Going to Indianapolis Thursday.

Lemdog · 08-16-05, 09:11 AM

I'm going to Indianapolis on Thursday and returning back home on Sunday. What is there to do there? I will be bored out of my mind if I don't get a few suggestions. Any good dvd stores?

Shadow Ace · 08-16-05, 09:36 AM

Go to the downtown area, near the stadium. There are lots of good bars and resturaunts. I believe there is also a shopping mall that spans several city blocks. I'd highly recommend St. Elmo's Steakhouse for eats.

Edited to add, there is also the Indianapolis Zoo in that area (a nice zoo) and a minor league ballpark if you want to catch some baseball.

The Bus · 08-16-05, 09:38 AM

bryce0lynch · 08-16-05, 09:44 AM

GENCON is this Thursday through Sunday.

Indianapolis has more war memorials than any other US city other than DC. The Medal of Honor memorial and the World War Memorial are VERY cool.

The Speedway has a museum, if you're interested in auto racing.

Massachutes Ave has a lot of art stores, and is quite near downtown.

The Childrens Museum, 38 blocks north of downtown, is world class.

AGuyNamedMike · 08-16-05, 10:38 AM

Another vote for St. Elmo's! Good steaks and sinfully delicious bread pudding for dessert.

Lemdog · 08-16-05, 10:41 AM

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there is also the Indianapolis Zoo in that area (a nice zoo) and a minor league ballpark if you want to catch some baseball.

Hell yea!

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GENCON is this Thursday through Sunday

I had to look up what this is. Seems interesting. Might have to pop in there.

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Indianapolis has more war memorials than any other US city other than DC. The Medal of Honor memorial and the World War Memorial are VERY cool.

I'll post some pics of these when I get back.

Thanks and, Keep them coming!

bryce0lynch · 08-16-05, 10:43 AM

Board games, card games, RPG's, wargaming, miniatures, computer gaming, poker tournament, etc. If it's a game it's likely to be at GENCON. I think admission is about $20 a day?

maxfisher · 08-16-05, 11:26 AM

If you're going to be downtown, check out Massachusetts Ave. Chatterbox is a small bar with (usually) very enjoyable jazz acts. Luna is Indy's best independent record store, though the one on Mass. Ave. isn't quite as comprehensive as the one on the northside. Bazbeaux is a really good local pizza place. Rathskeller is a great historic Bavarian restaurant/bar with an outdoor biergarten that's one of the best places in the city in the summer. McNiven's is a great little Scottish pub. All of these can be found just by strolling down Mass. Ave.

Also downtown, though previously mentioned, is Victory Field. The Indians provide a very fun experience as far as minor league ball goes. If you want to catch a movie, Hollywood Bar & Filmworks on South Meridian is fun. Loads of classic posters & memoribilia to take in while you have a drink and wait for your movie to start. If you like blues, the Slippery Noodle on South Meridian is another neat, historic venue.

Because I'm bored, have a little time to spare and hate when people overlook the fact that Indianapolis does have at least SOME cool spots, here are some links:

http://indianapolis.citysearch.com/profile/3950357/
http://www.lunamusic.net/
http://www.bazbeaux.com/locations.html
http://www.rathskeller.com
http://indianapolis.citysearch.com/profile/41379082/
http://indyindians.com
http://www.filmworksonline.com
http://www.slipperynoodle.com/

weargle · 08-16-05, 11:29 AM

Make sure you wear a "I Heart Bernie Ecclestone" tee shirt into a local bar. Scream "Max Mosely is God". Make friends.

wendersfan · 08-16-05, 11:40 AM

Are you driving through Columbus in either direction? If so, we should meet up. I've always wanted to meet the other "Thundering Herd" Otter.

kenbuzz · 08-16-05, 11:47 AM

Too bad I can't find an mp3 of this... it's a hoot:
http://hb.sarah-beth.com/songs/indy.html

...Meridian Streeeet, you are a-callin’ me...

Lemdog · 08-16-05, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wendersfan

Are you driving through Columbus in either direction? If so, we should meet up. I've always wanted to meet the other "Thundering Herd" Otter.

Sorry taking the train. Gas is just too expensive to go by car. I'll shoot you a message next time I'm going to Columbus.

wendersfan · 08-16-05, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemdog

Sorry taking the train. Gas is just too expensive to go by car. I'll shoot you a message next time I'm going to Columbus.

Well, I spend five consecutive days in Huntington recently, but I was too busy to socialize. Next time I'm in town I'll send you a message, too.

Lemdog · 08-21-05, 06:27 PM

I'm back and wanted to post a few pics. Thanks for all the suggestions.

The Congressional Medal Honor Memorial. I'll try to post some good ones of this later.

Went to the Zoo. This little guy looked so morose that I had to take a picture of him.

I also went to Gen Con for one day.

indianajdp · 08-21-05, 07:13 PM

So Lemdog ... what did you think of our city?

