Indianapolis – Wikitravel (2024)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

  • 1 Hintergrund
  • 2 Anreise
    • 2.1 Flugzeug
    • 2.2 Bahn
    • 2.3 Bus
    • 2.4 Auto
    • 2.5 Schiff
  • 3 Mobilität
  • 4 Sehenswürdigkeiten
    • 4.1 Kirchen
    • 4.2 Burgen, Schlösser und Paläste
    • 4.3 Bauwerke
    • 4.4 Denkmäler
    • 4.5 Museen
    • 4.6 Straßen und Plätze
    • 4.7 Parks
    • 4.8 Verschiedenes
  • 5 Aktivitäten
    • 5.1 Sport
  • 6 Einkaufen
  • 7 Küche
    • 7.1 Günstig
    • 7.2 Mittel
    • 7.3 Gehoben
  • 8 Nachtleben
    • 8.1 Günstig
    • 8.2 Mittel
    • 8.3 Gehoben
  • 9 Unterkunft
    • 9.1 Günstig
    • 9.2 Mittel
    • 9.3 Gehoben
  • 10 Lernen
  • 11 Arbeiten
  • 12 Sicherheit
  • 13 Gesund bleiben
  • 14 Klarkommen
  • 15 Kommunizieren
  • 16 Weiter geht's
Indianapolis
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Indianapolis

Kurzdaten
Bevölkerung:829.718 (2010)
Fläche:963,5 km²
Höhe über NN:219 m
Koordinaten:39°46'4"N,86°9'29"W
Vorwahlnummer:+1 317
Zeitzone:UTC−5

Indianapolis ist eine Stadt im Mittleren Westen der USA. Es ist die Hauptstadt des Bundesstaates Indiana.

Hintergrund[Bearbeiten]

Anreise[Bearbeiten]

Flugzeug[Bearbeiten]

Der Indianapolis International Airport ist der größte Flughafen in Indiana, wird von Europa aus jedoch nicht direkt angeflogen. Alle großen US-Fluggesellschaften bieten aber Umsteigeverbindungen über ihre Drehkreuze an, beispielsweise American Airlines und United Airlines über Chicago-O'Hare sowie Delta Airlines über New York JFK.

Bahn[Bearbeiten]

Bus[Bearbeiten]

Auto[Bearbeiten]

Schiff[Bearbeiten]

Mobilität[Bearbeiten]

Sehenswürdigkeiten[Bearbeiten]

Kirchen[Bearbeiten]

Burgen, Schlösser und Paläste[Bearbeiten]

Bauwerke[Bearbeiten]

Denkmäler[Bearbeiten]

Museen[Bearbeiten]

  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street, +1-317-334-3322 ([emailprotected], fax: +1-317-921-4019), [x]. Eintrittspreise: Erwachsene: $12,00; Jugendliche (2-17 Jahre): $7,00; Senioren (60+): $11,00. Parking: Kostenlos.
  • Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 West Washington Street, +1-317-636-9378, [x]. Eintrittspreise: Erwachsene: $8,00; Jugendliche (5-17 Jahre) und Studenten: $5,00; Senioren (65+): $7,00. Parking: Kostenlos.
  • Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, 317-920-2660 ([emailprotected], fax: 317-931-1978), [x]. Öffnungszeiten: Di., Mi., und Sa.: von 11 bis 17 Uhr. Do. und Fr.: von 11 bis 21 Uhr. So.: von Mittag bis 17 Uhr. Das Museum ist am Montags, Erntedanksfest, Weihnachten und Neujahr geschlossen.

Straßen und Plätze[Bearbeiten]

Parks[Bearbeiten]

  • Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington Street, +1-317-630-2001 ([emailprotected]), [x]. Geöffnet:. Eintrittspreis nur für den Tierpark: Erwachsene: $16,50, Senioren und Kinder (2 bis 12): $7,50. Parkplatz: $6,00.
  • The White River Gardens, 1200 West Washington Street, +1-317-630-3252 ([emailprotected]), [x]. Eintrittspreis nur für den Garten: Erwachsene: $7,00, Senioren und Kinder (2 bis 12): $6,00. Parkplatz: $5,00.

Verschiedenes[Bearbeiten]

  • Indiana's Statehouse, (317) 233-5293 ([emailprotected]), [x].

Aktivitäten[Bearbeiten]

Sport[Bearbeiten]

  • Indianapolis Colts, [x]. Die Colts sind ein Team der National Football League und hat den 41. Super Bowl gewonnen.

