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We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis.
We hope the following information can help make your stay even
better.
PLACES
to STAY: Find accommodations for your stay in Indianapolis.
MAPS
and DIRECTIONS: Find your way around the 12th largest
U.S. city.
THE
WEATHER: Because everybody likes to talk about the
weather.
THINGS
to DO: There will be plenty to do, but just in case.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Country
Inn and Suites Indy North
9797 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46032
Phone: 317.876.0333
FAX: 317.876.1312
(5 Minutes from Zionsville, the Church, and Rehearsal Dinner site;
25 minutes from downtown Indianapolis and the reception location)
Contact: www.countryinns.com
 This
hotel will be Chris's base of operations in Indianapolis. All
members of the northern Indiana Barth family will be staying at
the Country Inn & Suites Indy North. The majority of the wedding
party will be making their stay there as well. This hotel is new,
offers a free continental breakfast, and has a nice pool. You
can even get a free cookie at the front desk! They also have a
cool book "loan" program. Fran and Chris recommend it.
There are rooms blocked under the name: "Barth Wedding".
You will need to make reservations AT LEAST
one month in advance. These rooms will be held until 6pm on Sept.
26th.
Description: Less than 20 minutes
from Downtown and many restaurants located within minutes of hotel.
New. Closest large hotel to Zionsville.
Rooms: 66 (3 floors)
Rate Range: From $75 to $175 per night
Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be canceled by 6pm local
hotel time on day of arrival. Late cancels and no shows will be
charged one nights stay plus tax.
Check In/Check Out:. 3pm / 12pm
Nearby Airport: Indianapolis International (IND)
Services: Cable TV. Hair Dryer. Iron & Ironing Board. Data
Line.
Other Info: Pool. Complimentary Morning Newspaper. Self Parking
Available. Fitness Center. Whirlpool. Pets Allowed. Fully Air-conditioned
Nonsmoking Rooms Available. Smoking Rooms Available. Complimentary
Breakfast. Personal Children Stay Free, Cribs, 24-Hour Front Desk,
Express Check-Out
Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners
Club, Discover, Carte Blanche
Directions:
Hotel is located in northern Indianapolis north of the intersection
of 96th Street and Michigan Road. From I-465: Take Exit #27 (Michigan
Road) North. The hotel is located 2 Blocks North on the right
hand side.
Courtyard
by Marriott Downtown
501 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.635.4443
Fax: 317.687.0029
(West Downtown on Washington Street across the street from White
River State Park and Indianapolis Convention Center; 5 minutes
from the reception location and 30 minutes from the ceremony location
and rehearsal dinner site)
Contact: www.courtyard.com
We have blocked off 10 rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown.
It is located about 1 mile from the Reception. You will need to
make reservations AT LEAST one month
in advance. They will only hold the rooms for one month prior
to the Wedding. (Deadline: September 26, 2002)
Description:
 233
rooms across the street from White River State Park and next door
to the RCA Dome. Included are FREE parking, airport shuttle service,
a playground and pool (outdoor)and 24-hour exercise facilities.
Restaurant on-site is T.G.I. Fridays.
Rooms: 233 (8 floors)
Suites: 1
Rate Range: From $109 to $149 per night
Cancellation Policy: 6pm local time day of arrival (policy may
be more restrictive during special events)
Check In/Check Out: 3pm/noon
Opened in 1965.
Nearby Airport: Indianapolis International (IND)
Services: Cable TV. Coffee Maker. Restaurant on Site. Pool. Valet/Laundry.
Self Parking Available. Fitness Center. Bar/Lounge on Site. Fully
Air-Conditioned. Non-Smoking Rooms Available. Complimentary coffee
in lobby.
Rental car desk: Hertz Rental Car.
Guest Room Amenities: TV with remote, Sable/satellite TV, All
news channel, In-room movies, Iron and ironing board, hair dryer,
cribs available.
Directions:
Exit at West Street and proceed north approximately one mile -
Hotel is located at the intersection of West Street and Washington.
Courtyard
by Marriott at the Capital
320 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone: 317.684.7733
Fax: 317.684.7734
(North Downtown on Senate Ave.; 5 minutes from the reception location
and 30 minutes from the ceremony location and rehearsal dinner
site)
Contact: www.courtyard.com/
Description: The Courtyard Indianapolis
at the Capitol is conveniently located one block from the State
Capitol, two blocks from Bank One, four blocks from the RCA Dome,
and five blocks from Circle Center Mall.
Rooms: 124 (4 floors)
Rate Range: $109-149 per night
Cancellation Policy: 6pm local time day of arrival
Check In/Check Out: 3pm/noon
Opened in 1997
Nearby Airport: Indianapolis International (IND)
Services: Bar/Lounge, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Coffee Maker in Room,
24 Hour Front Desk, Express Checkout, Free Parking, No Smoking
Rooms/Facilities, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe Deposit
Box, Fitness Center or Spa, Television with Cable, Fully Air-conditioned
Directions:
Hotel is located at the corner of New York and Senate Avenue.
Exit 114 (West Street) and proceed South approximately 1 mile
to New York Street. Turn Left on New York Street to Courtyard
on left, one block. Hotel is located on corner of New York and
Senate.
ADDITIONAL NOTES REGARDING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Please let us know when you make your room reservation so we can
have information waiting for you when you check in!
 MAPS
AND DIRECTIONS:
Under construction. Just like the highways.
You can use mapquest.com
for easy directions and maps.
THE
WEATHER:
Under construction. We will be consulting Fran's grandfather
for the most accurate information. In case of emergency, stick
your head out the window.
