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Highlights some Indianapolis activities, neighborhoods, and resources for new Butler students and their families

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One Day Itinerary shares some ideas on how to spend your time in Indianapolis; its travel guide spotlights additional fun such as sculptures, art galleries, museums, restaurants, and more.

Indianapolis gets high praise from indyhub.org, which says it's one of the most affordable cities to live in, full of driven people making an impact on the community, and that "Indy is a sports town unlike any other."

The Indianapolis Star, the local newspaper for Indianapolis, offers breaking news, local updates, weather, sports, and more. Recent information and news stories can be found here to ensure that you are you are in the know about Indy.

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Introduction to Indianapolis

Welcome to Indianapolis! 

Indianapolis is a great location for Butler University and its students. The city offers students a plethora of internships and other professional or academic opportunities. In addition to these rewarding experiences, when students aren't planning their future careers, the city has plenty to offer during your free time.

This guide provides information on some of what Indianapolis has to offer Butler students and their family members. Use the sections, located at the top of the page, to navigate the guide.

You may have seen shots of Indianapolis during NCAA coverage, Colts games, the Indianapolis 500 or other racing events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the HGTV show Good Bones, or even read about an Indianapolis book-themed dining spot in a feature about five bookstore pubs around the country.

Several resources for newcomers to Indianapolis give a nice overview of the Circle City. You can astound your friends and family as you learn "fun facts" about Indianapolis. The Travel Channel has wonderful photos in its City Guide to Indy. The National Parks Service Discover Our Shared Heritage includes places that spotlight Indianapolis living history. And TimeOut Chicago outlines some of Indy's charms. Some people even consider Indianapolis the best city in America.

 

Eating in Indy

Dine your way through 2016 with this checklist of Indy’s top local eateries. #EatLocal #LoveIndy

Posted by Visit Indy on Monday, January 25, 2016

Where To Eat from Visit Indy features soul food, bring-in, outdoor dining, donut shops, Farm-to-Table, food trucks, vegan and vegetarian, and steak restaurants. Eater provides 36 of the best local places to eat in the Indianapolis area. Do 317 shares different option for "diet-friendly" restaurants. Gluten Free diners have options too. 

This isn't just local prideTravel Channel and Food Network shows have filmed in Indianapolis, including Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives; Man vs. Food; Eat Street; Top 5 Restaurants; and The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

But if you prefer local sources, blogs such as Indy Restaurant Scene, yahoo's cool places to eat, and eater.com are a place to find restaurants that might not be on other lists. Open Table features the most booked restaurants in Indianapolis, with various lists for all of your dining needs. NUVO Newsweekly’s best of explorations include Indy’s new restaurants

 

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Indianapolis Monthly magazine spotlights restaurants, shopping finds, local culture, interesting people, and features The Best of Indy

Visit Indy offers additional opinions on dining, shopping, nightlife, things to do, and more.

Here's how U.S. News and World Report rates the top 25 hotels in Indy based on location, price, and atmosphere.

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