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INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis– Founded in 1821, the capital of Indiana is the junction of several major roads, which gave it the nickname of the Crossroads of America.
Indianapolis hosts several famous sporting events, including the Brickyard 400, Grand Prix of Indianapolis, NFL scouting combine, and the Indianapolis 500.
Located on the White River, Indianapolis has many parks, museums, and outdoor activities. It also hosts diverse events daily.
Transportation: On the road with Greyhound
Greyhound offers round-trip bus tickets for $64 from St. Louis to Indianapolis.
Buses leave on Saturday Oct. 10, at 4:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. for a four hour bus ride and return to St. Louis on Tuesday Oct. 13. The departure will be at 12:50 p.m. for an arrival planned for St. Louis at 10:40 p.m.
What to do in Indianapolis?
- Walk around the Monument Circle
At the heart of downtown, the Monument Circle shelters the Soldiers and Sailors monuments.
Surrounded by shops and restaurants, it is also the best place to experience the city’s atmosphere.
2. Visit Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo shelters 1,600 animals, including threatened and endangered species.
The zoo offers diverse attractions such as a 4-D theater and a shark touch pool.
Every day a dolphin presentation is given at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The Indianapolis Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays.
Admission is around $15.
3. Visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway annually holds the Indy 500.
At the Speedway, the Hall of Fame Museum opens its doors to fans every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $8 per person.
Guided tours of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are also offered for $30. During the 60 to 90 minutes of the tour, visitors can access the oval track and stand on the “Yard of Bricks” at the start/finish line, as well as the media center, the Pagoda, the victory platform, the garage area, the Gasoline Alley hospitality suite, and the Hall of Fame Museum.
