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Indianapolis Visitor Information

With the feeling of a small city, Indianapolis serves up big city attractions - and the Omni Severin Hotel will put you close to everything . Known as the “racing capital of the world,” the city has long been associated with the Indianapolis 500 race and for hosting many major national and international sporting events. 

Indianapolis, however, is more than just a sports town.  Visitors who crave culture can enjoy the symphony, opera and ballet.  It also boasts the world’s largest Children’s Museum, a scenic canal walk, the massive White River botanical gardens and more than 2,000 restaurants.  There’s so much to see and do and much of it is within walking distance or a short drive of the Omni Severin Hotel.

Arts & Culture
Indianapolis Symphony (Hilbert Circle Theater) – 3 blocks
Indiana Repertory Theatre – 3 blocks
Indiana State Museum – 5 blocks
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art – 6 blocks
Murat Theater – 1 mile
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest children’s museum – 3 miles
Indianapolis Art Museum – 4 miles
Hall of Fame Museum – 8 miles
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, birthplace of Indiana’s most famous poet – 10 minutes

Attractions
Soldiers and Sailors Monument – 2 blocks
Indiana State Capitol – 3 blocks
Monument Circle and War Memorial, honoring Hoosier soldiers – 3 blocks
NCAA Hall of Champions – 1.5 miles

Shopping
Circle Centre Mall – connected via skywalk
(The Omni Severin Hotel is the “Official Hotel” of Circle Centre Mall featuring more than 100 upscale shops and restaurants. The hotel connects via skywalk directly into Nordstrom.)

Outdoor Recreation
White River Gardens and State Park – 2 miles
Indianapolis Zoo – 2 miles
Canal Walk – 2 miles
Brickyard Golf Club (4 holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway) – 8 miles

Sports
Conseco Fieldhouse, home of the NBA Indiana Pacers, numerous concerts and special events – 1 block
RCA Dome, home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL team – 1 block
Victory Field, home to Indians AAA baseball – 2 blocks
Indianapolis Motor Speedway – 8 miles

Universities
IUPUI University – 2 miles
Butler University – 6 miles
Purdue University – 60 miles northwest
Indiana University – 60 miles southwest

Dining & Entertainment
Ike’s (bar & grill) – across the drive
St. Elmo’s Steak House (fine dining) – 0.5 block N
Claddaugh (Irish fare and pub) – 1 block E
Crackers Comedy Club – 1 block
Jillian’s Entertainment Complex – 1 block
Old Spagetti Factory (family/casual) – 1 block E
Hard Rock Café (family/casual) – 2 blocks
Slippery Noodle (jazz club) – 2 blocks
6 Lounge (nightclub) – 2 blocks E
P.F. Chang’s (family/ casual) – 2 blocks N
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (fine dining) – 2 blocks N
Palomino’s (fine dining) – 2 blocks N
Mo’s Steak House (fine dining) – 3 blocks NE
Oceanaire (fine dining) – 3 blocks

Transportation
Amtrak Station – 1 block
Blueline Downtown Shuttle (complimentary) – 2 blocks N
Green Line Express Airport Shuttle –- across the street
Greyhound Station – 1 mile
Indianapolis International Airport – 9 miles

Nearby Businesses & Corporations
Nordstrom – connected via skywalk
Eli Lilly & Company Faris Campus – 1 blocks SE
Hoosier Lottery – 1 block W
Indiana Convention Center – 2 blocks, connected via skywalk
State Capitol and Government Center – 3 blocks NW
Simon Corporate Headquarters – 3 block NW
Wellpoint Corporate Headquarters – 4 blocks N
Ice Miller – 4 blocks N
Finishmaster – 4 blocks N
Bank One – 4 blocks N
Regions Bank – 4 blocks N
Fifth Third Bank – 4 blocks N
Key Bank – 4 blocks
Irwin Union Bank – 4 blocks
One America Insurance Corporation – 5 blocks
Wellpoint / Anthem Lytle Center – 5 blocks SE
Baker and Daniels – 6 blocks
Eli Lilly & Company World Headquarters – 0.5 mile S
LTC South – 1 mile S
Rolls Royce – 1.5 miles SW
I.U. Medical Center – 3 miles
Methodist Hospital – 3.5 miles
Riley Hospital – 3 miles

For more information, Visit Indy or the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome.

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