Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement
Located 30 miles northeast of downtown, this restored 19th-century village faithfully reproduces pioneer life between 1820 and 1840 with the help of 36 carefully restored buildings, crafts demonstrations, and reenactments of events on the frontier. In summer, you can take a picnic here and listen to a concert under the stars as part of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's "Symphony on the Prairie" series.

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).

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.

Omni Severin Hotel
Located in downtown Indianapolis. Connected to Nordstrom department store and Circle Centre Mall by skywalk. The mall is also connected to the convention center by a skywalk. It is one block from Conseco Fieldhouse and the RCA Dome. The Omni Severin proudly serves as one of the city's most elegant hotels. Built in 1913, the hotel has been restored to its original grandeur and offers the most contemporary amenities while maintaining its historic charm. Situated in the heart of the entertainment ...

Holiday Inn INDIANAPOLIS-EAST
Welcome to the Holiday Inn East Hotel. We are ideally situated on the east side of Indianapolis, just 8 miles from downtown. Our easy highway access make us convenient to major business districts and attractions. We are just moments away from everything, including the Indiana Convention Center, RCA Dome, Conseco Fieldhouse and the historic Fort Benjamin Harrison. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, come on in and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at our restaurant Damon's "the place ...

Jameson Inn Indy Carmel
At Jameson Inn, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfast with Belgian waffles, an internet computer kiosk in the lobby, airport shuttle, complimentary weekday newspaper, an on-site fitness center, and a sparkling indoor swimming pool. All of our spacious rooms include comfortable Dreamium pillowtop beds, work area with free wireless internet access, microwave, ...