INDIANA: “HOOSIER STATE”
BY CLAY LARROY
Traveling
is the kind of activity, which
almost all the people love. For someone it is an opportunity to relax and abstract
from everyday busy life. For others it is interesting to observe the way people of other cultures and mentality live. Some people
consider it to be the best way to
have fun and always try to visit as many clubs, pubs,
restaurants and cafes as possible for their wallets and time limits. When
you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Indianapolis
Indiana is known as the 'Crossroads of America',
and in Indianapolis, the intersection of several major Interstate highways,
this is literally true. This makes the state capital's multiple attractions
easily accessible, including the one many consider to be hallowed ground, the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Those who know nothing else about the city know
that each May racing devotees flock to Indianapolis by the thousands for the
Indy 500. During the winter, Indianapolis is a hotspot for football fans, whose
fervor for the Colts has reached frenzied heights since the team won the XLI
Super Bowl.
No worries for those less enthusiastic about
spectator sports. Once dubbed 'Indiana No Place', Indianapolis now caters to a
variety of other interests, not the least of which is history. At the center of
town is Monument Circle,
home to the 284-foot (87m) Soldiers' and Sailors'
Monument, among many others. From the circle, the city spreads outward in a
grid and is divided into six cultural districts. Broad Ripple Village mixes
sidewalk cafés and upscale
boutiques with retro fashions and original music
venues. Fountain Square is a funky downtown neighborhood laid out like a
European village. Both are known for their artistic leanings and abundance of ethnic
restaurants. Indiana Avenue showcases the city's African-American heritage, and
Mass Ave is the free-spirited, friendly arts and theatre district.
The final two cultural districts may have less of
an eclectic vibe, but they are packed with attractions. Those in search of
good, old-fashioned American consumerism need look no further than the
Wholesale District's Circle
Centre, a large shopping mall connected to the
Indiana Convention Center and a number of downtown hotels via skywalks.
Wholesale is the home of the business district as well as Bankers Life
Fieldhouse, where the Indiana
Pacers play, the Colts' RCA Dome and loads of chain
restaurants. For visitors who wish to spend a bit of time enjoying the fresh
air, there is the Canal and White River Park district. The Canal Walk snakes
through the city, offering an urban respite for fitness buffs, while scattered
throughout the 250-acre state park are top museums, unique festival and concert
spaces and the Indianapolis Zoo.
Getting around in Indianapolis
Indianapolis' multitude of major highways makes the
self-drive option quite convenient. Traffic congestion, however, can be a
problem. Public transportation is provided by IndyGo at $1.75 per single ride
and $4 per all-day pass. The red and green lines service downtown attractions,
hotels, restaurants and shopping and nightlife spots.
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There were a lot of things that
happened at Indiana that I was proud of.
Kelvin Sampson
Travel to experience
memories that will last a lifetime!
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