Welcome to Indianapolis, Indiana!

We are excited to welcome you for the ITE Great Lakes District & WTS Central Region Annual Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Union Station! The Indianapolis Union Station was the first planned Union station in the United States, conceived in 1848. However, the station you’re staying in this week is not the original building, but the second station built on the site. The head house and clock tower which still stand today were built in 1886 of Richardsonian Romanesque style. In 1986 after the decline of rail operations, the station was renovated and the Crowne Plaza opened with its signature Pullman car suites. (Ask the concierge if you’re interested in a tour). The station still operates today, with service from Chicago to New York passing through three times a week via the Amtrak Cardinal Line.

Getting Here

If you rode into town via the Cardinal, you wouldn’t have to walk too far! If you drove in, the Crowne Plaza offers a valet service for $60. If you’d prefer not using valet, there are over 73,000 parking spots downtown to choose from. You can find more information about the various lots and garages here from DowntownIndy.org or use these parking maps provided by Crowne Plaza.

Coming from the airport? IndyGo Route 8 offers service every half hour to the downtown transit center, just blocks away from the Crowne Plaza. Rideshare apps are also available from the airport typically without any wait.

Sticking Around After the Conference?

Here’s some stuff to check out if you’re looking to further explore around the city:

  1. Pacers hosting the OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse.
  2. Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens (1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222)
  3. Eiteljorg Museum (500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)
  4. Central Canal
  5. Indiana State Museum & Imax Theater (650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)
  6. Victory Field (501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225)
    • St. Paul Saints at Indianapolis Indians @ 7:05 pm if you sticking around
  7. Newfields – A Place for Nature & the Arts (4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208)
  8. Monuments & Memorials
    • Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204)
    • Indiana War Memorial Plaza (55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)

There’s always something going on in the Circle City, checkout TripAdvisor for endless suggestions of activities, events, sights, and sounds! Or Check out: Indianapolis Top Ten List of Things to Do