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During your Indianapolis 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).
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.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
This is one of the largest children's museums in the world, with interactive exhibits covering everything from archaeology to world cultures to biotechnology, plus extensive toy and dollhouse displays, a working antique carousel ($1 per ride), and a planetarium. At press time, the museum was about to open Dinosphere, a $25-million multisensory exhibit that's a unique attempt to combine serious science (a working laboratory and the largest collections of juvenile fossils in the world) with kid-friendly interactive exhibits (dressing up in a dinosaur costume to sit on a nest of simulated eggs). If you have kids, this is the place to take them.
Residence Inn by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest
At Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with a passion for making every guest feel welcome. Our spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, a fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator and plenty of space for entertaining, relaxing or meeting with colleagues. Each suite features free high speed Internet access, large well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair and two telephones (one cordless) ...
Comfort Inn and Suites North at the Pyramids
The Gold Award winning Comfort Inn & Suites? North at the Pyramids is the perfect place for business and leisure travelers. This northwest suburban business park hotel is ideally located with easy access to Interstate 465, Interstate 65 and Interstate 865 and is only minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport. The Indianapolis Children's Museum, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis Zoo are just of the few popular points of interest ...
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