History Buffs

• Span 200 years of American history at Conner Prairie, including real stories of Indians and fur traders, pioneer town life and Civil War skirmishes.
• Live through the nightmarish raid of Civil War Confederate soldiers as they attacked Dupont, a southern Indiana town.

• The Indiana Experience allows visitors to step into historic photos to reenact history.
• Pull up a stool at the cabaret and immerse yourself in the music in the Cole Porter Room.
• Browse an incredible collection of rare printed materials thanks to The Remnant Trust.

• 140-key boutique hotel weaves historic architectural features with modern amenities and occupies top two floors of the former Coca-Cola Bottling Works.
• Bottleworks District includes a The Garage Food Hall, Living Room Movie Theatre, Pins Mechanical for bowling and entertainment, Woodhouse Day Spa, and more.

• First opened in 1886, the Indianapolis City Market is the city’s original foodie’s haven.
• Today, the stand holders serve up a world of dishes, from Middle Eastern to Greek, Mexican, and Indian.
• Don’t miss a tour of the Market’s historic (and a bit creepy) Romanesque underground catacombs. 

No other city in the United States maintains as many acres dedicated to honoring veterans and only Washington D.C. has more monuments dedicated to those who served in military conflicts.

Monuments & Memorials Guide

• Get to know an Indy icon, Marshall "Major" Taylor, the world's first Black sports-superstar.
• See artifacts from Major Taylor's cycling career from the 1890s.
• Learn about bicycle safety and design, tinker with bikes and bike parts, and test your skills on stationary bikes. 

Harrison was our 23^rd president and his home tells of his life in Indy.

• Hear back stories about Harrison, both funny and poignant, that bring appreciation to a president who is not among our country's most famous.

• Madam CJ Walker's hair care empire began in Indy and the Legacy Center stands as a monument to her impact.
• Find a 75-foot long mural depicting her life at Indianapolis International Airport, and portrait made from combs at The Alexander.

• Turn your watch back 65 million years and be on the lookout for tyrannosaurs, triceratops, and Maiasauras roaming at Dinosphere.
• Make friends with mummies, pirates, and terra cotta warriors at the Treasures of the Earth exhibition.

• From Jäegerschnitzel to Filet Mignon, the award-winning menu features authentic German cuisine.
• Enjoy German beers in the Kellerbar or enjoy Indy's grandest biergarten and soak in live music.
• The Anthenaeum/Das Deutsche Haus was built as a “house of culture” for the mind and body.

• Interactive displays, books, and images highlighting African American heroes who changed the world.
• Free and open to the public at the Indianapolis Central Library.

• Indy's longest-standing Four Diamond property first opened in 1913.
• Located along lively Illinois and Georgia Streets, the hub of downtown’s historic Wholesale District.

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• The legacy of Indy icon Marshall "Major" Taylor, the world's first Black sports superstar, is celebrated across the Circle City.

• His story is told through interactive museums, public art pieces, special events, and places and spaces that celebrate cycling in Indy. With the newest expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, there's never been a better time to explore Major Taylor's legacy in the city.