Indianapolis Area Information
While staying with the Holiday Inn Express, take some time to explore all that Indianapolis has to offer. The historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, O’Reilly Raceway Park and Downtown Indianapolis are all minutes away and are sure to offer something for everyone. Allow our professional staff to assist in any directions or finding a means of transportation.
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Indianapolis Zoo/ White River Gardens
The two sister institutions feature the best in animal and plant exhibition. See 350 species of animals in natural habitats at the Zoo, and get inspired by the most unique and beautiful botancial attraction in the Midwest at the Gardens.
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Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is held for 12 days each summer. Over 750,000 people visit the Indiana State Fair each year.
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Indiana Convention Center
A multi-purpose convention facility that draws nearly two million people annually. While hosting numerous large national, regional and local events, the facility retains the versatility to accommodate small groups as well.
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The Ritz Charles
Family owned and operated, Ritz Charles is located on the North side of Indianapolis and is a versatile and quiet facility for elegant banquets and meetings. The facility has 15,000 square feet and accommodates up to 1,000 guests. Whether it's a wedding reception or a business meeting the professional staff will always be there to offer personal coordination, and to assure that your event comes off precisely as planned. At Ritz Charles, Carmel, the best in menus, service and amenities come together to create the perfect place for your event.
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Butler University
Butler University was founded in 1855, encompasses 290 acres, and currently has 20 campus buildings. It is a coeducational, private university that emphasizes liberal art and sciences-based courses. It is a Division 1 school and a member of the North Central Association of colleges and schools. Also, Butler is home of Clowes Memorial Hall.
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Firmly established as one of America's premier musical ensembles, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra continues a tradition of excellence with year-round performances of classical, pops, educational and holiday music at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre.
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Beef & Boards Dinner Theater
Broadway productions by a professional, equity company, excellent buffet dinner and favorite cocktails in an intimate setting. Indiana's only year-round equity theater.
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Clowes Hall
Built in 1963, Clowes Hall has been one of the Midwest's premiere performing arts facilities. Each year there is a performing arts series which emphasizes one of a kind, international, artistic, and culturally diverse live performances. It is a host to resident companies like the Indianapolis Opera, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, JCFA's Music at Butler and Butler Ballet. Also, organizations such as Broadway in Indianapolis, Town Hall Lecture Series and Butler's Visiting Writers Series and Religion Seminars use the building during the season. More Information
IMAX Theater
Being Indiana's only IMAX Theater, our specially designed 409-seat auditorium ensures that every seat is the best seat in the house. With a screen six-and-a-half stories high, comfortable stadium seating and 16,000 watts of digital surround sound, you will live an adventure as our sights and sounds propel you into the heart of the action.
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The Murat Centre
The Murat Centre is a multi-purpose facility featuring a 2,500-seat performing arts theatre, an 1,100-seat conference and banquet hall and three newly banquet rooms. Primary usage is Broadway shows, major touring entertainment and private special events.
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NCAA Hall of Champions
The 25,000-square-foot, two-level Hall of Champions celebrates the 84 NCAA championships and 22 sports. It features six multi-media presentations and interactive kioks. Visit Campus Corner gift shop for your exclusive NCAA merchandise. Group rates available.
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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
The only museum in the Midwest to combine Western art and Native American art and artifacts. Exhibitions, festivals and educational activites focus on the art, history, and culture of North America. Award-winning store offers authentic art, clothing, and home decor.
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Conner Prairie Living History Museum
Experience one of America's finest living history museums. Indian camp, pioneer village, Victorian-era farm, covered bridge, hands-on area, historic house, and indoor exhibits. Persimmons Restaurant; Museum Shop; catering facilities for meetings, corporate picnics, weddings; adult and youth group discounts.
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Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Explore, creat and imagine! Explore five floors of interactive fun throughout the museum's 10 major galleries, Lilly Theater and SpaceQuest Planetarium. The secret to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is it creates extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families through an enormous playground. Find free parking, family dining and our innovative Children's Museum.
