SURROUNDING AREAS

surrounding areas
Edinburgh, columbus, nashville,

EDINBURGH
franklin, greenwood, & indianapolis

exander Thompson was a Scotsman by

birth and the town was named in honor
EDINBURGH of his native land, Edinburgh, Scotland.  
However, other documents suggest
www.edinburgh.in.us
Thompson was born in Virginia and was
Located between Indianapolis and Louisville, Edinburgh, Indiana of- of Scotch-Irish descent.  In another ac-
fers a small town atmosphere with a variety of amenities.  Edinburgh count, Edinburgh was described by the
early settlers as “Eden” because of its
is recognized for the Edinburgh Outlet Mall and is easily accessible beauty.  The naming of Edinburgh re-
from Interstate 65 or US 31. mains unsure. 
 
The name originally ended in “h” when
it was first platted and when the town
Edinburgh has a strong industrial base The original plat of Edinburgh in 1822 con- was incorporated in 1853.  The “h” was
for a community of its size with an tained 32 lots and was owned by Alexan- dropped from the name in 1899 and
Industrial Park located on the south der Thompson and Lewis Bishop. was missing for the next 77 years.  In
side of Edinburgh, as well as industries 1977 the Town Council restored the
throughout other areas of the town. It is not certain where Edinburgh got “h” to Edinburgh’s name. The origin of
  its name.  Some early accounts say Al- the name Edinburgh remains unknown.
Transportation access is a real asset
with two interchanges on Interstate 65
located at the 80 and 76 mile markers
and the Louisville & Indiana Railroad
which bisects the town. 

HISTORY
Edinburgh, Indiana was the first settle-
ment in Johnson County and is situ-
ated in the far southeast corner of the
county.  Edinburgh’s first settler was
John Campbell who came into the area
in 1820. 

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THINGS TO DO
EDINBURGH PREMIUM OUTLETS
The mall is located at the intersection
of U.S. Highway 31 and Interstate 65
(exit 76B) in Edinburgh. This popular
shopping mall has stores where all shop-
pers will find impressive savings. Brand
names like Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Polo
Ralph Lauren, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Nine
West and Nike are joined by many other
names. For more information about the
mall you may go to their website at

Photo courtesy of The Edinburgh Pixy Theatre

www.premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh
or call 1-812-526-9764.

EDINBURGH PIXY THEATRE

www.theedinburghpixy.com
The Edinburgh Pixy Theatre was built in
1907 to be used as a Masonic Lodge
which remained it’s primary use un-
til 2008. It was paid for by Masonic
members who purchased “shares” for
$25.00 each. The Rainbow Girls and
Eastern Star also met there. The the-
atre has been a former opera house,
movie theater, and home of the Edin-
burgh Sugar Creek Players for nearly 20 values of the Pixy Theatre and the TIMBERGATE GOLF COURSE
years. people we employ. We understand the Inspired by Indiana native Fuzzy Zoeller,
responsibilities attendant to steward- Timbergate is one of the premiere
Following its acquisition in July of 2008, ship of an historic edifice like the Pixy public courses in Indiana. The com-
Theatre/Masonic Lodge and have dedi-
EDINBURGH

the former Masonic Lodge/Pixy Theatre
has undergone extensive renovation
and now serves as a unique historical
venue for live music, arts, stage pro-
ductions, weddings, and events for the
community of Edinburgh.
As Company president Mike Harding
once suggested to Edinburgh High
School students: “The people of Ed-
inburgh are the owners of The Pixy
Theatre; I’m just the custodian with a
checkbook.”
This point-of-view is important to em-
phasize because it underlies the core
cated ourselves to returning the build-
ing to its early-century role as the jewel
of the Town of Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Pixy Theatre is also avail-
able for weddings, events and meet-
ings. The third floor of the Pixy Theatre
includes the Meeting Hall, Full Kitchen,
Bride’s Room and Great Hall where wed-
dings and events can be held. Space
can be rented as needed or in 4-hour
blocks. The third floor of the Pixy The-
atre includes meeting space for your
lecture or private function. Space can
be rented as needed or in 4-hour blocks.
plete links style design was geared by
Clyde Johnston Designs, Inc. with Fuzzy
Zoeller to be both challenging to expe-
rienced players as well as playable by
higher handicappers.
Each hole has five or more bent grass
tee beds to vary the yardage of the
course from 5000 to 7000 yards.
Eleven ponds and several bunkers skirt
the bent grass fairways and greens.
Blue grass and fescue roughs surround
every hole giving each its own identity.
We welcome you to Timbergate and en-
courage you to look through our site to
get all the information you need.

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Photos courtesy of Columbus Area Visitors Center

chestrion music machine and the home-

made sodas and ice cream specialties.

COLUMBUS
www.columbus.in.us
The gift shop features handmade toys,
trains, and ice cream items.

C
KIDSCOMMONS
olumbus, Indiana (population 39,000) is ranked 6th in the na-
Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm
tion for architectural innovation and design by the American Sun: 1pm-5pm
Institute of Architects on a list that includes the much larger cities Admission $6

of Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Magazine called Columbus
a “veritable museum of modern archi-
tecture.”  Visitors to Columbus can see
more than 70 buildings  and pieces of
public art by internationally noted archi-
tects and artists, including I.M. Pei, Eliel
Saarinen, Eero Saarinen, Richard Meier,
Harry Weese, Dale Chihuly and Henry
Moore. To learn more about the archi-
tects, you may view a selection of short
online videos.
Even if you are not an architecture buff,
the story about how this small town
strives to be its best is both interesting
and inspiring. The Columbus story has
been featured in dozens of regional and
national publications, including National
Geographic, The New York Times, The
Chicago Tribune, Midwest Living, Dwell
and Wallpaper.
each weekday, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. on Sundays
(March through November). Visit www.
columbus.in.us for more information.
THINGS TO DO
ZAHARAKOS
Zaharakos is a 109-year old, cake-icing
confection of mirrors, marble, Tiffany
glass, carved woodwork and polished
soda-fountain plumbing. The one-of-a
kind Victorian ice cream parlor and mu-
seum is a wonder to kids of all ages,
who enjoy the musical sounds of the Or-
COLUmbus
www.kidscommons.org
Explore three floors of interactive
learning and fun. Get flushed down
the famous, giant toilet slide, do your
best Spiderman imitation as you scale
the climbing wall and work up a healthy
sweat in the Kids on the Move exhibit.
Kidscommons, the children’s museum,
has a host of activities for kids of all
ages, which include a climbing wall; a
computer technology lab designed by
kids for kids where videos and music
can be created and saved; a child-sized
house that demonstrates another cul-
ture; an art creation center; an early
childhood garden and much, much more!
Photo courtesy of Columbus Area Visitors Center

The best way to learn the Columbus

story is to take a guided tour. Expe-
rienced, trained tour guides lead city
tours daily aboard the Visitors Center
bus. During the two-hour tour, visi-
tors travel throughout the community,
looking at historic and modern building
exteriors, landscaping, parks and public
art. Guests on the tour also get an in-
side look at two buildings. Tours origi-
nate at the Columbus Visitors Center.
These tours begin promptly at 10 a.m.

