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You will be pleased with the sporty atmosphere and hospitality of the land of the Indianapolis, one of the homes of the NASKAR.

Tip 1 - Amateur and professional sports both inhabit the Indianapolis. Travelers who are into sports can try their hands at the NCAA headquarters or Hall of Fame Museum.

Tip 2 - For race enthusiasts, they would definitely love the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There are also other recreational centers in this land that sports-oriented people would smile about.

Tips 3 - Spend your morning jogging, walking or biking at the Monon Trail, the Urban Greenway that is considered as the busiest place in the Indianapolis. Afterwards, you can hang out at the Broad Ripple Village where you can get some ice cream, pizza or steak, and sip on some martini or drink some beer. Here, you can also enjoy tattooing and shopping for interesting goods.

Tip 4 - A radiant 7-story building with a friendly environment can be found in the Indianapolis Artsgarden. This establishment showcases hundreds of free performances each year as well as various exhibits from different artists. It houses one of the official visitor centers of Indianapolis and from it; you can have a spectacular view of the strikingly beautiful city.

Tip 5 - The children's love the Indianapolis Zoo and White River State Park for they have loads of activities and fun things for the kids.
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Indiana Historical Society

The Indiana Historical Society aims at preserving and representing the history of Indiana by way of historical resources, publications, activities and educational programs. The William Henry Smith Memorial Library of the society houses abundant resources of Indiana's history in the form of manuscripts, visual and printed materials, digital images, cataloged maps, photographs, artifacts and paintings.

The Indiana Historical Society - Official Website

http://www.indianahistory.org/

The society runs a special Historic Document Preservation Program which aims at keeping the physical position of the historical evidences intact. Several exhibits, programs and events are also organized by the Indiana Historical Society throughout the year and if you are on your Indianapolis travel and want to know more about the history of Indiana, then the best way is to visit some of these exhibits.

Founded in the year 1830, it has been a popular venue for private and public events. The location, elegance and classic decor of the building makes it an ideal location for any social event or a wedding party. With several rental spaces including the Gibson Boardroom, Emison Room and Corson Room, the building is able to accommodate any size of meeting, seminar or private party. The building also has a parking lot for 135 vehicles that will be provided to the guests of the event.

The Indiana Historical Society - Wiki take

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Historical_Society

More information on Indiana Historical Society

http://www.indianahistory.com/pub_prog/edu/teachers.html

Several educational programs are also organized throughout the year by the Indiana Historical Society including Adult and Family programs, Traveling exhibits and local history services. An Indiana Junior Historical Society is also created for children from grades 3 to 12. A National History Day is also held every year in Indiana through which people are encouraged to explore the history of Indiana.

H-Indiana Listsery is one of the online discussion group in which people who have a passion for Indiana history take active part. You can refer to a latest Indianapolis travel guide for upcoming events of the Indiana Historical Society.

Indiana Historical Society Address
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Contact:
Tel: (317) 232-1882

Indiana Historical Society Hours:
William H. Smith Memorial Library: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Basile History Market: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stardust Terrace Cafe: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ticket Information for the Indiana Historical Society:
IHS members: Free
Adult: $7
Senior (60 and over): $6.50
Child (5 through 17): $5
Child (under 5): Free

Website: http://www.indianahistory.org/

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