I've been a Hoosier all my life and moved here after graduating from IU-Bloomington in '96 and I absolutely love it. It's a big city (13th largest in the nation) but it's easy to forget that it is a big city.

By the way, I've been looking for a great pick of the skyline for my desktop background. That first pic you linked is AWESOME and is now my wallpaper. Thanks!!

Lemdog · 08-21-05, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by indianajdp

So Lemdog ... what did you think of our city?
It's a big city (13th largest in the nation) but it's easy to forget that it is a big city.

That is so true traffic wasn't like D.C. or Chicago. It is like a small town feel in a big city. I loved every moment there. I hope to go back soon.

08-16-05, 09:11 AM	#1
Lemdog DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At the Local Police Department Posts: 2,742	Going to Indianapolis Thursday. I'm going to Indianapolis on Thursday and returning back home on Sunday. What is there to do there? I will be bored out of my mind if I don't get a few suggestions. Any good dvd stores? __________________ I'm sorry

08-16-05, 09:36 AM	#2
Shadow Ace Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Around The Corner Posts: 328	Go to the downtown area, near the stadium. There are lots of good bars and resturaunts. I believe there is also a shopping mall that spans several city blocks. I'd highly recommend St. Elmo's Steakhouse for eats. Edited to add, there is also the Indianapolis Zoo in that area (a nice zoo) and a minor league ballpark if you want to catch some baseball. Last edited by Shadow Ace; 08-16-05 at 09:46 AM.

08-16-05, 09:38 AM	#3
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08-16-05, 09:44 AM	#4
bryce0lynch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 499	GENCON is this Thursday through Sunday. Indianapolis has more war memorials than any other US city other than DC. The Medal of Honor memorial and the World War Memorial are VERY cool. The Speedway has a museum, if you're interested in auto racing. Massachutes Ave has a lot of art stores, and is quite near downtown. The Childrens Museum, 38 blocks north of downtown, is world class. __________________ From the day of his birth, Gilgamesh was called by name.

08-16-05, 10:38 AM	#5
AGuyNamedMike DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska! Posts: 13,609	Another vote for St. Elmo's! Good steaks and sinfully delicious bread pudding for dessert. __________________ Groucho - What if, like, we were all living in a mouse neuron man, and what if some mouse neuron in our universe had a universe it. Whoa. Dr Mabuse - You mock, but Sutherland got some fine young stuff off that kind of thing so don't sell it short.

08-16-05, 10:43 AM	#7
bryce0lynch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 499	Board games, card games, RPG's, wargaming, miniatures, computer gaming, poker tournament, etc. If it's a game it's likely to be at GENCON. I think admission is about $20 a day? __________________ From the day of his birth, Gilgamesh was called by name.

08-16-05, 11:26 AM	#8
maxfisher DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,745	If you're going to be downtown, check out Massachusetts Ave. Chatterbox is a small bar with (usually) very enjoyable jazz acts. Luna is Indy's best independent record store, though the one on Mass. Ave. isn't quite as comprehensive as the one on the northside. Bazbeaux is a really good local pizza place. Rathskeller is a great historic Bavarian restaurant/bar with an outdoor biergarten that's one of the best places in the city in the summer. McNiven's is a great little Scottish pub. All of these can be found just by strolling down Mass. Ave. Also downtown, though previously mentioned, is Victory Field. The Indians provide a very fun experience as far as minor league ball goes. If you want to catch a movie, Hollywood Bar & Filmworks on South Meridian is fun. Loads of classic posters & memoribilia to take in while you have a drink and wait for your movie to start. If you like blues, the Slippery Noodle on South Meridian is another neat, historic venue. Because I'm bored, have a little time to spare and hate when people overlook the fact that Indianapolis does have at least SOME cool spots, here are some links: http://indianapolis.citysearch.com/profile/3950357/ http://www.lunamusic.net/ http://www.bazbeaux.com/locations.html http://www.rathskeller.com http://indianapolis.citysearch.com/profile/41379082/ http://indyindians.com http://www.filmworksonline.com http://www.slipperynoodle.com/

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08-21-05, 06:27 PM	#14
Lemdog DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At the Local Police Department Posts: 2,742	I'm back and wanted to post a few pics. Thanks for all the suggestions. The Congressional Medal Honor Memorial. I'll try to post some good ones of this later. Went to the Zoo. This little guy looked so morose that I had to take a picture of him. I also went to Gen Con for one day. __________________ I'm sorry

08-21-05, 07:13 PM	#15
indianajdp DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Central Hoosierland Posts: 3,384	So Lemdog ... what did you think of our city? I've been a Hoosier all my life and moved here after graduating from IU-Bloomington in '96 and I absolutely love it. It's a big city (13th largest in the nation) but it's easy to forget that it is a big city. By the way, I've been looking for a great pick of the skyline for my desktop background. That first pic you linked is AWESOME and is now my wallpaper. Thanks!! __________________ "I've got a fever, baby. And the only prescription is more cowbell!"