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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).
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.
Residence Inn by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal is located within walking distance of many attractions and companies including American United Life, Banc One, Circle Center Mall, the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome, IUPUI campus, Riley Children's Hospital and White River Park: home of the Indianapolis Zoo. ...
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 ...
Clarion Inn & Suites Northwest
Hotel is conventionally located near Park 100, Intech Park and only 9 miles from downtown with several restaurants nearby. Hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, fitness area, business center and meeting space. All guestrooms feature brand new Simons Felicity Pillow Top mattresses and high speed internet. Many rooms also feature a refrigerator/microwave and whirlpool. Long term rates are available for extended ...
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