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BLUE’S CANOE LIVERY
Paddle down the scenic Driftwood River
in a canoe, kayak, or raft. As you float
the six- or eight-mile course down river,
you may see deer, beaver, great blue
heron, osprey, or wild turkey. Occasion-
al mild rapids add a little excitement.
PEOPLE TRAILS
Anything people powered is welcome on
the more than 19 miles of paved trails,
and the route in and around town and
into the countryside is a pleasant way
to enjoy the outdoors. The paths run
very close to three rivers, two creeks,
plenty of green space and productive
farmland. Great for leisurely exercise
with a distraction or two.
Wine Trail: Indy Wine Trail
(888) 846.6463 (VINO INDY)
www.indywinetrail.com
The Indy Wine Trail, created in 2006, is
made up of seven centrally located win-
eries. The trail offers visitors a unique
experience. Each winery specializes
in its own unique blends and services.
Customers can travel the trail enjoying
the uniqueness of each and learning
about each destination’s wine-making
process. Trail participants will receive a
passport upon arrival guiding them to
each winery. The Indiana wine industry
has 32 commercial wineries and more
than 400 acres of grapes.
Smith’s Winery
P.O. Box 2634, Columbus, IN
(812) 375-1463
www.smithwinery.com
Specializing in home and special events
wine tastings and catering to fit busy
schedules, Smith’s Winery offers vari-
ous wines from around the world, from
Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Specialty wines in limited quantities are
also offered. Dessert Wines such as
Peach, Black Cherry, Raspberry, Calypso
Breeze and Blackberry wines are avail-
able.

WINERIES

Simmons Winery & Nortonburg

Wine Garden
8111 E 450 N, Columbus, IN
(812) 546-0091
www.simmonswinery.com

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Simmons Winery offers a wide variety
of red, white and blush wines, rang-
ing from dry to sweet dessert wines.
Vinifera, French-American hybrids,
COLUmbus

and native American grapes are used

to produce the wines. Complimentary
processing room tours and wine tast-
ing. Visit the farm market during the
summer and fall for fresh fruits and veg-
etables produced on the 115-year-old
family farm. Call or check the website
for special events throughout the year.

FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM COLUMBUS, INDIANA

Chuck Taylor, for whom the Converse All Star is named, was a basketball player, salesman, and shoe endorser from
Columbus. He played on the Columbus High School Bulldogs team from 1914 to 1918. Until the mid-1970s, the beloved
shoe design, nicknamed “Chuck’s,” comprised 50% of the athletic shoe market. Visit www.converse.com.

Tony Stewart, winner of so many high-profile racing events, credits his return to his hometown for his renewed success on
the NASCAR circuit. See a mural of Tony at the downtown Dairy Queen, where the owner was an early Tony fan and sponsor. 

Tim Solso, chairman and CEO of Cummins Inc., was named one of only five “CEOs of the
Decade,” by MarketWatch, a subsidiary of Dow Jones & Co., in December 2010. The other
finalists were Apple’s Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, Starbuck’s chief Howard
Schultz, and Google’s Eric Schmidt.

Jamie Hyneman, co-host of the popular show Mythbusters, graduated from Colum-
bus North High School in 1974. His Mythbusters bio notes he’s been a wilderness
survival expert, boat captain, diver, linguist, animal wranger, machinist, and cook,
to name a few.

Tim Grimm went to Hollywood to be in movies and on TV, playing alongside the likes
of Harrison Ford and Tim Allen, but returned to his roots in Columbus to raise his
family. He organizes the Driftwood Valley Music Festival, featuring many folk artists,
writes music, and performs his folk music throughout the U.S. and Europe.

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Photo courtesy of Brown County CVB

jail were completed in Nashville, the

county seat. The current courthouse
BROWN COUNTY, NASHVILLE
www.browncounty.com
was completed in 1874. It is the third
courthouse to be built on this site and is
listed in the National Register of Historic

B
Places. The Bean Blossom Bridge, built
rown County is a place that celebrates its past. Some people in 1880, is one of Brown County’s two
believe there are two histories of Brown County. One story covered bridges. The other, the Ramp
traces the founding and development of the Art Colony; the other Creek Bridge, crosses Salt Creek at the

NASHVILLE
north entrance of Brown County State
is focused on the local residents and culture.  The truth is, the com- Park.
plete history of Brown County is rich with a beautiful blending of
both.  Due to the popularity of the local artists and the visitors they Kin Hubbard, an American humorist,
attracted, small shops, lodging facilities, and restaurants opened created a clown-like, rustic character
named Abe Martin. In 1904 Abe and his
throughout Nashville and Brown County.   fellow characters graced the back page
of the Indianapolis News and was syndi-
cated in over 300 newspapers through-
out the country for 26 years. In May
As Brown County developed, roads Bone, Story,  Helmsburg, Trevlac, and
1932, the State of Indiana dedicated
were built linking settlements through- Needmore.
Brown County State Park as a memorial
out the county such as New Bellsville,
to Kin, and the rustic Abe Martin Lodge,
Story, Nashville, Bean Blossom, and Local industries included leather tan-
constructed of native hardwoods and
Helmsburg. The railroad made it to ning, salt mining, orchards, gold mining
Brown County stone, was built on a
Helmsburg, which through the years and timber.
high ridge in the park and named in his
has been home to a sawmill, post of-
honor.
fice, hardware store, and broom fac- In 1837 a log courthouse and a log
tory. Many old businesses are gone, but
the buildings remain and are home to
new endeavors.  Brown County’s history
is still evident on every street and alive
in every hill and valley. 

While in Brown County be sure to check

out all of the great historic spots, in
town  and throughout the county.  Our
Pioneer Village Museum is located right
in town.  Also, the Brown County His-
Photo courtesy of Brown County CVB

torical Society has a great knowledge

base of our history.

