It's a great town to live? It has great parks, attractions?
2007-01-19 09:35:02 · 13 answers · asked by Cathy 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Indianapolis
OK -- my folks lived in Indianapolis before they passed away. I am very familiar with the city.
My wife and I still travel there often for get-aways (we are going next weekend).
Here is what I would do on an "ideal" trip to Indy.
Firt of all, I tune the radio to Q-95 -- so I can listen to the best rock station in all of Indiana. Q-95 started the Bob and Tom Show which is now syndicated throughout the midwest.
Shopping -- at the Circle Centre Mall downtown and/or at Keystone at the Crossing on the North side of the city. Take I-65 south towards Louisville and in 25 minutes you can shop till you drop at the Edinburgh Outlet Mall -- which is huge (another one is a few more miles in Seymour).
Clubbing -- I would stroll Broad Ripple and hang out in restaurants and clubs (like the Vogue Theater). Downtown I would catch live blues at The Slippery Noodle.
Lunch -- for me the ideal lunch is to take in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Shapiro's Deli (two locations in Indy).
Dinner -- My first choice is the world famous St Elmo's Steakhouse (get the shrimp cocktail and hold on for dear life). I also like Schula's in the Westin Hotel. For something different there is Buca DeBepo's for Italian.
Sports -- you have any number of amatuer events going on in Indy almost all the time. The Colts are very big right now. You have the Pacers and the Colts -- Indy has really become a football town and the Colts are their favorite team for sure.
There is the minor league Indianapolis Indians who have one of the best minor league parks in all of baseball. This is a fun, cheap evening with beautiful views of the downtwon area.
There is the zoo, the Children's Museum, beautful parks for strolling or hiking. Take in a movie in a unique environment at the Hollywood Bar and Filmworks.
You said you were familiar witht the racing aspect so I'll be brief on that. The 500 track on 16th street is cool if you like racing. The greatest spectacle in racing -- The Indianapolis 500 -- is not to be missed during the entire month of May. There are other big races -- like the Brickyard 400.
Go south of Indy and you can easily explore Bloomngton or Nashville Indiana with a day trip. The whole Brown County area is about an hour away and is absolutely beautiful right now.
Zionsville is also a cool little community north of Indy to explore.
The Verizon Center has concerts -- NW near Fishers.
The downtown area has several interesting things to explore -- from monument circle itself, to the Indiana State Museum on Meridian Street.
At Christmas time Indianapolis is so cool. The downtown is all lit up and very pretty.
Good luck.
Great question.
2007-01-22 08:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by BShakey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indianapolis is a great city. It has all of the benefits of a big city without actually being a big city like Chicago or New York. Lots of great restaurants, shopping, museums, parks, and theaters. The Indiana Botanical Gardens at the Indianapolis Zoo is an attraction that is definitely not to be missed. The cost of living is also a lot cheaper than some of your other big cities. I am actually heading down that way in the morning for a quick weekend getaway.
2007-01-19 13:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by siamsa_siamsa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indy has a great real estate market to invest in; here you'll find a healthy and a stable growing economy, here you'll find something for everyone. Clean city, clean parks, safe neighborhoods and great schools. Indy is a wonderful place to raise a family, we love it here; it's good to be surrounded by people who love this Great Nation. -From someone who moved out of the S.F. Bay Area last year!
2007-01-19 12:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Indianapolis The Real-Deal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Indianapolis, it's a great place to live!!!!!!!1
2007-01-20 17:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Des♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Kyle Busch 2. Greg Biffle 3. Jeff Gordon 4. Tony Stewart 5. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. / Matt Kenseth
2016-05-23 22:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a great "small" big town. It is a big town but does not have the terrible problems some big cities like Chicago and New York have. People are very friendly here and crime is not terrible, but it is on the rise.
2007-01-20 11:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by Nappy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
COLTS ROCK!!!! I have spent some time in Indy. My Uncle there just passed away. I took Summer Classes at the Art Institute there and worked with Him in His Pool Store. It was a fun summer I will never forget.
If your there, take the tour of the 500 Raceway, It's great!
2007-01-19 09:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love it . I am from Canada . Make it to Indianapolis a couple times a year .to take in the US Nationals or to bring the wife and shop. Big Colts fans . GO Colts..
2007-01-19 13:09:09 · answer #8 · answered by Dakota 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indianapolis is a very nice city... There is alot to do in indy year round... It is a very clean and well kept city... Alot of good palces to eat of a wide variety...
2007-01-19 10:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by joe b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indy is my home town... born and raised. I presently live here. I'm proud to say Indy is one of the cleanest cities around... very beautiful place. It's quickly becoming one of the finest sports cities around. GO COLTS!!
2007-01-20 03:47:32 · answer #10 · answered by tuxguy3 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