AIB 2007 Annual Meeting | June 25-28
- About Indianapolis
- Travel Information
- Attractions
- Events
- Recommended Restaurants
- Live Music, Dance, and Entertainment
- Indy on Your Own
- For More Information
About Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the nation and has been ongoing a major revitalization in the last 10 years, while still maintaining its rich historic culture and architectural elements. Indy is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination for leisure travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 20 million visitors a year. Indianapolis is known as the "Crossroads of America" due to its easy accessibility from a wide variety of locations, with many interstate highways bisecting the city. Indy is a fresh and diverse cultural city with an enriching array of arts, attractions, historical sites and special events.
Travel Information
Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is located less than 15 minutes via interstate highway from downtown Indianapolis. Indianapolis International is served by 10 major and 19 national passenger airlines and offers 39 daily non-stop flights with additional service to more than 100 locations. For more information please visit the Indianapolis Airport website.
From the Airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is located approximately 15 miles southwest of The Westin Indianapolis Hotel and Resort. A number of options are available to get to the Westin Hotel from the airport:
Carey Indiana Limousine: Offers both private and a shared ride limo service. The shared ride is $11 per person plus gratuity; the reservation would be set up based upon your flight information, and you would need to go to the Ground Transportation Center, where you would be picked up within a 20 minute window. They may stop at one or two other hotels downtown. A private car would be $54 plus gratuity. To make a reservation please call the concierge desk at +1-317-231-3975 or visit the Carey Indiana website.
Scheduled City Bus Service: City bus service to downtown Indianapolis with stops on the city's west side is available at the Courtesy Vehicle Island across from the Northwest, Midwest Connect baggage claim areas. For more information, call +1-317-635-3344 or visit the IndyGo website.
Taxi Service: Taxi service is available on the Terminal side of Lower Terminal Drive. Push the taxi call button curbside at the taxi area to call your cab. Fares start at USD 7 minimum and are metered. The cost to Westin should run approximately USD 25. Tipping taxi drivers is customary in the USA.
Rental Car: All car rental counters are located on the Lower Level Terminal Drive, across from baggage claims 1-4. There are counters for the majority of national and international chains. Hertz offers discounts for AIB conference attendees, so please make sure to check their rates. Please note that the Westin Indianapolis Hotel has a surcharge for overnight parking.
Attractions
Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo is located close to downtown and opens at 9 am daily. Highlights of the zoo include Indiana’s largest aquarium, open exhibit areas with 350 different animal species. Since opening in 1964, the Indianapolis Zoo has grown into a world-class facility hosting a million visitors each year. For more information, call 1-317-630-2001 or visit the Indianapolis Zoo website.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, opened in 1909, is the world's largest spectator facility and the only racetrack to host the Indy Racing League, NASCAR and Formula One. Since 1911, the Speedway has been the home of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indianapolis 500 each May. The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard (formerly Brickyard 400) has quickly become one of NASCAR's most coveted races since the inaugural event in 1994 and heats up the track in late July. The Speedway completed the Triple Crown of Racing in 2000 with the addition of June's United States Grand Prix, the only Formula One race run in the United States.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing.
Admission: Adults $3.00; Children 6-15 years old $1.00; Children under 6 free.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm (EST) 364 days a year, Closed Christmas day. Phone: 1-317-492-6784.
Tract Tours: Adults $3.00; Children 6-15 years old $1.00; Children under 6 free.
Grounds Tour Information: The Grounds Tour is an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s operations. For more information call (1-317-492-6747) or Mary Geiss.
For more information, please visit the Indianapolis Speedway website.
NCAA Hall of Champions
The NCAA Hall of Champions tributes former NCAA students-athletes and champions, NCAA championship sports and a gallery for special exhibitions.
Admission: $3.00 adults and seniors; $2.00 students; children 5 and under free.
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm on Monday through Saturday, Noon to 5 pm on Sundays
For more information call 1-800-735-NCAA or visit the NCAA Hall of Champions website.
