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Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis (IPA: ) is the capital city of the State of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. According to the 2000 Census, its population is listed as 791,926, making it Indiana's most populous city, the 12th largest city in the U.S. and the third largest city in the Midwest.

Outdoors & Landmarks

Indiana State Capitol 200 W. Washington St. 233-5293. Completed in 1888, this is the hub for Indy's government. Originally the state capitol was in , in , and in 1825 it was moved to Indy. Featuring Italian Renaissance, Greek, and Corinthian design the building is made from Indiana limestone. Look up for the amazing German stained glass window, take guided or personal tours, observe the government at work, witness a protest or walk into a politician or two.

Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument 1 Monument Circle. 232-7615. This is the famous statue right in the heart of the city. Built in 1902, it stands only 15 feet shorter then the Statue of Liberty. The art work built into the monument is moving - bloody Civil War battles and freed slaves. Miss Liberty on top faces South, protecting the North from the Civil War. In the basement is the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War museum, and you can take a ride up to the top of the tower to look out over the city. Museum is free, the tower trip costs $1.

Indiana War Memorial 400 N. Meridian St. 232-7615. A seven-block district featuring the neoclassical memorial. The memorial features an amazing performance/lecture hall and a free war museum documenting all US Wars. Free.

Scottish Rite Cathedral 650 N. Meridian St. 262-3100. Considered one of the worlds architectural masterpieces, it is the worlds biggest Scottish Rite cathedral. Take a tour and explore the huge pipe organ, floating dancefloor, handcrafted art glass windows, learn about the mystery of Freemasonry and grab a bite to eat in the cafe.

Indianapolis Zoo 1200 W. Washington St. 630-2001. ($ parking) The zoo is part of the White River State Park, near downtown. The Indianapolis Zoo is home to the Dolphin Adventures Gallery and Dome. The underwater dolphin viewing dome is the first of it's kind. The Waters Building is currently closed for renovations which will feature a shark touch tank and an entire new "Oceans" exhibit. They also feature amusement rides, children's water play area, petting zoo, chances to ride elephants, donkeys, and horses as well. Zoo grounds are a non-smoking environment. Admission is charged for the Indianapolis Zoo, which also includes admission to White River Gardens. Community Tuesdays, throughout the year, also offer a discounted admission.

Crown Hill Cemetery 700 W. 38th St. 925-8231. It's the third largest cemetery in the United States and is considered the "Best Walking Tour" in Indy by Indianapolis Monthly. Tours explore the Gothic Chapel and Waiting Station from the late 1800s and famous gravesites. You can also pick up a map at the office for free and explore the cemetery by foot, car or bike. Hundreds of soldiers are buried in a beautiful war burial ground. Famous graves include John Dillinger, Frederick Duesenberg, Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley, Colonel Eli Lilly, President Benjamin Harrison and others.

Military gravestones at Crown Hill Cemetery

The White River Gardens 1200 W. Washington St. 630-2001. ($ parking) The gardens are a part of the White River State Park. Over 3 acres of gardens and pathways along the White River. There is also the Hilbert Conservatory, which is the showplace for different flowers, plants, and special attractions (such as butterflies) throughout the year. The grounds to the gardens are non-smoking. Admission is charged for White River Gardens, and price includes admission to the Indianapolis Zoo. Community Tuesdays, throughout the year, offer a discounted admission.

American Legion National Headquarters 700 N. Pennsylvania St. 630-1200. Situated in the heart of downtown Indy with a beautiful mall that reminds one of D.C. Check out the museum that features hundreds of World War I & II posters and artifacts, check out a diorama of Jessica Lynch's rescue, explore the grounds and learn about the Legions history.

Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden 2505 Conservatory Dr. 327-7184. (Free parking) Located inside of Garfield Park, the Conservatory houses 10,000 square feet of plants from all over the world. The Sunken Gardens, built in 1916, are three acres of European classical formal gardens. Gardens change based on the season. Visiting the gardens is free, however guided tours are $1 per person.

Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial 650 W. Washington St. 261-6646 (Free and $ parking). Monument that is part of White River State Park that pays tribute to over 3,000 Medal of Honor recipients. Ranges from Civil War through modern day clashes. It is made up of 27 curved glass walls, each 7-10 feet high, and etched with the names. It's quite breathtaking - especially at night! Free.

Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium 4600 Sunset Ave. 940-9333. (Free parking) is located on Butler University Campus. About 10-15 minutes from downtown. It's one of the largest public observatories in the world, the 38-inch Cassegrain telescope is the largest in Indiana. Weekend tours are available only, since students use the observatory during the week. Check website or call for times. Private tours are also available. $3 for adults, $2 for children.

Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens 4000 Michigan Ave. 923-1331. An amazing home located on the grounds of the Indpls Art Museum. This is the former estate of the Lilly's. Located on 26-acre grounds with a 22-room mansion, gardens and museum. Check out country estate living in the 1930s, and explore the beautiful home and antiques that the family acquired. The gardens are beautiful and feature many pathways and fountains. Be sure to also check out the garden shop where you can purchase plants grown on the grounds. Admission is free, although they may charge for special exhibitions.

Museums

American Super Heroes Museum 20 W. Louisiana St. 687-1938. Indy's newest museum is all about Batman and Super Man! Owned by an Indiana native who is one of the world's foremost collectors of both super heroes memorabilia, it's a fun way to spend a few hours checking out new and old goodies. They have almost the entire collection of Super Man outfits (from tv to film, the black and white ones are really cool!) and the Batmobile from the 1996 Batman movie, and even the Batboat from 1966 is there too. The weirdest thing is the death mask of George Reeves...creepy!! Super fun and super unique. $5 for admission, $3 for seniors, children under 8 are free.

Children's Museum of Indianapolis 3000 N. Meridian St. 334-3322. (Free garage parking.) This museum is the largest children's museum in the world. In March 2006, it unveiled the Dale Chihuly's largest blown glass exhibit, Fireworks of Glass. It is a glass sculpture that rises 43 feet tall. Among the many ways to spend time in the museum, dig for "dinosaur fossils", catch a planetarium show, explore a log cabin from the 1800s, or ride the carousel. There are also temporary exhibits to check out as well. Admission to the museum is charged, but they do have a few days on the calendar for which admission is free. Also, Target sponsors free family nights on the first Thursday of every month, 4-8pm. Carousel rides extra.

Indiana State Museum 650 W. Washington. 232-1637. The state museum's new home is one of the most beautiful in the country. Learn about the beginnings of Indy - from dinosaurs and fossil finds to the Civil War, World War II and so forth. Explore a hall dedicated to famous Hoosiers, enjoy the IMAX theatre, special events, and walk the grounds of White River State Park exploring the sculpture garden dedicated to the counties of Indiana. A must see. There is an admission charge to see the museum and IMAX, however you can get a combo deal as well. The museum is $7 (adults), $6.50 (senior), and $4 for children.

National Art Museum of Sports 850 W. Michigan St. 274-3627. One of the largest collections of sports themed arts in the world. Check out over 800 pieces of art about over 40 different sports. Artists featured include Winslow Homer, LeRoy Neiman, Odgen Pleissner and more. Free.

Museum of Miniature Houses 111 E. Main St, Carmel. 575-9466. This is a rare find, a museum that caters specifically to miniature homes, room boxes and vingnettes. They also have a gift shop and a children's play area. Very unique. $4 for adults, $2 for children. About 20 minutes from downtown Indy.

Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art 340 N. Senate. 63-IMOCA. A coalition of local arts have come together to put together this beautiful masterpiece of galleries featuring regional, national and international modern art exhibits. Gallery is free, donations are accepted.

