Bridge over a river with skyscrapers in the background, White River, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Whether youre looking for an art piece of Indianapolis, the Amateur Sports Capital of the World or Indianapolis, the Racing Capital of the World-youll find exactly what you desire at Great Big Canvas! Indianapolis has grown into a world class city-the thirteenth largest in the United States! It has been the proud host of the 1987 Pan American Games, the Big Ten Conference Mens Basketball Tournament, the 202 World Basketball Championship, and the Indianapolis 500 is one of the largest one-day sporting events on earth.
Indianapolis has more monuments within her city limits than any other U.S. city besides Washington, DC. Among the most prominent structures on the Indy skyline are the 48-story Chase Tower and OneAmerica Tower. Massive structures like the new Lucas Oil Stadium and the $425 million JW Marriott Indianapolis complex that will take up seven acres overlooking White River State Park are quickly changing the Indy skyline.
The citys charm-factor has increased in recent years with the development of the White River State Park in downtown which includes such attractions as the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens, Indiana State Museum, IMAX Theater, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians, NCAA Hall of Champions, and Victory Field. Historic districts in or near the city center draw many visitors annually: Lockerbie Square, the Old Northside, Herron-Morton Place, and Chatham Arch.
