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Home of the Indianapolis Colts. Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS) is a state-of-the-art, 63,000-seat, retractable roof, multi-purpose stadium featuring spectacular views of the Indianapolis skyline. In addition, the stadium has an infill playing surface, 7 locker rooms, exhibit space, meeting rooms, operable north window, dual two-level club lounges, 137 suites, retractable sideline seating, house reduction curtains, two large video boards, ribbon boards, spacious concourses, interior and exterior plaza space, 11 indoor docks, two vehicle ramps to the event level and much, much more. In 2010, LOS will be connected to the newly expanded convention center and several hotels and entertainment options by a new pedestrian connector. Tradeshows can take advantage of an indoor 30,000 square foot loading dock with 11 bays, retractable seating and operable walls to utilize up to 183,000 contiguous square feet of space. Football games can be played indoors or outdoors using the retractable roof and operable north window. The house reduction curtain system covers the entire Terrace Level seating, reducing capacity from 63,000 to approximately 41,000. Basketball and other half-house events have the option of playing in the round for up to 70,000 fans or in a much smaller configuration with a house reduction curtain system unlike any other stadium. Conventions may use the stadium for general sessions in a variety of configurations. The twelve backstage meeting rooms plus the 25,000 square foot Exhibition Hall 1 and 18,000 square foot Exhibition Hall 2 may be utilized for additional convention space. Concerts may be played indoors or outdoors in full stadium or reduced house configurations. Seating configurations range in size from 15,000-65,000.

Indianapolis is on the verge of having one of the nation’s top 20 largest convention center complexes. The combination of the new multi-purpose Lucas Oil Stadium and an expanded Indiana Convention Center means Indianapolis will be able to offer 3.4 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The combined new space will make the Indiana Convention Center the nation’s 16th largest. It currently is 32nd. The Indiana Convention Center will have 566,600 square feet of exhibit space. The new exhibit halls are contiguous with the existing halls. Another 183,000 square feet is in Lucas Oil Stadium, which will be connected to the center via walkway.

The 472,900 square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures, the arts, see how dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago in Dinosphere: Now You're in Their World, experience Dale Chihuly's Fireworks of Glass and examine children's impact in shaping history in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. The Children's Museum, situated on 20 acres of land in Indianapolis, presents hundreds of programs and activities each year.

Located in White River State Park downtown, The Indianapolis Zoo proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2004. Since opening in 1964, the Indianapolis Zoo has grown into a world-class facility hosting a million visitors each year and playing a major role in worldwide conservation and research, including accomplishing the world’s first successful artificial insemination of an African elephant. The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park downtown and is the only attraction accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Association of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts the best in live entertainment, family shows and special events. Gainbridge Fieldhouse serves as home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and the downtown home of the Indiana Ice. Gainbridge Fieldhouse also has served host to FFA conventions, the 2002 FIBA World Basketball Championship for Men, 2004 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships and the Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, along with many additional events. Designed to improve every aspect of a sporting or entertainment event, Gainbridge Fieldhouse offers indoor truck docks and drive-in ramps. Gainbridge Fieldhouse offers more than 18,000 seats in a sports setting, more than 15,000 seats in concert configurations and approximately 6,600 seats in a theater setup. The professional staff at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is here to service your event and make you feel at home with all your needs. As you make plans to book your next event, call Gainbridge Fieldhouse, one of the nation’s finest sports and multi-purpose event facilities. Gainbridge Fieldhouse makes Indianapolis a must-play destination in the 21st century.

Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. Beginning in 2009, the Speedway celebrates its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 16 minutes from downtown Indianapolis off I-70 via Exit 68. The airport averages 155 daily flights to 37 nonstop destinations on 11 major airlines. IND also offers some of the lowest airfares in the nation. In 2009, just under 8 million passengers were served at IND. A destination and launching pad for both commerce and community, IND is strategically located just minutes from major U.S. interstates including I-65, I-865, I-69, I-70, and I-74, all of which connect to the city's I-465 beltway. It is also within minutes of U.S. 40, U.S. 31, and U.S. 52. The eighth largest cargo center in the U.S., it is home of the second-largest FedEx Express operation in the world. More than 2.2 billion pounds of cargo were managed at IND in 2008. It is an important catalyst for economic development in central Indiana and the Midwestern region. One of the first new airports to open in the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001, Indianapolis cut the ribbon to its 1.2 million square foot airport complex off I-70 on November 11, 2008.

Located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the NCAA Hall of Champions is a 30,000-square-foot, two-level venue that features inspiring theater presentations, tributes to former NCAA student-athletes and champions, NCAA championship sports and a gallery for special exhibitions. Relive NCAA March Madness and more. Groups and special events welcome. Visit Campus Corner Gift Shop for the perfect gift for your college sports fan. Admission: $3, adults and seniors; $2, students; free, children 5 and under. No matter the age of your group or its interests, the NCAA Hall of Champions is the ideal stop on any tour. Kids will be wowed by the multimedia presentations, adults will have a chance to relive some of their own memories. Everyone is sure to leave town with a skip in their step and a smile on their face. The Hall is for all ages.

The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that showcase both Native American and Western art, curlture and history.

Home of the Indianapolis Indians Recognized as the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" by prominent publications such as Baseball America and Sports Illustrated, Victory Field opened its gates July 11, 1996, and serves as home of the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The ballpark is also home to the annual City, County, and High School Baseball State Championships. On July 11, 2001, Victory Field hosted the Triple-A All-Star Game. Located at the corner of West and Maryland Streets in downtown Indianapolis, Victory Field offers a spectacular view of the Indianapolis skyline. The $20 million facility boasts many unique features including an open concourse that offers a great view of the playing field throughout the ballpark, festival-style lawn seating, and angled outfield seats that hug the foul lines. With 12,500 permanent stadium seats and room for approximately 2,000 fans in the lawn, the ballpark can comfortably accommodate crowds of 14,500. Victory Field also features 28 luxury suites, five suite-level party areas, and two large picnic areas. Victory Field represents the southwest border of White River State Park, an urban park that features numerous cultural, educational and recreational attractions including the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens, the NCAA Hall of Champions, the Indiana State Museum, an IMAX theatre and the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial. The northeast corner of White River State Park is bordered by the sprawling campus of IUPUI and its enrollment of over 30,000.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art is among the largest and oldest general art museums in the United States. The main floor houses primarily pre-20th century European and American artwork, the second floor non-Western artwork, and the third floor modern art by such artists as James Turrell and Vito Acconci. There are some impresive art and sculptures in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The abbreviation is IMA.

At White River State Park, you'll find trails, grassy areas and waterways just like you'd see at any other state park. However, that's where the similarities end. White River State Park has cultural, educational and recreational attractions to offer something interesting to each visitor. The Park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens, Indiana State Museum, IMAX® Theater, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field and the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial. After exploring the attractions on this site, we hope you will visit. Be sure to stop by the Visitors Center to start your visit to White River State Park. White River State Park also is a great place to hold your next event. It's a perfect location for weddings, parties and charity events. Or, if you prefer, just come to one of the many planned events held here, such as Indy Jazz Fest, Indian Market or Taste of Freedom. Besides special events, the Park also is a great place to just relax. So, whether you are taking in an Indians baseball game or just tossing around a baseball in Celebration Plaza, take the opportunity to enjoy the city skyline at one of Indiana's treasures, White River State Park.

The Slippery Noodle, Indiana's oldest continually-operated bar (it began life in 1850 as the Tremont House and is on the National Register of Historic Places), the Slippery Noodle is home of the Blues in Indiana with live local, regional, and national band seven nights a week.