Experience Racing In Indiana

e state of Indiana there is pretty much only oneshowcases a wide collection of American Indian and
main city to speak of and that is the capital ofWestern Art so that no matter what your interests
Indianapolis. Although the smaller cities and towns inyou are sure to find something that interests you in
Indiana also offer excellent accommodations andIndianapolis.
activities for the traveler. However, Indianapolis is theHowever, by far the biggest draw is the Indianapolis
largest tourist destination because of their variety ofMotor Speedway which was originally built in 1909 and
choices in attractions.can see four hundred thousand individuals with a two
Everything from the Indiana State Museum to theand half mile track on 559 acres of land. Three major
Indianapolis 500 can be found within the city limits ofraces a year a held at this location: the Indianapolis
Indianapolis. Although the Lincoln Museum is an500, the United States Grand Prix, and the Allstate
excellent stop for history buffs and is found in Fort400. Viewing a race here with cars zooming by at
Wayne. This museum covers the life of Abrahamtwo hundred miles per hour is an experience that
Lincoln and how he contributed to society. Southindividuals won’t soon forget after leaving
Bend has the Northern Indiana Center for History andand its not just for the sports buffs, anyone will
Evansville is a historic riverfront town with the Willardenjoy these car races.
Library that is listed as a historic place and has beenThrough the state, Indiana has a variety of chain
reported to be haunted.hotels and motels to choose from at an affordable
Perhaps the biggest attraction of Indianapolis is theprice for any traveler. In 2006 a new contemporary
largest single day sporting event in the world at thehotel opened called the Conrad Indianapolis on
Indianapolis 500. However, there is more to the townWashington Street which is twenty-three stories and
than just auto racing. There are a variety ofhas 241 rooms with a spa, two restaurants and a
attractions and other sporting events that you canfitness center. For a historic experience there is the
do year round in the city. In addition, the city offersFrench Lick Resort Casino in the town of French Lick
excellent dinning and a unique shopping experience.on State Road 56 which is currently undergoing
There is the Indianapolis Zoo, the IMAX theater, therenovations. It features a 1920 golf course and will
NCAA Hall of Champions, the White River Gardens,soon have a casino, pool, fitness center and several
the Indiana State Museum, the Congressional Medaleateries and watering holes on site for guests.
of Honor Memorial and the Eiteljorg Musuem which