Snail, by Cracking Art, in the garden at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.Newfields is about 5 miles north of downtown, connected via I-65, but also the White River.
Even so, the canal played an important role in the development of Indianapolis, attracting workers and industry to the city. In the 1980s, it was restored for recreational purposes. Today, it’s a centerpiece of downtown fun, with kayak and swan-shaped pedal boat rentals. You can even take a ride on a Venice-style gondola, complete with Italian crooning guide.
Although I walked during my visit, the wide trails, combined with regular bike rentals along the routes, gave an impression of a very bike-friendly city.Kurt Vonnegut mural in downtown Indianapolis.For one final only-in-Indy experience, we hit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, located a block from the canal on the northwest side of downtown.