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May 9, 2018 · The City Market Catacombs are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeremy D. Meier, Meier Photography. An eerie silence permeates the vast expanse running beneath downtown Indianapolis. Just...
The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in (86.72 m) tall neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets in the center of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Gondola Canal Ride
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- Indy Cultural Trail
- Eiteljorg Museum
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- Old National Centre
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- NCAA Hall of Champions
- Tomlinson Tap Room
If you thought the only place to hear a gondolier sing O Sole Mio while navigating canal waters was in Venice, you need to think again. Head to West Michigan Street in Downtown Indianapolis, and next to the waterside Fresco Cafe, you’ll find the moorings for Old World Gondoliers. Take a thirty or sixty minute ride along Downtown’s Central Canal whi...
The Scottish Rite Cathedral is a dominant landmark in Downtown Indianapolis which wouldn’t be out of place in the heather covered highlands of Scotland. The cathedral was built in the late 1920s and is one of the biggest Masonic buildings anywhere in the world. Owned by a Freemason affiliated group, the cathedral contains many Masonic symbols as we...
Speed around Downtown Indianapolis sightseeing on a bright yellow bike from the Pacers Bike Share Scheme. There are multiple bike stations all over Downtown Indy in convenient locations right next to many of the district’s main attractions. A day pass entitles the user to unlimited thirty-minute rides throughout an entire twenty-four hour period. C...
The Indy Cultural Trail is an eight-mile-long paved pathway which interconnects the Downtown Indianapolis neighborhoods. Join the trail on West Walnut Street or any other point along the route to cycle or walk through the district. Do the full trail, or break it down section by section, stopping off to enjoy the landscaped garden areas, multiple pu...
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is located on West Washington Street in Downtown Indianapolis. The gallery is dedicated to telling the story of America’s indigenous inhabitants and the history of the Wild West through the media of visual art. The museum’s varied collections are housed in themed galleries distributed over th...
For a taste of classic Indianapolis fayre, book a table at the St Elmo Steak House on South Illinois Street in Downtown Indy. The St. Elmo Steak House has been rustling up great food since it opened its doors in 1902. Though frequently renovated, the restaurant still maintains the welcoming atmosphere and décor of its founding years and has won sev...
For a night of live entertainment, music concerts theatrical drama or dance, the Old National Centre on North New Jersey Street is the place to go in Downtown Indy. The ONC houses three venues – a two-thousand six hundred seat theater, a concert hall with a spectator capacity of one thousand eight hundred and a multi-purpose event room for over six...
For fans of the Big Bang TV series who have always wanted to visit a comic shop like the one in the program, do just that while in the Mile Square. The Downtown Comics is a comic store on East Market Street in Downtown Indianapolis and a fun place to spend a few hours browsing both old and recently published editions of all the top comics. Not just...
Combine a museum visit with a workout at the NCAA Hall of Champions on West Washington Street in Downtown Indianapolis. The museum’s lower floor celebrates the achievements of those who have succeeded at any of the twenty-four collegiate games with exhibitions relevant to the sports and legends. The upper floor of the museum invites visitors to par...
The Tomlinson Tap Room is an old-fashioned, pub-style bar located in the Downtown Indianapolis City Market. The Tap Room serves only locally crafted Indianapolis beers and wines which are rotated on a regular basis. Grab a pint after browsing the market stalls or just sit and sip while watching the hubbub of the market below from the Tap Room’s ind...
Due to planned construction surrounding Indianapolis City Market, Catacombs tours are unavailable in 2024 and 2025. One-hour guided tours explore the evolution of a German-American landmark in Indianapolis, from its early days as a German clubhouse to its current role as a hub of modern urban life. LEARN MORE.
- Indiana War Memorial & Museum. Pay tribute to the brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces at the Indiana War Memorial & Museum.
- Indiana Statehouse. Whether you’re a history buff or a lover of incredible architecture, the Indiana Statehouse will leave an indelible mark! Standing in the heart of the Mile Square area of Downtown Indianapolis, this magnificent architectural and historical landmark serves as the state of Indiana’s government seat.
- Eiteljorg Museum. Celebrate the art, history, and culture of the American West at the fascinating Eiteljorg Museum. Home to a rich collection of artwork, artifacts, and engaging exhibitions, the museum is one of the premier museums of its kind and one of Indianapolis’s must-see attractions.
- Indiana State Museum. Want to explore some Hoosier history? Head to the Indiana State Museum to better understand and appreciate Indiana’s past, present, and future.
Downtown Indianapolis continues to grow and thrive with art displays, the Cultural Trail, sports, festivals, unique restaurants and shops, ever-changing exhibits at the museums, hotels in every comfort and price range, our sprawling urban park and outdoor concert venue; all the things that make this capital city a great destination for visitors ...
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This circular street surrounds the proud Soldiers and Sailors Monument at the very center of the city. Back in 1821, renowned surveyor and engineer Alexander Ralston wanted Indianapolis to resemble the layout of Washington D.C. So, he designed Monument Circle as the city’s central downtown hub.
