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Indianapolis, IN Overview

Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana and its state capital, is located in the center of the state on the White River. Settled in 1820, "Indy" was incorporated as a city in 1832 and saw tremendous growth with the advent of railroads in the 1840s and the automobile industry at the turn of the century. Home of the Indy 500, Indianapolis is the twelfth-largest city in the United States, with a steadily-growing population of around 800,000 and a diverse economy supported by manufacturing, agriculture, education and health care.

Indianapolis, IN Attractions

Cultural attractions in Indianapolis are plentiful:

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
Indianapolis Museum of Art: set on 52-acre grounds with the restored mansion of J.K. Lilly Jr.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indianapolis Civic Theatre.

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