Indianapolis
This mini guide to Indianapolis covers just a fraction of what the city has to offer.
Dining
From fast food to gourmet cuisine, Indianapolis has over 2,800 foodservice
establishments. Learn about just a few of your dining options near campus.
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Historical Sites
You'll find historical sites throughout downtown and the city, including
the home of President Benjamin Harrison, Madame Walker Theater,
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,
the State Capitol, and numerous historic buildings and neighborhoods.
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Museums
Enjoy the beautiful Indiana State Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of
American Indians and Western Art, and the NCAA Hall of Champions. And that's just the museums
a stone's throw from campus. Venture into the city for other top-ranked museums.
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Performing Arts
Whether you enjoy
musical theater, modern dance, orchestra, pop music, or live blues, Indy will
satisfy your thirst for culture. And, best of all, students and faculty enjoy discounted tickets to many venues.
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Public Parks
Campus is adjacent to White River State Park, a favorite destination
for tourists and IUPUI students and faculty. In addition, Indianapolis boasts 169 city parks
of more than 10,000 acres, and almost 65 miles of public greenway trails.
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Shopping
From Circle Center Mall in the heart of downtown to funky shops on Massachusetts Avenue and in Broad Ripple Village,
shopping doesn't get much better than in Indianapolis.
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Sports
Indy is known worldwide for it's professional and amateur sports. Two of the top ten auto racing venues in the world
are located on the west side of town. The city is home to several professional teams, including NBA and NFL
franchises. And the IUPUI campus is home to the RCA Tennis Championships, and was host to a number of events at the
1987 Pan American Games.
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