Central Indiana

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Central Indiana is in Indiana.

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[edit] Get in

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

This is the area where "Crossroads of America" really comes into play. Numerous interstates and highways swarm into this area. I-65N from the northwest, I-74 from the west, I-70 from the southwest, I-65S from the south, I-74S from the southeast, I-70E from the east, and I-69N from the northeast. Indianapolis has a loop called I-465.

[edit] By bus

  • Greyhound [1]
    • Anderson - Economy Inn, 2400 S. Scatterfield Rd. +1 765 642-3931
    • Indianapolis - 350 S. Illinois St. +1 317 267-3076
  • Megabus 1 877 G02-MEGA [2] A super cheap way to travel by bus that was brought from Europe to the Midwest. Clean, friendly travel option. The earlier you book your trip the cheaper it is. All pickup/drop off points are at popular landmarks. Pickup/drop off from three points in Indy:
    • Indianapolis City Market - 222 E. Market St.
    • Circle Center Mall - 40 W. Maryland St.
    • Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 4790 W. 16th St.
  • Burlington Trailways 1 800 992-4618. [3] Offers bus service throughout the Midwest. Pickup/drop off in Indianapolis.

[edit] By plane

  • Indianapolis International Airport [4]
  • Alexandria Airport 1577 E. 900 N. +1 765 724-7060
  • Anderson Municipal 282 Airport Rd. +1 765 648-6293
  • Eagle Creek Aviation Services 4101 Dandy Trail. +1 800 4TP-E331. [5]
  • Greenwood Municipal Airport 749 E County Line Rd., Greenwood. +1 317 881-0887. [6]
  • Metropolitan Airport 10401 Willow View Rd., Fishers. +1 317 849-0840. [7]
  • Mt. Comfort Airport 3867 N. Aviation Way, Greenfield. +1 317 335-3371. [8]

[edit] By train

  • Amtrak 350 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis. +1 800 USA-RAIL. [9]

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

Visit the wiki pages for more details regarding Indianapolis, Carmel, Kokomo and Noblesville.

[edit][add listing] See

Be sure to see city pages for more information. There are countless activities in this area, and below are mainly activities in smaller towns or lesser known areas.

[edit] Outdoors & Landmarks

  • Conner Prairie Living History Museum 13400 Allisonvile Rd., Fishers. +1 317 776-6006 [10] Settled in the 1880s, Conner Prairie is an Indiana tradition for the young and old learning about Indiana living 'back in the day.' With volunteers dressed in period-costume year round you are able to experience every aspect of the way of life - from blacksmithing to cooking, games and schooling, farming and church. Start at the modern museum learning about the science and anthropological history, then head to the living history museum featuring authentic buildings from the 1880s. Current exhibits involves Native American regional language sponsored by History Channel. In the summer the grounds feature 'Symphony on the Prairie' where one can picnic in the evening and enjoy live classical and pops performances. Halloween features haunted hay rides and the Holiday season includes dinners, candlelight tours and other celebrations. Restaurants on hand and a gift shop too. Parking is free. Admission is $11 (adults), $10 (seniors), $7 (youth 5-12) and free (youth 4 or under).
  • James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. +1 317 477-4340. Visit and tour the birthplace of "The Hoosier Poet." He wrote Annie!

[edit] Museums

  • Grover Museum 52 W. Broadway, Shelbyville. +1 317 392-4634. [11] This small town museum features the history and culture of Shelbyville. The museum features a ton of storefronts - taking you back to 1910. From a barbershop to a doctors office - check out antiques and goods from Shelbyville's past. Featuring lots of rotating exhibits and a well-respected quite exhibit every year. Free.
  • Automotive Heritage Museum 1500 N. Reed. Rd. +1 765 454-9999. [12] Over 100 cars are able to be viewed - from the late 1800s until the 70s. See everything from an 1895 Haynes to a 1976 Gremlin. Kokomo deems itself the "City of Firsts" and they were the home to the first car, the Haynes. This museum celebrates the history of automotives in Kokomo.
  • SullivanMunce Cultural Center 205-225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville. +1 317 873-4900. [13] Celebrating Boone County history, genealogy, and fine arts in central Indiana. They also offer art classes.

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Be sure to see city pages for more information. There are countless activities in this area, and below are mainly activities in smaller towns or lesser known areas.

