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During your Indianapolis vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
This impressive $14-million building houses one of the country's most notable collections of Native American and Western art. The "Art of the American West" collection includes works by Frederic Remington and Georgia O'Keeffe. The Native American artifacts include clothing, beadwork, and pottery from all over North America.
Indianapolis Zoo
This $64-million, 64-acre facility celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004 and features 2,000 animals roaming through simulated environments. Get up close with an armadillo or try your hand at feeding a giraffe. The zoo's immense Dolphin Pavilion was being renovated at press time and is scheduled to reopen in summer 2005; for an aquatic fix, check out the new seahorse exhibit. The zoo is in the 250-acre White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. (tel. 317/634-4567; www.inwhiteriver.com).The White River Botanical Gardens are also located on the zoo grounds. Admission to the gardens is $7 adults, $6 seniors and children in summer; reduced admission in winter. The gardens are open from 9am to 4pm (longer hours in summer).
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Built in 1909, this is one of the most celebrated auto raceways in the world. Each May, more than 400,000 spectators throng to the 2.5-mile oval course to watch the Indianapolis 500, the largest single-day sporting event in the world, boasting the largest purse in motor racing. The Speedway also hosts the United States Grand Prix in June and the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in August.The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum (open daily 9am-5pm; $3 adults, $1 children 6-15) is within the track's oval. The 433-acre speedway also features a PGA course (4 holes inside the track and 14 outside).
Hampton Inn Indianapolis-East
Hampton Inn Indianapolis - East is located on the east side of Indianapolis directly off I-70 at Shadeland Ave (exit 89), 1/2 mile west of I-465. The downtown Indianapolis area, the RCA Dome, the Convention Center, Victory Field, IUPUI, Conseco Fieldhouse, Circle Centre Mall, and the zoo are all within 10 minutes of the hotel. Shadeland Industrial Park, Shadeland Commerce Center, and Western Select Complex are all adjacent to or across the street from the hotel and the State Fairgrounds is ...
Wingate Inn - Indianapolis Northwest
Complimentary expanded breakfast buffer Free high-speed internet access in rooms Well lit desk w/chair Two-line desk phone w/dataphone, voicemail & speakerphone 900 megahertz cordless phone 27" TV w/remote control Free HBO, long distance access & local calls In-room Nintendo & pay per view movies 24 hour complimentary business center Indoor pool & whirlpool w/fitness center Express check in/check-out Complimentary USA ...
ESA Indianapolis-NW College Pk
**Extended Stay America Indianapolis-Northwest is designed specifically for people who need more than just a room while away from home. In addition to the comfortable recliner and large work desk, the oversized studio suites feature a kitchen that allows you to prepare meals at your convenience. As a guest of Extended Stay America, you receive complementary movie channels, free local phone calls, voice-mail, and a two-line phone with a computer dataport. Guests also have access to a ...
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