HISTORIC SITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

On February 4, 1836, Brown County was

named in honor of Major General Jacob
Brown, a hero of the War of 1812. The
county was  dotted with small villages,
with names like Bean Blossom, Gnaw

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Many historic homes in the Village have
been transformed into specialty shops.
The Bartartley House was built in 1886.
The Ferguson House on the edge of
Antique Alley was originally the home
of Allie Ferguson. The original For Bare
Feet store is still located in Antique Al-
ley. The former Village Shop is now the
Summer Kitchen on Van Buren Street.
In 1873, Frank Taggart built a general
store in the Village of Nashville. In 1923,
it was converted into Miller’s Drug Store,
complete with a soda fountain. The
oldest business building still standing
in the Village of Nashville, it has been
home to the Hobnob Corner Restaurant
since 1979, and still contains some of
the  original floors, oak fixtures and the
soda fountain counter.  Also, the Nash-
ville House, a Brown County tradition,
is still serving their fresh biscuits and
homemade apple butter.
THINGS TO DO
HISTORIC SITES OF BROWN COUNTY
There are numerous historical sites
throughout Brown County and Nash-
ville.  From covered bridges to historical
villages & buildings, Brown County has
preserved many pieces of history.
NASHVILLE
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HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES built “The House of the Singing Winds”
atop a hill in Brown County, Indiana.
Bean Blossom Covered Bridge, built in
1880 by Joseph Basley, spans Bean
Brown County is a year round vaca-
Blossom Creek on Covered Bridge Road.
tion destination located in southern
Ramp Creek Covered Bridge is the only
Indiana. The scenic beauty of the area
double barreled covered bridge in Indi-
draws you in, the charm keeps inviting
ana and crosses Salt Creek at the north
you back. The area represents a place
entrance of the Brown County State
where the spirit, atmosphere and tradi-
Park.
tions of Hoosier pioneer settlers have
been preserved. The largest forested
BROWN COUNTY STATE PARK
area in Indiana provides extraordinary
Indiana’s largest state park offers 20 outdoor adventure. Nature’s quiet soli-
miles of winding roads with scenic vis- tude offers a stress-free atmosphere
tas and panoramic overlooks. A variety for family vacations, reunions, retreats
of amenities include a nature center, and getaways.
horseman’s camp, saddle barn, moun-
tain bike and hiking trails, tennis courts,
swimming pool and the Abe Martin
Lodge constructed from hand hewn
logs and stone harvest from the park. 
FOR BARE FEET
Photo courtesy of Brown County CVB
Brown County’s only factory creates
unique socks for people all over the
world.  Their variety will knock your
socks off!  Weekday factory tours avail-
able.
TC STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE
Theodore Clement Steele was an artist
of international reputation who in 1907
Photo courtesy of Brown County CVB
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has two sister cities: Kuji, Japan  and
Luqiao, China. The sister city relation-
FRANKLIN
www.franklin-in.gov
ship with Kuji was formed in October of
1960, and is approaching its 50 year
anniversary. The most recent visit from

S
Franklin to Kuji occurred in September
ince its founding, Franklin has gone from being a small, rural of 2009. Mayor Fred Paris created sis-
town to a thriving city of choice near the Midwestern hub of ter city relationship with Luqiao during
Indianapolis.  Franklin is situated in a corridor of growth that shows his visit in April, with hopes of building

FRANKLIN
no signs of stopping. similar ties that the relationship with
Kuji has formed. Lying in the heart of
the Chinese Gold Coast, Luqiao has
many characteristics that will make
Founded in 1823, Franklin is the county ropolitan area of Indianapolis, as well it a great fit with the City of Franklin:
seat for Johnson County, and currently as near the major interstates of I-65, Luqiao thrives from strong international
has a population of approximately I-70, I-74 and I-465. These interstates cooperation, believes in an eco-friendly
22,000 people.  transport goods from Indiana to other industrial economy, and puts large
  locations across the country. Indeed, investments into the technology and
Fred L. Paris is Franklin’s 40th mayor.  businesses located within Franklin and education of the city.
Mayor Paris is the first Independent Johnson County are well-equipped to
mayor in the city’s history, and is only serve major Midwestern markets like Because of its prime location, the city
one of three independent mayors cur- Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville and Cincin- is home to many international compa-
rently serving in the state of Indiana. nati.
nies serving the global market, including
   
seven Japanese companies. Industry in
In the spring of 1823, George King, Si- LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Franklin has primarily been located in
mon Covert and David McCaslin, accom- The City of Franklin believes in extend- the manufacturing sector, especially in
panied by Isaac Voris came north to the ing itself beyond central Indiana. It is be- the production of automotive and build-
Johnson County area from Kentucky. cause of this idea that Franklin currently ing components.
After clearing land near the mouth
of Hurricane Creek, these men would
eventually lay the foundations for what
would become Franklin.
 
In the summer of 1824, a team lead
by William Shaffer built the courthouse
and, in the fall of that same year, built
himself a house on the southeast cor-
ner of the square. The industry in those
days consisted of mills, many of which
were situated along Young’s Creek.
 
Franklin is home to many notable indi-
viduals, and has produced two gover-
nors of Indiana: Roger D. Branigin and
Paul V. McNutt.
 
The city is located near the major met-

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The city of Franklin has an active Cham-
ber of Commerce, as well as a county-
wide business development office called
the Johnson County Development Cor-
poration.  Both of these organizations
work hard to be progressive in their
business development activities.
 
In 2009, the city instituted the creation
of the Franklin Development Corpora-
tion, a public-private partnership that
acts as a funding source for downtown
improvements.
 
EDUCATION
We have some of the best public and
private schools in the area, including
six elementary schools, an intermedi-
ate school, a middle school and a new
state-of-the-art high school that was
completed two years ago. The schools
in the Franklin Community School Cor-
poration currently educate around
4,800 students.
 
Franklin is also home to Franklin College,
a residential four-year undergraduate
liberal arts institution.  The college
prepares men and women for signifi-
cant careers, offering its approximately
1,000 students 50 major tracks includ-
ing biology, business, education, and
journalism.
FRANKLIN
outstanding academic institution of
Franklin College. Franklin is a city on
the move with a pro-business attitude
that attracts companies from all around
the world. Located immediately south
of the State Capital, Franklin is a great
place to call home.
Franklin is located in Johnson County
and is only a short 20 minute drive
south from Indianapolis. We offer a rich
variety of culture and entertainment to
any family looking for the perfect week-
end getaway spot. Franklin is home to
several parks and recreation areas, in-
cluding Province Park which spans over
50 acres. Our downtown boasts tradi-
tional main street shops, coffeehouses
and restaurants, and the Artcraft The-
atre which is frequently showing classic
films.
In 1940, downtown Franklin was pro-
filed by Life magazine in a photo essay
called “Small Town Saturday Night.”  To
this day, the city’s downtown is still
the place to be. Franklin’s classic down-
town boasts unique main street shops,
coffeehouses and restaurants. Victo-
rian mansions line King and Jefferson
streets, and our trails provide plenty of
opportunities for a quiet walk or a scenic
jog.  Groups such as Discover Downtown
Franklin and Franklin Heritage work hard
to ensure the downtown core retains its
small-town charm. 
 
