{"id":22248,"date":"2017-11-14T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=22248"},"modified":"2019-11-12T22:25:51","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T22:25:51","slug":"7-things-will-surprise-indianapolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/7-things-will-surprise-indianapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things That Will Surprise You About Indianapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>The city known for its love of race cars is constantly evolving. If you think you know Indianapolis, think again. With a vibrant food scene and massive rebuilding efforts downtown, Indianapolis is quickly becoming a go-to destination. We\u2019ve partnered with family and lifestyle blogger Kirsten Maxwell from <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Kids Are A Trip,<\/i><\/a><i> who lives in Chicago and is a frequent visitor to Indianapolis. Here she shares seven things that will&nbsp;surprise you about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Indianapolis.d178266.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.kirsten-maxwell.7-things-will-surprise-indianapolis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indianapolis<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. It\u2019s not all about the Indy 500\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> But that is a huge part of the city\u2019s identity. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com\/events\/indy500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Indianapolis 500 <\/a>is the world\u2019s largest single day sporting event every Memorial Day weekend. Over 300,000 visitors come to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch Indy cars race 500 miles around the famous track. Other events are held throughout the year, such as concerts, air races, golfing events, and Lights at the Brickyard (their holiday lights show). Make time for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com\/at-the-track\/museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum<\/a> and their collection of Indy 500 race vehicles and memorabilia. It\u2019s awesome to see how cars have progressed over the years.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22267\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22267\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Indy-500-Travelocity.jpg\" alt=\"7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Indy-500-Travelocity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Indy-500-Travelocity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Indy-500-Travelocity-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Indy-500-Travelocity-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Indy-500-Travelocity-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis visitors won&#8217;t want to miss the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirsten Maxwell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. Their food scene is crazy good<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> Yes, you read that right. Indianapolis has amazing food! There are restaurants for all budgets from Mass Ave to Fletcher Place to Broad Ripple. Every neighborhood has unique restaurants serving delicious food. For breakfast head to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.milktoothindy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Milktooth<\/a>, a restaurant that serves all day brunch and only brunch. Try the Dutch baby, or the grilled cheese, you won\u2019t be disappointed by anything on the menu. Stop into <a href=\"https:\/\/thegardentable.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Garden Table<\/a> for dishes made from natural ingredients grown by local farmers. I highly recommend the vegetarian version of biscuits and gravy. Looking for a dinner spot? Try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livery-restaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Livery<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluebeardindy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bluebeard<\/a>. The Livery is Latin American tapas and Bluebeard is American contemporary with a menu to suit all appetites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22269\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22269\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-Food-Travelocity.png\" alt=\"7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-Food-Travelocity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-Food-Travelocity.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-Food-Travelocity-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-Food-Travelocity-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-Food-Travelocity-400x250.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vegetarian biscuits and gravy at The Garden Table are fantastic.&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirsten Maxwell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p> I have to mention the stand out restaurant for me,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/publicgreensurbankitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Greens<\/a>. Public Greens bills itself \u201cAn Urban Kitchen with a Mission.\u201d They are a restaurant that donates their profits to feeding kids through an after school program called <a href=\"http:\/\/thepatachoufoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Patachou Foundation<\/a>. Founder Martha Hoover saw a need for healthy meals for children who face daily food insecurity. They prepare food from their gardens and deliver it to children in need. They also make time to educate them about wellness and making healthy choices. Huge love for this place.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. They are second only to Washington, D.C. in terms of war memorials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> Indianapolis is second only to our nation\u2019s capital when it comes to the number of war memorials, but first in total acreage dedicated to fallen soldiers. The centerpiece of downtown is the Soldiers and Sailors monument. It towers above Monument Circle just blocks away from the Indiana War Memorial and American Legion Mall (home to the American Legion National and Indiana headquarters). Take a peek inside the Indiana War Memorial\u2019s Shrine Room for an unforgettable experience and spend time admiring its neoclassical exterior. Afterwards, take a stroll up the mall and admire the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam War and Korean War Memorials. It\u2019s a beautiful experience to have in the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22270\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22270\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-War-Memorial-Travelocity.jpg\" alt=\"7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-War-Memorial-Travelocity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-War-Memorial-Travelocity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-War-Memorial-Travelocity-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-War-Memorial-Travelocity-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-That-Will-Surprise-You-About-Indianapolis-War-Memorial-Travelocity-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Shrine Room is stunning.&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirsten Maxwell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>4. The museums are evolving<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children\u2019s Museum of Indianapolis<\/a> is the largest children\u2019s museum in the world, and it\u2019s about to get bigger. In 2018 they will add Riley Children\u2019s Health Sports Legends Experience. This outdoor addition features twelve sports experiences and three indoor exhibits mixed with sports history. There are sports courts sized for young ones, and even a kid-size golf course designed by Pete and Alice Dye based on famous golf holes around the world. A lot of effort has gone into creating this wonderful addition to the museum and community.<\/p>\n<p> The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a new name, <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernewfields.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newfields<\/a>, and a new winter extravaganza to go with it. Winterlights is the museum\u2019s holiday light show, where visitors can stroll through the gardens, sip hot cocoa, and admire the property decked in its holiday splendor. The museum also has over 100 acres of grounds to explore, a beer garden, and Lilly House, the historic home of J.K. Lilly Jr., one of the grandsons of Eli Lilly, founder of the pharmaceutical company.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Their bike trails are worth exploring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> Indianapolis has numerous bike trails for locals and visitors alike. The Cultural Trail is eight miles of trail through downtown, showcasing artwork, restaurants, and architecture along the way. The Monon Trail is a former rail road track converted to an 18-mile walking\/cycling path from downtown to the northern suburbs. <a href=\"http:\/\/activeindytours.com\/tours\/biking-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Active Indy<\/a> has very informative tours covering White River State Park around the Cultural Trail and through downtown for a perfect intro to the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22279\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22279\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Cultural-Trail-Travelocity.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis is known for its race cars, but its not the only thing that makes the city. Come find out 7 things that will surprise you about Indianapolis and make plans for your next trip. - Travelocity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Cultural-Trail-Travelocity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Cultural-Trail-Travelocity-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Cultural-Trail-Travelocity-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Cultural-Trail-Travelocity-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bike ride will take you to places not accessible to cars.&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirsten Maxwell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>6. There are catacombs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> Right next to City Market (the city\u2019s farmer market operating since 1886), used to be Tomlinson Hall, a massive building that burned to the ground in 1958. The structure was demolished, but underground lies a massive complex of columns and archways. Indiana Landmarks offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianalandmarks.org\/tours-events\/ongoing-tours-events\/city-market-catacombs-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City Market Catacombs tours<\/a>, but don\u2019t expect to see any dead bodies. It\u2019s mostly dusty floors and a few bits of furniture, but there are a few ghost stories, so be sure to ask.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22277\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22277\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-You-Didnt-Know-About-Indianapolis-Catacombs-Travelocity.jpg\" alt=\"7-Things-You-Didnt-Know-About-Indianapolis-Catacombs-Travelocity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-You-Didnt-Know-About-Indianapolis-Catacombs-Travelocity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-You-Didnt-Know-About-Indianapolis-Catacombs-Travelocity-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-You-Didnt-Know-About-Indianapolis-Catacombs-Travelocity-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-You-Didnt-Know-About-Indianapolis-Catacombs-Travelocity-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The catacombs under City Market.&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirsten Maxwell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>7. One building in the city will blow your mind in a good way<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> South of the city is an area known as Fountain Square. It\u2019s easy to recognize by the fountain in the middle of the road and the massive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fountainsquareindy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fountain Square Theatre<\/a> building on the corner. The theatre was completed in 1928, but in the 1960s it was converted into a Woolworth\u2019s department store. They occupied the space until the end of the decade. The property saw various stages of occupancy and disrepair through the years. In the early 1990s owner Linton Calvert stepped in and started rebuilding.<\/p>\n<p> The fourth floor houses a re-created 1930s duck pin bowling alley, complete with wood floors and decor salvaged from a bowling alley of that era. Duck pin bowling is a variation of today\u2019s game with smaller pins and a smaller, lighter ball without finger holes. Another floor of the building houses a 1950s\/60s style \u201cAtomic\u201d duck pin alley, completely retrofitted to the style of that era.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22278\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22278\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Duck-Pin-Bowling-Travelocity.jpg\" alt=\"7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Duck-Pin-Bowling-Travelocity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Duck-Pin-Bowling-Travelocity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Duck-Pin-Bowling-Travelocity-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Duck-Pin-Bowling-Travelocity-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7-Things-Not-to-Miss-in-Indianapolis-Duck-Pin-Bowling-Travelocity-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This retro duck pin bowling alley isn&#8217;t the only surprise at the Fountain Square Theatre.&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsareatrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirsten Maxwell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p> This place doesn\u2019t just revolve around bowling. Fountain Square also hosts weddings and swing dance nights, with teachers available for lessons. There&#8217;s a game room, a casual BBQ joint, a bar, a seasonal rooftop garden and bar, and a hotel with beautiful suites! It\u2019s worth a stop in Indy, just to see the amazing spaces Linton has created over the years.<\/p>\n<p> If you&#8217;re looking for some centrally located hotels, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Indianapolis-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Indianapolis.h3574024.Hotel-Information??mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.kirsten-maxwell.7-things-will-surprise-indianapolis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JW Marriott<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Indianapolis-Hotels-The-Alexander.h5526910.Hotel-Information??mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.kirsten-maxwell.7-things-will-surprise-indianapolis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Alexander<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Indianapolis-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Indianapolis-Downtown.h1315449.Hotel-Information??mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.kirsten-maxwell.7-things-will-surprise-indianapolis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homewood Suites Downtown<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city known for its love of race cars is constantly evolving. If you think you know Indianapolis, think again. With a vibrant food scene and massive rebuilding efforts downtown, Indianapolis is quickly becoming a go-to destination. We\u2019ve partnered with family and lifestyle blogger Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip, who lives in Chicago [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":86,"featured_media":22589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[22,390,898,406,414,208,979,980,83],"class_list":["post-22248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city","tag-biking","tag-city","tag-city-tours","tag-foodie","tag-history","tag-indiana","tag-indianapolis","tag-memorials","tag-museums"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 Things That Will Surprise You About Indianapolis | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Indianapolis is constantly evolving. 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