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==See==
==See==
===Skyscrapers===
===Skyscrapers===
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The tallest building in Indianapolis is the Chase Tower, standing at 830 feet (253 meters), followed by the OneAmerica Tower which is 533 feet (163 meters) and the One Indiana Tower standing at a height of 504 feet (154 meters). The fourth and fifth are the Market Tower (421 feet or 128 meters) and 300 North Meridian (408 feet or 124 meters). Other skyscrapers include the M&I Plaza (401 feet or 122 meters) and the JW
Marriot
Indianapolis (376 feet or 115 meters), which is the tallest hotel in the state and the largest JW Marriott in the world. All skyscrapers are in a relatively compact cluster downtown.
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The tallest building in Indianapolis is the Chase Tower, standing at 830 feet (253 meters), followed by the OneAmerica Tower which is 533 feet (163 meters) and the One Indiana Tower standing at a height of 504 feet (154 meters). The fourth and fifth are the Market Tower (421 feet or 128 meters) and 300 North Meridian (408 feet or 124 meters). Other skyscrapers include the M&I Plaza (401 feet or 122 meters) and the JW
Marriott
Indianapolis (376 feet or 115 meters), which is the tallest hotel in the state and the largest JW Marriott in the world. All skyscrapers are in a relatively compact cluster downtown.
===Outdoors and Landmarks===
===Outdoors and Landmarks===
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*''Mid-September'' '''Indy Jazz Fest''' September 12-17th, 2011 Military Park, 601 W New York St, +1 317 940-9945. [http://www.indyjazzfest.net/] A very popular event featuring jazz, blues, bluegrass, roots, r&b, zydeco, and fusion bands. Vendors also sell food and drinks. Past performers include Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Wynton Marsalis, BB King, Chris Isaak, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ray Charles, James Brown, and more.
*''Mid-September'' '''Indy Jazz Fest''' September 12-17th, 2011 Military Park, 601 W New York St, +1 317 940-9945. [http://www.indyjazzfest.net/] A very popular event featuring jazz, blues, bluegrass, roots, r&b, zydeco, and fusion bands. Vendors also sell food and drinks. Past performers include Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Wynton Marsalis, BB King, Chris Isaak, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ray Charles, James Brown, and more.
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*''Mid-September'' '''Indy Irish Fest''' Military Park, 601 W New York St, +1 317 713-7117. [http://www.indyirishfest.com/] One of the most fun festivals of the year. Celebrate your Irish (or lack of) heritage with dancing, musical acts, food, booze, sheep herding, Civil War re-enactments, Celtic Mass, a toast contest, rugby, soccer/football, and a kilted mile! The festival has been featured on Food TV. Past performers include Gaelic Storm, The
Prodidgals
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*''Mid-September'' '''Indy Irish Fest''' Military Park, 601 W New York St, +1 317 713-7117. [http://www.indyirishfest.com/] One of the most fun festivals of the year. Celebrate your Irish (or lack of) heritage with dancing, musical acts, food, booze, sheep herding, Civil War re-enactments, Celtic Mass, a toast contest, rugby, soccer/football, and a kilted mile! The festival has been featured on Food TV. Past performers include Gaelic Storm, The
Prodigals
, and more.
*''Late September'' '''Normandy Festival''' 1201 E 38th St, +1-800-259-5856. [http://www.centerforag.com/] A celebration of agriculture and good earth in Indiana. Enjoy the best of Indiana beer, wine, and food. Farmer's market, antiques, fine art and crafts, book signings, live music, hayrides, kids crafts (make your own tie-dye!), petting zoo and demonstrations.
*''Late September'' '''Normandy Festival''' 1201 E 38th St, +1-800-259-5856. [http://www.centerforag.com/] A celebration of agriculture and good earth in Indiana. Enjoy the best of Indiana beer, wine, and food. Farmer's market, antiques, fine art and crafts, book signings, live music, hayrides, kids crafts (make your own tie-dye!), petting zoo and demonstrations.
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| content=Noblesville. A brand new outdoor mall that opened in May 2008. Located on the southwest corner of Interstate 69 and State Road 238 (Exit 10), it has some great options for dining and shopping. There you will find discount-type stores such as SteinMart and Payless; a large JCPenney anchor; and a good
varitey
of shops including Ann Taylor Loft, Borders, Chico's, Dicks' Sporting Goods, Old Navy, etc. If shopping makes you hungry, you can find both casual and fine dining at places like Stone Creek Dining Co., McAlister's Deli, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Paradise Bakery & Cafe.
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| content=Noblesville. A brand new outdoor mall that opened in May 2008. Located on the southwest corner of Interstate 69 and State Road 238 (Exit 10), it has some great options for dining and shopping. There you will find discount-type stores such as SteinMart and Payless; a large JCPenney anchor; and a good
variety
of shops including Ann Taylor Loft, Borders, Chico's, Dicks' Sporting Goods, Old Navy, etc. If shopping makes you hungry, you can find both casual and fine dining at places like Stone Creek Dining Co., McAlister's Deli, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Paradise Bakery & Cafe.
