Quick Summary: Indiana is known as the home of the Indy 500 race and as the site of several prestigious universities. Located in the Midwest, this diverse state has a population of close to 6 million people. In Indianapolis, visitors can find all types of historical and cultural attractions, unique hotels, monuments, museums, and entertainment venues.


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Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

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Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art

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Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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Marengo Cave, Indiana

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

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Indianapolis Museum of Art

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Exciting Vacations for Food Lovers with Indiana Culinary Trails

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Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

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The Eiteljorg Museum

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Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Indiana State Capitol

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USS LST Ship Memorial

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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

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Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park

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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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Grissom Air Museum

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Parkview Field

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Indiana War Memorial

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Studebaker National Museum

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