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Home of the Indianapolis Colts. Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS) is a state-of-the-art, 63,000-seat, retractable roof, multi-purpose stadium featuring spectacular views of the Indianapolis skyline. In addition, the stadium has an infill playing surface, 7 locker rooms, exhibit space, meeting rooms, operable north window, dual two-level club lounges, 137 suites, retractable sideline seating, house reduction curtains, two large video boards, ribbon boards, spacious concourses, interior and exterior plaza space, 11 indoor docks, two vehicle ramps to the event level and much, much more. In 2010, LOS will be connected to the newly expanded convention center and several hotels and entertainment options by a new pedestrian connector. Tradeshows can take advantage of an indoor 30,000 square foot loading dock with 11 bays, retractable seating and operable walls to utilize up to 183,000 contiguous square feet of space. Football games can be played indoors or outdoors using the retractable roof and operable north window. The house reduction curtain system covers the entire Terrace Level seating, reducing capacity from 63,000 to approximately 41,000. Basketball and other half-house events have the option of playing in the round for up to 70,000 fans or in a much smaller configuration with a house reduction curtain system unlike any other stadium. Conventions may use the stadium for general sessions in a variety of configurations. The twelve backstage meeting rooms plus the 25,000 square foot Exhibition Hall 1 and 18,000 square foot Exhibition Hall 2 may be utilized for additional convention space. Concerts may be played indoors or outdoors in full stadium or reduced house configurations. Seating configurations range in size from 15,000-65,000.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts the best in live entertainment, family shows and special events. Gainbridge Fieldhouse serves as home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and the downtown home of the Indiana Ice. Gainbridge Fieldhouse also has served host to FFA conventions, the 2002 FIBA World Basketball Championship for Men, 2004 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships and the Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, along with many additional events. Designed to improve every aspect of a sporting or entertainment event, Gainbridge Fieldhouse offers indoor truck docks and drive-in ramps. Gainbridge Fieldhouse offers more than 18,000 seats in a sports setting, more than 15,000 seats in concert configurations and approximately 6,600 seats in a theater setup. The professional staff at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is here to service your event and make you feel at home with all your needs. As you make plans to book your next event, call Gainbridge Fieldhouse, one of the nation’s finest sports and multi-purpose event facilities. Gainbridge Fieldhouse makes Indianapolis a must-play destination in the 21st century.

Indianapolis is on the verge of having one of the nation’s top 20 largest convention center complexes. The combination of the new multi-purpose Lucas Oil Stadium and an expanded Indiana Convention Center means Indianapolis will be able to offer 3.4 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space. The combined new space will make the Indiana Convention Center the nation’s 16th largest. It currently is 32nd. The Indiana Convention Center will have 566,600 square feet of exhibit space. The new exhibit halls are contiguous with the existing halls. Another 183,000 square feet is in Lucas Oil Stadium, which will be connected to the center via walkway.

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis just south of Monument Circle, Circle Centre Mall is a prime retail, dining and entertainment destination for conventioneers, tourists and the growing downtown residential population. This iconic shopping and dining destination features over 60 retailers including favorites like H& M, Bath & Body Works, Finish Line, movie entertainment at the United Artist Theaters and thirteen sit-down restaurants offering some of the city’s best date-night experiences. Having twelve hotels connected to the shopping center and the proximity to the city’s arts and culture makes Circle Centre a hub for Indianapolis traffic. Whether you plan to shop at Circle Centre Mall during a weekend getaway or want to make a one-day trip to the Indianapolis area, there are plenty of attractions, dining options and accommodations that are sure to make your stay comfortable and fun. Enjoy an assortment of delectable dining options at one of the available restaurants or grab and go stations while shopping for an experience that is truly unlike any other. Take a trip with your family to visit the shopping center, or make this shopping center your next vacation destination. Either way, you’ll love the shopping, dining and attractions readily available in the area.

The 472,900 square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures, the arts, see how dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago in Dinosphere: Now You're in Their World, experience Dale Chihuly's Fireworks of Glass and examine children's impact in shaping history in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. The Children's Museum, situated on 20 acres of land in Indianapolis, presents hundreds of programs and activities each year.

Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motorsports excellence. Beginning in 2009, the Speedway celebrates its Centennial Era, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.

Located in White River State Park downtown, The Indianapolis Zoo proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2004. Since opening in 1964, the Indianapolis Zoo has grown into a world-class facility hosting a million visitors each year and playing a major role in worldwide conservation and research, including accomplishing the world’s first successful artificial insemination of an African elephant. The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park downtown and is the only attraction accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Association of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 16 minutes from downtown Indianapolis off I-70 via Exit 68. The airport averages 155 daily flights to 37 nonstop destinations on 11 major airlines. IND also offers some of the lowest airfares in the nation. In 2009, just under 8 million passengers were served at IND. A destination and launching pad for both commerce and community, IND is strategically located just minutes from major U.S. interstates including I-65, I-865, I-69, I-70, and I-74, all of which connect to the city's I-465 beltway. It is also within minutes of U.S. 40, U.S. 31, and U.S. 52. The eighth largest cargo center in the U.S., it is home of the second-largest FedEx Express operation in the world. More than 2.2 billion pounds of cargo were managed at IND in 2008. It is an important catalyst for economic development in central Indiana and the Midwestern region. One of the first new airports to open in the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001, Indianapolis cut the ribbon to its 1.2 million square foot airport complex off I-70 on November 11, 2008.