The Historic Artcraft Theatre, originally
built in 1922, screens classic movies for
the young and old alike.  People travel
from miles around to take in a show.  To
date, the theatre has had visitors from
five countries and 39 states.
JOHNSON COUNTY
With desirable amenities, natural beauty
and a location in the Hoosier heartland,
Johnson County is a growing commu-
nity comprised of quiet towns, beauti-
ful residential neighborhoods, a diverse
business sector, and a strong agribusi-
ness base. Private colleges and major
state university campuses are located
within minutes of most county resi-
dents. Local health care is supported by
state-of-the-art facilities in the county,
and one of the nation’s largest medical
centers is minutes away in downtown
Indianapolis.

 
The college was the first institution of
higher education in Indiana to admit
women, and maintains a voluntary as-
sociation with the American Baptist
Churches USA. The current president
of Franklin College is Dr. James “Jay”
G. Mosley, who received his education
from Stanford University and the Uni-
versity of Chicago. Franklin College cel-
ebrated  its 175th anniversary in June
2009.
 
A recent educational addition to the
city is that of Ivy Tech Community Col-
lege of Indiana.  Ivy Tech is a higher
education institution that focuses on
training the next workforce in the areas
of agriculture, business, manufacturing,
and many other areas that will lead to a
good-paying job. 
 
Ivy Tech’s Franklin campus quietly be-
gan in January 2004, when five evening
classes were offered from our high
school.  By 2008, the student popula-
tion had risen to over 1,000 enroll-
ments, and classes had been moved to
a state-of-the-art facility.

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN
Franklin, IN is located in the heart of
Johnson County just 20 minutes south
of Indianapolis. With a population of
roughly 22,000, we are home to the
County Courthouse. Our downtown
boasts traditional main street shops,
coffeehouses and restaurants, and the

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wood to downtown Indianapolis. The

greater Greenwood area is also served
GREENWOOD
www.greenwood.in.gov
by Access Johnson County, a unique on
demand door-to-door public transporta-
tion system.

J ust 12 miles south of downtown Indianapolis the Greenwood

Area is a great location for commerce, residence, and recreation.
Greenwood takes to the air, keeping the
Greenwood Municipal Airport busy. Be-

GREENWOOD
Greenwood has 14 municipal parks with playgrounds, ball diamonds, cause of its intimate setting and close
proximity to downtown Indianapolis, it
and picnic areas covering a total of 200 acres. Greenwood also
is not uncommon for national political
boasts a swimming pool, community center, numerous tennis figures, entertainment and sports ce-
courts, golf courses and Little League programs. The city also has lebrities or international business lead-
entertainment venues, fine restaurants, and retail for all ages. It has ers to travel to Indianapolis by way of
a well-deserved reputation as one of the state’s most diversified Greenwood. Greenwood’s airport also
offers chartered business flights and an
business communities. accredited aviation school. Major com-
mercial airline passengers will find that
the Indianapolis International Airport is
Greenwood has experienced an explo- of the state’s most diversified business an easy 20-minute drive from Green-
sive population growth rate over the communities and continually attracts wood.
last fifty years. Each year, hundreds of new businesses to the area. City and
new residents make Greenwood their county economic leaders work hard to RECREATION
home because they appreciate the af- provide an attractive atmosphere for Greenwood’s big city amenities and ser-
fordable housing, excellent education, commerce by redeveloping business vices are available in a small-town setting
plentiful dining, serious shopping, and districts, neighborhoods and roadways. with an ever improving quality of life.
friendly atmosphere that Greenwood Major Greenwood developments cur- Families who enjoy the outdoors appreci-
has to offer. The City of Greenwood has rently in the planning and development ate Greenwood’s 275 acres compiled of
a population of about 50,000 and spans stages include Old Town and the east parks, playgrounds, ball diamonds, pools
three northern Johnson County town- corridor. Each of these projects will en- and picnic areas. Runners, walkers and
ships; Clark, Pleasant and White River. hance the city’s new business growth, bikers safely stroll through Greenwood’s
Many of the greater Greenwood area’s employment opportunities, tourism in- 20+ miles of trails, pathways, and green-
newest neighborhoods are located just dustry and overall quality of life. ways. Greenwood area youth fuel incred-
outside of the city limits in White River ibly active little league programs includ-
Township, or “Center Grove.” About TRANSIT ing a major soccer complex that draws
40,000 additional residents call this state and regional tournaments. Green-
sophisticated countryside Greenwood Efficient transportation systems keep wood is also a golfer’s haven with seven
suburb home. the southern communities well con- golf courses designed for every level of
nected to the entire metropolitan experience. One of Greenwood’s profes-
The Greenwood area is becoming more area. Interstates 465 and 65 have a sionally designed courses, Dye’s Walk, is
affluent. Average annual family income major interchange on the Southside named for its designer, acclaimed golf
is slightly more than $77,000 which is and Greenwood has two of the five architect Pete Dye. And rainy days are
expected to further increase by 2020. Southside I-65 exits; state and federal never an issue. Greenwood’s spacious
officials are considering adding an addi- Community Center includes two basket-
Greenwood is a key player in the power- tional Greenwood exit. The Indianapolis ball courts, a fitness center, an aerobics
ful Central Indiana economic corridor. It bus system, IndyGo, has local south room, meeting space, and numerous fit-
has a well deserved reputation as one suburban routes stretching from Green- ness and activity classes.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Southside Art League, based in
Greenwood, has been driving the area’s
renewed interest in the visual arts. It
offers the public a variety of art classes
and sponsorships for special exhibits
at its local gallery. The newly formed
Greater Greenwood Arts Council is
actively working to educate the com-
munity about local arts, connect local
artists with one another, and generate
support for local arts. Greenwood’s
Arts District, located along Madison
Avenue in Old Town Greenwood, pres-
ents a number of galleries, studios and
shops that allow visitors to experience
fascinating artwork and antiques. The
Greenwood Community Band entertains
music lovers almost year-round and
holds its spring and summer concerts
in Greenwood’s outdoor amphitheater.
The performing arts take center stage
at the amphitheater during the sum-
mer. Various summer concerts allow
residents to bring their picnic baskets
and blankets to enjoy music under the
stars.
WAMM Fest is a new upscale charity
event in Greenwood designed to show-
case the artistic, cultural and entertain-
ments opportunities available while
GREENWOOD
raising money for local causes. The
event includes various vendors from
wineries to restaurants and includes live
performances from dancers, poets and
musicians.
The Freedom Fest is a one day free fes-
tival celebrating our nation’s pride. The
event, which attracts roughly 40,000
people, includes food and entertainment
for those who wish to commemorate
our national pride.
DINING & SHOPPING
The greater Greenwood area has a res-
taurant for every occasion - fine dining
or casual fare, family night out or girls’
night out, date night or late night. It’s
all here. And there is a good mix of
restaurant names you’d find around
the country and some you’d find just in
Greenwood. For example, Italian lovers
can indulge in favorites from Bravo Ital-
ian Kitchen or they can try something
from Augustino’s, a local, family owned
hot spot. Steak lovers are guaranteed
to have their appetites satisfied at Out-
back Steakhouse or at Hal’s Fabulous
Vegas Bar and Grille, the concept of a
local proprietor. Sweet tooth? Visit the
Cheesecake Factory or try the choco-
late fondue at The Melting Pot.
Nothing is more synonymous with Green-
wood than shopping. Greenwood is the
Southside’s retail hub and every fashion
sense and budget is accommodated.
Anchoring the Southside retail scene is
the Greenwood Park Mall, offering high
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profile fashion stores and clothiers like
White House Black Market, Aldo, Coach,
and Von Maur. The Greenwood Park Mall
is the state’s second largest enclosed
mall with more than one million square
feet of shopping and dining. More shops
and boutiques await shoppers in shop-
ping centers lining US Highway 31,
State Road 135, and Emerson Avenue
all throughout the Southside.
HEALTH CARE
Greater Greenwood residents enjoy top-
quality medical care. Community Health
Network and St. Francis Hospital &
Health Centers both have major hospi-
tal campuses in the Greater Greenwood
area. Both of these campuses have ex-
perienced a dramatic growth in services
over the last five years and each is com-
pleting multi-million dollar expansions.
Intermediate term care provider Kindred
Hospital experienced such an increase in
services at its Greenwood location that
it recently constructed and moved into
a brand new hospital. Valle Vista Health
Care has also expanded its facility to
better serve the mental health needs of
the Southside community.
Many excellent retirement and assisted
living centers are located in the Green-
wood area, and these facilities, too, are
growing and expanding their services.
World renowned Riley Hospital for Chil-
dren, Methodist Hospital, and Indiana
University Medical Center, all located in
downtown Indianapolis, are a short drive
up the interstate.
EDUCATION
Greenwood residents have attained
a higher-level of education than the
state’s average, and this value for edu-
cation has influenced the local school
systems. Educational excellence is the
primary objective at Southside schools.
The local public school corporations in
Northern Johnson and Southern Marion
Counties offer some of the most com-
prehensive K-12 public school programs
available in Indiana and employ highly
qualified teaching staffs to meet the
rising demand for quality education.
Curricula are designed to prepare stu-
dents for college and for life. In addition
to the quality public school systems,
the Southside also offers a successful
public high school career center, private
elementary schools, and a challenging
private college preparatory high school.
An abundance of excellent higher
education opportunities are available
in the Greenwood area. Indiana Tech,
ITT Technical Institute, Indiana Wes-
leyan University, Marian University,
and MedTech College all have learning
centers in Greenwood that cater to
the needs of adult learners and offer
both undergraduate and graduate level
degrees. Two traditional college cam-
puses, Franklin College and the Univer-
sity of Indianapolis, are also located on
the Southside. Additional educational
opportunities await learners of all ages
at Indiana University-Purdue Univer-
sity Indianapolis and Butler University in
downtown Indianapolis. And Indiana Uni-
versity’s main campus in Bloomington is
just an hour away.
All of these educational systems are
supported by the Greenwood, Johnson
County, and Marion County Public Li-
brary systems.
Greenwood offers many opportunities
for families, businesses, students and
individuals. It’s a vibrant, supportive
community in which to grow a business
and raise a family. From education, arts
and entertainment, recreation and din-
ing, Greenwood has it all.
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INDIANAPOLIS
www.visitindy.com

