Things to do around downtown Indy
Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-275-4100
Distance from Convention Center: 2.6 miles
Merging the old with the new, the Indiana State Library is not your average book warehouse. Enjoy the architecture or the book pods, perfect for a college student turned five year old.
Indiana State Capitol
200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-233-5293
Distance from Convention Center: 0.2 mile
Finished in 1888, the Indiana State Capitol was constructed of Indiana limestone, white oak and a rotunda of German stained glass.
NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-916-HALL
Distance from Convention Center: 0.5 mile
See if your student athletes are honored in the NCAA Hall of Champions. Enjoy the recently renovated location in the White River State Park. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 18.
White River State Park
801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-233-2434
Distance from the Convention Center: 0.5 mile
The only urban state park is within walking distance of the Convention Center. Spend some time enjoying God's creation.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St., P.O. Box 3000, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-334-3322
Distance from the Convention Center: 3.2 miles
The more than 400,000-square-foot facility houses eleven major galleries that explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts. Admission is $14.50 for adults and $9.50 for children ages 2 to 17.
Soldiers and Sailors Monument/Monument Circle
1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-232-7615
Distance from the Convention Center: 0.3 mile
One of the most impressive monuments in Indianapolis, standing at 300 feet tall. You can tour the inside of the structure or just admire Indianapolis' central symbol.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone: 317-630-2001
Distance from Convention Center: 1.1 miles
Check out lions and tigers and bears, Oh my! Admission is $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for youth 2 to 12.
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