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INDIANAPOLIS
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Nicknamed the "Amateur Sports Capital of
the World" and the "Racing Capital of the World," Indianapolis is
one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. Found in 1821, the
city is the capital of the State of Indiana and is the 13th largest
city in the country. It is a major hub that connects many Midwest
cities. Indianapolis is the headquarters of many companies including
Hunt Construction Group, Duke Realty Corporation and Sallie Mae. The
city is known for its sports, as it hosts the NCAA Basketball
Tournament on a regular basis and the Indianapolis 500 at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway each year. It is home to two
professional sports franchises, the Indiana Colts (NFL), who play at
the new Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indiana Pacers (NBA), who play at Conseco
Fieldhouse.
On
the Web:
Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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STADIUM INFORMATION |
2008 COLTS
SCHEDULE |
-Name: Lucas Oil Stadium
-Location: Indianapolis, IN
-Tenant: Indianapolis Colts
-Capacity: 63,000
-Surface: Fieldturf
-Construction Began: 2006
-Opened: September 7, 2008
-Cost: $675 Million
-Address:
100 South Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
On
the Web:
Lucas Oil Stadium |
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HOTELS NEAR LUCAS
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TRAVELING AROUND
INDIANAPOLIS |
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-Public
Transit: The Indianapolis Public Transit Corporation, known as
IndyGo, provides bus service around the metropolitan area.
On the Web:
IndyGo
-Taxi: A Best Taxi: 317-632-2222
Midwest Taxi Service:
317-261-1111
-Parking: Pay lots available downtown
On the Web:
Downtown Parking
-Airport:
Indianapolis International Airport
-Alternatives:
Walk and Bike Paths
-Maps
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ATTRACTIONS AROUND
INDIANAPOLIS |
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POPULAR RESTAURANTS |
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MAP AND
DIRECTIONS TO LUCAS OIL STADIUM |
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-STADIUM
ADDRESS:
100 South Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46225 |
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AREA WEATHER |
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