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| content=Multiple Locations, see below. Indy's finest gourmet pizza! Established in 1986, Bazbeaux is a local favorite. Downtown is perfect for that pre-theater or concert eat, and Broad Ripple is located snugly along the White River. Both locations offer indoor/outdoor dining. Art students and hip kids serve your eats—don't be surprised to see mohawk or two in the kitchen. I haven't been to the Carmel location! Their chicken BBQ pizza is amazing—BBQ sauce instead of tomato, and their Greek pizza is to die for. Vegan friendly.
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| content=Multiple Locations, see below. Indy's finest gourmet pizza! Established in 1986, Bazbeaux is a local favorite. Downtown is perfect for that pre-theater or concert eat, and Broad Ripple is located snugly along the White River. Both locations offer indoor/outdoor dining. Art students and hip kids serve your eats—don't be surprised to see
a
mohawk or two in the kitchen. I haven't been to the Carmel location! Their chicken BBQ pizza is amazing—BBQ sauce instead of tomato, and their Greek pizza is to die for. Vegan friendly.
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**Broad Ripple - 811 E Westfield Blvd, +1 317 255-5711
**Broad Ripple - 811 E Westfield Blvd, +1 317 255-5711
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| content=Multiple locations, see below. One of Indy's favorite places to have breakfast. Classics like oatmeal and biscuits & gravy. Breakfast served in skillets with names like "Hobo" "Gypsy" and "Desperado" these meals are hearty for any wandering
traveller
. Their omelettes are the number one in town, and their pancakes will leave you speechless (cause you'll be eating them so quickly). Have a sweet tooth? Try the King Cakes, a sweet tempting pancake. They also offer lunch fare too. Be prepared to wait, no reservations accepted. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Vegetarian friendly.
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| content=Multiple locations, see below. One of Indy's favorite places to have breakfast. Classics like oatmeal and biscuits & gravy. Breakfast served in skillets with names like "Hobo" "Gypsy" and "Desperado" these meals are hearty for any wandering
traveler
. Their omelettes are the number one in town, and their pancakes will leave you speechless (cause you'll be eating them so quickly). Have a sweet tooth? Try the King Cakes, a sweet tempting pancake. They also offer lunch fare too. Be prepared to wait, no reservations accepted. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Vegetarian friendly.
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**Carmel - 12213 N Meridian St, +1 317 580-9193
**Carmel - 12213 N Meridian St, +1 317 580-9193
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| content=One of the warmest and finest Italian restaurants in the city. Owned by Mario and Joni DiRosa, with help from Mario's mother Pina, both from Naples, serving mouth-watering homemade Italian food. Ravioli
Pomodora
and Pollo Al Marsala are two of the prime dishes on the menu. Joni greets visitors and Mario stops by the tables to greet visitors, making it a very lovely environment. Best
tiramsu
in the city and chicken lasagna ever. Vegetarian friendly.
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| content=One of the warmest and finest Italian restaurants in the city. Owned by Mario and Joni DiRosa, with help from Mario's mother Pina, both from Naples, serving mouth-watering homemade Italian food. Ravioli
Pomodoro
and Pollo Al Marsala are two of the prime dishes on the menu. Joni greets visitors and Mario stops by the tables to greet visitors, making it a very lovely environment. Best
tiramisu
in the city and chicken lasagna ever. Vegetarian friendly.
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| content=National group of steak houses that have one of the best wine lists in the country (Wine Spectator award and all!). Sit at the bar and ask enjoy the company of Jimmy, Evelyn or Curtis, three of the best bartenders in the city. The dark wood decor adds to a cozy feel. Great steaks, lobster and
hor
'
dourves
. They have great shoe-string fries for a side!
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| content=National group of steak houses that have one of the best wine lists in the country (Wine Spectator award and all!). Sit at the bar and ask enjoy the company of Jimmy, Evelyn or Curtis, three of the best bartenders in the city. The dark wood decor adds to a cozy feel. Great steaks, lobster and
hors d
'
oeuvres
. They have great shoe-string fries for a side!
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| content=Stop in for breakfast or lunch at this gourmet cafe. Be sure to order the pomme frites or the cheddar biscuits! Vegetarian
friendy
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| content=Stop in for breakfast or lunch at this gourmet cafe. Be sure to order the pomme frites or the cheddar biscuits! Vegetarian
friendly
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| content=Located inside the
Rathskellar
German restaurant, this is a place to drink beers from around the world and sop it all up with German food. During the warm months, this is one of the busiest bars in town. Get there early to enjoy a quieter beer or two; the bar opens up in the afternoon and you can enjoy their in-house brew (the Dunkel is particularly good) outside in the Biergarten or inside in the cozy oak bar that emulates a German castle. Later in the evening on the weekends, cover bands rock out in the garden and drunk college students go wild.
