Circle Centre Mall, downtown. ...
by naujnod
Circle Centre Mall, downtown. The mall has many stores, is in the center of downtown, and has a movie theatre, and a family fun and games area. (I've rented this out for birthday parties of 15 or more). I like people, and enjoy the diversity you find in this setting. The fourth floor, has a nightclub entertainment center. For $5.00 you received access to five bars. A modern music for the younger crowd, a live band bar, a sports bar, a retro 70 - 80's music bar, and a dualing piano bar. Just about anything you would need for a night out. Fantastic. The bicycle routes. I am an avid bicyclist. There are many different trails set a side for bicycles. There are roads with bicycle access rights. The monan trail.
Ride the Fair Train!
The...
by Boozoo
Ride the Fair Train!
The Indiana Transporation Museum is an interesting destination in itself, but they also operate an annual train ride between Noblesville and the State Fair (mid to late August). It only costs around 6$/person and it sure is a lot more fun than driving down there and parking in the monster crowds at the fairgrounds! In addition to the fair train, they sporadically make runs to area restaurants and for other special events. Follow the link above for more information including schedules.
Irish Pub in Indianapolis
by djramey about Claddagh Irish Pub
It was cold and rainy in Indianapolis one weekend and I figured there might not be better and more appropriate weather to visit the new Irish pub in Indianapolis' hottest spot. Meridian Street is known for its singles clubs and fine dining; it is the gateway road to the famous Monument Circle. With the addition of this new, and I would say, sans experience, authentic Irish bar, Meridian Street has become that much more fashionable and desired. Sitting a block south of the Old Spaghetti Factory and within the former confounds of Union Station, Claddagh's Pub has set up residence in Indianapolis. I've always been a huge fan of Shephard's Pie, and the Irish Pub's "Homemade Shepherdýs Pie" did not disappoint. It is an Irish meal of ground beef, carrots, peas and onions simmered in traditional gravy, topped with fresh whipped garlic potatoes. Sounds good huh, if not then there are plenty of bar foods and sandwiches with which to snack on. The price is cheap, the food is great, and the barmades don't disappoint with the beer.
Benjamin Harrison Home
by Toughluck
This is the second Harrison, to be President. Benjamin was president from 1889-1893. His Grandfather (William Henry) was old "Tippecanoe", the oldest man to be president and to have served the shortest term.
This Italianate home (1875) is just north of downtown on Delaware Street. Here, you can learn about Harrison and his time. He set aside millions of acres of the Great American Forest as Forest Preserves to insure that there would timber available to future Generations of Americans.
Vist by tour only. M-Sat (10-3:30), Sunday 12:30 - 3:30 in June & July
Whitcomb Statue at Monument Circle
by grkboiler
At the southwest corner of Monument Circle sits the James Whitcomb statue by John H. Mahoney.
Whitcomb (1795-1852) was a former governor of Indiana. He was very elegant and brilliant. Under his leadership, the Indiana Hospital for the Insane, Indiana Asylum for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, and the Indiana Institute for the Education of the Blind were created (great politically correct names, I might add). He resigned as governor in 1848 to serve in the US Senate.
The plaque reads:
James Whitcomb. Governor of Indiana. Mexican War Period. 1846-1847.
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