The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Indianapolis, Indiana

Downtown Indianapolis I
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Christina Nhu

Indianapolis is the largest city in the American state of Indiana, a bustling area brimming with museums, galleries and sporting attractions. Home to the biggest cemetery in America, the largest Christmas tree in the country and the venue where Elvis played his last ever concert, this place is full of exciting and unusual places and activities just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. Read on to find out more about the 10 best things to do and see in Indianapolis.

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1. Indianapolis Zoo

Zoo

First opened to the public in 1964, The Indianapolis Zoo is the home to many animal species including elephants, zebras and giraffes. Interestingly, the world’s first successful artificial insemination of an African elephant took place here. The recently constructed Orang-utan Center here is being praised as one of the most significant zoo exhibits in the world, a venue which has been created to further the physical, social and intellectual abilities of the primates.

2. Indianapolis Museum Of Art

Museum, Art Gallery

Indianapolis Museum of Art
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Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art to behold an array of work illustrating the talent of many American and international artists. The venue is split into four sections, the Krannert Pavilion, specializing in pre-Columbian American and Asian art, the Hulman Pavilion, with Baroque and Neo-Impressionism paintings, the Clowes Pavilion, housing Medieval and Renaissance art, and the Lilly Pavilion, exhibiting British and American furniture and silver, as well as a wealth of intriguing German porcelain items.

3. Lucas Oil Stadium

Stadium

Lucas Oil Stadium
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Another sporting spectacle, Lucas Oil Stadium is the home of NFL team the Indianapolis Colts, and is a major spot for conventions, exhibitions, trade shows and NCAA basketball competitions. Construction here was finished in 2008, and the venue boasts 63,000 seats as well as a retractable roof to protect sport lovers from undesirable weather conditions. There are also tours available which allow visitors and in-depth look at the place and its history.

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