Einkaufen[Bearbeiten]

Küche[Bearbeiten]

Günstig[Bearbeiten]

Mittel[Bearbeiten]

Gehoben[Bearbeiten]

Nachtleben[Bearbeiten]

Günstig[Bearbeiten]

Mittel[Bearbeiten]

Gehoben[Bearbeiten]

Unterkunft[Bearbeiten]

Günstig[Bearbeiten]

  • Indianapolis (92nd Street) Microtel Inn & Suites, 9140 North Michigan Road, +1 317 870-7765, Fax: +1 317 870-7785, [1].
  • Motel 6 Indianapolis - Airport, 5241 West Bradbury Avenue, +1 317 248-1231, Fax: +1 317 481-1728, [2].
  • Motel 6 Indianapolis East, 2851 North Shadeland Avenue, +1 317 546-5864, Fax: +1 317 568-0985, [3].
  • Motel 6 Indianapolis South, 5151 Elmwood Avenue, +1 317 783-5555, Fax: +1 317 783-5475, [4].

Mittel[Bearbeiten]

  • Best Western Airport Suites, 55 S High School Road, +1 317 246-1505, Fax: +1 317 246-1506, [5].
  • Best Western Country Suites, 3871 W 92nd Street, +1 317 879-1700, Fax: +1 317 879-1959, [6].
  • Best Western Indianapolis South, 4450 Southport Crossing Drive, +1 317 888-5588, Fax: +1 317 888-2553, [7].
  • Candlewood Suites, 8111 Bash St, +1 317 595-9292, [8].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis Airport, 2602 Fortune Circle East, +1 317 248-0300, Fax: +1 317 248-1834, [9].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis Carmel, 10290 N Meridian Street, +1 317 571-1110, Fax: +1 317 571-0416, [10].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis Castleton, 8670 Allisonville Road, +1 317 576-9559, Fax: +1 317 576-0695, [11].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown, 501 West Washington Street, +1 317 635-4443, Fax: +1 317 687-0029, [12].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis Northwest, 7226 Woodland Drive at 71st Street, +1 317 297-7700, Fax: +1 317 387-1628, [13].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis South, 4650 Southport Crossing Dr., +1 317 885-9799, Fax: +1 317 885-3982, [14].
  • Courtyard Indianapolis at the Capitol, 320 North Senate Avenue, +1 317 684-7733, Fax: +1 317 684-7734, [15].
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport, 5220 West Southern Avenue, +1 317 244-1600, Fax: +1 317 241-2136, [16].
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis East, 7110 E. 21st Street, +1 317 322-0101, Fax: +1 317 322-0202, [17].
  • Fairfield Inn Indianapolis Northwest, 5905 W 86th Street, +1 317 228-9300, Toll-free: +1 800 228-2800, Fax: +1 317 228-9337, [18].
  • Fairfield Inn Indianapolis South, 4504 Southport Crossing Drive, +1 317 888-5535, Fax: +1 317 888-5535, [19].
  • Hawthorne Suites, 7035 Western Select Drive, +1 317 322-0011, Fax: +1 317 322-0033, [20].
  • Holiday Inn, 5120 Victory Dr, +1 317 783-7751, [21].
  • Holiday Inn, 6990 East 21st Street, +1 317 359-5341, [22].
  • Holiday Inn Express, 5151 South East Street, +1 317 783-5151, [23].
  • Holiday Inn Express, 3514 South Keystone Ave, +1 317 788-3100, [24].
  • Holiday Inn Select, 3850 Depauw Blvd, +1 317 872-9790, [25].
  • Holiday Inn Select, 2501 South High School Road, +1 317 244-6861, [26].
  • Residence Inn Indianapolis Airport, 5224 West Southern Avenue, +1 317 244-1500, Fax: +1 317 244-4486, [27].
  • Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal, 350 W New York Street, +1 317 822-0840, Fax: +1 317 822-0848, [28].
  • Residence Inn Indianapolis Fishers, 9765 Crosspoint Boulevard, +1 317 842-1111, Fax: +1 317 842-0462, [29].
  • Residence Inn Indianapolis North, 3553 Founders Road, +1 317 872-0462, Fax: +1 317 876-8829, [30].
  • Residence Inn Indianapolis Northwest, 6220 Digital Way, +1 317 275-6000, Fax: +1 317 275-6060, [31].
  • Staybridge Suites, 9780 Crosspoint Blvd, +1 317 577-9500, [32].
  • TownePlace Suites Indianapolis Keystone, 8468 Union Chapel Road, +1 317 255-3700, Fax: +1 317 255-3798, [33].
  • TownePlace Suites Indianapolis Park 100, 5802 West 71st Street, +1 317 290-8900, Fax: +1 317 290-8989, [34].