T he southern suburbs of Indianapolis comprise a thriving, grow-

ing community that is nestled within Southern Marion and

Indianapolis
Northern Johnson Counties. It includes such cities and towns as
Bargersville, Franklin, Homecroft, New Whiteland, Southport and
Whiteland. But the Southside’s population center and economic
engine is driven by the City of Greenwood. Greenwood is located in
Johnson County – the fourth-fastest growing county in the state
of Indiana. Greenwood is just thirteen minutes south of downtown
Indianapolis, and is a contiguous suburb of the state’s capital.

BUILDINGS & PLACES downtown, too. The Indianapolis Cultur-

Two downtown landmarks, Monu-
ment Circle and Indiana War Memorial
Plaza, are among America’s great urban
spaces. The Circle centers the city and
furnishes its “Circle City” calling card.
The 24-acre plaza (think greenspace
and monuments, like Washington, D.C.’s
National Mall) gives Indy the distinction
of devoting more acreage to honoring
veterans than any other city; it’s sec-
ond to D.C. in number of war memorials.
The plaza, a National Historic Landmark,
represents one of our defining traits:
serving the country. In the Civil War,
75 percent of eligible men from Indiana
joined the Union army, second to Dela-
ware in per-capita enlistment. And since
then, Indiana’s war casualties have
numbered double the national average.
INNOVATION
While famous for fast cars, our city
is winning praise for reinventing the
bicycle and pedestrian experience in a
al Trail has been called “an astonishing
and amazing vision” by national civic-
development experts. And the art world
was paying attention when the India-
napolis Museum of Art unveiled the larg-
est contemporary-art park (100 Acres:
The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature
Park) in the country in June 2010.
Indianapolis has a profile closer to the
Hidden gems are where you least ex-
Sun Belt than to the Rust Belt. In con-
pect them. Stately on the outside, the
trast to many shrinking cities in the re-
Indiana War Memorial stuns visitors with
gion, Indy is attracting people, with its
its grandiose interior spaces.
population growing 50 percent faster
than the national average. And the city
COMMITMENT TO GREEN is showing impressive gains in industries
Indianapolis International Airport isn’t such as life sciences and technology.
just America’s newest; it’s also one
of the world’s most environmentally DIVERSE POPULATION
friendly. More than 90 percent of the With 40,000 foreign-born moving to In-
materials used to build it came from dianapolis since 2000, the city is adding
within 500 miles. international residents at a faster pace
than even Chicago. Indy is now home
GROWTH & PROSPERITY to growing Mexican, Chinese, Sikh, Bur-
mese and Nigerian communities.
Compared to much of the Midwest,

