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Indianapolis, IN: Why Go
Hold on tight and enjoy the view because you don't want to miss Circle City's high-speed, heart-pumping attractions like the Motor Speedway and SportsZone.
Good to know: More interstate highways bisect Indianapolis than any other city in the U.S., making it the "Crossroads of America."
Local secret: Nobody can resist the amazing butterscotch praline pie--just one of many decadent desserts!--at Shapiro's Delicatessen. More like a bakery-and-cafeteria-in-one, this deli has been a landmark here since 1905.
Chill-out spot: For a bit of history and some fresh air, check out Fort Harrison State Park. In its 1,700 acres, you'll find a former WWII POW camp and a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, along with fishing spots, biking and hiking trails, and more nature-loving activities than you could shake a stick at.
Start your engines: If you reserve tickets ahead of time, you can tour the famous track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; otherwise, you can visit the Hall of Fame Museum, which traces racecar history since the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
Let the games begin: SportZone is a state-of-the-art facility covering six acres of baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more.
History lesson: Famed poet James Whitcomb Riley lived in Lockerbie Square, lined with Midwestern landmarks and 19th-century buildings. Visit the museum dedicated to him as you step back in time along these cobblestone streets.
The real deal: The largest children's museum in the world is the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, where you can see the bones of a giant mastodon (discovered in a backyard in Indiana), tell time by a water clock, and stand next to a nine-foot-tall polar bear.
Where the locals go: Bazbeaux Pizza was the first gourmet pizza joint to hit Circle City, and locals keep returning to make their perfect pie. Choose from more than 50 toppings if you dare; or simply stick to good ol' sausage and pepperoni.
Recommendations & Suggestions
Eiteljorg Museum
500 West Washington St.
Phone: (317) 636-9378
The Eiteljorg Museum is one of only two museums east of the Mississippi featuring Native American and Western art. Located in downtown Indianapolis, the museum's distinctive design was inspired by the land, people and architecture of the American Southwest.
The American Western Gallery includes works from the Taos, New Mexico artists' colony as well as pieces from such legends as Remington and Russell.
Contemporary Western artists are also represented and the Native American collection includes pottery, basketry, sculpture and other artifacts from all 10 North American native cultural groups.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children and students with ID. Children under 4 are free.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W. 16th St.
Phone: 317.484.8784
Founded in 1952, The Hall of Fame Museum on the grounds of the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a National Historic Landmark, displays more than 75 racing cars, including Indy 500 winners.
Also displayed are several examples of early antique and classic passenger cars. Surrounding the beautifully restored cars are numerous displays of engines, trophies, helmets, historic photographs and other memorabilia, much of which has been donated by former participants.
A trip around the famous oval in one of the Speedway vehicles is offered to the public whenever the track is not in use for racing, testing, or the track is closed due to weather conditions.
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S. Meridian St
Phone: (317) 631-6974
Indiana's oldest tavern, the Slippery Noodle Inn is now a nationally known venue for live blues. Founded in 1850, the Noodle is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Originally it was a roadhouse, brothel and bar. The "Inn" has been used in all types of activities. In the Civil War years it was a waystation for the Underground Railroad. During Prohibition the Brady & Dillinger gangs used the old horse stable in back for target practice. Several of the slugs remain embedded in the lower east wall. The pressed-tin ceiling in the front barroom and "tiger oak" bar and back bar are well over a 100 years old and believed to be original.
Live blues seven nights a week. $5 cover Thurs-Sat. Two bands are featured every Friday and Saturday night on two separate stages - Music starts at 9:30pm and goes non-stop until morning. The Noodle also features a full service menu.