Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Top 5 Places To Visit In Indiana | United States

United States contains a number of beautiful places. Indiana is one of them.  Are you planning to spend your vacation in Indiana…? There are many places in Indiana which you can cover. It has plenty of tourist attractions for any type of vacation. Here is a list of some places of Indiana which you can cover during your vacation and can have all the fun.


1. Monument Circle:

 


 

The Monument was designed by the German architect Bruno Schmitz and was completed in 1902. It is traffic circle at the center of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.  The outside of the circle is surrounded by small retail shops, studios for several local radio stations, financial institutions, historic Episcopal Cathedral, one of the oldest social clubs of Indianapolis and the Hilbert Circle Theatre .The center of this circle is occupied by a monument to veterans of the American revolution

 

2. Children's Museum:


 



Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest Children's museum in the world. It has more than 120,000 pieces in its collection. It is located in the United Northwest area neighborhood on Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a non-profit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children across the arts, science and humanity.


 

3. Indianapolis Zoo:

 




The Indianapolis zoo of Indiana was opened to the public in 1964. The Zoo is a non-profit organization, receiving no tax support. The Zoo hosts more than a million visitors each year and plays a role in worldwide conservation and research.



4. Indiana World War Memorial Plaza:

 


 

The Indiana World War Memorial plaza was built to honor the veterans of World War 1. It is an urban feature located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana War memorial Plaza Historic District contains two museums, three parks, and 24 acres of monuments, statues, sculptures, and fountains.



5. Indiana Central Canal:

 


 

The Indiana Central Canal connects the Wabash and Erie Canal to the Ohio River. It was originally divided into two sections, North and south. Later, a third section was designated, called the Indianapolis section.

 

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