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Indianapolis Museum of Art
Situated on 152 acres, the the IMA features significant collections of the world's art, as well as the former J.K. Lilly Jr. estate, Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens, a historic house museum of the American Country Place era.
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Eagle Creek Park
Stay for the day at Eagle Creek, one of the largest municipal park in the United States! If the almost 1,400 acres of water don't entice you, the over 3,900 acres of dry land activities will.Contact Information: 7840 W. 56th St. (317) 327-7110 (park office)
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Indiana-University Natatorium
The world-renown IU-Natatorium has been the site of 88 American and 10 world records since opening in 1982. Host to the 2000 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, the IU-Natatorium is also open to the public for lap swimming and programs.
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Circle Centre Mall
Open: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Department store, restaurant and nightclub hours may vary. Shopping, dining and entertainment complex, reminiscent of a European street market but located in the heart of downtown. With anchors Nordstrom and Parisian, 100 speciality stores, fine dining, food court and convenient parking, Circle Centre is a "must-see." Experience our 4th floor "Where Entertainment Hits the Roof" with four nightclubs, nine-screen cinema and Steven Spielberg's GameWorks Studio.
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Bearslide Golf Course
Bear Slide will be open all year, weather permitting. Cart covers avialable for an additional fee. We are now on are non-season rates. Call the pro shop for details. Bear Slide is one of Indiana's premier public golf courses. Golf Digest has given Bear Slide a "Four Star" rating, and included it among the 10 best in Indiana. It has also been rated as one of the top 75 most afforable courses in the USA.
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O'Reilly Raceway Park
Featuring three distinctive tracks, 0RP is perhaps the world's finest special event auto racing facility. With a full schedule of events, 0RP hosts more than 100 dates of racing on quarter-mile drag strip, .686-mile paved oval and 2.5-mile road course. Hosts of Mac Tools NHRA U.S. National, NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series events, Goodguys Hot Rod Nationals, Super Chevy Show and more!
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Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse is the home of the NBA's Indiana Pacers, WNBA's Indiana Fever, and the Arena Football League's Indiana Firebirds. Conseco Fieldhouse also hosts concerts and other special events.
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Indianapolis Indians
Triple-A International League Indians play home games at Victory Field, voted Best Minor League Ballpark in America, located just west of the Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome. Games are April-September The Indians are affiliated with the Milwakee Brewers. Individual game tickets are $8-$12 and $1 discount for children. Group tickets available for groups of 25 or more.
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Fort Golf Resort
The Fort Golf Course is one of Indiana’s finest golf courses with practice facilities, driving range, and a fully equipped Pro Shop. Golfers of all levels are welcome. The course presents bent grass tees, greens and fairways with a wetland at holes 5 and 6. Individual, family, or group lessons are available. It also hosts corporate or charity golf outings It opens at 7:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. during the peak season and is closed on Mondays. It circulates on 9-minute tee times and offers twilight rates. Restaurant operates: Tuesday-Sunday.
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Brickyard Crossing
Open: April-October. Green Fee: $90 per person, includes cart. "The Nation's Most Unique Links" Brickyard Crossing promises a golf experience unlike any other. Individuals and groups will enjoy mixing the world of yesterday and today, automobile racing and championship golf.
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Wood WInd Golf Club
Bent grass fairways, tees, and greens are what make up the year-round golf course, Wood Wind Golf Club. Undulating hills, ponds, trees, a creek, and over 90 sand bunkers frame this challenging 18 hole course.
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Prairie View Golf Club
Ranked as 1998s 10th “Best New Upscale Public Course” by Golf Digest, Prairie View Golf Club is made up of 18 holes that consist of bent grass greens and fairways that were built on hills. Each hole is a challenge with fairways wide off the tee and the greens that are small, hilly, and fast. The course does not open until noon on Mondays.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum
One of the world's largest and most varied collections of racing, classic and antique passenger cars, including more than 30 Indianapolis "500" winning cars, video presentations, racing memorabilia, a gift shop and photo shop.
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Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indiana's premier theatre. The best in professional regional theatre-comedy, drama, classic, contemporary and new plays. Closed Monday. Artists from across the country and Indiana craft world-class theatre. Group rates.
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