The city of Indianapolis came to prominence in 1821 as a trading centre midway between Chicago, Illinois and the cities of Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. Forbes rated the downtown area among the best in the US, with over 200 shops, 35 hotels and 300 eateries, as well as theatres, museums, galleries and beautiful parks.
Sports is another reason to visit. Hire a car from Indianapolis International Airport and you can tour the famous Motor Speedway, home to the Indianapolis 500, the NCAA Hall of Champions and the Indiana University Natatorium swimming and diving centre, plus the National Art Museum of Sports.
Indianapolis is also steeped in history, from the 19th century buildings that line the cobblestoned streets of Lockerbie Square, to the numerous museums and monuments. Or you can enjoy the amazing nightlife at Broad Ripple and Fountain Square, or savour the world-class international cuisine of the Lafayette Ethnic Food Corridor.
Sometimes called the “Crossroads of America”, Indianapolis is crossed by more Interstate highways than any other city in the country. Rent a car from Indianapolis International Airport and it makes an ideal hub for exploring the diverse attractions of the surrounding states of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.