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RICH AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEGACY
A century ago, cosmetics entrepreneur
Madam C.J. Walker of Indy made a name
as the country’s first female to become
a self-made millionaire. The cultural
district surrounding the Walker Theatre
celebrates her accomplishments. And
today, the Indiana Black Expo Summer
Celebration is the largest cultural or
ethnic event in the United States.
DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODS
With a diverse roster of residential ar-
eas, from downtown’s quaint Lockerbie
Square to its retro Fountain Square to
funky Broad Ripple not far away, Indy
feels like home.
UNIQUE LOCAL CUISINE
Farm-to-table is more of a philosophy
than a trend here. Chefs at top inde-
pendent restaurants have long part-
nered with Indiana farmers to bring the
freshest ingredients to the menu. Indy’s
signature nosh, the breaded pork ten-
derloin sandwich, is often as big as the
plate on which it’s served.
CIRCLE CENTER MALL
Indianapolis
Located conveniently in the heart of
downtown Indianapolis, Circle Center
Mall is the ideal attraction for fun, en-
tertainment, and of course shopping.
No matter what the age group, Circle
Center offers a little bit of everything
for the whole family to enjoy. With
more than 100 shopping, dining and
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entertainment options, at Circle Center
you can always find exactly what you
are looking for. After satisfying all shop-
ping and hunger needs, tourists flock to
the main attraction that distinguishes
Circle Center. Take a stroll through
the Circle Center Artsgarden which
connects the Claypool Court/Embassy
Suites Hotel and Circle Centre mall. It
is linked by an indoor skywalk to the In-
diana Convention Center and Lucas Oil
Stadium, Canterbury, Omni, Westin and
Marriott hotels. With all of its architec-
tural splendor and attractive events and
shops the Circle Center Mall continues
to carry on its title as one of the many
downtown Indianapolis gems.
 
REGULAR MALL HOURS
Mon-Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Restaurant, cinema, and store hours
may differ from mall hours. See Store
Directory for details.
HOW TO FIND US
49 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 681-5615
CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS
Downtown boasts three remarkable
pro-sports venues.
LUCAS OIL STADIUM
The Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl
champs in 2007, rule the field at Lucas
Oil Stadium, which has the largest rec-
tractable roof in the NFL.
CONSECO FIELDHOUSE
Located in the heart of downtown In-
dianapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse is one of
the country’s top sports and entertain-
ment venues. The Fieldhouse is home to
the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, WNBA’s Indi-
ana Fever and the best in live concerts,
family shows, professional and amateur
sports events.
Annually, Conseco Fieldhouse hosts
over 200 events. Many of these events
offer special discounts and group offers
to military personnel and their families.
For additional information or a schedule
of events please visit ConsecoField-
house.com or call (317) 917-2500.
VICTORY FIELD
In season, the Indianapolis Indians play
AAA baseball at Victory Field, one of
the most picturesque ballparks in any
city.
HISTORY & CHERISHED TRADITIONS
To get a glimpse, visit the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway, built 101 years ago,
or the legendary Hinkle Fieldhouse, site
of the 1954 “Milan Miracle” that inspired
the basketball film Hoosiers.
Mostly, it’s the spirit of the people of
Indianapolis that sets our city apart. An
artificial city laid down on the swampy
marshes of a non-navigable river, Indy
should have been a sleepy, small-town
state capital. But with humility and
competitive spirit, a quietly determined
people created a great city from the
ground up. Endowed with few natural
advantages, the city was built by people
who did not accept excuses. From those
pioneers of the early days to Madam
Walker rising to riches when African-
Americans lacked opportunity to the
legendary battles at the Speedway to a
downtown full of construction cranes in
the middle of a recession, Indianapolis is
the city that won’t quit.
Today that spirit is as alive and strong
as ever. We’ve come a long way, but
we still haven’t reached our potential.
So while you delight in our sights and
activities, be sure to get to know the
people of Indianapolis. Treat yourself
to the famous local hospitality, and be
sure to come back soon to see what
our determined attitude will create here
tomorrow.
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SURROUNDING AREAS
www.indianapoliszoo.com

Located in White River State Park, the Indianapolis Zoo is a 64-acre zoological and botanical complex
where animals, plants, and people connect through education, exhibition, conservation, and research.
As you travel through the Zoo, you go from one fascinating ecological system to another and begin to
get a sense of appreciation for the diversity of life. Because many people will never have the opportu-
nity to visit an African Savannah or an Asian temperate forest, the Zoo recreates the natural environ-
ments. From the arctic land of the penguins and polar bear near the front of the Zoo to the realm of
the King of the Beasts - the majestic African lions - near the far end, a visit to the Indianapolis Zoo is
literally a trip around the world!

The Indianapolis Zoo also hosts a variety of zookeeper chats and animal shows throughout the day, and
contains a playground and splash park, as well as rides such as the carousel, 3-D simulator, train, and roller
coaster. Admission*, hours, directions, and other information can be found at www.indianapoliszoo.com.

*The Zoo offers a 20% discount to all members of the military, active, retired or veterans, up to four tickets per visit year-round with a military ID. Also, all active and
retired members and all veterans of the military are admitted free on Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year. (Non-military family members continue to receive a 20%
discount on these holidays.)

INDIANAPOLIS ZOO EXHIBITS tiger. While you pause to observe this country’s largest shark touch pool in
magnificent animal, you learn that the the Firestone Gallery. Meet the fierce
DESERTS Indianapolis Zoo has been the leader in looking green-and-purple-mouth Moray
breeding the rare Amur tiger, with the Eels, and a variety of fascinating fish

