3 or 4 days...where to go from Indy?

Dear TA Indy Friends:

We are coming to Indy the first weekend in May for my son-in-laws college graduation. He must leave the day after graduation for a 2 week college choral tour. Hubby, myself, and 2 adult daughters would like to take a 3 or 4 day trip together. (without the girls complaining that ';she%26#39;s looking out my window';) Can you offer any advise on where to go, what to do? We%26#39;ve thought about Niagara Falls or the Penn. Dutch area, or Chicago. Hubby isn%26#39;t into art museums, but he is a pretty laid back guy. We all like baseball. Thanks...

3 or 4 days...where to go from Indy?

Hi MeMe,

While you are in Indy, there is a minor league team, the Indians. Web site: www.indyindians.com/

Also, time trials should be going on for the 500. www.indy500.com

Some ideas on where to go:

Niagara Falls (Canadaian side)

Chicago

Gatlinburg, TN

Nashville, TN

Memphis, TN

St. Louis

Branson, MO

Mammoth Cave, KY

This is just a few ideas. I am sure that other members will have more ideas. Let us know if you have any questions.

Enjoy your trip!

3 or 4 days...where to go from Indy?

Chicago would be good, especially if you like baseball. Wrigleyville has the ball field %26amp; lots of shops %26amp; places to eat. Downtown has Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Planetarium, shopping %26amp; lots more. In May the weather should be nice to enjoy time by the lake as well. Chicago is an easy drive (about 3.5 hours to the loop/downtown) from Indy. Niagara %26amp; Pennsylvania Dutch areas are much farther away. There is an Amish community in Nappannee, In. with shopping %26amp; a museum about the Amish that could be a nice side trip on the way to Chicago or on the return. Hope this helps,

I also like rwdw%26#39;s idea of Gatlinburg. It%26#39;s farther away but hard to beat the beauty of the mountains in the spring.

I%26#39;m also a fan of Chicago. As baseball fans, a trip to Wrigley Field to catch a Cubs game would be an obvious suggestion. You can easily spend a day or two in the Gold Coast/Michigan Ave. area - plenty of shopping, dining, theater, etc.

The ethnic neighborhoods have a lot to offer too - some great meals at little hole-in-the-wall mom %26#39;n pop restaurants.

The Second City Theater (we prefer it%26#39;s smaller e.t.c. stage) is a great place to go after dinner on the town. And at the time you%26#39;ll be going, Spring will be raging along the waterfront and in the city parks.

Some of my family%26#39;s best memories are of our trips together to Chicago for an extended weekend.

Plus, you won%26#39;t spend the better part of two days in the car if you choose to go here ...

Thanks for your input. Think we will rule out Gatlinburg; been there, done that...many times. Chicago is looking good. I%26#39;ll go to the Chicago site for more ideas of what to do.

For all you Indianapolis natives, we have learned to love your city in the past 3 years. Our ';kids'; have had a great experience living in your city and have made some wonderful friends! Thanks for your hospitality!

I vote for Chicago as well, love that city!