WHAT
TO DO IN THE AREA:
Although we will provide plenty of entertainment
for out-of-town guests, there are still lots of other things to
do! Check out the items listed below for additional Indianapolis
attractions and restaurants.
PLACES:
Action Duckpin Bowl & Atomic Bowl
Duckpin
Fountain Square Theatre Building
1105 Prospect St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 686-6010
info@fountainsquareindy.com
Experience the nostalgia of a vintage bowling alley and test
your skill at duckpins. Action Bowl, housed on the fourth floor,
has eight lanes, a billiard table and an authentic 1930s décor.
A rooftop garden is open seasonally and has a magnificent view
of the downtown skyline. Atomic Bowl takes you back to the 50s
with jukeboxes, a soda fountain and seven duckpin lanes
Indianapolis Museum of Art
1200 W. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4196
(317) 923-1331
Situated on 152 acres, the IMA features significant collections
of the world’’s art, as well a the former J.K. Lilly
Jr. estate, Oldfields - Lilly House & Gardens, a historic
house museum of the American Country Place era.
Broad Ripple Village
P.O. Box 30361
Indianapolis, IN 46230
(317) 251-2782
brva@broadripplevillage.org
Spend many leisurely hours discovering the quaint atmosphere
of Broad Ripple Village. Just 20 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis,
Broad Ripple offers unique shops, art galleries, pubs and outdoor
dining at a variety of restaurants. The historic Monon Trail
adds new vitality to the area for residents and visitors to
walk, run or bike the trail.
Village of Zionsville (Fran's
Hometown)
On the northwestern fringe of Indianapolis, a mere twenty minutes
from the downtown area, lies the quaint and quiet village of
Zionsville.. Zionsville is one of the few towns in the United
States that has preserved its brick main street. Here shops
lining the fabled brick street offer a variety to fit any shopping
mood. From upscale and uniquely fashionable to rare and vintage
antiques. More than 50 shops await the browsing shopper. Nestled
among the shops are fine restaurants and quaint cafes that have
made visiting Zionsville a popular pastime throughout central
Indiana. Zionsville offers easy access to the services of a
major metropolitan area, while maintaining its distinctive country
village charm and quality of life.
Indianapolis Zoo/White River Gardens
1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 630-2001
jgagen@indyzoo.com
The two sister institutions feature the best in animal and plant
exhibition. See 350 species of animals in natural habitats at
the Zoo and get inspired by the most unique and beautiful botanical
attraction in the Midwest at the Gardens!
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4716
(317) 334-3222 (800) 208-KIDS
Explore, create and imagine! Explore five floors of interactive
fun throughout the museum's 10 major galleries, Lilly Theater
and SpaceQuest Planetarium. Experience the CineDome theater's
surround sight and sound. Find free parking, family dining and
our innovative Children's Museum Store.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians
and Western Art
500 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)636-9378
lshembab@eiteljorg.com
The only museum in the Midwest to combine Western art and Native
American art and artifacts. Exhibitions, festivals and educational
activities focus on the art, history and culture of North America.
Award-winning store offers authentic art, clothing, home decor.
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1637
museumcommunication@dnr.state.in.us
The brand-new Indiana State Museum in White River State Park
is the state’’s gathering place -- inviting exploration
and discovery of culture, science and art. This architecturally
significant complex includes permanent and special exhibits,
two restaurants and a two-story gift shop.
IMAX Theater
650 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-4629
Being Indiana’’s only IMAX Theater, our specially
designed 409-seat auditorium ensures that every seat is the
best seat in the house. With a screen six-and-a-half stories
high, comfortable stadium seating and 16,000 watts of digital
surround sound, you will live an adventure as our sights and
sounds propel you into the heart of the action.
NCAA Hall of Champions
One NCAA Plaza
700 West Washington St.
PO Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
(317) 917-6222 (800) 735-6222
tgreenwood@ncaa.org
The 25,000-square-foot, two-level Hall of Champions celebrates
the 84 NCAA championships and 22 sports. It features six multimedia
presentations and interactive kiosks. Visit Campus Corner gift
shop for your exclusive NCAA merchandise. Group rates available.
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd.
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 776-6000 (800) 966-1836
lfarris@connerprairie.org
Experience one of America's finest living history museums. Indian
camp, pioneer village, Victorian-era farm, covered bridge, hands-on
area, historic house, indoor exhibits. Persimmons Restaurant;
Museum Shop; catering facilities for meetings, corporate picnics,
weddings; adult and youth group discounts.
RESTAURANTS:
Bazbeaux
334 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-7662
Enjoy innovative pizzas, salads and sandwiches made with the
freshest ingredients, homemade doughs and sauces and a choice
of 52 toppings. Winner of People's Choice Award for best pizza
by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. Dine in, carry-out or delivery.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
Buca di Beppo
35 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 632-2822
indianapolis@bucadibeppo.com
Enjoy the warmth and passion of this "immigrant" Southern
Italian restaurant, combining real family recipes with a fun,
bawdy and witty setting reminiscent of the 1940s-50s Italian
supper clubs. Specialties like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken
cacciatore and rigatoni positano are prepared in giant servings
meant to be shared.
The Jazz Cooker
925 E. Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 253-2883
thejazzcooker@aol.com
Located in Broad Ripple, serving New Orleans-style cuisine since
1986. Live jazz and patio dining, catering and banquet space
available. Sunday brunch offered May-September.
Rathskeller Restaurant
401 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-0396
An "old world" restaurant with loads of personality
and ambiance. Serving classic and gourmet German cuisine as
well as contemporary cuisine to tempt every taste bud. One of
Indiana's most interesting and unique bars with a wide variety
of German beers.
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