TRJF's 4,000-Mile Road Trip!!!

[TheRealJoeFish]

Day 5: Indianapolis, Indiana

From the 37th-largest state capitol (Charleston, WV) just three days ago, I find myself in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 2nd largest state capitol (behind only Phoenix, Arizona and just ahead of Columbus, Ohio). Indianapolis is the 14th-largest city in the United States.

It has a bit of a reputation for not having a whole ton to do, but I was able to keep myself busy despite the Labor Day holiday!

Pictures:

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I first ended up in a cute little spot in northern Indianapolis, Broad Ripple Park. It was hosting some sort of little Labor Day festival with live music, food trucks, and antique/folk art type stands. Here is a not-particularly-great picture of it!

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The park's cute little entrance display!

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So that's how far I am from home: 643 miles!

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The Indiana state Capitol building is right in downtown Indianapolis, with skyscrapers and such on three sides. This building was finished in 1833.

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Another view of the capitol.

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The birthplace of Lilly Laboratories. One of the most influential (and controversial, at times) pharmaceutical companies in the world, Eli Lilly & Co. was the first to market penicillin, the polio vaccine, and insulin.

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Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL team. Unfortunately, the sun was directly behind, and there wasn't a good way to get a better shot without walking all the way around the stadium. Home of the 2012 Super Bowl.

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ALERT: THIS NEXT PICTURE IS FOR LOSTY. THE REST OF YOU CAN LOOK AT IT, BUT YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO ENJOY IT.

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MR NECKBEARD HIMSELF, the Colts' ANDREW LUCK!!!!!!

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These sorts of wide eclectic streets were ubiquitous in downtown Indianapolis. Unlike most cities from the 1800s, Indianapolis was planned out prior to its construction, chosen in central Indiana to serve as the state's capitol.

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Finally, late at night, Labor Day fireworks reflecting off the hotel pool as I rest my weary feet!

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I'll be in Chicago the next two days, taking in the windy city (and a White Sox game)! I'll post pictures, of course, so check back in a couple days yo!