Other Attractions
- Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (web)
- Tel: 1-317-334-3322
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art (web)
- Tel: 1-317-636-9378
- Indiana Historical Society (web)
- Tel: 1-317-232-1882
- Indiana State Museum (web)
- Tel: 1-317-232-1637
- Murat Theatre (web)
- Tel: 1-317-231-0000
- National Art Museum of Sport (web)
- Tel: 1-317-274-3870
- NCAA Hall of Champions (web)
- Tel: 1-317-916-4255
- White River State Park (web)
- Tel: 1-317-233-2434
Events
| JUNE | ||||||
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15
Jazz Fest Grand Prix |
16
Jazz Fest Grand Prix |
| 17
Jazz Fest Grand Prix |
18
Baseball Tennis |
19
Baseball Tennis |
20
Baseball Tennis |
21
Baseball Tennis |
22 Tennis | 23 Indian Market |
| 24 Indian Market | 25 AIB | 26 AIB | 27 AIB | 28 AIB | 29 Wild Kingdom | 30 Baseball |
| JULY | ||||||
| 1 Baseball | 2 | 3 | 4 Indepnd Day | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Event Details
- Jazz Fest - June 15-17 (web)
- Indy Jazz Fest presented by Kroger brings together the best in jazz, blues, roots, rhythm and blues and zydeco for a family-oriented, three-day weekend.
Tel: 1-317-940-9945
- US Grand Prix - June 15-17 (web)
- Formula One visits the U.S.
Tel: 1-800-822-4639
- Baseball - June 18-21,30, July 1 (web)
- The Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, play home games at Victory Field, recognized as the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America." Tickets: $7-$12
Tel: 1-317-269-3545
- RCA Tennis - June 15-22 (web)
- The RCA Championships has established itself among the world's greatest men's tennis events. Spectators can enjoy some of the world's best tennis, as well as unique shopping...
Tel: 1-317-632-8000
- Indian market - June 23-24 (web)
- The Eiteljorg Museum's Indian Market allows guests to immerse themselves in the artwork, food and traditions of Native American cultures. Nearly 200 artists from more than 60 different tribes participate in the event, showcasing some of the finest traditional and contemporary pottery, painting, sculpture, jewelry and cultural items being produced today. This year's signature artist is Marcus Amerman (Choctaw). Indian Market weekend also includes performances, food and educational activities for all ages.
Tel: 1-317-636-9378
Recommended Restaurants
Contact: 317-635-0636 or (web)
Price: $24 to 40
Contact: 317-974-0400 or (web)
Price: $12 to $24
Contact: 317-713-5000 or (web)
Price: $24 to $40
Contact: 317-638-7663 or (web)
Price: $24 to $40
Contact: 317-955-2277 or (web)
Price: $24 to $40
Contact: 317-713-5000 or (web)
Price: $24 to $40
Contact: 317-974-1770 or (web)
Price: $12 to $24
Contact: 317-636-0700 or (web)
Price: $12 and under
Contact: 317-634-6060 or (web)
Price: $12 to $24
Contact: 317-636-8252
Price: $12 and under
Contact: 317-631-4041 or (web)
Price: $12 and under
Contact: 317-636-7662 or (web)
Price: $12 and under
Contact: 317-972-4180
Price: $12 to $24
Contact: 317-974-5747 or (web)
Price: $12 to $24
Contact: 317-681-8180 or (web)
Price: $12 to $24
Contact: 317-822-6274 or (web)
Price: $12 and under
Live Music, Dance and Entertainment
Food, beer & music outdoors
Indy Historical Center - June 29th
Indy Choruses - June 23-24
Best Jazz & weekly Latin dance
Milano Inn - Fridays & Saturdays
Piano bar & sing-along
Improv comedy
Big Band Sundays - 5:00pm-9:00pm
For more information please visit Indy CitySearch
Indy on Your Own
- Wheel Fun Rentals 10A-10P All types of bicycles 317-767-5072
- Ice Skating Indiana/World Skating Academy
- Jog, Walk, Run: Waterfront, Central Canal, River Promenade; Old Washington Street Bridge & Sculpture in the Park
- Shopping: Circle Centre Mall
For More Information
Indianapolis Information/Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association; www.indy.org
