About
Indianapolis, also known colloquially as Indy is the state capital of Indiana and the most populous city in the U.S Indiana is the county seat.
Indianapolis is the 29th most economically important U.S. city. It houses three Fortune 500 companies, two major-league sports teams (Colts and Pacers), five universities campuses and several museums, among them the largest children's museum in the world.
Flights
There is no direct flight from Evansville to Indianapolis you need to have a stop in between.
Places to visit in Indianapolis
1. Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the largest children's museum in the world, is located in Indianapolis. It's huge! It's a wonderful place to take the whole family to and it doesn't require you to be a child to enjoy it. There are many interactive and innovative displays in the museum. Some displays cover topics such as transportation, science and culture, archaeology, and history.
2. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host the Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is where the most famous car race in America, the Indianapolis 500, takes place seven miles north of downtown Indianapolis. It is used only for this race, and two other races: the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Race or the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
3. You can walk or paddle down the Central Canal.
The Central Canal runs through White River State Park. It was built in the early 19 th centuries to transport goods into and out of the city. The canal is no longer an industrial waterway. It's now filled with paddleboats and kayaks that give visitors a different perspective of the downtown. You can rent them just across from the Eiteljorg museum.
4. Check out the White River State Park Sights
White River State Park offers a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is hard to believe you are still in Indianapolis after you visit the park.
5. Holliday Park
Holliday Park is a tranquil spot in nature that tourists will love. It's located right next to the White River. It offers 3.5 miles of trails that wind through the wetlands and woods , including a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform by the water. There are beautiful year-round gardens in the park that are maintained by local gardening groups. Also, there is a rock garden and an arboretum with more than 1,200 trees.
FAQs
What are you unaware of Indianapolis?
Hoosiers will tell you proudly that Indiana is more than just corn. The capital of Indiana, Indianapolis, hosts everything from sliced bread to the biggest sporting events in the country. These are some facts you may not know about Midwestern cities.
How many interstate highways pass through Indianapolis?
Indiana is often called the Crossroads State of America. Indianapolis, Indiana, boasts six interstate highways running through it. 12. Washington, D.C. has more monuments and memorials than Indianapolis.