[edit] Festivals & Event

  • Late June Pennsy Trail Art & Bluegrass Festival Pennsy Trail between Center St & Riley Ave., Greenfield +1 317 462-2877. [14] Juried fine art and craftws fair in downtown Greenfield benefiting local non-profits. Shop for art and enjoy great food and regional bluegrass music.
  • Mid-Late July Hendricks County Fair County Fairgrounds. +1 317 745-9260. Join thousands of residences celebrating the summer at the county fair. 4-H sponsors it, with contests in all areas - food, crafts, art and animals. Live music, midway, food food food and the legendary demolition derby.
  • Early-Mid August Indiana State Fair State Fairgrounds. [15] The biggest summer event in the state. A trip to Indiana isn't complete without a trip to the fair. Animals, crafts, art, rides, dancing, eduation, enviromentalism, Hoosier Pride and FOOD!! I go at least 2-3 times within the two week period. They also have live music and concerts. Prairie Home Companion comes every other year.
  • Mid-Late October Pumpkinfest The Country Market, 5 miles north of Zionsville on SR 421. [16] Festival celebrates all things pumpkin and fall. All crops are grown within a 5 mile radius - pick your pumpkin on a hayride, run through the corn maze, eat some kettle corn too. They have a market there that sells local foods (great brownies) and homegrown honey. You can also rock out to some amazing local Bluegrass. Avoid the tenderloins, enjoy the kettlecorn. $5 per person.
  • Early October Riley Festival Downtown Greenfield. +1 317 462-2141. [17] Greenfield celebrates the life of James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana's favorite poet, with a huge festival. Activities are endless. One of the largest craft fairs in the state, pumpkin contest, live music, art show, parade, 5k run and walk, antique sale, theatre performances, and countless other activities. Oh, don't forget the food and the duck race.
  • Early-Mid October Heartland Apple Festival 2304 E. Main St, Danville. +1 317 745-4876. [18] Celebrate your love for apples and fall at Beasley's Orchard. Pick pumpkins and apples, hayrides, arts & craft fair, apple pie contest, and live music provided by regional bluegrass and country musicians. And the food..ohhhh the food! Apple butter and biscuits, bratwursts, ribeyes, apple dumplings, porkburgers, caramel apples and don't forget a cup of cider.

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  • Boggstown Cabaret 6895 Boggstown Rd, Boggstown. +1 800 672-2656. [19] Indiana's only 1930s style cabaret club. Reservations are a must for this lunch and dinner affair - where you can enjoy music, comedy, dancing and performances from a by-gone era.

[edit] Sports

  • Golf Anyone...?
    • Golf Club of Indiana 1/2 mile west of I-65, Exit 130, Zionsville. +1 317 769-6388. [20]

[edit] Other Fun

  • Carley Elk Farm 29113 Haworth Rd., Atlanta. +1 765 502-6999. [21] An elk farm! Call ahead and take a tour of the farm grounds - meet the elk, the way they live and learn all about the glamourous life of elk and why they are the "healthier red meat." Feed the elk, pet the elk, and you can even "rent an elk" where they will bring an elk to you! They also have a shop selling elk goods and meat.
  • CKS Railroad 112 W. Carey St. +1 765 345-5561. [22] Take a ride on the "Big 4" railroad on about a 90 minute ride.
  • Good's Candy Shop 1423 W. 53rd St, Anderson. +1 866 375-0309. [23] Large sweet shop that looks like it's made of chocolate! You can't miss this place - look for the giant candy box sign outside. Family owned and operated, see how our favorite snacks are made - from truffles to fudge, chocolate covered nuts, hand dipped goodies and so forth. They also have a coffee shop!

[edit][add listing] Buy

Indianapolis has most of the major area malls, so visit its wiki page for a shopping list. Below are shopping centers, stores and boutiques outside of the area.

  • David Alan Chocolatier 1700 N. Lebanon St, Lebanon. +1 800 428-2310. [24] Swiss-style chocolate from one of Indiana's finest. Their speciality is the truffle, and most specifically the "trufflette", which is a truffle with a chocolate coating. Sample and pick up a box.
  • Edinburgh Premium Outlets 11622 N.E. Executive Dr, Edinburgh. +1 317 812-526-9765. [25] (30 minutes south of downtown). Features shops like Borders, Banana Republic, the Gap, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Adidas, J.Crew, Guess, Polo and more. They also have an Estee Lauder Company Store which features make-up by companies like MAC, Estee Lauder, Clinque, Perscriptives and Bobbi Brown at outlet prices. AAA discount available.

[edit][add listing] Eat

The largest concentration of restaurants can be found in Indianapolis, Carmel, Kokomo and Noblesville.

  • Jonathan Byrd's Cafeteria 100 Byrd Way, Greenwood. +1 317 881-8888. [26] The world's biggest cafeteria. Yes, cafeteria. Your wildest fantasies will come true here. Well, cafeteria wise. They also offer their food to go and desserts galore. Jonathan Byrd is a millionare and also has one of the world's biggest collections if Bibles. You can see some on display here too. Vegetarian friendly.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Most of the nightlife goes on in Indianapolis, Carmel, Kokomo and Noblesville.

[edit] Bars

21+ is the age to get into bars and buy booze. You can't buy booze on Sundays, however you can go to many bars/pubs to enjoy your Sunday cocktail.

  • Slippery Noodle Inn 372 S. Meridian St. +1 317 631-6974. [27] The oldest bar in Indiana since 1850. Originally it was a brothel, and it's now the best blues bar in the city. Steaks, homemade soup, baked potatoes, sandwiches and subs are the starts of the menu with a classic bar menu to boot. Beer, champagne, wine, and of course - hard liqour is poured with pride and the blues is local and national/international acts. There are still bullet holes in the wall from brawls in the 1800s. Dis is it. 21+

[edit] Wineries

  • Chateau Thomas 6291 Cambridge Way, Plainfield. +1 317 837-WINE. [28] Take a tour and taste the fruits of this popular wineries labors. Award winning wine made from the finest California grapes. During warm monthes they offer live music and entertainment. They also have a gift shop full of wine related goodies.
  • Easley Winery 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis +1 317 636-4516. [29] The oldest winery in downtown Indy. Free guided tours, wine tasting, and events. In warm monthes they feature after-work cocktails and live music. Check out the wine-shop featuring tons of wine and beer making goods.

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