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NRPA travels to the Circle City
By Paula Jacoby-Garrett

T

his year, we are excited to take the NRPA Annual Conference to
Indianapolis, September 25-27, 2018. Known as " the crossroads of
America, " Indianapolis was ranked the best convention city in America in 2014 by USA Today and currently holds the Conde Nast #1 spot for the
best airport. One of the many benefits of Indianapolis is that many hotels in
the area link by skywalk to the convention center. There are more skywalks
connecting buildings throughout downtown than in any other city in the
United States. A skywalk also connects a shopping mall to the convention
center, and there are more than 200 restaurants in the area.

Things to Do
In a recent Forbes article, writer
Larry Olmsted referred to Indianapolis as " America's most underrated city. " It is chock-full of things
to do, from a wide variety of museums to the city sights and wideopen public spaces.

for walking, riding bikes and overall
sightseeing.
Address: 801 W. Washington St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hours: open
Website: www.visitindy.com/
indianapolis-canal-walk
Admission: free

Conner Prairie
Located in the heart of 1,000 wooded
acres, Conner Prairie strives to engage
families through unique experiences. While the focus is on the natural
and cultural heritage of Indiana, the
activities are hands-on and fun! From
climbing through a four-story tree
house and strolling through an 1800s
vintage prairie town, to the live ani-

Canal Walk
Created in the early 1800s, the canal
was intended to connect regional
waterways for use in transportation.
Although never fully completed, the
Canal Walk in downtown Indianapolis has been refurbished and provides a place for petal boats with an
adjacent promenade and a greenbelt
W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 |

Conner Prairie

PHOTO COURTESY OF CONNER PRAIRIE

Planning Your Trip
Indianapolis has a plethora of places to visit and things to do. Booking your room in the downtown
area will not only give you access
to the convention center, but also to
a host of museums and restaurants,
plus activities. As you are making
your hotel choices, remember that
some hotels are linked to the convention center with a skywalk.

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