Super Bowl 2012 gave people the opportunity to see Indianapolis for what it really is -- lots of loyal fans who are also loyal to and love their city. Chances are, a number of those in town for the super bowl had never been to Indianapolis before; Maybe some had, just not in a number of years. One thing we know for sure is that Indianapolis has gotten its groove back. No more misconceptions and bad reputations -- it was evident to all who were there. Indianapolis may have seen some rough times years back, but this Midwest city has a lot to offer.
"For half a century, the city's biggest event was the Indianapolis 500, which attracts more than a quarter-million fans each Memorial Day weekend. But there was little nightlife, and even fewer places to stay.
Now, the city that had fewer than 500 hotel rooms downtown in 1970 has more than 6,500, and about a dozen new hotels have opened in the past decade, including a 1,000-room JW Marriott. The number of downtown restaurants and bars has doubled to 300 in the past 10 years, and there are more than 200 shops, according to Indianapolis Downtown Inc., the city's tourism agency.
On any given night, visitors can travel just a few blocks to see the Pacers at Banker's Life Fieldhouse, stage productions at the Indiana Repertory Theatre or live music at the Old National Centre or White River State Park. The downtown canal walk offers pedal boats, gondolas and bicycles for rent."
From 1970 to 2012,
read here to find out how Indianapolis has evolved over the years and how it's come to be the loved city that it is.
