| Museums and War Memorials to Visit in Indianapolis |
Soldiers & Sailors Monument - in center of the city (aka the Circle.)
The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is located in the lower level.
There is an observation deck at the top of the monument. Has a gift
shop.
U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial - Walnut St. & Senate Ave., Central
Canal. Last American ship to be sunk in WWII.
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial - The nation's highest
military honor from 15 major wars
American Legion Mall extending from St. Clair Street to North Street
between Meridian and Pennsylvania
The World War II Memorial - Located on the east side, is the first
memorial to be shaped like a half-circle.
The Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial is located on the
southern end of the mall. The two appear to be separate entities,
but in actuality, they combine to become one memorial.
Indiana War Memorial and Museum - 210 feet tall. It occupies an
entire city block between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets to the
east and west and Michigan and Vermont streets to the north and
south.
Veterans Memorial Plaza - Just north of the Indiana War Memorial.
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial - located on the south side of
Military Park
There is also a Firefighters Memorial garden located at 10 W.
Washington St. and a Indiana Law Enforcement & Firefighters
Memorial located east of the Indiana Government Center.
The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is located in the lower level.
There is an observation deck at the top of the monument. Has a gift
shop.
U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial - Walnut St. & Senate Ave., Central
Canal. Last American ship to be sunk in WWII.
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial - The nation's highest
military honor from 15 major wars
American Legion Mall extending from St. Clair Street to North Street
between Meridian and Pennsylvania
The World War II Memorial - Located on the east side, is the first
memorial to be shaped like a half-circle.
The Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial is located on the
southern end of the mall. The two appear to be separate entities,
but in actuality, they combine to become one memorial.
Indiana War Memorial and Museum - 210 feet tall. It occupies an
entire city block between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets to the
east and west and Michigan and Vermont streets to the north and
south.
Veterans Memorial Plaza - Just north of the Indiana War Memorial.
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial - located on the south side of
Military Park
There is also a Firefighters Memorial garden located at 10 W.
Washington St. and a Indiana Law Enforcement & Firefighters
Memorial located east of the Indiana Government Center.
IMAX 3D Theater Real IMAX, Located by Eiteljorg and State Museum,
their movie screen is 6 stories high! Some movies shown in 3-D.
their movie screen is 6 stories high! Some movies shown in 3-D.
The Eiteljorg Museum This downtown museum is dedicated to Indian and
Western Art. Has a nice cafe with balcony overlooking canal.
Western Art. Has a nice cafe with balcony overlooking canal.
Newfields located on the near north west side. Until 2017, was called
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Conner Prairie A Living Museum - recreated 18th century settlement.
North of Indy.
North of Indy.
The Indianapolis Zoo Located downtown.
The Children's Museum The Largest children's museum in the world, It has
five floors.
five floors.
NCAA Hall of Champions Located downtown.
The national headquarters for the NCAA.
The national headquarters for the NCAA.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Located on the grounds of the
speedway. Enter off 16th Street. Open all year long.
Track tours available.
speedway. Enter off 16th Street. Open all year long.
Track tours available.
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Indiana State Museum Contains two restaurants and a gift store as well.
University Park Downtown park located south of the Indiana War Memorial
| Some Things To See |
See the world's largest water
clock at the Children's Museum
clock at the Children's Museum
| Eiteljorg Musuem |
| NCAA Hall of Champions |
| Soldiers and Sailors Monument |
| Indiana War Memorial and University Park |
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Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art located in Fountain Square
which is south-east side of downtown Indianapolis.
which is south-east side of downtown Indianapolis.
Alkis Keramidas Museum of Art located downtown, dedicated to the
Greek artist
Greek artist
Museum of Miniature Houses Scale miniatures and antique dollhouses.
Located in Carmel, north of Indy.
Located in Carmel, north of Indy.
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Indiana Bands
Bars & Taverns
--Craft Breweries
--Distilleries
Clubs
Coffee Shops
Colleges
Entertainment
--Music Venues
--Play Venues
--Cinemas
Conventions
--Comic Stores
Festivals
--Beer Fests
Gambling
Government
Hotels
Camping
Laws, Tips & Maps
Media
--TV
--Radio
--Newspapers
Things to See
--Museums
--Memorials
Indy Speedway
Shopping Malls
--Art Galleries
--Unique Shops
--Antique Stores
Smoking Allowed
Sports
Transportation
Webcams
| Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial |
Indiana War Memorials Foundation - more information about Indy's memorials
Walk Indianapolis - This Web Site offers you a map to the monuments and a audio description of monuments for download!
Walk Indianapolis - This Web Site offers you a map to the monuments and a audio description of monuments for download!
| World War 1 |
| USS Indianapolis Memorial |
| Korean and Vietnam Memorials |