Indiana INsider's Guide

Tag: Downtown Indianapolis

City Market

By admin on Dec. 14, 2013

The Indianapolis City Market is a hidden gem. After visiting myself, I was surprised that I had not heard of it. Not only is it located in the center of downtown, but it is also in the original, historic city market building. It is a one-stop shop for so many different tasty treats. City Market has…

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When Dad Comes to Indy, We Drink Beer

By admin on Dec. 06, 2013

I think most people can look back and remember the first beer they had with their dad. Watching a game? Relaxing in the living room? Thanksgiving dinner? Once you’re twenty-one your parents start becoming more like friends than authority figures, well mine have at least. This was the first time my…

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Downtown Indianapolis Presents City Sidewalks for Free Downtown Holiday Experience

By admin on Dec. 02, 2013

Anyone who loves A Christmas Story will remember the family's trip downtown to see the Christmas parade and to see Santa Claus. Back in the 1930s and 1940s, this type of holiday event was a regular tradition in most cities. We don't have anything like that in Indianapolis (and I haven't heard about…

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Watch "It's A Wonderful Life" on IMAX at Indiana State Museum

By admin on Nov. 29, 2013

For some people, their favorite Christmas movie is "A Christmas Carol." For others, it's "Miracle on 34th Street." For me, it's "A Christmas Story" and "Charlie Brown Christmas." But for many people, the quintessential Christmas movie is the 1946 black and white classic, "It's a Wonderful Life."…

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Downtown Indianapolis Discoveries

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

“One…two…..no, just one two-headed eagle guarding the cathedral,” my friend said, shielding her eyes from the sun and gazing up at the towering Scottish Rite Cathedral above us. My other friend wrote the number down on our packet of papers and said, “Ok, so now it’s back to the library to find some…

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Do317 Lounge: Indy's Hidden Music Venue

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

A city boasting intimate music venues isn’t something that rolls off the tongue when recommending Indianapolis to travelers. Quite frankly, Indianapolis isn’t even on the radar for many concertgoers when it comes to live music. Sure, downtown caters to large shows at Old National Centre, but what’s…

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Best Fireworks in Indiana? Downtown Indianapolis

By admin on Jun. 30, 2013

In my opinion, the best place to be in central Indiana on July 4 at 10 pm is within a couple miles of Region's Bank Tower in Downtown Indianapolis. Oh sure, there are fireworks around Geist, in Plainfield, or in Franklin. Every city and town has its own fireworks display. We always went to the show…

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Going to the Theat-ah in Downtown Indianapolis

By admin on Mar. 30, 2013

After a recent trip to downtown Indianapolis with my 12-year-old daughter, and a chance to see "The Lyons" with her at the Phoenix Theatre, she asked me about the different theatres around Indianapolis. And she pronounced it with the British "re" at the end. (Not really.) But I'm going to use the…

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