- Home
- NEWS
- REGIONAL
- THIS WEEK'S PAPER
- BLOGS
- Multimedia
- OPINION
- A&E
- LISTS
- PEOPLE
- EVENTS
- Classifieds
- Subscribe
Tourist Attractions
Canal Walk popular, but full of opportunities missed
April 28, 2012
Cory SchoutenCity leaders once envisioned the Canal Walk as a bustling pathway lined with restaurants and shops, but residential and office
buildings have sprouted instead on most of the parcels along the meandering 1-1/2-mile stretch--making it more of a local
amenity than a visitor attraction.
MoreAustin, Indianapolis comparable across range of tourism benchmarks
April 21, 2012
Many Austin attractions are related to its music scene and its status as a state capital and the home of the University of
Texas.
MoreRadio host buys site of burned Brown County music hall
April 18, 2012
Associated PressA central Indiana business owner and radio show host plans on rebuilding a southern Indiana concert hall that hosted some
of country music's top acts before it burned down in 2009.
MoreFaulty stage, lack of emergency plan played roles in disaster
April 12, 2012
Associated PressThe stage rigging that collapsed and killed seven people at the Indiana State Fair last summer did not meet industry safety
standards and the tragedy was compounded by the absence of a fully developed emergency plan, investigators concluded.
MorePublic tours planned for Indianapolis catacombs
April 6, 2012
Associated PressPublic tours are expected start this summer of catacombs dating to the 1880s underneath City Market in downtown Indianapolis.
MoreZoo extends hours as warm weather brings big crowds
April 3, 2012
Associated PressZoo officials say the zoo will be open an extra hour, until 5 p.m., through this week to accommodate the visitors coming out
during the early spring warmth as many area school districts are on spring break.
MoreDeal puts Farm Bureau's name on downtown concert venue
March 27, 2012
Farm Bureau Insurance is putting its name on outdoor concert venue The Lawn at White River State Park under a sponsorship
agreement with event promoter Live Nation Entertainment, the companies announced Tuesday.
MoreJudge orders Sugarland to testify in April on stage collapse
March 23, 2012
Associated PressThe country duo's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush had proposed giving depositions in May regarding the deadly 2011 state
fair accident, but on Friday Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin instead ordered testimony early next month.
MoreState launches grant program aimed at tourism
March 22, 2012
Anthony SchoettleLt. Gov. Becky Skillman says the $400,000 initiative will help draw visitors and have a "lasting impact" on Indiana's
towns and cities.
MoreStudy finds $124M in visitor spending at fairgrounds
March 14, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indiana State Fairgrounds generated $124 million in visitor spending in 2011 and has an annual impact on the local economy
similar to a factory employing 500 people, according to a study released Wednesday.
MoreIn with the new in Indiana
March 10, 2012
Hayleigh ColomboEvery year, there’s something new and different at Indiana attractions. Here’s our rundown of some of the changes
you’ll find as you explore options for an in-state getaway.
MoreHistorical society reports more visitors at Indiana Experience
February 25, 2012
IBJ StaffAttendance at the living-history attraction that opened in 2010 grew 71 percent last year.
MoreSugarland attorneys: Injured fair fans share in blame
February 21, 2012
Associated PressAttorneys for country duo Sugarland say concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in the 2011 stage
collapse at the Indiana State Fair. The stance drew a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and prompted the band's manager to
issue a statement criticizing the finger-pointing.
MoreDowntown officials outline future plans for Georgia Street
February 13, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe three-block stretch that served as the Super Bowl Village will complement, not compete with, traditional downtown gathering
places such as Monument Circle, officials said.
MoreQuick Hits: Indianapolis offers more convention space, but as many people visit Baltimore
February 11, 2012
The Baltimore metro area, a larger market than the Indianapolis area, offers attractions and events related to its waterfront
location.
MoreSuper Celebration site turnout less than expected
February 7, 2012
Scott OlsonOutlying communities say they saw steady ridership on free shuttles heading to and from downtown Indianapolis, but the sites
received fewer Super Bowl visitors than expected.
MoreFans' first Super Bowl media day a hot ticket
January 31, 2012
Anthony SchoettleMedia day has long been a major attraction at the Super Bowl, and this year for the first time, fans—many from the Indianapolis
area—were allowed to experience the carnival atmosphere first-hand.
MoreFestivities draw record crowds downtown
January 30, 2012
Anthony SchoettleSuper Bowl Village’s opening weekend met local organizers’ expectations—and then some—drawing more
than 205,000 visitors from Friday through Sunday.
MoreWith Super Bowl, city seeks to distinguish itself
January 27, 2012
J.K. WallLike every host city, Indianapolis has tried to stand out with unusual features for the 10-day party it's hosting for
the nation. But will any of those things become standard parts of future Super Bowl experiences?
Extra: Photo
gallery
MoreConner Prairie attendance up slightly in 2011
January 26, 2012
Visits to the park in 2011 increased nearly 2 percent from the previous year, to 218,063, thanks in part to the opening of
its $4.4 million Civil War exhibit.
MoreInterest expressed in reopening amusement park
January 17, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe owners of an Indiana amusement park are expressing interest in operating Kentucky Kingdom, which closed more than two
years ago.
MoreIndiana lawmakers ponder more for state fair victims
January 16, 2012
Associated PressState lawmakers could provide an additional $4 million to victims of last summer's stage collapse at the Indiana State
Fair.
MoreChildren's Museum attendance hits another record
January 3, 2012
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis set an attendance record in 2011 with 1.27 million visitors, topping the high mark it
set the previous year by 9.4 percent.
MoreCity tourism generated $3.6B in 2010, study says
December 14, 2011
An Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association study shows the amount of tourism dollars last year increased by $120 million
from 2009. The city also attracted more visitors in 2010.
MoreZoo launches $30M campaign to build orangutan center
December 6, 2011
Scott OlsonConstruction on the International Orangutan Center would start in August, with the opening set for Memorial Day weekend in
2014.
More
Sponsored by
ADVERTISEMENT
on Facebook & Twitter
on Facebook & Twitter
 Follow IBJ's Tweets on these topics: |
||
| @IBJNews | @Propertylines | @IBJTheScore |
| @IBJArts | @IBJHealthcare | @IBJDining |
| @IBJLists | @IBJSmallbiz | |
ADVERTISEMENT
Back to TopCopyright © All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.
Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing.
Additional Hosting & Delivery by
Many serial killer types and psychopaths work as lowly bureaucrats, just waiting to impose their wrath on a powerless person, child, or pet. Don't forget, the BTK killer was a dog catcher.
If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.