John Velarde’s Complete Guide to Indianapolis

 

Museums/Attractions/Sports Facilities

 

Sports Teams in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts (NFL), Indiana Pacers (NBA), Indiana Fever (WNBA), Indianapolis Indians (AAA Baseball), Indiana Ice (U.S. Hockey League), Indy Fuel (ECHL), Naptown Roller Girls (female roller derby), Indy Eleven (North American Soccer League), and headquarters for the NCAA and the Indy Racing League (which runs the Indy Car Series featuring the Indy 500)

 

Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle

On the circle in the center of downtown

 

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Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens

1200 W. Washington St.

 

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Central Canal and White River State Park

The canal flows from 11th & West to White River by the Zoo and features a walking/cycling path, bicycle rentals, paddleboat rentals, and gondola rides.

 

Eagle Creek Park

7840 W. 56th St.

One of the largest city parks in the U.S. with over 4,000 acres.

 

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Indianapolis Museum of Art + Art & Nature Park

4000 Michigan Rd.

One of the top ten art museums in the U.S., and has over 100 acres of grounds and outdoor artworks.

 

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Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

3000 N. Meridian St.

Considered among the best in the world! If you are bringing the kids it's a must visit. If not... still a great get-away!

 

NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions

700 W. Washington St.

 

Indiana War Memorial Plaza

300 – 800 N. Meridian St.

2 museums, 3 parks, monuments, and statues

Central Library

9th and Meridian St.

features original building with modern addition

 

Scottish Rite Cathedral

650 N. Meridian St.

National historic landmark featuring Gothic Revival architecture.

 

Indiana State Museum

650 W. Washington St.

 

 

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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

500 W. Washington St.

 

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

13400 Allisonville Rd. in Fishers   (north side)

1800s pioneer village living history museum & Smithsonian affiliate - great for kids.

 

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway & Hall of Fame Museum

16th and Georgetown Rd.

Home of the Indy 500, this is the largest sports stadium and largest racetrack in the world & has its own golf course.

 

Dallara Indy Car Factory and Lino’s Coffee

1201 Main St.

Three blocks from the IMS, factory tours available at Dallara, and has the only Lino’s in the U.S., featuring Italian coffee, espressos, Paninis, and gelato.

 

Lucas Oil Stadium

500 S. Capitol Ave.

Home of the NFL Indianapolis Colts

 

Banker’s Life Fieldhouse

125 S. Pennsylvania St.

Home of the NBA Indiana Pacers & WNBA Indiana Fever

 

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Victory Field

501 W. Maryland St.

home of the AAA baseball Indianapolis Indians

 

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Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University: 510 W. 49th St.

home of the Butler Bulldogs and prior host of the Indiana state high school boys basketball championship as filmed in the movie Hoosiers.

 

Lucas Oil Raceway

10267 E. US Highway 136

features straight line racing, NHRA events, etc.

 

Indiana Convention Center

at Maryland & Capitol

one of the largest in the U.S.

 

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Old National Centre The Murat Centre

502 N. New Jersey St.
completely restored historic architectural landmark featuring Moorish architecture with art deco interior, used for live performances and music.

 

Indiana History Center

450 W. Ohio St.

 

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

408 Trojan Lane in New Castle

one hour east of Indianapolis