America's 13th-largest city, Indianapolis has experienced ups and downs over the past half-century, but it's definitely in an "up" mood of late, with ambitious redevelopments of downtown neighborhoods; outstanding museums, theaters, and sports venues; and an increasingly visible gay and lesbian community. Here's a look at some of the attractions, restaurants, bars, shops, and hotels that are worth checking out in Indianapolis.
 Circle Centre Mall, downtown |  Club Indianapolis, a gay gym, sauna, and bathhouse |  Conrad Indianapolis Hotel, on West Washington Street |  Greg's Indianapolis, a gay bar on the North Side |
 Indiana State House, downtown |  Downtown skyline at night, viewed from canal at White River State Park |  Mass Ave Arts District |  Monon Trail biking and pedestrian pathway |
 Naked Tchopstix sushi and Pan-Asian restaurant, Broad Ripple Village |  Out Word Bound gay and lesbian bookstore (closed in late 2009) |  Soldiers and Sailors Monument, in Monument Circle |  Traders Point Creamery, Restaurant, and Farm, in Zionville |