Indianapolis Firefighters Museum & Historical Society 748 Mass. Ave. 262-5161. Learn about the founding and history of Indy's firefighters, check out the antique hand pumper, horse drawn fire cart, horse drawn steam pumper and more. Also be sure to visit the Indy Firefighters Memorial too. Free.

Crispus Attucks Museum 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. 226-2432. Located inside of Crispus Attucks school, this museum celebrates Indy's African American heritage with art galleries, school history, and student achievement.

Indiana Medical History Museum 3045 W. Vermont St. 635-7329. Located in the old pathology building on the grounds of the now closed Central State Hospital - an ex-mental hospital that serviced Hoosiers for years, and might be haunted. It's the oldest pathology building in the country and is in the National Register of Historic Places. The museum offers a tour that shows off crazy medical equipment, preserved medical specimens, and so forth. Quite creepy, chilling and fascinating. $5 for adults, $4 seniors, AAA gets a discount, students under 18 are $1.

James Whitcomb Riley Home & Museum 528 Lockerbie St. 631-5885. Visit the home where this legendary poet and author lived out the last half of his life. Riley wrote 'Little Orphan Annie.' The home has been featured in Architectural Digest and is considered one of the finest preserved Victorian homes in the country. Take a tour and see his belongings, antiques collection and history.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 500 W. Washington St. 636-WEST. The museum is the only one of it's kind in the Midwest. It features artists such as T.C. Cannon, N. C. Wyeth, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, Allan Houser, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and Kay Walkingstick. Located within White River State Park, check into a park pass for admission to all 7 of the park's attractions. Admission charged.

President Benjamin Harrison Home 1230 Delaware St. 631-1888. So far, Indy's only president, serving one term (1889-1893). Take a tour of this Civil War hero's home, this beautiful 1875 home built in the Italianate Victorian school. It's three stories, and filled with antiques, art, political memorabilia and personal artifacts. The carriage house in the back features a First Ladies exhibit. Throughout the year they have fun events, that often include amazing reenactors, performing as Indiana historical figures. They also host Victorian murder mystery tours, a naturalization ceremony and the always fun croquet tournament.

Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Rd. 923-1331. Recently reopened following a multi-million dollar renovation it's one of the most beautiful buildings in the country for fine art. It's one of the oldest art museums in the country, being founded in 1883, boasting over 50,000 pieces of a art and an amazing public art library. Exhibits include Contemporary Art, European Art, Asian Art, African Art and more. Rotating and travelling exhibits are abundant. Experience hands on exhibits where you can create your own art, walk the amazing grounds exploring the sculptures, gardens and homes, shop at the museum store and eat and drink at the IMA Cafe and Wolfgang Puck's namesake restaurant (this is the city he got his US start in). General admission to the museum is free, though they may charge for special exhibitions. On Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9pm, the museum has a special "happy hour" for hip and artsy socialites at Puck's featuring cocktails and hor'dourves.

Conner Prairie Living History Museum 13400 Allisonvile Rd., Fishers. 776-6006 Settled in the 1880s, Conner Prairie is an Indiana tradition for the young and old learning about Indiana living 'back in the day.' With volunteers dressed in period-costume year round you are able to experience every aspect of the way of life - from blacksmithing to cooking, games and schooling, farming and church. Start at the modern museum learning about the science and anthropological history, then head to the living history museum featuring authentic buildings from the 1880s. Current exhibits involves Native American regional language sponsored by History Channel. In the summer the grounds feature 'Symphony on the Prairie' where one can picnic in the evening and enjoy live classical and pops performances. Halloween features haunted hay rides and the Holiday season includes dinners, candlelight tours and other celebrations. Restaurants on hand and a gift shop too. Parking is free. Admission is $11 (adults), $10 (seniors), $7 (youth 5-12) and free (youth 4 or under).

Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. 232-1882. An amazing place to visit for those interested in the people and places that make up every bit of Indy. Featuring a state-of-the-art research library, music room, film viewing room, gift shop and cafe. Special events include "A Century of Black Film," "Hoosiers In Hollywood" and "The Faces of Lincoln." Located snugly on the White River Canal. Free.

