Quick Summary: The capital city of Indiana, Indianapolis offers travelers many unique things to see and do. Visit great museums like the Indianapolis Museum of Art, stay at a great hotel, stroll through White River State Park downtown with kids and tour the Lockerbie Square Historic District. Explore the zoo, go shopping, have a romantic dinner, and watch a performance at the theater in the evening. You can even join a paid tour if you want some company.


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Indianapolis Museum of Art

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The Canal and White River State Park

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum

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Indianapolis Art Center

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Lockerbie Square Historic District

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The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

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Indiana State Museum

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Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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Indiana Repertory Theatre

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Indianapolis Zoo

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Indiana Historical Society

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The Indianapolis Cultural Trail

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Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens

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Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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Indy Racing Experience, Indiana

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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

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The Rhythm! Discovery Center, Indiana

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Spoke and Steele

Eagle Creek Park

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Bakersfield Tacos

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