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During your Castleton vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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).
Quality Inn & Suites East
Quality Inn and Suites, with great affordable rooms, is conveniently located off I-70 and I-465 just 8 minutes east of downtown Indianapolis. Hotel offers FREE wireless high speed Internet, FREE room upgrade, expanded Continental Breakfast, discounted Subway sandwiches and much more. Pet accommodation: 15.00/night, 20lbs. and under, limit 2 pets per ...
Hampton Inn Indianapolis-Airport
The Hampton Inn Indianapolis-Airport is located on Southwest side of city, one mile East of the Airport in the Park Fletcher Business District, eight miles from downtown Indianapolis. Indianapolis Int'l Airport 1 M W, Shuttle-no charge-taxi. Bus Station 8 M E, Taxi-city bus. Downtown Indianapolis 8 M E, Taxi-city bus. Union Station -trai 8 M E, Taxi-city ...
Red Roof Inn Indianapolis South
The Indianapolis South Red Roof Inn is located just 8 miles from beautiful downtown Indianapolis and now features T-Mobile wireless Internet access (daily fee may apply). Experience our coffeehouse-style service featuring fresh brewed, ground whole bean coffee. Area attractions include the Indianapolis Event Center, Market Square Arena, Greenwood Park Mall, the RCA Dome and the Indianapolis ...
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