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Inside Background
History 
    Today, Indianapolis is known as being a transportation hub of the Midwest...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Neighborhoods 
Broad Ripple Village     Broad Ripple is located in the area in between 61st...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The following local organizations can provide you with more information on...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Weather & When to Go 
    Indianapolis, like most cities in the Midwest, has four distinct seasons...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
President Benjamin Harrison Home 
Visit the historic 1875 Italianate Victorian home of the 23 rd U.S. President...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Indianapolis is a major regional transportation hub for the Midwest. Interstate...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Public Transportation 
    Indianapolis does not have an underground or elevated train system, and...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Randolph County, Indiana Just 1 1/2 hours northeast of Indianapolis, Randolph...
Last edited: 06 June 2008
Family Travel 
    The first stop for any family visiting Indianapolis should be the...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Rhythm! Discovery Center is a new place you can let the family test their...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Nightlife 
    Visitors looking for a lively bar scene would do well to head towards the...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
HIDDEN MUSEUM You might overlook the Civil War history museum, even though...
Last edited: 16 March 2008
The Performing Arts 
Indianapolis’ culture?  It’s not an oxymoron! Sporty Indianapolis is also well...
Last edited: 18 August 2007
Shopping 
Indiana offers very cosmopolitan shopping choices. Items with "local flair" may...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
Sports & Activities 
Indianapolis is known as the amateur sports capital of the world, and of course...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
12 FREE Days of Christmas  
Enjoy affordable family fun during the holidays. Each Indianapolis attraction...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
A night out in Indy 
There are several fun places to go in Indianapolis in the evening hours, which...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
A Relaxing Spa Visit 
When visiting downtown Indianapolis, make sure you stop by Studio 2000 Salon...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Barbie Rocks Indy 
One of the nation's most recognized fashion icons has been given her own...
Last edited: 24 December 2009
Central Canal 
Indianapolis boasts a beautiful one-and-a-half mile long Central Canal that...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Christmas at the Zoo 
Thousands of trees at the Indianapolis Zoo are lit with lights for the holidays...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Indianapolis Art Center 
The Indianapolis Art Center is located alongside the Monon Trail just north of...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Indianapolis Art Center 
Indianapolis Art Center is open 7 days a week.  Great place for all ages...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
Indianapolis Zoo 
The Indianapolis Zoo dares you to touch a shark or plunge even deeper into the...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
NCAA Hall of Champions 
Get your hands on 23 sports and experience the heart and dedication it takes to...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
President Benjamin Harrison Home  
Visit the historic 1875 Italianate Victorian home of the 23 rd U.S. President...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Rhythm! Discovery Center 
Rhythm! Discover Center is Indianapolis' newest attraction.   It houses...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis 
Kids won’t want to miss The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.  It’s a hands-on...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Things to do in Indy 
Indianapolis is full of things to do for all ages. Like any big city...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Children's Museum of Indianapolis 
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a hands-on world of discovery in...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Crown Hill Cemetery 
The cemetery is the burial site for President Benjamin Harrison, Vice...
Last edited: 23 July 2007
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 
The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of...
Last edited: 10 June 2008
Indianapolis Museum of Art 
The Indianapolis Museum of Art welcomes you with free admission, a gorgeous...
Last edited: 27 February 2009
White River State Park 
As America’s only urban cultural state park, White River State Park...
Last edited: 18 June 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
There is not a style of cuisine specific to Indianapolis or the rest of...
Last edited: 07 October 2008
Fogo De Chao 
This is the newest location of the Brazilian steakhouse chain. Located in...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Fujiyama Steak House of Japan 
Located on the south side near I-465 and Emerson, the Fujiyama Steak House is a...
Last edited: 27 July 2008
Historic Steer-In Restaurant 
It is now Historic Steer In, not Harolds Steer In. It serves Breakfast, Lunch...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Hollyhock Hill 
  Hollyhock Hill  is one of very few family-style restaurant operations still...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Pancho's Taqueria 
A great second location for the Northside of Indy. It's located at 96th &...
Last edited: 05 March 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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