Sports

RCA Dome 100 S. Capitol Ave. 262-3400. Home of the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts football team.
Conseco Fieldhouse 125 Pennsylvania St. 917-2727. Home of the Indiana Fever of the WNBA and the NBA's Indiana Pacers. The Fieldhouse seats over 18,000 fans and regularly holds concerts and other events.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame 4790 W. 16th St. 492-6747. Located inside the home of the Indy 500, this is the world's largest collection of racing, classic, and antique cars. Check out 30 of the Indy 500 winner's cars, a 20 minute film about the history of the race, a gift shop and cafe. You also can pay a few bucks to ride in a bus around the actual race track (at about 40 miles an hour, ha!). $3 for adults, $1 for children.
NCAA Hall of Champions 700 W. Washington. 916-HALL. This is the headquarters of the NCAA, located in White River State Park. Explore the history of college athletics - from hockey to basketball, cross-country skiing to football. Check out a film about NCAA sports, and be sure to check out the spirit section - focusing on my personal favorite - the mascots. Gift shop too! $3 adults, $2 students, free for kids under 5.

The Arts

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E. 67th St. 255-2464. was formed in 1934 and continues to be on of the Midwest's premier community art centers. With a multi-million dollar revamping the new facility was designed by Michael Graves (of Target fame). Check out one of the many local art exhibits, take an affordable art class, relax and read a book in the beautiful library, shop at the art gallery gift shop and don't pass up the amazing Arts Park located on the grounds. The Arts Park is based around the White River and the natural grounds. Every Summer you can check out the fun Broad Ripple Arts Fair, which features arts and crafts, food and booze, and live music galore on the grounds. Free.

Madame Walker Theatre 617 Indiana Ave. 236-2099. Visit the headquarters for the first self-made female millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker (she spelled her 'Madam' without the "e"), built in the early 1900s, Walker came from cotton field beginnings to start her own line of beauty products for African American women. Visit the original salon where people still get their hair done, see a concert or play at the theatre, and take a tour of the grounds.

Dean Johnson Gallery 646 Mass Ave. 634-8020. is the main hub and gallery for the renowned Dean Johnson Design group. Featuring exhibits from international, regional and local artists. The design group has designed logos and work for the NCAA, Kiwanis and other international events and businesses. A must visit for art and design lovers.

Domont Studio Gallery 545 South East St. 685-9634. Local gallery and studio for artist John Domont. A beautiful space located in the historical Fletcher Place area. Check out the artist at work, and buy a piece. He specializes in modern Indiana landscapes.

Stutz Artist Gallery 1005 N. Senate Ave. 833-7000. Originally built in 1918 as the home of the Stutz automobile. Now, it houses numerous local artists, businesses and meeting spaces. Check out the "show room" featuring a collection of Stutz cars (Elvis drove a Stutz, ya know) and have a bite to eat at the Loading Dock Pub.

Harrison Center for the Arts 1505 N. Delaware St. 396-3886. Recently revamped gallery, art center, and conservatory. Check out countless art galleries, VSA Arts, the Nature Conservancy and the beautiful Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Local bands often perform here, and on First Fridays they open their doors to good sized crowds of local art lovers who wander the halls drinking, eating and checking out art and music. Great place to check out local art and local people.

Herron School of Art & Design Galleries 735 W. New York St. 278-9418. Recently moved to the campus of IUPUI this is the home to Indy's biggest art school. Check out students studios, three galleries with regional and national art, and an outdoor sculpture gallery.

Noel Studio/The Sanctuary 75 N. Main St., Zionsville. 733-1117. Studio of world-renowned artist N.A. Noel who is famous for her images of angels, children, Amish and more. Gallery features a cafe and gift shop too. Located in the arts community of Zionsville.

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