Friday's FIVE!

I had a business event in Indianapolis this week and enjoyed a few days in The Circle City! As an Alumni of IUPUI/Indiana University School of Medicine - I have a strong affection for our capitol city. Indianapolis is a great city with so much to do! This week's Friday's FIVE! is a few of my favorite Indianapolis activities - places and events.

1. St. Elmo Steak House -

I love St. Elmo's... not just for the delicious steaks, signature shrimp cocktail - excellent service and the atmosphere... but also because it has been a part of downtown Indy history since 1902.

http://www.stelmos.com/

2. Arts and Theater District -

From concerts to broadway plays... A show in downtown Indy is always exciting!

http://www.discovermassave.com/home.cfm

3. Shopping, Shopping and more Shopping!

The shopping is always good in Indy... Downtown Indy - at Circle Center or Northern Indy at the Fashion Mall - http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=163

http://fashion-at-keystone.mallsite.us/

4. Indiana University Pudue University Indianapolis -

My Alma Mater

I drove to downtown Indianapolis from north Marion everyday for 2 1/2 years while I was completing my degree in Occupational Therapy. The thrill of the sunrise hitting the downtown buildings every morning never ceased to excited me! http://www.iupui.edu/

5. Indianapolis City Market

I love the fresh foods and the atmosphere of City Market - I can remember vividly making myself sick on a too many grapes when I was pregnant with Katie after a trip to Indianapolis City Market. http://indycm.com/

Honorable Mention

• While Verizon Wireless Music Center is really in Noblesville - most musicians consider it Indy - and I love any concert at Verizon - http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/338
• Indianapolis Zoo - http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/
• I'm not a big football fan - but to discuss Indianapolis, without mentioning the Colts would be close to blasphemous - http://www.colts.com/ now playing in the new Lucas Oil Stadium http://www.lucasoilstadium.com/

and a few other places of interest...

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/
• White River State Park http://www.in.gov/whiteriver/
• Indiana State Fair http://www.in.gov/statefair/
• Soldiers and Sailors Monument http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Circle