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Indiana Pacers   Indianapolis

Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis

 5 Reviews  The Indiana Pacers are an NBA team that joined the league in 1976. Before that, they were members of the ABA. They have a colorful history that has seen championships in the ABA and successful seasons... 

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway   Indianapolis

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis

 7 Reviews  The US Grand Prix is held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year. It has the highest attendance of all races on the F1 circuit. The course is not as beautiful as other F1 venues, but it is historic... 

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RCA Tennis Championships   Indianapolis

RCA Tennis Championships, Indianapolis

 2 Reviews  Each year the Indianapolis Tennis Center, which is part of the Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), hosts the RCA Championships. That is an ATP tennis tournament with some of... 

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Indianapolis Indians   Indianapolis

Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis

 1 Review  Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, is one of the nicest ballparks in all of America. Large enough to be awe-inspiring, small enough to be intimate, spectacular views, good food and an... 

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Lucas Oil Stadium

by traveldave

Home of the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, state-of-the-art Lucas Oil Stadium opened in 2008 to replace the antiquated RCA Dome. The 1,800,000-square-foot (167,225-square-meter), seven-level stadium has a seating capacity of 63,000 (5,000 more than in the old RCA Dome) which can be expanded to 70,000 for basketball games and other events. The north and south ends of the stadium contain massive windows which are 88 feet (27 meters) tall and 244 feet (74 meters) wide. The north window affords a view of downtown Indianapolis. Other features include a fully retractible roof which can be opened and closed in nine minutes, two enormous high-definition scoreboards that are 97 feet (30 meters) wide and 53 feet (16 meters) tall, and an Indianapolis Colts Pro Shop. Since opening, Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted many different types of events such as the 2011 Super Bowl, NCAA Final...

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Kayaking Eagle Creek Reservoir

by Cabana_Boy

I had been kayaking in New England and just got back from kayaking in Newfoundland, so, I did not expect much from Eagle Creek Reservoir in central Indiana. But, I must say that I was taken a bit by surprise. My brother and I went out one evening for a paddle and we saw a lot of water foul and some great scenery. Now granted, it wasn't anything like the Minke Whale that I saw in Bonne Bay, Newfoundland, but the kayaking was nice and peaceful all the same.

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Located in the City of Speedway in the northwestern suburbs of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was originally built as a test facility for the burgeoning automobile industry in Indianapolis. Situated on 559 (226 hectares) of land and with a permanent seating capacity of 257,000 and an infield seating capacity of 400,000, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest and highest-capacity sports facility in the world.The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was incorporated in 1909, making it the first incorporated racing facility in the world. Construction started on the speedway that same year, and it was completed in 1910. Its founder, Carl Graham Fisher, was an Indiana entrepreneur who earned his fortune in the highway-construction and vehicle-parts industries.The rectangular-oval racetrack is two and a half miles (four kilometers) around. It was originally paved with 3,200,000...

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Memorial Stadium

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While not as popular as basketball, Indiana Hoosier football games can still draw large, enthusiastic crowds. The 52,180-seat Memorial Stadium, located on the campus of Indiana University, is consistently sold out. Despite the enthusiastic support of the fans, the Hoosiers have not been a particularly successful college football team. Since 1967, they have made nine bowl appearances, including the 1967 Rose Bowl, the 1979 Holiday Bowl, the 1986 All-American Bowl, the 1988 Liberty Bowl, the 1990 Peach Bowl, the 1991 Copper Bowl, the 1993 Independence Bowl, and the 2006 Insight Bowl. The Hoosiers lost six of those nine bowl games.

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Assembly Hall

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There are few traditions in sports that can compare to Indiana basketball, no matter at what level the game is played. The Indiana Hoosiers have won five NCAA Championships (third of all time), made seven trips to the Final Four (seventh of all time), made 30 NCAA Tournament appearances, and won 51 NCAA Tournament victories. The Indiana Hoosiers play their home games in Assembly Hall, a 17,257-seat arena located on the campus in Bloomington. Since its opening in 1972, games have consistenly been sold out, and over 6,000,000 fans have attended games.

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The NCAA Hall of Champions

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The hall of fame museum for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the NCAA Hall of Champions was designed to be a tribute to student athletes of the past and present, and to create an appreciation for the struggles of the student athlete.The main attraction on the spacious first floor is the Final Four Theater. Seating in the round room consists of bleachers covered with basketball leather. Twenty-six television monitors feature highlights of men's and women's trips to the Final Four college basketball tournament.The majority of the second floor showcases all of the 22 sports of the NCAA through pictures, diagrams, and colorful boards that list the history and rules of each sport.An exhibit entitled Safeguarding the Spirit tells the history of the NCAA, and gives visitors the opportunity to relive famous moments, including sports plays, schools' theme songs, and cheers.

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Victory Field

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Home of the Indianapolis Indians, a Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, Victory Field has been rated the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by such publications as Baseball America and Sports Illustrated.In addition to exciting minor league baseball, Victory Field also hosts the annual City, County, and High School State Baseball Championships.Recently opened in July 1996, Victory Field offers 12,500 permanent seats, 1,000 bleacher seats, and room for 2,000 fans on the lawn.

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Conseco Fieldhouse

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Home of the National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers, and the Arena Football League's Indiana Firebirds, Conseco Fieldhouse opened in November 1999 to provide a modern, state-of-the-art facility for two of Indianapolis' most popular sports teams.The 14-story, 750,000-square-foot (69,680-square-meter) arena seats 18,345. Its most unique architectural feature includes the two huge glass walls on the east and west ends of the building. When illuminated from within, Conseco Fieldhouse forms an impressive part of the Indianapolis skyline.

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Canoe, Hike, or Tube at Turkey Run State Park

by pabertra

Turkey Run State Park is a great place for the outdoorsy type. There are great picnic facilities and you can rent a canoe for a short or long trip. Or if you want to relax, you can rent an intertube and just float down the river. Or you can hike the day away!

Go Hiking at Bear Wallow

by pabertra

Bear Wallow is an area in Brown County that offers an array of hiking for all abilities and ages. It is a nice place to take the kids. It is named, because many years ago bears used to inhabit that part of Indiana and would come down to the wallow to cool their bodies in the summer. Bears no longer inhabit that part of Indiana and the wallow was drained in 1913, but nature lovers still come to enjoy a nice hike in the summer.

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Top 3 Hotels in Indiana

Conrad Indianapolis Hotel  Indianapolis

 1 Review and 235 Opinions  I just stayed at the Conrad last night for my visit to the RCA Tennis Championship. I was excited to... 

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Comfort Suites  South Bend

 3 Reviews and 45 Opinions  Its the typical somewhat upscale SB digs. Ive been in an out of the place for conventions and shows... 

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Best Western Luxbury Inn Fort Wayne  Fort Wayne

 2 Reviews and 81 Opinions  We stayed at Best Western, this past weekend. A complete dump and the owners need customer service... 

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Q:  was wondering if its possible to spend a day with these people think its indiana where they live or maybe neighbouring... 

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A: Whwn I visited Indiana a few years ago I visited an Amish community for about 4/5 hours but was taken round by a tour guide.We were allowed no contact with any of the... 

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