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Westfield [1] is a town and a northern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

[edit] Get in

While you can get close by plane, a car is a necessity to reach Westfield. There is no bus or train accessiblity to Westfield, however, since it is close to Indianapolis you can see arrival options there too.

[edit] By car

Westfield is located east of Highway 31, which becomes Meridian Street in Indianapolis. It also is accessible by east/west Highway 32.

[edit] By plane

In addition to the Col. Weir Cook Indianapolis International Airport [2], located off of I-70 in Indianapolis, smaller planes can schedule a landing at one of two airports in Hamilton County and nearby Boone County, located just west of Hamilton County. Both offer aircraft charter, sales, rental, catering, flight school and more.

• Metropolitan Airport 10401 Willow View Rd., Fishers. 1-317-849-0840. [3]

• Indianapolis Executive Airport 11329 East SR 32, Zionsville. 1-317-769-3288. [4] This airport also is home to a Hamilton County Welcome Center, open 6 to 8 p.m. daily.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By car

General speed is between 55-70 on interstates and highways, and generally 35 on other roads unless otherwise posted.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit] Museums

• Westfield-Washington Historical Society Museum [5] 145 S. Union St. 1-317-804-5365. Just opened in 2008, this small museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Westfield.

[edit] Landmarks and Arts

• Actors Theatre of Indiana [6] 1-317-669-7983 Stages a four-show season of community theater each year.

• Gallery One 36 Fine Art Gallery & Studio [7] 136 E. Main St. 1-317-867-4139. Fine arts gallery open Thursdays and Fridays and by appointment, showcasing local 2D and 3D artists as well as jewelry.

• Downtown Westfield Many charming buildings have been renovated in the downtown area and host retail businesses, including a restaurant, pharmacy, flower & gift shop, village pizza parlor and ice creamery, quilting shop, and gift & garden shop. Known for its Quaker heritage and role in the Underground Railroad, Westfield is a great town for walking tours. The Westfield Washington Historical Society can provide background information on tours. Call them at 1-317-804-5365.

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit] Festivals

• September NUMA Arts and Cultural Festival The festival, which is organized by the Westfield Neighborhood Association, showcases local artists AND a national chili cook-off competition. A car show and interactive arts area were included in 2008.

[edit] Outdoors [8]

• Asa Bales Park Hoover Street and US 32. Names after the man credited for naming Westfield. The park includes a skate park, two pavilions, a walking trail and playground.

• Chauncey Allen Park Smith Avenue near the State Veteran’s pool, 10 acre park and gardens.

• Monon Trail The rail trail extension from Indianapolis in Westfield is being completed in phases, with the first mile completed in 2008.

• Quaker Park 17501 Dartown Rd. Splash park, playground and picnic areas.

• Westfield Skateboard Facility at Amelia Park South Middle School off S. Broad St.

• Historic Indiana Ghost Walks & Tours - unseenpress.com, Inc. 1-317-840-6456 Experience the fascinating history of Hamilton County with a ghoulish blast from the past. Perhaps you’ll come face-to-face with a renowned serial killer, a fugitive who once traveled the Underground Railroad, or a rowdy poltergeist who still visits his favorite old haunts. Haunted sites are located in Carmel (Indiana), Westfield, Hortonville, Sheridan, and Noblesville. Be sure to check out the Haunted Underground Railroad walk in Westfield!

[edit] Learn More

• Westfield-Washington Chamber of Commerce [9] 322 W. Main St. 1-317-867-8066. Can provide information about area businesses and upcoming events. The Chamber of Commerce also is home to a Visitor Information Welcome Center, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

• Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau [10] 37 East Main Street, Carmel 1-800-776-8687. Not-for-profit tourism organization that promotes and encourages the development of Hamilton County tourism, conventions, festivals and other special events. Staff are very helpful and welcome visitors who need information. Visit HamiltonCountyTowns.com for a full event calendar and interactive map of destinations, golfing, restaurants, shopping and places to stay.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Stitches & Scones [11] 120 N. Union St. 1-317-896-4411. Voted Indiana’s best craft store, this store has all your supplies for knitting, crochet, needlepoint, spinning and weaving. The staff here are excellent. They all have years of experience but are patient with newbies. Mollie, the owner, recently opened Crafty Capers in the building next door to encourage fiber arts projects with younger sewers and kids. They also offer free baked scones as long as they last each morning!

• Clay Terrace 14300 Clay Terrace Blvd. 1-317-566-0011. [12] Locaed just outside of Westfield in Carmel (Indiana), this open-air mall has a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Shops include DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Dick's Sporting Goods, Circuit City, Wild Oats, Sur La Table, Z Gallerie, Indigo Nation, HOMExperience by Estridge, and White House/Black Market. Clay Terrace is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll and window-shopping experience, or an all out shopping spree. Many of the shops are unique and are not featured anywhere else close by. Enjoy shopping on Thursday evenings in the summer with local live music playing in the background.

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit] Moderate

• Kelties [13] 110 Union St. 1-317-867-3525. This is a quaint, lovely little restaurant in the heart of Westfield. In addition to some stick-to-your-ribs Midwest food like her beggar’s purse, Keltie offers straightforward but good beef, pork and chicken dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. Kelties is also known for its etiquette classes – good manners for kids and adults.

[edit] Cheap

• Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse BBQ [14] 800 E. Main St. 1-317-867-0077. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, call for hours. The restaurant offers BBQ in a bunch of varieties, at a great price ($4.95 for a quarter rack of pork ribs, less for a home smoked pulled pork sandwich) The real treat is Adam’s (aka Big Hoffa) beef jerky. In addition to the standard beef jerky flavor, he also smokes a teriyaki version.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Best Western Westfield Inn [15] 17650 U.S. Highway 31 1-317-867-5678. Complimentary breakfast, pool, exercise room, high speed internet.

[edit] Contact

For more information about Westfield, contact the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-776-8687 or visit HamiltonCountyTowns.com for a full event calendar and interactive map of destinations, golfing, restaurants, shopping and places to stay.

[edit] Get out

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