DOWNTOWN
by RonaaRoo
If you are in the Indy area, you have to visit downtown! I was extremely impressed by Indianapolis' downtown! They have one of the nicest downtown malls I've ever seen, as well as many resturants and things on the street. I would even compare Indy's downtown to a smaller (well, much smaller) Chicago. Not as many on-the-street shops in Indy, but still, I was very impressed! Also, the Castleton Mall Northeast of Indianapolis is very nice!
A stop back in time in Lockerbie Square
by 807Wheaton
In the shadow of downtown Indianapolis, Lockerbie Square with its quaint cottages stand side by side among an eclectic mix of Italiante, Federal and Queen Anne houses of one of the nation's most resurgent cities.
James Whitcomb Riley spent the last two decades of his life here over a century ago.
A dedicated group of "urban pioneers" led the neighborhood's revitalization. Restoration of houses came one by one with vacant lots filled with either historic homes relocated from other, endangered locations, or from "in-fill" construction carefully designed to blend in with the neighborhood's Victorian ambiance.
Not El Holo in the wallo
by FoxWMulder about El Porton
El Porton is around 96th and Michigan. It looks like a hole in the wall from the outside. It is not fancy, but has great food. Looks are quite deceiving here, so don't judge this book by its cover. I'll just sit idly by thinking of more clichés.
Western Art & Woodland Indians
by Toughluck
With a name like Eiteljorg, you would not expect such a concise museum of Indian Art and Woodland Culture. I've been looking for sources of information on the Woodland Indians of the Great Lakes. Movies, books, and stories focus on the 'cowboy' period of Ameircan History and the late (1870-1890's) Indian Wars. Try and find a good source of the life and trials of Woodland nations, who lived throughout the Great Lakes! 4Well, here it is.
The second floor (east) covers the history and modern life style of the Potawatomi, Miami, Delaware and other nations in Indiana and into the surrounding states. They have consulted with the tribal elders and historians. It is a great source of who this 'first Americans' were and are today. The west side has pottery displays and a craft area, where there are often crafters at work.
Entrance fees: $7.00 adult, $4.00 (student), free (child), $6.00 (senior)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway...
by gkitzmil
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum
whether you like auto racing or not, more people around the world reference the Speedway when they hear the name Indianapolis than any other icon. The museum is a treasure trove for racing fans