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Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day around Indianapolis in 2024
Memorial Day is seen by many as the unofficial start of summer, a time for backyard barbecues and trips to the swimming pool. The holiday is one of several dates on the calendar year that commemorates the armed forces. Originally called "Decoration Day," Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Birds and a tortoise race: Get outside this Memorial Day weekend with these Indiana events
The Indy 500 is this weekend and race fans will be packing the stands, but if you’d prefer a Memorial Day weekend outdoors somewhere else in Indiana, here’s what’s happening at local and state parks. There are plenty of opportunities for fresh air, from waterfall hikes and...
Ringo Starr’s Cop Car Joy Ride Through Indianapolis That Ended in a Surprise Family Visit
Of all the things one might see on a shift as an Indiana state trooper, a lone Ringo Starr asking for a joy ride in your cop car isn’t likely top of mind. But such was the case for three lucky policemen who chose to remain nameless when the Indianapolis Star first reported on the strange encounter in September 1964. (After all, there were probably rules about giving celebrities tours of the city while on duty.)
Your guide to 2024 Indy 500 concerts: Carb Day, Legends Day and the Snake Pit
Here's to another round of race weekend tunes and the tomfoolery that accompanies them. While the drivers compete for the coveted Indianapolis 500 trophy, several musical acts and their audiences offer some of the best fun and people-watching you'll find anywhere. As you prepare your race weekend outfits and locate the sunscreen — please, in case you end up, ahem, napping under direct sunlight — take a look through this guide. You'll find the concerts, times and...
This Indiana Zoo is Home to One of Biggest Chimpanzee Habitats in the Country
You can see dozens of chimpanzees in a massive habitat opening this weekend!. Indiana is home to a few great zoos, and many have their own unique blend of animals to see. However, after doing some research, there is only one zoo in the Hoosier state where you can go to see chimpanzees (if I somehow have made an error on this information, please let me know). The Indianapolis Zoo is home to hundreds of animals, and one exhibit just got a massive upgrade.
A very early look inside the renovations of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
INDIANAPOLIS – At first glance, all looks normal at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Aside from a new walkway, new flagpoles, new windows and the limestone Indy car statues moving from the lawn to the front of the building, everything looks unchanged from the outside. But after the first step inside, it’s clear...
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