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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA |  | | | | | | 401 E Michigan St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-636-0396 | | | | | Description: This charming establishment, formerly known as "Das Deutsche Haus," originated in 1892 as a social club for the city's German immigrants, who sought to promote mental and physical health and culture. The German Renaissance Revival-style building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and remains popular with city residents. Today, the Athenaeum is home to The Rathskeller restaurant, a YMCA branch, the American Cabaret Theater, and a number of ballrooms.
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| Children's Museum of Indianapolis3000 N Meridian St
Indianapolis,
IN
46208-4716
317-334-3322 | | | | | Description: Adults and children of all ages enjoy viewing and participating in the many hands-on exhibits provided by this interesting museum. A life-size learning tree is the setting for reading time, and a real stage is set up for precious puppet shows. Scientific exhibits, an arts and crafts area, and toys from the past are also included. Be sure to visit the huge stuffed polar bear and the water clock, which are two of the most popular attractions.
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| 700 W 38th St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-925-8231 | | | | | Description: A stroll through this massive cemetery (the fifth largest in the nation) is like taking a walk through history. Grab a map from the gatehouse and let it guide you to the tombs of some of history's most important figures. Indy poet James Whitcomb Riley is buried at the highest natural point in Indianapolis. Also among the 170,000 gravesites are the tombs of notorious bank robber John Dillinger and former Vice-President Thomas Marshall (who served under Woodrow Wilson in the early part of the 20th century). Call for details about public tours, which meet at the 34th Street Gate (34th Street and Boulevard Place).
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| Illinois St
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
317-631-3301 | | | | | Description: This unique, glass-enclosed dome rests above Washington and Illinois Streets and represents the arts community of the city. Locals and visitors alike have easy access to the Artsgarden, as it is connected to Embassy Suites and the Circle Center Mall, and then by skywalk to the Hyatt Regency, Omni, Westin and Marriott hotels as well as the Convention Center and RCA Dome. Numerous exhibitions and live events are held here throughout the year.
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| 700 W Washington St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-916-4255 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. [Due to a fire, the Hall of Champions is temporarily closed.] This renowned attraction honors the joys and pains of the student-athlete. Four theaters help visitors contrive their own definitions of a champion by illustrating the grueling daily lives of various student-athletes. The NCAA Hall of Honor highlights the esteemed character many of the athletes possess and how their strength of character helped them become important leaders. Other attractions include the Wall of Champions and The Turn of the Century Gymnasium.
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| 650 N Meridian St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-262-3100 | | | | | Description: Constructed in 1929, this Tudor-Gothic cathedral has often been lauded as one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Highlights include a carillon with 54 bells, an enormous pipe organ, a walnut parquet-floored ballroom and a marble-and-woodwork Tiler's Room (the entrance). Gorgeous, handcrafted art glass windows use natural light to illuminate their intricate designs, and architectural details throughout the cathedral allude to the rites of Freemasonry. Take a free tour to learn more.
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| 39 Jackson Plc
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
317-327-4406 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The original Union Station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been adapted as a character-laden hotel. As such, it's not necessarily open to touring, but the starting point of the Indianapolis Railroad is worth browsing nevertheless. Trains still run through the Romanesque Revival property, offering a glimpse of yesteryear, and the renovation of the station is a feast for the eyes. The Grand Hall boasts works of art, stained-glass windows, and barrel-vaulted ceilings. A great glimpse of the city's past.
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| Indiana Historic National RoadWashington St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
765-478-3172 | | | | | Description: Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the route now known as the Historic National Road was completed in 1834 and proved to be a vital part of Americans' westward movement in the mid-19th century. Having endured massive changes in transportation and culture, the road is now lined with many points of interest. Huddleston Farmhouse Museum, Wayne County Historical Museum, the '50s-style diner and drive-in theater in Plainfield, and plenty of old-fashioned filling stations and farms educate and entertain you along the way.
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| Indianapolis Motor Speedway4790 W 16th St
Indianapolis,
IN
46222
317-484-6700 | | | | | Description: The beginning of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway dates back to 1909, when the automobile industry built a gravel track to test its newest model cars in front of a crowd of onlookers. The gravel proved to be hazardous, spurring the transformation of the 2.5-mile track from loose gravel to mortared brick, thus earning the nickname "The Brickyard." Since the general public tends to thrive off of other people's risks and injuries, the safer brick track failed to attract substantial crowds. On May 30, 1911, the owners held a race where the winner would take home a prize of over $14,000. The competition grabbed the public's attention and drew a large crowd to watch the first of many Indianapolis 500s.
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Indianapolis,
IN
46202-3617
| | | | | Description: This charming neighborhood began in the mid 19th century. Streets lined with trees create the backdrop for a wide range of quaint Italianate, Queen Anne, and Federal homes. The area was renovated in the 1970's an effort that contributed to its placement on the National Register of Historical Places. Sightseers will enjoy the pleasant walk through this neighborhood, which includes such important historical attractions as the James Whitcomb Riley Home, the Reading-Kindell Cottage, and the Jacob Klein Bakery and Residence.
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