City: Indianapolis, IN

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (317) 237-2222

Description: A thriving success story and model for revitalization, downtown Indianapolis is a dynamic and growing area. The Regional Center of downtown Indianapolis covers 6.5 square miles in an area bounded by 16th Street to the north, I-65 and I-70 to the east, I-70 to the south, and Belt Railroad to the west. Downtown Indianapolis is home to almost 20,000 residents and more than 210 shops, 300 restaurants and bars, 18 museums and historic sites, 24 memorials and parks, 8 major sports venues, countless performing arts, theaters, entertainment, and recreation options, numerous art galleries, and many other interesting attractions. Even during a tough economy, downtown Indianapolis has seen strong demand and numerous new construction. Currently, there are 77 new projects worth more than $2 billion to be completed by 2015. Of these 77, there are 32 residential projects with 2,327 units, worth nearly $390 million.