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Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

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Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, is the Racing Capital of the World, famous for hosting the Indianapolis 500 and the Allstate 400 every year. Indianpolis is located between Interstate 69, Interstate 70 and Interstate 65.

Indianapolis has a humid continental climate. Like most cities in the Midwest, it has four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid. Spring and autumn are usually pleasant. Winters are cool to cold with daily highs barely inching above freezing. It is not uncommon for Indianapolis to have snow in the winter.

Indianapolis International Airport (IND), is the largest airport in Indiana and serves the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area. In addition to a recently completed air traffic control tower, the airport is currently undertaking the building of two large oncourses, a new airfield and two new parking garages. The new terminal is being built with the intent of easing passenger access, and is being constructed between the two existing runways. The old terminal will be demolished after the new terminal opens. The current project is slated for completion in late 2008. Airlines that currently service this airport are Air Canada, American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Air Tran Airways, Southwest Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and U.S. Airways.

Indianapolis is home to the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL, the Indiana Pacers of the NBA, the Indiana Fever of the WNBA,

Construction of the Indianapolis Colts' new home Lucas Oil Stadium will open in late August 2008. Indianapolis will host Super Bowl XLVI in February of 2012.

Indianapolis offers universities such as Butler University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Marian College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Martin University, Oakland City University Indianapolis campus, The Art Institute of Indianapolis, Brown Mackie College, and the University of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is the international headquarters of the pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly and Company.

The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500," is an American automobile race, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The event, billed as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", is one of the oldest motorsport events, and is considered one of the three most significant motor racing events in the world. IMS also hosts the NASCAR Allstate 400 at the Brickyard (originally the "Brickyard 400") which is an extremely high attended event.

The Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway . Its first edition will take place on September 14, 2008.

Indianapolis is home to the largest mini-marathon (and eighth-largest running event) in America. The Mini has been sold out every year, with well over 35,000 runners participating.

Every May Indianapolis holds the 500 Festival, a month of events culminating in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade the day before the running of the Indianapolis 500. Indianapolis is also home to the Indiana State Fair as well as the Heartland Film Festival, the Indianapolis International Film Festival, the Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival, the Indianapolis Alternative Media Festival, the Midwest Music Summit and the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival

Brickyard Crossing Golf Club is a four-and-half-star caliber Indianapolis golf course and is built on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hence the moniker. Green fees are steep, but how often to get to tee off with Indy cars flying past the tee at 270 mph?

Museums in Indianapolis include the Children's Museum of Indianapolis (the largest children's museum in the world), Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions (Hall of Fame for college athletics), James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. The Indianapolis Zoo is the largest zoo in the state and is just west of downtown. It has 360 species of animals and is best known for its dolphin exhibit which includes the only underwater viewing dome in the Midwest.

A shopper's paradise can be found at The Circle Center Mall. The Circle Center Mall comprises of about 100 shopping stores, 20 dining restaurants, and 9 entertainment theatres to choose from. The mall is built with four impressive levels and includes shops such as Abercrombie & Fitch, AÈropostale, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Charlotte Russe, Eddie Bauer, Express, Gap, Hollister & Co., Lane Bryant, PacSun, Wet Seal, Victoria's Secret, T.J. Max and Nordstrom.

The Fashion Mall at Keystone is the premier shopping destination in Indianapolis. With a unique mix of high-end anchors, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom opening in 2008, upscale and luxury specialty retailers, and a full complement of dining options, The Fashion Mall at Keystone attracts the most discriminating shoppers from all over the Midwest. Some of the specialty stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Cole Haan, Emporium, Finish Line, Gap, Tommy Bahama, Abigail's, Everything But Water,Talbots Petites, Chico's, Cache', Ann Taylor and Victoria's Secret.

Restaurants in Indianapolis include Bertolini's - Indianapolis, Morton's, The Steakhouse, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Palomino Restaurant, Restaurant at The Canterbury Hotel, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Indianapolis, St. Elmos Indiana's oldest restaurant serving steaks and chops, Red Lobster, International House of Pancakes, Bob Evans, Steal & Ale Denny's and Carrabba's Italian Grill.

Lodgings and accommadations can be found through out the Indianapolis area and include Crowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Downtown-Union Station, Holiday Inn Select Indianapolis Airport, Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis South (Airport Area) Radisson Hotel City Center, Canterbury Hotel, Omni Severin Hotel, Renaissance Tower Historic Inn, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown, The Westin Indianapolis, Days Inn Downtown Indianapolis, Hilton Grande Inn Indianapolis, La Quinta Inn Airport Idianapolis, Comfort Suites City Center Indianapolis, Travelodge South Indianapolis, Quality Inn South and Red Roof Inn, Indy South.

Indianapolis's transit provider is the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, also known as IndyGo. Central Indiana Commuter Services (CICS), funded by IndyGo to reduce pollution, serves Indianapolis and surrounding counties. Taxi cab service include Yellow Cab and Checker Cab Co. Inc.