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Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis - - What To Do And See

 

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Visit the Indianapolis Zoo, which can be found on West Washington Street, where you and your family can have fun an enjoy yourself, taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings, hand-on activities and rich wildlife displays.

 

Show your kids a good time, during your stay in Indianapolis, by taking them to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, located on N Meridian Street, where they can enjoy exhibits that will certainly arouse their curiosity and wake their imagination.

 

Visit the beautiful Indianapolis Arts Garden, situated on West Washington Street, which is considered a `must` while visiting Indianapolis, and one of the most appealing city's free attractions.

 

Enter the intriguing and interesting world of outer space at Halcomb Observatory & Planetarium, situated on Sunset Avenue, on Butler University's campus.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Indianapolis Marathon & Half Marathon, which will be celebrating its 15th edition, on October 16, in 2010, is considered to be one of Indianapolis' most popular annual sporting events.

 

In addition to the marathon and half marathon, the event also includes a marathon relay, a 5K run/walk, and a kid's marathon, in order to give enthusiasts of all ages and abilities the chance to participate.

 

The scenic race will start and finish in the historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, taking runners on a mostly flat course, with a challenging hill, near mile 3 and past mile 10, in the State Park.

 

The fact that the Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon early registration fees are considered to be among the most reasonable in the country, is just one more reason to participate in this fun and entertaining Indianapolis annual sporting event!

 

Festivals

There are dozens of fun and entertaining, family-friendly celebrations, happening throughout the year, in Indianapolis. Some of the most popular and favorite ones are listed below. Check it out!

 

- March: Theatre Fringe Festival.

- April: Talbot Street Art Fair, Earth Day Indiana Festival.

- May: Broad Ripple Art Fair.

- June: Redneck Expo, Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival, Indy Jazz Fest.

- July: Indianapolis International Film Festival, Indianapolis Alternative Media Festival, Indiana Black Expo.

- August: Indiana State Fair, Midwest Music Summit.

- September: Penrod Art Fair, Carmel Arts Festival.

- October: Heartland Film Festival.

 

Shopping

The Indianapolis shopping scene is as appealing as the city itself. Offering everything from discount outlet malls to upscale boutiques and jewelry, the city has something for everybody's pocket.

 

The unique shopping experience is given by the many select shopping areas, available all over the city, especially downtown, which satisfy the needs of even the pickiest buyer.

 

The majority of Indianapolis' shopping spots are open between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm, from Monday through Saturday, and between 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm, on Sundays. The majority of the independent retailers either close earlier or much later and most of them are closed on Sundays.

 

To get an idea about what Indianapolis has to offer, check out the top 10 list of the most popular shopping spots in Indianapolis listed below!

 

Castleton Square Mall, Address: 6020 E 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Circle Centre Mall, Address: 49 W Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Fashion Mall at Keystone, Address: 8701 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis, IN.

Southern Plaza Shopping Center, Address: 4200 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Washington Square Mall, Address: 10202 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Lafayette Square, Address: 3919 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN.

Manor House Antique Mall, Address: 5454 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Diamond Den Galley, Address: 55 South Raceway Road, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN.

Meridian, Address: 2201 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Splurge, Address: 446 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.