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.

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.

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our newly renovated guest rooms featuring cable television with free HBO premium channel and pay movies, free high speed Internet access, hairdryer, in-room coffee and tea service, iron and board, spacious well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair, two dataport telephones with voicemail and a comfortable sitting area. ...

Quality Inn & Suites Airport
Located near I-70, I-65, I-74 and I-465- just 2 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport. Convenient to downtown Indianapolis, shopping, restaurants, museums, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and other sport venues. We offer free high-speed Internet in all rooms. Pet Accommodation: 10.00/night per ...

Days Inn Indianapolis- Airport
The Days Inn Airport is a full service, Chairman's Award-winning hotel that has consistently received a Five-Sunburst rating. Business or Pleasure you will be treated to all the standard Days Inn extras that make your stay more enjoyable, like our Hot Breakfast Buffet, refreshing Sol Terre shower experience, and free WI-FI in every room! Plus, if you are a TripRewards member, you will continue to receive TripRewards points for all eligible stays. Conveniently located just outside ...