Official site of the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
Sports Spectacular Student Tour
Students will enjoy learning with a sports-related twist.
DAY 1
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Basketball Hall of Fame … Located in New Castle, Ind., just 30 miles from Indianapolis, the Hall of Fame captures the essence of Indiana’s rich basketball tradition and heritage.
Cost: $2 for adults; $1 for children
Time: 1 - 1½ hours
Contact: 765-529-1891 -
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame … No visit to Indianapolis is complete without a tour of the world’s finest racing facility and its Hall of Fame Museum, where the history of motorsports and automobiles is on display.
Cost: $3, museum tour; $3, track tour
Time: 1 ½ hours
Contact: Mary Geiss at 317-492-6747 -
Lunch at Hard Rock Café … Serving the best down-home American food, seasoned with a healthy dose of rock ‘n roll. Enjoy cool tunes, legendary memorabilia and authentic Hard Rock Café merchandise. Private room for parties and special events. Sunday brunches available.
Cost: Varies with menu item, group menus and rates available
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Contact: Sarah Baird at 317-636-2550 -
Conseco Fieldhouse ... Generally acknowledged as the finest basketball venue in the country, this retro-style fieldhouse combines yesterday’s nostalgia with today’s most modern amenities.
Cost: $4.50, adults; $3.50, children 5-18; School Groups: $4, adults; $2.50, children 5-18
Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Contact: Michele Hoosier at 317-917-2979 -
NCAA Hall of Champions … Interactive displays highlight past and present NCAA champions and coaches and the intercollegiate athletic experience.
Cost: TBD
Time: 1 hour
Contact: Kim Teague at 317-917-6402 -
Pinheads ... A new smoke-free entertainment center featuring 40 upscale bowling lanes, as well as two four-lane private bowling suites. Also offering Thunder Bowl (duckpin bowling), billiards, an extensive redemption game area, private meeting rooms, party rooms and an outdoor sand volleyball pit.DAY 2
Cost: $3-$4.75
Time: 1 1/2 hours, varies by activity
Contact: 317-773-9988 -
Indiana/World Skating Academy … Providing for the physical and educational needs of both amateur and professional athletes in figure skating, hockey and speed skating. The facility is one of the finest in the world for the training and development of ice sports.
Cost: Discounts for groups of 15+
Time: Varies
Contact: 317-237-5565 -
Victory Field … Recognized as the finest minor league ballpark in America.
Cost: For games: $13, box Seats; $9, reserved or lawn; $2 discount for groups of 25+. For ground tours: available only on non-game day Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tours are by appointment only and typically begin at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. and last one hour. Cost is $2 per person. Availability is limited, call in advance to book.
Time: 3 – 4 hours for games
Contact: Drew Heincker at 317-269-3545, ext. 254 -
Lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory … Dine in the historic wholesale district of downtown Indianapolis. Sit in a trolley car or canopy bed while enjoying antique décor and great food.
Cost: $6-$12
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Contact: Mary Blackmon at 317-635-6325 -
Action Bowl Duckpin Bowling or Atomic Bowl … Split the tiny pins amidst authentic 1930s décor.
Cost: Varies by group size
Time: 1 ½ hours
Contact: 317-686-6010 -
Wheel Fun Rentals … See the White River Canal is a whole new way: rent double paddle boats or Surreys for four. It’s a great way to see the sights up and down the canal.
Cost: $24-$25
Time: 1 hour
Contact: 317-767-5072 -
IMAX Theater … Indiana’s only IMAX Theater features a specially designed 409-seat auditorium and viewing screen that is six-and-a-half stories high. With stadium seating and 16,000 watts of digital surround sound, you will live an adventure as the sights and sounds propel you into the heart of the action.
Cost: Varies by film; group discounts available
Time: Varies by film
Contact: Craig Mince at 317-232-0757 -
Dinner at Jillian’s … Enjoy dinner at the sports video café with more than 20 giant screen televisions and a menu featuring classic American favorites. Amazing games room, Hi-Life Lanes Bowling and the Hibachi Grill also available.
Cost: $12
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Contact: Jessica Bramer or Kelsey Rigdon at 317-822-9300, ext. 1 -
ComedySportz … Fast-paced improvisational comedy that’s fun for everyone. Played like a sport, with two teams battling for laughs and points as they make up scenes and songs on the spot. The audience makes all the suggestions and votes for the winners, and the referee calls the fouls. Matches can be enjoyed by people of all ages - the referee will see to that! Each match is different; new games with new audience suggestions every time.
Cost: $15, adults; $12, students; $8, children
Time: 2 hours
Contact: 317-951-8499, ext. 1






