Although Indy has gotten better over the years...
by Cabana_Boy
Although Indy has gotten better over the years it's still not too cosmopolitan; so, don’t expect to be bowled over with cultural and diversity. Especially near Beech Grove; in fact, don’t go near 'the Grove.'
***As a note to the sensitive types, no B-Grovers were hurt in the make of this webpage.….Grovers that read this page and get offended are more than welcome to create a Nobles-tucky page and let me know what they think of where I grew up. That's called opinion backed by FREE SPEECH and I could have easily substituted Greenwood or Avon for Beech Grove!!!****
By and large (and some are really large), Hoosiers are nice, friendly, placid creatures sort of like Hobbits...really...
Don't Miss Seeing Zionsville, Indiana
by deecat
On our way back to Chicago, Jill and I stopped on the northwestern fringe of Indianapolis (about 20 minutes away) to see the quaint village of Zionsville. It was pouring down rain, but we did not let that detour us from our last adventure. We put on our raincoats, and away we went!
There are over fifty shops that line the brick street of Zionsville. These shops offer a variety of shops, most quite "upscale". There are women's shops, antique shops, children's shops, toy shops, and, of course, eateries.
If you decide to stay over, there are two Bed and Breakfasts here.
Surrounding the village are preserved historical homes dating back to the 19th Century.
You are able to tour the village by horse-drawn carriage if you are so inclined. We thought not a good idea in the rain.
The village is only 8 blocks long so it is an easy place to walk. It's really a reconstructed Colonial Village. We learned while there that in 1903, the inter-urban railway was laid down the center of Main Street thus linking Zionsville with downtown Indianapolis (it was a 30-minute ride). I sometimes wish the "olden days" were now because transportion via train was so much better.
Jill and I managed to see all the shops, buy chocolate candy, have a cream soda, and eat lunch. Just think what we could have done if it were not raining!
A beautiful interior with very average food!
by staindesign about Abuelos
This resturant has a very beautiful interior! The mural along that back wall is absoluted amazing; huge, bold, & emotional! In the center of the resturant the ceiling is painted as a daylite sky with special lighting illuminating it! There are also some beautiful sculptures, spanish tiling, and deep mohogony tables & chairs! Those are the great things about the place, and the salsa is pretty good. Now, the bad news.... The service is quite slow, the menu choices are average considering the up scale look of the building. The food quality was average to poor. We had one of their current specials of filet mignon, it was over cooked. I would say this resturant would be good if you like a nice atmosphere and lunch food like tacos. How can you really mess those up?
Indiana State capital building
by pourparafor
Indiana ROCKS! it is made with Indiana Limestone quarried form limestone quarries around Bedford and Bloomington, Indiana.Indiana Limestone was also used on the Empire state building in New York. Limestone is great to carve with. It is odd because this limestone comes from the skeltons of tiny sea creatures. Yes at one time Indiana was covered with water. 35 of the 50 U.S state capital buildings have Indiana Limestone
Indiana Repertory Theater
by djramey
One of the best places to see shows and concerts in Indiana is the Indiana Repertory Theater (IRT). Though it isn't Broadway, the IRT brings Broadway shows to Indianapolis and many migrate from all over the state and region to see them here in Indianapolis. The IRT offers the premier and top box office shows in the area on two stages. Its productions include anything from classic to contemporary. Housed in a 1927 movie house, the IRT is also recently renovated on the interior. In one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Indianapolis, the Indiana Repertory Theater is a must see for visitors and locals alike.
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White River Canal
Courtesy of Hist Am. Buildings Survey (HABS) USDOI
photo by Quiroga
A Street in "Prairietown"
