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Thinking of heading through Indianapolis on our way East.
Other than the Speedway (which won't be open for full tours, just the museum), what is there to see and do? Places to eat?
We're debating between staying in Indy for a couple of days, or making Indianapolis a short stop and swinging a bigger loop to Cincinnati for the Underground Railroad museum and Louisville Slugger. DD is a Civil War buff, so we're thinking the UR center might be worth the extra drive.
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A fantastic place to eat is Oceanaire Seafood room where they get their seafood flown in fresh, daily, but I actually like the very local old deli, Shapiro's. Best darn pastrami on rye you can get.
A great place to stay, if you are so inclined is the Crown Plaza a Union Station. You could sleep in a Pullman car! I've always wanted to stay there. I have stayed at the Westin downtown and really enjoyed their Heavenly Beds.
If I can think of anything else that can help you, I'll let you know!!
A great place to stay, if you are so inclined is the Crown Plaza a Union Station. You could sleep in a Pullman car! I've always wanted to stay there. I have stayed at the Westin downtown and really enjoyed their Heavenly Beds.
We stayed there for one night -- in a train room -- and loved it!
We are usually of the "it's only a bed and a shower" school of thought when it comes to hotel rooms, but this sounded like fun. I think my DD thought that night was the highlight of our trip -- even over the day at a waterpark. My DH, who hates to spend money on hotels, said "I don't know what you paid, but it was worth every penny"
Now my family is planning a long weekend back in Indianapolis so we can see other things and stay there longer.
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Thanks for posting. DH and I are going to be there the first weekend in June and were looking for things to do. DH has been there several times for the GenCon gaming convention but has not done much around the city. Thanks for the tips
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The Underground Railroad Museum would be a fantastic thing to see. Also at Cincinnati is a great zoo and Great Wolf Lodge is just north of it, right next to Kings Island.
Not that I want you to miss out on Indy, but I do enjoy those things in Cincy!!
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Soldier's and Sailors Monument has a breath taking view. Indianapolis is the crossroads of America and from way up on top of that monument you can see why. The sculptures are noteworthy also. South of Indianapolis is the art colony of Nashville and south of that is Brown County state park that is renown for its breathtaking Autumn leaf changes. There is lots of underground railroad history in Indiana as the Quakers had many stations there.
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Soldier's and Sailors Monument has a breath taking view. Indianapolis is the crossroads of America and from way up on top of that monument you can see why.
Lots of info given. I'll second all of it. We love Indy - and we're natives! Not to mention, if you're race buffs at all, there's the Indy 500 Museum. It's actually pretty fun and interesting.
I have friends that do GenCon every year, working for one of the companies, and they say that most people never leave the hotel/convention center area (which is all connected by walkways and tunnels). I don't doubt your DH has never seen anything of Indy!
A great place to eat is the Eagle's Nest Downtown Indianapolis Restaurants, Indiana Dining Guide, IN Nightlife & Area Bars - Hyatt Regency It's got great views of the city and is very romantic with good food!
White River State Park, with it's canals, gardens, the zoo on it, the museums (Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg Museum), gondola rides, surrey bike rentals, paddle boat rentals, etc. is the most fun place around!! http://inwhiteriver.wrsp.in.gov/
You'll be coming in the weekend after the Race, so the hotels will be anxious for customers - you might be able to get some great deals!
Teresa, I am glad you mentioned the Eagle's Nest!!! I kept drawing a blank on the restaurant on top of a hotel! Plus the Westin is right next door if you didn't want to stay at the Hyatt.
The OP mentioned the Indy 500 Museum..........I also meant to say that if you can visit it you might see something neat!! It is a great place to go, even if you do not like racing(I do not). This is the 100th year of the Indy 500, so I bet the museum has extra stuff.
This is the 100th year of the Indy 500, so I bet the museum has extra stuff.
You are so right! They have quite a bit more, since it's the 100th anniversary. I'm not a racing fan, didn't even know where the track was in the city I grew up in until I started dating a guy from further west of Indy than that (DH), but the museum is awesome! I'm a real car buff, though.
As far as good places to eat:
if you come to my town (west of Indy), we have a great place called Mediterranean Grill, owned by a family from the Mediterranean. The food is fresh and yummy!
West of Indy, but not too far west, is Rick's Cafe Boatyard,
Downtown - the best places other than those already named are Fogo De Chau (Brazilian meat - all you can), Yats (Cajun/Creole food), Shula's Steak house, Barcelona Tapas, Asian Chao, and Bazbeaux Pizza are our family faves!
We spent a weekend there and really liked the city. We stayed at the Hyatt Suites downtown and walked around a lot. The capital is there and a few other sites. We also spent some time at the zoo which was nice. We visited the track and mueseum. The track is in Speedway Ind. which is West of the city - I think
The track is in Speedway Ind. which is West of the city - I think
You are sort of correct, Michael. The Speedway and Speedway, Ind are west of downtown, but are actually in the middle of Indy - the city grew around the town of Speedway!! The town has maintained their own identity - including one of the few towns surrounded by the city with their own schools - the high school mascot is THe Sparkplugs! We used to live there - within walking distance of the Speedway.
I currently live in one of the suburbs west of the city, about 15 miles from the Speedway, and we can occasionally here the cars on the track!
You are sort of correct, Michael. The Speedway and Speedway, Ind are west of downtown, but are actually in the middle of Indy - the city grew around the town of Speedway!! The town has maintained their own identity - including one of the few towns surrounded by the city with their own schools - the high school mascot is THe Sparkplugs! We used to live there - within walking distance of the Speedway.
I currently live in one of the suburbs west of the city, about 15 miles from the Speedway, and we can occasionally here the cars on the track!
I have been to a lot of racetracks around the country and Indy is so much different than the rest. Most are on the outskirts of a town or just plain in the middle of no where. I always felt Indy was in the middle of a residential area. When we went to the race a lot of people let you park in the their front yard - for a fee of course. A lot of history at IMS since the first race was in 1911. The museum is a nice place to visit if you like racing.
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Plus the Westin is right next door if you didn't want to stay at the Hyatt.
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