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During your Indianapolis vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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).
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.
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 ...
Hampton Inn Indianapolis-Northwest-Park 100
Take I-465 North to Exit #21 (71st Street Exit). Take a Right onto 71st Street and continue to 1st stoplight, which is Woodland Drive. Turn left at the stoplight, hotel will be on your left hand side. From I-465: Take Exit #21 (71st Street Exit). Head East on 71st Street and continue to 1st stoplight, which is Woodland Drive. Turn left at the stoplight, hotel will be on your left hand side. From I-65: Take Exit #124 (71st Street Exit). Head East on 71st ...
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