Indianapolis is a major hub for industry, culture and economy. The face of this progressive, lively city has changed over time, often. After connecting to the rail network in Indianapolis and quickly developed into an important regional center. Today the city is, above all, to host a major international auto race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, known. The culture is not neglected, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has a good reputation. Theater, musicals, opera, ballet and modern dance are also part of cultural activities.


Some historic buildings including the house of 23 U.S. President Benjamin Harrison, have been preserved. In the Morris Butler House is an interesting museum is housed (Victorian art). The Indianapolis Museum of Art is a large complex of three museums with works of art from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Children’s Museum there’s even a carousel. Interesting are also the State Capitol, St. John’s Church and Christ Church Cathedral. Strolling the City Market is fun, almost 100 booths, stalls and shops offer crafts, culinary delights and all sorts of little things. Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S., and also the beautiful Garfield Park you can relax.

The Historical Museum in the town of Lafayette has some interesting exhibits and documents from the early 19th Century, when the Indians vainly overpowering against the white soldiers and settlers fought back, which were taking the land.

Others are also worth visiting the Indiana Dunes National Park, a restored Amish Acres Amish settlement in the 19th Century in Nappanee, the pioneer settlement Conner Prairie, the Squire Boone Caverns and the famous Fort Wayne.