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During your Indianapolis vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest
TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the simple solution for extended stays with your budget in mind! Our suites are designed to make you feel ar home for a day, a week, a month or more and give you thirty percent more space than a traditional hotel room. The TownePlace Suites Indianapolis Northwest is located ten miles from downtown and six miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - home of the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR Brickyard 400. * Studios are large open rooms with one queen bed, ...
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown is conveniently located within one half mile of Conseco Fieldhouse and the Indianapolis Zoo. Some guest rooms are equipped with high speed Internet access with wireless service available in meeting space and public areas of the ...
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