Indianapolis

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has exhibitions that explore myriad topics, from the dinosaur age to biotechnologies and how babies explore the world around them. — Michelin Guide

The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a really interesting outdoor sculpture park in the middle of the woods adjacent to the museum. — Afar Magazine

Vehicles on display, from vintage to high-tech, include the Marmon Wasp that won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 race (in 1911) and a collection of A.J. Foyt’s winning cars. — Where

Exhibits include artwork that depicts idyllic scenes of cowboys on horseback, modern abstractions, Native American pottery and woodcraft, and more. — Fodor's

This 250-acre park in the heart of downtown is a cultural and recreational campus. — Fodor's

Exhaustively chronicles the participation of Hoosier soldiers in armed conflicts from the Battle of Tippecanoe right to the present day, via artifacts, military posters, historic weaponry and vehicles. — Where

Painted by artist Pamela Bliss, this 38-foot tall replica of Indiana's most famous author keeps watch over Mass Ave. and the art district.  — Where

Guided tours roam the former pathology lab, from the cold-slabbed autopsy room to the eerie specimen room filled with brains in jars. — Lonely Planet

Got the need for speed? Then race right over to this new Dallara facility, just a third of a mile from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and five miles from downtown Indy. — Fodor's

This fully interactive museum is where one can learn about the origins of drums and percussion from around the world. — Where

The place is furnished with family paintings, furniture and political memorabilia. Carriage house, extensive gardens and special exhibits. — Where

The limestone shaft that commemorates veterans of the Civil War, is surrounded by terraces and fountains and has a statue of Victory on top. — Michelin Guide

Located 30 miles northeast of downtown, this restored 19th-century village faithfully reproduces pioneer life between 1820 and 1840, as well as recreating life during the Civil War. — Frommer's

Forget cages. The Indianapolis Zoo is all about biomes, providing its 3,000 animals living habitats that simulate the real thing. — Fodor's

Join Indy's young and hip slurping free beers at Sun King's unvarnished downtown warehouse. — Lonely Planet

Crown Hill actually began its major growth period thanks to a rash of grave robbings which occurred in a now-gone downtown graveyard called Greenlawn. — Afar Magazine

The star of Circle City’s eponymous circle, the Soldiers & Sailors Monument pays tribute to the Hoosiers who served in wars from the American Revolution to the Spanish-American War. — Where

Home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium is a must-see for sports fans, according to recent travelers. — U.S. News & World Report

Market by chef Chris Eley hides a trove of locally sourced meats and charcuteries alongside other gourmet goodies, plus a daily menu of artisanal sandwiches, salads and cheese boards from the counter. — Zagat

Walk with a guide through this 19th-century Neo-Classical building that has been the center of civic life in Indiana since 1888. — Where