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| content=Located inside the
Rathskeller
German restaurant, this is a place to drink beers from around the world and sop it all up with German food. During the warm months, this is one of the busiest bars in town. Get there early to enjoy a quieter beer or two; the bar opens up in the afternoon and you can enjoy their in-house brew (the Dunkel is particularly good) outside in the Biergarten or inside in the cozy oak bar that emulates a German castle. Later in the evening on the weekends, cover bands rock out in the garden and drunk college students go wild.
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| content=Indy's only hostel! Located in Broad Ripple. A suite is available for those who don't want to be bothered with the shared rooms. Local art adorns the walls and the hostel hosts a myriad of
travelling
folk and acoustic artists for performances. No curfew, internet access, and bicycles are available for hire.
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| content=Indy's only hostel! Located in Broad Ripple. A suite is available for those who don't want to be bothered with the shared rooms. Local art adorns the walls and the hostel hosts a myriad of
traveling
folk and acoustic artists for performances. No curfew, internet access, and bicycles are available for hire.
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| content=Downtown bed and breakfast located in the home of a couple who have
travelled
the world. This has led to their creation of their B&B, with themed rooms decorated in the motif of visited countries, i.e. New Zealand, China, Ireland and Zimbabwe. Clean, friendly and comfortable the beautiful home offers a well
mainted
backyard and front decks, family room, and dining room, where the owners cook guest meals.
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| content=Downtown bed and breakfast located in the home of a couple who have
traveled
the world. This has led to their creation of their B&B, with themed rooms decorated in the motif of visited countries, i.e. New Zealand, China, Ireland and Zimbabwe. Clean, friendly and comfortable the beautiful home offers a well
maintained
backyard and front decks, family room, and dining room, where the owners cook guest meals.
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| content=Beautiful restored 1898 home located in a historical district of downtown Indy. All four rooms have access to a hot tub, 1200-ft deck, gardens, spiral staircases and outdoor dining. Amazing antiques, beautiful rooms and
jacuzzi's
welcome you. Romantic and lovely!
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| content=Beautiful restored 1898 home located in a historical district of downtown Indy. All four rooms have access to a hot tub, 1200-ft deck, gardens, spiral staircases and outdoor dining. Amazing antiques, beautiful rooms and
jacuzzis
welcome you. Romantic and lovely!
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*'''[http://www.beanblossom.com/ Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Country Star Museum]''' is a hidden secret in Southern Indiana. This is also the site of the legendary annual bluegrass festival in June that draws people from all over the world to perform, jam out, drink, eat and celebrate bluegrass music and culture. Check out the Walk of Fame, Bill Monroe's personal collection of memorabilia and other items from the likes of Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, George Jones and more. $4 for adults, $3 seniors, children are free.
*'''[http://www.beanblossom.com/ Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Country Star Museum]''' is a hidden secret in Southern Indiana. This is also the site of the legendary annual bluegrass festival in June that draws people from all over the world to perform, jam out, drink, eat and celebrate bluegrass music and culture. Check out the Walk of Fame, Bill Monroe's personal collection of memorabilia and other items from the likes of Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, George Jones and more. $4 for adults, $3 seniors, children are free.
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*'''Edinburgh Premium Outlets''' 11622 N.E. Executive Dr, Edinburgh. +1 317 812-526-9765. [http://www.premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh] Indy's best Outlet, about 30 minutes south of downtown. Features shops like Banana Republic, the Gap, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Adidas, J.Crew, Guess, Polo and more. They also have an Estee Lauder Company Store which features make-up by companies like MAC, Estee Lauder,
Clinque
,
Perscriptives
and Bobbi Brown at outlet prices. AAA discount available.
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*'''Edinburgh Premium Outlets''' 11622 N.E. Executive Dr, Edinburgh. +1 317 812-526-9765. [http://www.premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh] Indy's best Outlet, about 30 minutes south of downtown. Features shops like Banana Republic, the Gap, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Adidas, J.Crew, Guess, Polo and more. They also have an Estee Lauder Company Store which features make-up by companies like MAC, Estee Lauder,
Clinique
,
Prescriptives
and Bobbi Brown at outlet prices. AAA discount available.
*'''Hunter's Honey Farm''' 3440 Hancock Ridge Rd., Martinsville. +1 765 537-9430. [http://www.huntershoneyfarm.com/] Locally owned and operated for over 90 years. Take a tour and learn how honey is made, watch it get extracted and bottled, learn about how candles are made and explore the grounds. They also have a gift shop. $3 per person, kids under 2 are free. About 20 minutes south of Indy.
*'''Hunter's Honey Farm''' 3440 Hancock Ridge Rd., Martinsville. +1 765 537-9430. [http://www.huntershoneyfarm.com/] Locally owned and operated for over 90 years. Take a tour and learn how honey is made, watch it get extracted and bottled, learn about how candles are made and explore the grounds. They also have a gift shop. $3 per person, kids under 2 are free. About 20 minutes south of Indy.