad Ripple and hang out in restaurants and clubs (like the Vogue Theater). Downtown I would catch live blues at The Slippery Noodle.

Lunch -- for me the ideal lunch is to take in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Shapiro's Deli (two locations in Indy).

Dinner -- My first choice is the world famous St Elmo's Steakhouse (get the shrimp cocktail and hold on for dear life). I also like Schula's in the Westin Hotel. For something different there is Buca DeBepo's for Italian.

Sports -- you have any number of amatuer events going on in Indy almost all the time. The Colts are very big right now. You have the Pacers and the Colts -- Indy has really become a football town and the Colts are their favorite team for sure.

There is the minor league Indianapolis Indians who have one of the best minor league parks in all of baseball. This is a fun, cheap evening with beautiful views of the downtwon area.

There is the zoo, the Children's Museum, beautful parks for strolling or hiking. Take in a movie in a unique environment at the Hollywood Bar and Filmworks.

You said you were familiar witht the racing aspect so I'll be brief on that. The 500 track on 16th street is cool if you like racing. The greatest spectacle in racing -- The Indianapolis 500 -- is not to be missed during the entire month of May. There are other big races -- like the Brickyard 400.

Go south of Indy and you can easily explore Bloomngton or Nashville Indiana with a day trip. The whole Brown County area is about an hour away and is absolutely beautiful right now.

Zionsville is also a cool little community north of Indy to explore.

The Verizon Center has concerts -- NW near Fishers.

The downtown area has several interesting things to explore -- from monument circle itself, to the Indiana State Museum on Meridian Street.

At Christmas time Indianapolis is so cool. The downtown is all lit up and very pretty.

Good luck.

Great question.

Alvaro E. A

come to Purdue.

Nascar24Fan

Indianapolis is a great city. Here is a few ideas

Circle center mall downtown
Indianapolis Motor speedway Take a track tour and visit the Museum
Take a walk along the Canal
If the Pacers are in town, go to a game at Conseco Field house
Walk the Circle
The zoo Is nice, but kind of over priced

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