Eat / Sleep / Play
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| JW.Marriott | Considered the crown jewel of the $450 million Marriott Place, the JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown is a landmark amid the development of five Marriott hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center. Our downtown hotel in Indianapolis soars above the city and boasts one of the largest Marriott ballrooms in the world, offering more than 100,000 sq ft of meeting, banquet, and exhibit space as well as two full-service restaurants. Adjacent to the convention center, just steps from White River State Park, the Indianapolis Zoo, and many museums, its location is unparalleled. The hotel is in the heart of world-class shopping and dining, near the State Capitol, Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse. Guest rooms at our hotel in Indianapolis feature Marriott’s signature REVIVE bedding, 40″ LCD high-definition TVs, marble vanities, plush towels and breathtaking views of a gorgeous art-filled plaza. Come relax and unwind at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, the largest JW Marriott in the United States.
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Rate Information | Nightly rate Thursday and Friday is discounted to $169. Reservations: 1-866-704-6162 Block: Jones/New Online: Premium King: JNWJNWK Queen: JNWJNWQ |
Springhill Suites by Marriott | Also a part of the Marriott Place complex, adjacent to the JW Marriot. Brand new hotel boasting large Indianapolis downtown suites with sitting areas, free breakfast buffet an indoor pool, and fitness center is in the heart of a friendly, vibrant, and inviting city.
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| Rate Information | Nightly rate Thursday and Friday is discounted to $109. Reservations: 1-866-704-6116 Block: Jones/New |
| EAT | |
| Adobo Grill | Great Mexican food! Must get the table-side made guacamole. |
| Bazbeaux | Amazing pizza! The Mass Ave location is in downtown Indy. |
| Carrabbas | Carrabbas is located approximately 10 miles south of Indy, but it is Andrew’s favorite! |
| Champps | Good food and location right downtown in Circle Centre Mall. |
| Chocolate Café | Leslie and Andrew love all things that are sweet! |
| Donatos | Andrew loves their pepperoni pizza! |
| Le Peep Restaurant | Wonderful place for delicious breakfast. |
| Milano Inn | Authentic Italian food right downtown. |
| Mesh on Mass | Delicious food in the arts district of downtown. |
| Palomino | Great environment, food, and bar. |
| The Ram Restaurant & Brewery | Fun, casual restaurant and brewery providing American style food. |
| Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery | Food and in house brewed beer. |
| Santorini’s Greek Kitchen | The best Greek food in the city! One of Leslie’s favorite restaurants in the city! |
| Shapiro’s Delicatessen | Downtown deli famous for their Reuben sandwich. |
| St. Elmo’s Steakhouse | Locally owned steakhouse featuring the famous shrimp cocktail. |
| Steak-n-Shake | Andrew’s first visit to Indiana began with a meal at Steak-n-Shake. The Culver’s of Indiana. |
| Waffle House | Many fine locations to say “Mornin'”. |
| Weber Grill | Grilled meat…need we say more? |
| PLAY | |
| Indianapolis Indians – Minor League Baseball Team | Home games June 23rd & 24th… check out a game at Victory Field voted “Best Minor League Ballpark in America”! Bring your mitt to play catch or have a picnic in the outfield greens. |
| Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art | Contains one of the world’s greatest collections of Native American and Western art. |
| Indiana State Museum | Learn more about the great state of Indiana! |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Hall of Fame Museum | Love the Indy 500? Check out the Hall of Fame Museum at the historic speedway. |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Fifteen minutes north of downtown, one of the largest and oldest general art museums. Beautiful outdoor garden and free admission! |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Check out our favorites, the polar bears and penguins! |
| NCAA Hall of Champions | Head over to the NCAA Hall of Champions to learn more about great collegiate athletes. Andrew Editorial: I’m not sure why this is in Indiana. |
| Indiana State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (Monument Circle) | Historic monument in the heart of the city. |
| White River State Park | Information concerning the Canal, Zoo, Gardens, Concert, Museums, and Baseball are located here! |
| Broad Ripple | Wide array of bars, shops, and locally owned restaurants 20 minutes north of downtown. |
| Mass Ave | Arts district of downtown with a range of shops, restaurants, and bars. |
| Fountain Square | Older arts district southeast of downtown. Great locally owned restaurants and bars. |