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Something is Happening in Indy

With over $3 billion in tourism-related developments, and a record-breaking year (2024) for tourism, Indy is trending as America's best mid-sized city.

• Key Calendar Events: From the Children's Museum of Indianapolis' 100th anniversary celebrations all year long to hosting the WNBA All-Star Game (July), Indianapolis offers something for everyone to enjoy. 

• Trail Investments: With $150 million in trail expansion and enhancements underway, Indy is becoming one of the most connected cities in the country—reinforcing our title as the Crossroads of America. Last year, we celebrated a two-mile expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, now spanning 10 miles of fully wheelchair- and scooter-accessible pathways throughout downtown. The Project for Public Spaces called this project one of the “biggest and boldest steps by any American city.” The trail now connects to Indiana Avenue—Indy’s historically Black cultural district—via the Madam Walker Legacy Center, as well as to the South Street corridor, linking to Lucas Oil Stadium.

• Morris Bicentennial Plaza: Before an Indiana Pacers or Fever game, or a concert, visitors can enjoy a $30 million public gathering space complete with an outdoor seasonal basketball court (summer and spring), roller skating rink (fall), and ice-skating rink (winter). 

• America’s Newest River City: A major waterway revitalization effort has transformed downtown Indy, including the opening of its first-ever livery, Frank's Paddlesport Livery. Offering canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding—along with unique experiences like a full moon guided paddle and a "boats and brews" trip—this new waterway activation gives visitors a fresh way to explore the city. Over 4,000 people explored Indy via Frank’s last year, its first year in business.

• Museum Makeover: Experience the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” any day of the year at the newly renovated IMS Museum, opening in April 2025. This $89 million investment is the first renovation in nearly 40 years and will add a new 6,000-sq.-ft. mezzanine level with interactive, educational exhibits and experiences for race fans. 

• A Changing Skyline: New development announcements keep coming and these key projects will help keep Indy's pole position as USA Today's "#1 Convention City in the U.S."  

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