Green ConneCtivity Already considered one of the most walkable


cities in the country, Indy now has a new Cul- tural Trail that makes downtown even friendlier to cyclists and pedestrians. The trail — lined with hundreds of acres of new landscaping and $2 million in public art — winds through the core of downtown, connecting the convention center and numerous hotels with shopping, dining, nightlife, and attractions in five cultural districts. The trail takes urban design, public space, and green infrastructure to an entirely new level.


Here’s a sampling of the dining, shopping, night- life, and attractions along the trail:


with Bankers Life Fieldhouse, for public programming and education about electric cars.


LEED-Certified Airport and Solar Farm Indy’s green, innovative transportation infrastructure extends to the airport as well. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) was the country’s first terminal campus to earn LEED certification, and it will soon be the site of the largest airport-based solar farm in the nation, at nearly 75 acres. Built in 2008, IND was named Best Airport in North America by Airports Council International in 2010 and 2012.


Billions Invested The airport was a part of the city’s recent $3-billion invest- ment in tourism-related infrastructure, which also includ- ed constructing Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Super Bowl 2012, expanding the Indiana Convention Center to offer 566,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, and building the world’s largest JW Marriott to anchor the Marriott Place Complex, an innovative new approach to hotel design including four properties located conve- niently under one roof, offering a range of service levels and price points. The Indianapolis Zoo’s dedication to preserving our


planet was most recently exemplified with its $21.5-mil- lion investment in the International Orangutan Center. Opening May 2014, this permanent exhibit will help preserve these amazing yet endangered Southeast Asian animals. For decades, Indianapolis has been the leader in


designing a connected, convenient convention and event package that puts everything planners need in the heart of downtown, and everything attendees want within walking distance. Indy continues to lead the way in green initiatives and transportation infrastructure, pro- tecting the environment and making for a more enjoyable experience for all visitors.


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Wholesale DistriCt › Soldiers & Sailors Monument This 284-foot-tall monument is the iconic heart of downtown Indy.


› St. Elmo’s This eatery’s famous shrimp cocktail was named “World’s Spiciest Dish” by the Travel Channel.


Mass ave › Theatre on the Square Attendees can catch a show at Indy’s award-winning community theater.


› BRU Burger Bar BRU offers a lengthy list of creative, quality burgers.


Fountain square › Duckpin Bowling


› B’s Po Boy Guests can play bocce ball while waiting for their delicious sandwiches.


White river state Park › Central Canal Access the canal via bike, kayak, pedal boat, gondola, or Segway.


› Creation Café Enjoy great skyline views along with contemporary fare.


inDiana avenue › Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Celebrate this Indianapolis native’s literary and artistic contributions.


The only authentic lanes left in the Midwest.


› Bourbon Street Distillery Don’t miss this hole-in-the-wall eatery serving up Cajon and Creole.

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