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• BIG HAT BOOKS read more ›
  (6510 Cornell Ave. Tel. 317-202-0203)
  www.bighatbooks.com
  Literature lovers will find a friend or two at this independent bookstore near Broad Ripple Brew Pub. The shop encourages customers to linger and chat about books, old and new.
• THE BEST CHOCOLATE IN TOWN read more ›
  (880 Massachusetts Ave. Tel. 317-636-2800)
  www.bestchocolateintown.com
  Stop by to watch owner Elizabeth Garber and her staff hand-make and wrap to-die-for chocolates. Buy them along with other sweet treats including decadent desserts from Rene's Bakery and Gelato DaVinci.
• BUNDY DUCKS read more ›
  (16506 Strawtown Ave, Noblesville. Tel. 800-387-3831)
  www.bundyducks.com
  The trip to nearby Noblesville is worth it to visit this shop that's known for its high quality, handcrafted duck decoys, hunting knives, walking sticks and pens.
• LILLY'S BOUTIQUE GALLERY read more ›
  (205 S Main St, Zionsville. Tel. 317-873-0323)
  www.lillysboutiquegallery.com
  Customers who want something distinctive to wear will love this shop that specializes in wearable art. One-of-a-kind pieces in all sizes and at all prices are available.

• CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL read more ›
  (At White River State Park. )
  www.medalofhonor.com/memorial.htm
  This 1-acre outdoor memorial remembers the approximately 3,400 Americans who received the country's top award for military valor in the 15 conflicts that have taken place since the Civil War.
• HOLLIDAY PARK read more ›
  (6363 Spring Mill Rd. Tel. 317-327-7180)
  www.hollidaypark.org
  This 94-acre city park includes 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a nature center, picnic tables and an expansive playground that can tire out even the most energetic child. It's also a favorite spot for birdwatchers.
• INDIANAPOLIS ARTSGARDEN read more ›
  (At Washington and lllinois sts. Tel. 317-624-2563)
  www.indyarts.org
  Operated by the Indianapolis Arts Council, this glass dome overlooking one of downtown's busiest intersections is a great place to people-watch or enjoy a lunchtime concert. The Cultural Concierge on duty can provide ticket information, maps and directions to art events in Indianapolis.
• INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM read more ›
  (4790 W 16 St, Speedway. Tel. 317-492-6784)
  www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
  So, you missed last month's Indy 500? No problem. This month, the 90-minute behindthe- scenes tour of the famous Speedway grounds resumes. Visit the timing and scoring suites, the famous Bombardier Learjet Pagoda, Gasoline Alley and Victory Podium. Tours start at the Hall of Fame Museum.
• THE NATIONAL ART MUSEUM OF SPORT read more ›
  (850 W Michigan St. Tel. 317-274-3627)
  www.namos.iupui.edu
  Located on the shared Indianapolis campus of Indiana and Purdue universities, this museum features one of the country's largest collections of sports-related art, including more than 800 paintings and sculptures.

• SKY CITY CAFÉ read more ›
  (At the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W Washington St . Tel. 317-636-9378)
  www.eiteljorg.org
  This café, located in the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, offers themed fare-like buffalo nachos and a cactus cobb salad-to put museumgoers in the mood. The faint of heart can get a turkey on rye. $
• WORKING MAN'S FRIEND read more ›
  (234 North Belmont Ave . Tel. 317-636-2067)
  This tavern attracts all sorts of working people-from executives to hard-hats-for the renowned double cheeseburgers made with flattened patties and a triple bun. Cash only. $
• DAWSON'S ON MAIN read more ›
  (1464 Main St, Speedway. Tel. 317-247-7000)
  www.dawsonsonmain.com
  Specials are available every day at this family-friendly restaurant in the heart of Speedway. Order a steak, blackened pan-seared grouper or one of the many pasta dishes. $$$
• H2O RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR read more ›
  (1912 Broad Ripple Ave. Tel. 317-254-0677)
  www.h2osushibar.com
  Eli and Nicole Ankney Anderson serve up fresh sushi in a modern setting. Try the Big Night roll (portabello mushrooms and scallions wrapped in seared tuna and avocado) and top it off with some house-churned ice cream. $$$
• DUNAWAY'S PALAZZO OSSIGENO read more ›
  (351 S East St. Tel. 317-638-7663)
  www.dunaways.com
  This upscale restaurant, located in the former Indiana Oxygen Company headquarters, offers top-notch aged prime steaks and seafood. Reserve a table on the roof and enjoy the city skyline as you dine. $$$$

• 8 SECONDS SALOON read more ›
  (111 N Lynhurst Dr. Tel. 317-486-1569)
  www.8secondssaloon.com
  There's no telling what might be going on at this noisy eastside spot, named after the regulation length of a bull ride. Check the online schedule to see if free dance lessons or live music is on the evening's agenda.
• BOURBON STREET DISTILLERY read more ›
  (361 Indiana Ave. Tel. 317-636-3316)
  www.bourbonstreetdistillery.com
  Missing Mardi Gras already? Check out the live music and outdoor seating at this bar for a bit of New Orleans in downtown Indianapolis. If you find yourself in need of fresh air, there's a Bourbon Street-style balcony as well.
• HARRY & IZZY'S read more ›
  (153 S Illinois St. Tel. 317-635-9594)
  www.harryandizzys.com
  Business is booming at this popular downtown restaurant and bar, partially owned by Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Keep an eye on the crowd: The city's movers and shakers often drop by for a drink.
• KEY PALACE THEATRE read more ›
  (123 S Meridian St, Redkey. Tel. 765-369-2407)
  www.keypalacetheatre.com
  It may be a few miles out of town, but Key Palace is one of the best places to hear blues in the state. The 220-seat theater was restored 18 years ago, and the best musicians (and their fans) have been showing up ever since.

• WOLF PARK read more ›
  (72 miles northwest of Indianapolis. )
  www.wolfpark.org
  Stop by this not-for-profit education and research site devoted to wolves for a tour, or attend one of the Saturday Howl Nights and learn about the wolves' social customs.

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Fun Fact!
The first successful goldfish farms in the country opened in 1899 in Martinsville, IN.