Gehoben[Bearbeiten]

  • Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street, 822-3500 (fax: 822-1002), [x].
  • Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st Street, 352-1231 (fax: 352-9775), [x].
  • Indianapolis Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, 705-0000 (fax: 819-1099), [x].
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel, 123 West Louisiana Street, 631-2221, [x].
  • Omni Severin Hotel, 40 West Jackson Place, 634-6664 (fax: 687-3612), [x]. $219+ pro Nacht.
  • Conrad Indianapolis, 50 West Washington Street, 713-5000, [x]. $197+.

Lernen[Bearbeiten]

  • Butler University, [x].
  • University of Indianapolis, [x].

Arbeiten[Bearbeiten]

Sicherheit[Bearbeiten]

Gesund bleiben[Bearbeiten]

Klarkommen[Bearbeiten]

Kommunizieren[Bearbeiten]

Weiter geht's[Bearbeiten]

WikiPedia:Indianapolis

Indianapolis – Wikitravel (2024)

FAQs

What is special about Indianapolis? ›

Indianapolis is known as the racing capital of the world because it's host to three of the world's highest-attended single-day events: the Indy 500, the Brickyard 400 and the U.S. Grand Prix Formula One race.

Is Indianapolis a city in Indiana? ›

Indianapolis, city, seat (1822) of Marion county and capital of Indiana, U.S. It lies on the White River at its confluence with Fall Creek, near the centre of the state.

How old is Indianapolis, Indiana? ›

Indianapolis
FoundedJanuary 6, 1821
Incorporated (town)September 3, 1831
Incorporated (city)March 30, 1847
City-county consolidationJanuary 1, 1970
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Why is Indianapolis so popular? ›

1. We're home to the largest single-day sporting event in the world. The Indy 500 is a huge all-day event, bringing in hundreds of thousands of spectators every year. Every city has football or baseball, but this sporting event is as unique as it gets.

Why is Indianapolis called Naptown? ›

Legend has it that jazz club musicians shortened our city's six-syllable name (read: a mouthful) for easier use in both song and casual conversation. They simply stressed the fourth, most prominent syllable in the name Indianapolis, and the rest is history.

What is the racial makeup of Indianapolis? ›

As of 2022, Indianapolis was 57.7% White and 28.8% Black/African American, and the city-county workforce is close to mirroring those demographics.

Is Indiana a Republican city? ›

Indiana has long been considered to be a Republican stronghold and is rated R+11 on the Cook Partisan Voting Index.

Is Indianapolis a good city to live in? ›

With an affordable cost of living, exceptional weather, opportunities for higher education, and a booming job market, Hoosier City is one of the best places to call home for people living in the Midwest. Check out these 13 things to know about living in Indianapolis!

Is Indianapolis growing or Shrinking? ›

Yes, but: The Indianapolis metro area grew 2.2% between 2020 and 2023 with more than 45,000 new people. The largest drivers of the growth were Hanco*ck (7.5%), Boone (7%), Hamilton (6.5%) and Hendricks (6.2%) counties. Marion County experienced a 0.8% drop during that same period.

What is the richest town in Indianapolis? ›

In Indiana, the richest town is Meridian Hills located in Marion County, about six miles north of downtown Indianapolis. Here's some of the data provided by Stacker: Median household income: $186,750 (171.8% more than U.S. median income)

What are two interesting facts about Indianapolis? ›

Lucas Oil Stadium is the largest NFL stadium in the country. At 253 acres, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest sporting facility in the whole world.

What is Indianapolis known for historically? ›

Indianapolis has been closely linked to politics since its selection as Indiana's seat of government in the 1820s, but early in its history the city became a railroad transportation hub for the region and a center for civic and cultural affairs.

Why Indianapolis is a great place to live? ›

With an affordable cost of living, exceptional weather, opportunities for higher education, and a booming job market, Hoosier City is one of the best places to call home for people living in the Midwest. Check out these 13 things to know about living in Indianapolis!

What is Indianapolis known for producing? ›

While Indiana is a leader in corn and soybeans, we are also nationally renowned for our pork, poultry/ eggs, and dairy sectors. Together, these five commodities make up more than 90 percent of the total cash receipts farmers receive every year.

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