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In addition offering myriad cultural opportunities, Indianapolis is proud of its strong sports heritage. ESPN recently named Indianapolis the #1 Professional Sports City and many national sport governing bodies, such as the NCAA, call Indianapolis home.

Arts/Culture
The city abounds with a world class arts and culture community. As part of the Cultural Tourism Initiative launched by Mayor Bart Peterson in 2001, Indianapolis' Cultural District Initiative promotes and showcases local hubs of activity that stand our for their cultural and artistic offerings, including the Central Canal/White River State Park, Fountain Square, Broad Ripple, Massachusetts Avenue, and The Wholesale District. These designated cultural districts reflect the character and diversity of the community offering fun and flavor in convenient settings to residents and visitors alike. Visit the Web sites of the following attractions to learn more:
Arts Council of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum
Clowes Memorial Hall
Conner Prairie
Dance Kaleidoscope
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Freetown Village
Indiana Medical History Museum
Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indiana State Museum
 
Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis Civic Theatre
Indianapolis Children's Choir
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Indianapolis Zoo
Phoenix Theatre
President Benjamin Harrison Home
  White River State Park

Sports/Recreation
In addition to hosting international and national sporting events, Indianapolis touts outstanding major and minor league sports teams. Check out the Web sites below:
Brickyard 400
Indiana Blast
Indiana Blaze
Indiana Fever
Indiana Firebirds
Indianapolis Ice
Indiana Pacers
 

Indiana Sports Corporation

Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
RCA Championships

Sights/Attractions
Visitors and residents are never bored in a city where there are always things to do and see! Visit the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association’s Web site for a list of the city’s sights and attractions: Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association – Things to Do and See

Dining
Whether you are in the mood for Indian or Italian, Thai or Russian, Indianapolis has it all. Visit the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association’s Web site to browse restaurant and dining options in Indianapolis: Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association – Restaurants & Dining

Shopping
Although you would never have to leave Circle Centre, the city’s 4-level, 2-city block downtown mall, there are a wide variety of places to go shopping in Indianapolis! Visit the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association’s Web site to view a list of shopping opportunities in the city: Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association – Shopping

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