Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 4790 W. 16th St. 317-492-6747. Is Indy's pride a joy sporting landmark. The worlds most famous car races take place here, including the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and US Grand Prix. Check out the museum, or check out a race depending on your visit. Ticket prices aren't cheap to the main affair, but just attending one of the many practices or qualifications during the reason season (May-Sept) is well worth the experience. A must see when visiting Indy, for race lovers or not.

Indiana Pacers - 125 S. Penn., Conseco Fieldhouse. 317-917-2500. The scandalous and legendary Pacer's can be seen live and in person at their home court November-April.
Indiana Fever - 125 S. Penn., Conseco Fieldhouse. 317-917-2500. Indiana's own WBNA team - the Fever. One of the best teams in the country their games are played May-August, and tickets are affordable!

Indianapolis Colts - 100 S. Capitol Ave. 317-297-7000. Indy's Colt's take the stage at the RCA Dome August-January. Come watch the Colts defend their Super Bowl title.
Catch a Puck at an Ice Game - 1202 E. 38th St. 317-925-4423. Indianapolis' Tier 1 hockey team, comprised of high school and college students. Tickets are cheap and fights are plentiful at our hockey games. They also feature funny theme nights - like Elvis Night - which are always entertaining. Tickets range from $11-15.

Ride the Slick Track at Post Road Recreation Center - 4700 N. Post Rd. 317-897-7908. With three go-kart tracks be sure to pick the indoor oval. You chose you race car, and during the race they throw baby powder down on the track to make it more slick - causing you to slide, spin and experience true 'wet spots' on the track. They also have mini-cars you can race on the outdoor tracks. They have an unlimited $20 indoor track ticket you can buy. Also putt-putt, bumper cars, arcade basketball and a cafe full of junk food.

Check out a Basketball Game at Hinkle Fieldhouse - Butler University. 317-940-8000. Butler's Bulldogs are one of the top teams in the NCAA, and this stadium is full of history. The movie "Hoosiers" was filmed here and the basketball fame of Hinkle is legendary amongst college sports. Tickets range from $5-20.

See a Baseball Game at Victory Field - 501 W. Maryland St. 317-269-3545. Indy's is home to the minor league Indians, who are the farm team for the Pirates. It's been deemed the best minor league baseball stadium in the country. Pack a picnic and sit in the outfield next to the famous teepee during the game (and catch a few balls if you're lucky) or head into the stands. Check out half off games, where you can get hot dogs, chips, sodas and even Cracker Jack's for half off. (No, beer doesn't count, but the beers are big!) It's fun to talk, scream "hey batter batter" and watch the mascot shake his booty. Tickets are cheap too - $8-12.

Play Disc Golf at Brookside Park - 3500 Brookside Pkwy S. Dr. 317-327-7179. Disc golf is a fun and challenging outdoor sport unlike any other. This is a great course.

Drag Race Your Car at O'Reilly Raceway Park - 10267 US Hwy 136. 317-291-4090. Yes, thats right. You can drag race your car (Whether it's a Dodge Charger from the 60s or a Dodge Neon, even a Yugo!) for a nominal fee and signing a waiver, don't forget your helmet. Drag race against fellow Hoosiers and get a time-card after each drag. This world famous quarter-mile drag strip is home to the NHRA US Nationals, and the oval hosts the NASCAR Busch Series. Public dragging happens once a week during the Spring-Fall. It's cheap/free to watch. All ages, but 18+ to drag.

Indianapolis Tennis Center - 150 University Blvd, IUPUI Campus. 317-278-2100. Play tennis on one of 24 indoor and outdoor courts. Private lessons available. This is where they host the RCA Championships every year.

Dark Armies Paintball - 2525 N. Shadeland Ave. 317-353-1987. Throw on your rented protective gear and grab your paint ball gun and shoot the crap out of strangers and friends alike. Located in a warehouse with indoor, outdoor and underground space., the playspace is painted black and musics is pumped through the building. Hideing spaces and team warfare contribute to you living out your wildest war-time fantasy. It's very cyber and apocalyptic. Be prepared for bruises the next day. Great for all experience levels and a good way to release some tension!

Beech Grove Bowl - 95 N. 2nd Ave, Beech Grove. 317-784-3743. Yes, 24-hour bowling alley. Located about 10 minutes south of downtown Indy. Pick up a plate of cheese-sticks and a couple of beers and bowl your brains out anytime. It's also located in a small burb south of downtown Indy that has a very "small town" feel. Very local. Games are cheap!

Ride Your Bike at the Major Taylor Velodrome - 3648 Cold Spring Rd. 317-327-8356. One of 18 velodrome tracks in the country, named after Indy's own African American bike superstar Major Taylor. Bring your road or track bike (no BMX) and your helmet and throw down $4 and you can race on the inverted track that Olympic superstars have tried out on. Perhaps you'll catch a race or one of many remote control car races they host too. There is a BMX park next door. Ages 10+.

Ice skate at the World Skating Academy - 201 S. Capitol Ave. 317-237-5555. Cheap skate rental and pro shop. Two NHL sized ice rinks located right downtown. Originally built for the Pan-Am Games in the 80s. This is the best rink to see amateur and pro hockey and ice skaters practicing, and show off your own skills. Be sure to arrive early during the cold months, you might have to wait in line!

See a Soap Box Derby at Wilbur Shaw Soap Box Derby Hill. Starting in April check out hundreds of kids from Indy's soap box derby club battle it out for awards and placings. This is the longest soap box derby track in the country and was built in 1953.

Go Duckpin Bowling at Action & Atomic Bowl - 1105 Prospect St. 317-686-6006. Experience a rare treat! Duckpin bowling is basically bowling with small balls and small wooden pins. A lot of fun for all ages and located in this entirely retro building is an extra perk. Neon lights, milkshakes, jukeboxes, beer and wine, sodas and pizza, poodle skirts and all, this is the real deal. The interior hasn't changed since the 1930s.

Golfing Anyone? Here is a list of fine golf courses located throughout Indianapolis. We have many award winning golf courses!