Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis South/Greenwood

Indianapolis is a Sport's City For Sure

by deecat

Indianapolis is for sure a sportsminded city. Most everyone knows about the Indianapolis Speedway for racing enthusists; many people know about the Indiana Pacers Men's Professional Basketball Team and the Indianapolis Colts Professional Football Team; some people know about the Indianapolis Indians baseball team; but, how many people know that Indianapolis is home to the RCA Tennis Championships?

While we were in town, the Final Four for the Women's College Basketball Finals were going on. People from all over the United States were in the city to see those games. At the same time, there were qualifications for swimmers where records were broken (at least that's what we heard from visitors).

I don't know if people know about the NCAA Hall of Champions which is located along the Canal Walk. We did not go into the building, but I did take the picture. There were many people "checking it out".

I also took the picture of a jogger using the walking path; it's a great place and way to stay in shape.

Yes, Indianapolis is a great city for architecture, history, art, theater, and yes, SPORTS If you want to walk or run along the Canal Walk, bring your running/walking shoes. Otherwise, if you want to be a spectator for one of the many fine sporting events, just bring yourself, your sense of "fair play", and a smile.

Slippery Noodle, Indiana's...

by gkitzmil

Slippery Noodle, Indiana's Oldest bar & home of the blues
a former hotel and house of prostitution, now a historic landmark one of the best 'back bars' (that means the wood you look at when you see behind the bar) that I know casual

A must if you have children!

by imyogamomma

This museum has been ranked among the best it the country. It will provide hours of fun for the whole family. They have activities built for toddlers to tweens (maybe even teens). My boys love to go visit the museum and ask to go often. They have a new dinosaur exhibit that opened this summer, that is fantastic! Enjoy!

East Side of the Monument

by grkboiler

The east side of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is titled "War" and has the sculpture "The Dying Soldier" below it.

It shows the Goddess of War urging a charge by cavalry, infantry, and artillery forces. The photo is a detail of one of the soldiers in the sculpture.

Circle City

by BigBlueOne

"My Respite from the Country Life"

Having never lived in a rural setting (until now), Indianapolis gives me that necessary urban injection whenever I need it. Plus, at this time at least, their airport is the starting point for all of my adventures.