Indianapolis 500 [1]
The 94th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to be run on Sunday, May 30, 2010 (that is the Sunday after the conference ends) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you are planning on staying, you will want to make sure you make your hotel reservations ASAP. There are many events held in conjunction with the race and more information will be available closer to the conference.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum [2]
One of the world's largest, most varied collections of racing, classic and antique cars is housed here featuring more than 30 Indianapolis 500 winning cars. Tony Hulman Theatre presents a 20-minute film depicting the history of the track and race highlights.
We are pleased to offer public tours of Lucas Oil Stadium! Get a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look at our facility. Tours last approximately one (1) hour and include visits to the playing field, an NFL locker room, Lucas Oil Plaza, Press Box, a suite, as well as numerous other areas not accessible to the general public. The best way to truly appreciate this exceptional facility is to see it for yourself!
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art [4]
The Eiteljorg Museum is unique, one of only two museums east of the Mississippi with both Native American and Western art. Located in downtown Indianapolis, the museum is within walking distance of the Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, Circle Centre mall and major downtown hotels.
Canal Walk [5]
Canal Walk features a mix of old and new architecture, attractions and monuments which offer a waterside promenade for strolls, jogging, inline skating, biking and boating. The Canal Walk is a portion of the Historic Central Canal, an early 19th-century project designed to facilitate commerce. Today, Canal Walk stretches through White River State Park north to 11th St.
Links:
[1] http://www.indy500.com
[2] http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/content/General/Hall_of_Fame_Museum/32
[3] http://www.lucasoilstadium.com/
[4] http://www.eiteljorg.org/
[5] http://www.discovercanal.com/