3 Best Landmarks in Indianapolis, IN

“Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 feet, 6 inches high neoclassical monument that was established in 1902. The monument is built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets in the center of downtown Indianapolis. The monument has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. This memorial is a tribute to Indiana soldiers who served in the Civil War. The limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. Visitors can see the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial for Shine a Star, a light show with a seasonal theme, and a signature salute for the evening. The interior has an observatory and a gift shop.”

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“The Indiana War Memorial was originally built to honor the veterans of World War I. The memorial is a museum of 30,000 square feet of military equipment and objects, three parks, four waterfalls, and 25 acres of monuments, sculptures, and statues. The origins of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza lie in a 1919 attempt by Indianapolis to attract visitors. The museum has collections, memorials, monuments, and parks that allow it to share the stories of the heroic servicemen and women so that future generations can learn, honor, and be inspired by them. The Indiana War Memorial was designated a National Historic Landmark District. The memorial hosts significant public events and festivals, along with small private functions. This calcareous and marble memorial, designed in a mausoleum style, pays tribute to Hoosiers who were killed during the war. The centerpiece of the plaza is the Indiana World War Memorial. The Indiana War Memorial offers free admission for all visitors.”

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“Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s storyteller that connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing the state’s history since 1830. The society has over 70,000 online digital images representing 61 collections, 3,500 sheet music pieces, 3,300 items, and 1.7 million photos in 615 digital collections. The building, which spans 165,000 square feet, features a 300-seat theater, the William H. Smith Memorial Library, and a vault to hold the precious collections of IHS. The building provides programs for young people, adults, and their families. Indiana Historical Society is an award-winning collection with millions of items from Indiana's past. A field trip is available here. Indiana Historical Society offers free admission for children under 5 and members.”

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