The 80-foot diameter transparent
dome allows the animals to bask in
natural sunlight year-round while heat-
ing and air conditioning vents hidden
in the rocks keep the temperature in
the 80s. The Deserts Dome includes
Zoo visitor favorites, meerkats, blue-
tongued skinks, and iguanas. The In-
dianapolis Zoo is known worldwide for
its successful research and breeding of
some the rarest desert reptiles, includ-
ing being the first zoo in the world to
have successfully bred the extremely
endangered Grand Cayman blue iguana
and the only zoo to successfully breed
the rare Jamaican iguana.
FORESTS
Filtered sunlight through a dense tree
canopy creates dappled shadows on
the path as you enter. Red pandas ob-
serve you from their tree limb perches
while Alaskan brown bears tumble and
frolic nearby. Anticipation builds as you
round a bend and suddenly are face-to-
face with the stunningly beautiful Amur
most recent pair of cubs having been
born in 2003.
Continuing your journey, you encounter
white-handed gibbons swinging from
vines and incredibly active Asian small-
clawed otters that are also threatened
by habitat loss. This rich ecosystem of
Forests brings to home the message
in a powerful way that animals and the
habitats are inextricably linked.
MARINE MAMMALS
The Zoo’s wonderful Marine Mammals
include Atlantic bottlenose dolphins,
Pacific walrus, polar bear, harbor seals,
California sea lions and gray seals. The
dolphins are featured in daily demon-
strations, as well as being observed
from inside the world’s only underwater
dolphin viewing dome.
OCEANS
In the Oceans building you have the
opportunity to touch real sharks in the
Indianapolis zoo
and invertebrates that call the Oceans
home. Also included are three species
of penguins, plus the underwater view-
ing for polar bear, California sea lions,
harbor seals, and gray seals. Oceans
emphasizes the relationships between
animals and people and presents much
information about global warming and
keeping oceans clean and safe for all.
PLAINS
A slice of Africa is recreated in In-
dianapolis in the expansive Plains. Upon
entering, visitors see kudu and zebras
grazing in their large yard along with
ostriches, vultures and other birds. In
the distance, giraffes pluck leaves from
trees, cheetahs race, and elephants in-
teract quietly by a waterhole. Marabou
storks rest near a pond that runs under
a wooden bridge carving a visitor trail
through the African plains with exhibits
of lions, wild dogs and baboons.
WHITE RIVER GARDENS

White River Gardens is part of the Zoo

and continues its tradition of connect-
ing animals, plants and people. This
Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Zoo

stunningly beautiful 3.3-acre landmark

botanical attraction combines the best
of gardening ideas, plant information and
inspirational design to serve the needs of
all visitors. With hundreds of plant vari-
eties on display plus entertaining special
exhibits throughout the year, White River
Gardens is an international showplace for
Indiana where visitors can enjoy and learn
about the bounty of the natural world.

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 INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
SURROUNDING AREAS
www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
For golf, it’s Augusta National. For tennis, it’s Wimbledon. For horse racing, it’s Churchill Downs.
And when it comes to hallowed ground in worldwide motorsports, it’s the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American icon and the world’s greatest racecourse. With more than
250,000 permanent seats, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is also the world’s largest sporting facility.
Photos courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis MOTOR SPEEDWAY
S ince its opening in 1909, IMS has
been a proving ground for automo-
biles and motorcycles and an important
factor in the development of the pres-
ent-day automobile. The Speedway also
has been the scene of 94 Indianapolis
500-Mile Races, 17 Brickyard 400 NAS-
CAR events, eight United States Grand
Prix Formula One events and three Red
Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP events,
playing host to some of the biggest
names in auto racing history. Legends
such as A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears,
Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie
Johnson, Michael Schumacher and Val-
entino Rossi all have won on the sport’s
biggest and brightest stage.
The Speedway will play host to three
world-class events in 2011: the 100th
Anniversary Indianapolis 500 on Sunday,
May 29, the Brickyard 400 on Sunday,
July 31 and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP
on Sunday, Aug. 28.
For tickets and other information about
the races at IMS, visit www.imstix.com
or call the IMS ticket office at (317)
492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY. Race
Day ticket prices start at just $20
for the Indianapolis 500, $30 for the
Brickyard 400 and $40 for the Red Bull
Indianapolis GP.
All three events feature different mo-
torsports series, with the IZOD IndyCar
Series racing in the Indy 500, the NAS-
CAR Sprint Cup Series stock cars in the
Brickyard 400 and MotoGP motorcycles
in the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
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But the common thread between all
three events is world-class excitement
and fun for all ages, especially as IMS
concludes its three-year Centennial Era
celebrating the 100th anniversaries
of the opening of the facility in 1909
and of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in
1911.
For race fans, Indy is the ultimate. All
of the top competitors in INDYCAR,
NASCAR and MotoGP race at IMS, racing
at speeds of 200 mph and faster while
trying to earn a coveted spot in Vic-
tory Lane at the world’s most famous
racetrack.
But a day at the track also is packed
with action and excitement for those
new to racing. All three events feature
off-track entertainment at IMS such
as free concerts, question-and-answer
sessions with drivers and other per-
sonalities, driver autograph sessions,
special party areas such as the Indy
500 Snake Pit or Brickyard Beach Bash,
merchandise and souvenir areas and
much, much more.
A trip to Indy also wouldn’t be complete
without a visit to the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, locat-
ed in the massive IMS infield between
Turns 1 and 2 of the 2.5-mile oval. It
is recognized as one of the most highly
visible museums in the world devoted to
automobiles and auto racing. In 1987,
the Museum and Speedway grounds
were honored with the designation of
National Historic Landmark.
For a more visual taste of the Indianap-
olis 500, the Museum offers visitors the
48-seat Tony Hulman Theatre, featur-
ing a 20-minute presentation of historic
footage and Indy 500 highlights.
Track tours are available year-round
(except in the event of inclement
weather, and on event and private
testing days), and the Museum also of-
fers a very popular and more thorough
90-minute behind-the-scenes “Grounds
Tour” on select weekends throughout
the year.
Approximately 75 vehicles, including
several Indianapolis 500-winning cars,
are on display at the museum at all
times. An extensive trophy collection,
including the famed Borg-Warner Tro-
phy and the Brickyard 400 trophy, is on
display along with auto racing trophies,
honors and awards from around the
world.
The Hall of Fame Museum is open 363
days a year (closed Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day). Hours are 9 a.m.-5
p.m. from March through October and
10 a.m.-4 p.m. from November through
February. Extended hours are featured
during May activities. Admission is $5
for adults, $3 for ages 6-15, and chil-
dren under age 6 are admitted free. For
more information, contact the Museum
at (317) 492-6784 or visit us at
www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
VICTORY FIELD
www.indyindians.com
“HOME OF THE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS”
Recognized as the “Best Minor League Ballpark in America” by prominent publications such as Base-
ball America and Sports Illustrated, Victory Field opened its gates July 11, 1996, and serves as home
of the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
T he ballpark is also home to the an-
nual City, County, and High School
Baseball State Championships. On July
11, 2001, Victory Field hosted the
Triple-A All-Star Game.
Located at the corner of West and
Maryland Streets in downtown India-
napolis, Victory Field offers a spectacu-
lar view of the Indianapolis skyline. The
$20 million facility boasts many unique
features including an open concourse
that offers a great view of the playing
field throughout the ballpark, festival-
style lawn seating, and angled outfield
seats that hug the foul lines. With
12,500 permanent stadium seats and
room for approximately 2,000 fans in
the lawn, the ballpark can comfortably
accommodate crowds of 14,500. Vic-
tory Field also features 28 luxury suites,
five suite-level party areas, and two
large picnic areas.
Victory Field represents the southwest
border of White River State Park, an
urban park that features numerous cul-
tural, educational and recreational at-
tractions including the Indianapolis Zoo
& White River Gardens, the NCAA Hall of
Champions, the Indiana State Museum,
an IMAX theatre and the Congressional
Medal of Honor Memorial. The northeast
corner of White River State Park is bor-
dered by the sprawling campus of IUPUI
and its enrollment of over 30,000.
The city of Indianapolis has built its rep-
utation as the “Amateur Sports Capital
of the World” which is due in large part
to the world-class sports facilities with-
in its downtown. Victory Field shares
the limelight with the neighboring Lucas
Oil Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse, the
Indiana University Natatorium, the India-
napolis Tennis Center, and the Michael
E. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.
The opening of Victory Field in 1996
was the catalyst for a revitalization
of downtown Indianapolis. The area
has enjoyed over $3 billion in public
and private capital investment in the
last decade. The thriving downtown
now boasts more than 200 eating and
drinking establishments as well as more
than 300 retail stores including the
Circle Centre mall. Also within walking
distance of Victory Field is the Indi-
ana Convention Center and its nearly
600,000 square feet of exhibit and
meeting space. Yet within this critical
mass of activity, convenient access has
remained a priority as evidenced by the
6,400 parking spaces available within
three blocks of the ballpark.
Victory Field draws its name from the
Indianapolis Indians’ former home. Origi-
nally opened as Perry Stadium in 1931,
that ballpark held the name Victory
Field from 1942 to 1967 celebrating
the United States’ victory in World War
II. After being named in honor of former
SURROUNDING AREAS
Victory Field
Photo by Bill Gentry courtesy of Victory Field.
player, manager, and team president
Owen J. Bush on Aug. 30, 1967, Bush
Stadium closed its gates to professional
baseball on July 3, 1996.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT
VICTORY FIELD
NBC’S BOB COSTAS, MARCH 2000
“It’s a beautiful ballpark, and it’s part of
one of the best sports downtowns any-
where in America. I mean you’ve got the
Colts stadium right there, the new arena
for the Pacers is there, and Victory Field
all within walking distance. I don’t know
of any other town in America where you
can literally stroll from one to another.
And of course Victory Field, I’m prob-
ably the 5,000th person to say this, is
a miniature version of Camden Yards or
Coors Field in Colorado that have been
so successful. Those retro ballparks
that have some of the modern ameni-
ties that make it comfortable, but have
the old time feel that is so much a part
of baseball’s appeal. You just can’t go
wrong with that type of arrangement.”
BASEBALL AMERICA, JANUARY 1999
“The best of everything in one ballpark.”
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, AUGUST 2001
“The best minor league ballpark in
America.”
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JENNINGS COUNTY AND JACKSON COUNTY

