Living in Indy
Indianapolis,
the nation's twelfth largest city, is known as the
Crossroads of America. With a metropolitan population of
over one million people, Indianapolis offers advantages
of a city with a diverse, thriving economy combined with
small-town friendliness known as "Hoosier Hospitality".
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Downtown
Indianapolis has undergone a renaissance in recent
years, and is a popular destination point. New and
rehabilitated real estate, theatres, restaurants and
shopping in the Circle Centre mall have all contributed
to a revival of urban life. Downtown landmarks include
the
Soldiers
and Sailors Monument, Union Station, the
Indiana Repertory
Theatre, and the sprawling
White River State
Park, a popular urban recreational area featuring
promenades and greenways along the downtown canal walk
and White River and home to the Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA
Headquarters and the
Indiana State Museum.
Indianapolis is considered the “Automobile Racing
Capitol of the World”. In addition to the
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race held each May, the
Brickyard 400 NASCAR race each summer and The U.S.
Nationals of the National Hot Rod Association are held
here yearly.
Professional
sports teams include the NFL Indianapolis Colts,
Superbowl XLI Champions (2006 season). Lucas Oil
Stadium is the home to the 2012 Super Bowl. The
Indiana Pacers of the NBA, who play in Conseco
Fieldhouse along with our Women’s NBA team the
Indianapolis Fever. The Triple A Indianapolis Indians
play minor league baseball in Victory Field, located
downtown. The CHL Indianapolis Ice play hockey at the
State Fairgrounds.
The
Children's
Museum and
Indianapolis Museum of Art are world renowned. The
world's largest children's museum features numerous
exhibits for children of all ages. The Indianapolis
Museum of Art is the seventh largest art museum in the
country.
Recreational
possibilities abound at
Eagle Creek Park which offers biking, sailing,
swimming, fishing and cross-country skiing. Major tennis
complexes and over 30 public golf courses are
conveniently located throughout the city.
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