Holiday in Indianapolis

About Indianapolis

Indianapolis — affectionately called 'Indy' — is the capital of Indiana and the racing capital of the world. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway — the largest sports venue on Earth with 250,000 seats — hosts the legendary Indy 500, one of the most prestigious car races in the world. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum showcases race cars from over 100 years of motorsport history, and visitors can actually take a lap on the racetrack. But Indianapolis is much more than just motorsports: Monument Circle in the heart of downtown — with the Soldiers & Sailors Monument — is one of the most beautiful squares in the USA. Mass Avenue (Mass Ave) is Indy's creative district with independent restaurants, breweries, galleries, and theaters. The Indianapolis Museum of Art in Newfields Park offers an impressive collection in a 152-acre garden setting. The Kurt Vonnegut Museum honors the famous author who grew up in Indy. The canal path along the White River offers walks and bike tours along the historic Indiana Central Canal. In December, Monument Circle transforms into one of the largest Christmas light displays in the USA with a 60-meter tall light tree.