www.jenningsco.org www.seymourcity.com

N ature and history prevail in Jennings County. The Muscatatuck River meanders lazily past steep
stone canyons, beautiful wooded hillsides, and historic towns creating a recreational paradise. Bird
watching, fishing, hunting, hiking, rock climbing, and camping are just a few of the outdoor activities.
JENNINGS and jackson counties

S eymour is a thriving industrial, commercial, and residential community based on well-planned

growth and progress. The quality of life is demonstrated by Seymour’s “small town” yet bustling
atmosphere, beautiful parks and open spaces, attractive landscaping and arterial streets, a low crime
rate, quality schools and affordable housing.

NORTH VERNON ATTRACTIONS
BIG OAKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
812-273-0783
Located in a former US Army proving
ground, Big Oaks is the largest National
Wildlife Refuge in Indiana. Visitors must
go through a safety briefing before en-
tering the refuge. With its limited hu-
man access through the years, nature
has been well preserved for the wildlife.
Hunting and fishing are permitted with
valid licensing and an access permit into
the refuge.
CROSLEY STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA
812-346-5596
Approximately 4000 acres of natural
beauty, this recreation area is known
for its fishing. Originally, the facility was
the private estate of former Cincinnati
Reds owner and appliance manufacturer
Powell Crosley. Still in use is a single
lane steel bridge that Crosley built for
his small Crosley cars.
HAYDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
812-346-8212
Located right off U.S. 50 in Hayden,
this former chicken house has been
transformed into a history haven. The
building was donated by former Indiana
Governor Edgar Whitcomb and his fam-
ily. It opened in 1993 and features
historically-themed rooms such as a
typical Indiana kitchen in 1939 and
Whitcomb’s Governors Office.
MUSCATATUCK PARK
812-346-2953
The park began as Indiana’s fourth
state park in 1921. In 1968, it became
a county park. It has many ameni-
ties such as camping, fishing, hiking &
mountain biking trails, basketball & sand
volleyball courts, soccer, baseball, and
open fields, playground & picnic areas,
shelters, wildlife marshes, and boulder-
ing & climbing. The park is also home
to the Jennings County Visitors Center
and the Walnut Grove one-room school-
house.
SELMIER STATE FOREST
812-346-2286
This is the former estate of business
man Frank Selmier. It was donated to
the state by his widow, Stella Selmier.
Walk the self guided trails, or hunt and
fish (with valid licenses). There is also
access to the Muscatatuck River from
the forest. There are no facilities avail-
able in the forest.
SEYMOUR
Seymour, in Jackson County, Indiana is
situated in the middle of four industrial
centers, at the intersection of two rail
lines, and is served by Interstate 65,
Highways 50 and 31, and State High-
ways 11 and 258.
The City of Seymour is protected by
three fire stations, strategically located
within the city, and the City Police De-
partment, which is located in downtown
Seymour at 205 North Ewing. The State
Police Post District 43, is also located
in the city of Seymour on East Tipton
Street, and provides protection for the
counties of Jackson, Jennings and Bar-
tholomew.
The first settler on the land that is
now Seymour was James Shields who
brought his family here in 1816 and
built on the property which is now the
old city cemetery. In 1820, he received
a land grant for the ground he had
homesteaded in the area called Mule
Crossing.
The son of James Shields, Captain
Meedy W. Shields, who later became
a State Senator, inherited his father’s
land holdings and developed it into
a prosperous farm. During the latter
1840’s, a north-south railroad con-
necting the Ohio River at Jeffersonville
with Indianapolis was built crossing the
Shields’ farm. In 1852, an east-west
railroad was being surveyed through
Jackson County and Shields persuaded
the railroad company to run through
his property. In exchange for this favor,
he agreed to name the town after the
railroad’s civil engineer, J. Seymour. 
Seymour, Indiana quickly became a ma-
jor center of commercial activity. The
city was incorporated in 1864 with a
population of 1553.

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