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Joined: 17 Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Location: New York

Hi all,

I found out about this site from a post from one of your members on NYCAviation.com which is a NY spotting site. THis is a great site! I like all the topics especially the hostorical airlines.

Anyways I'm looking to take a daytrip somewhere and was wondering how feasible it would be to visit Indianapolis for a day (fly to IND) without renting a car. Is there stuff to do downtown? Can I walk around to get places? I really want to see the RCA dome.

Any info is appreciated!

Matt

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Joined: 15 May 2006
Posts: 728
Location: West Lafayette, IN

Matt,

Welcome to the boards, they aren't as busy as NYCA, but it's home to some of us, lol.

First off, I want to say that mass transit in Indianapolis is a joke, but don't worry, you can get pretty much anywhere you want to go downtown by walking. The trip from the airport to the city center is about fifteen minutes, and I suggest you take a taxi. You can also go to www.indygo.net/, the bus system website. There is plenty to do downtown in Indy. I suggest the soldiers and sailors monument and circle center mall. Also, a bit farther out of downtown are the NCAA Museum, the Indiana State Museum, and the White River Gardens. Also, if you like racing, the Hall of fame Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a must. I hope this is a good start.

Welcome again,
John

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Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Posts: 2316
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Hey Matt. Honestly renting a car in Indy is pretty cheap. But you can take a bus downtown. IndyGo started an express bus service from the airport to downtown. Its a few bucks. Nothing major. Only problem with the foot approach this time of year is our weather. It would be hit or miss. Take this weekend for example. Our highs for Saturday and Sunday will be in the teens with a Sunday morning low of around -5F. I'd say an April visit would be more enjoyable.

Member

Joined: 17 Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Location: New York

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not sure when I'm going to come out but I'll keep you posted. Does anyone know if they give tours of the RCA dome?

Member

Joined: 18 Jan 2008
Posts: 106
Location: Indianapolis

I'm not sure about tours at the dome but if that what you're wanting to see you should get here pretty soon. The Dome is coming down in the spring so they can expand the convention center