“Indianapolis is all about competition. The city is alive with energy generated by victory. Visitors with a passion to win will love this city.”

“Like a pace car on the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the long-awaited opening of Lucas Oil Stadium officially marked the starting point for a cavalcade of downtown infrastructural changes designed to transform ‘the Racing Capital of the World’ into a first-tier convention city.”

“[Indianapolis] also has a growing cultural scene that goes well beyond its venerable art museum. Indianapolis now has dozens of art galleries, as more artists make the city home. It’s also one of the Midwest’s most child-friendly destinations.”

“From the exciting world of sports to the detail and subtlety of the fine arts, Indianapolis has emerged as a cultural leader of the Midwest.”

“… but more recently the city has sped beyond the raceway to truly come into its own. Surprisingly cosmopolitan, Indianapolis is home to a variety of restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and family-oriented venues.”

“The city of Indianapolis, the self-proclaimed ‘amateur sports capital of the world,’ is well on its way to being the music arts capital of the world with its cornucopia of music organizations working synergistically for the greater good.”

“While the city lays claim to 10 world-class sports venues, that is just a fraction of its cultural institution tally: 14 museums, 21 galleries and 25 performing arts centers and theaters”

“Cosmopolitan with Midwestern appeal, Indianapolis is fast becoming one of America’s favorite cities.”

“... (the) Circle City – named for the impressive roundabout that sits at the geographical heart of downtown – is buzzing with a new cosmopolitan vibe.”

“In recent years, the Hoosier state capital region raised its profile as a destination, despite its lack of oceans or mountains...”

“The reality is that Indianapolis offers so many sightseeing opportunities that we could not see the all during three jam-packed days.”

“Indianapolis is a forward looking city that refuses to sit on its laurels. But it also knows when it is on to a good thing and carefully preserves its history and traditions.”