Indianapolis City Guide Table of Contents
INDIANAPOLIS CITY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS ATTRACTIONS HOTELS LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLIFE RESTAURANTS SHOPPING TRAVEL TIPS The third most populous city in the American Midwest, Indianapolis has an estimated population of 863,002. Indianapolis is the state capital of Indiana with its name and meaning deriving from “Land of the Indians” or simply “Indian Land.’’ Indianapolis is filled with everything from historical sites to its famous race track, The Speedway. ATTRACTIONS The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis • Just minutes from downtown, this hot spot is great for family fun entertainment. Hosting one million visitors annually, the museum features five floors of fun and interactive learning with over 120,000 artifacts and exhibit items that are divided into three domains: The Natural World Collection, the Cultural World Collection, and the American Collection. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is located at 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Indianapolis Zoo • Plan a trip to Indianapolis Zoo, here you’ll learn about the animals, their habitats and their future. This zoo has everything from elephants to exotic birds to a botanical garden. Supported entirely by membership fees, donations, admissions, sales grants, and annual fundraisers, the zoo is a private non-profit organization, receiving no tax support. The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Indianapolis Motor Speedway • Known as the greatest spectacle in racing, and set in the racing capital of the world, this Speedway was formerly the home of the United States Grand Prix. This race track is 2.5-miles-long (4.0 km) with dimensions that have remained unchanged since its construction.
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