St. Elmo
Indianapolis is quickly becoming famous throughout the Midwest and beyond for its dedication to fine dining experiences and plenty of delicious food, but the culinary tradition of Indy started with St. Elmo. This steak house offers the finest cuts of meat Indianapolis has to offer and is perfect before or after any big game or event. Not to mention, their famously spicy shrimp cocktail will give you stories to tell for years.
The Indianapolis Children’s Museum
Located just north of Downtown Indianapolis, The Indianapolis Children’s Museum is actually the largest children’s museum in the world by square footage. This makes it perfect for families, or even fun-loving and curious adults! See a working water clock, plenty of rotating attractions throughout the year, and a truly breathtaking multi-story indoor glass sculpture.
State Parks
Indianapolis is a perfect blend of urban living with quick and easy access to plenty of beautiful nature through Indiana’s robust state parks system. Indianapolis residents live within a two-hour drive from plenty of state parks, from Brown County to Turkey Run and beyond. Hiking, canoeing and camping is easily accessible from Indianapolis, making it the perfect city for those who want the excitement of downtown and access to nature.
Live Music
Live music is easy to come by in Indianapolis, with major venues spread throughout the area. Downtown, you’ll be able to access world-famous stars playing shows at the Old National Center or The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, with smaller venues elsewhere in the city with more intimate areas. Head north, and you’ll reach Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, which has hosted many of the biggest names in music today.
The Indianapolis Colts
Indiana is football country, and there’s no team that creates more pride than the Indianapolis Colts. With star players and a fanbase like none other, Indianapolis has a unique atmosphere on game day. Fall just isn’t the same in Indianapolis without the Colts, and by wearing some team gear you’re likely to make fast friends with fellow fans. Go Colts!
The Indy 500
One of the world’s most famous sporting events, in one of the world’s most storied sporting venues, takes place right here in Indianapolis. The Indy 500 takes place every year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bringing crowds above 100,000 people out to Speedway to see the race and create a celebration like no other. Throughout the month of May, the race lights Indianapolis up with plenty of festivals and experiences to bring citizens, friends and families together in celebration.
Indiana State Museum
Proudly boasting incredible rotating exhibits within a cutting-edge building that also plays host to an IMAX theater for all the biggest releases, the Indiana State Museum located in downtown Indianapolis is the perfect mix of education and entertainment that can take up an entire day or even more. Right next door is the Eiteljorg Museum, a leading national collection of native American and western art.
Craft Beer
Craft beer is exploding throughout the country, and in Indianapolis the craze has taken root like few other places. There are locally-owned craft breweries in plenty of neighborhoods throughout the city, brewing original beers and often serving up incredible food to accompany it. Sun King, one of Indianapolis’ largest breweries, has opened up a second location in Carmel for those looking just north of the city.
Downtown Indy
Downtown Indy is a unique place: packed with art, culture, nightlife and opportunity, but dense enough to be able to easily travel from one location to the next. Grab a scooter, and explore food, drink and culture!
A Growing City
At the end of the day, the biggest reason why so many people are moving to Indianapolis now is the growth of the city. The area is teeming with opportunity, with new businesses opening up and neighborhoods improving every day. Indianapolis is a city of now, and a city of the future. Come be a part of it.