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general information
The heart of Indianapolis - Monument Circle (Monument Circle). White River State Park and many entertainment centers are located about a kilometer to the west. The Broad Ripple area is 11.27 km north of College Avenue (College Ave) and 62nd Street (62nd St).
Many of the early automobile manufacturers set up shop in the city, but they were eclipsed by Detroit's giants. They left their legacy - a 4.02-kilometer test track, site of the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 (during which average speed was 120.70 km/h).
The city celebrates the Indy 500 in May during the 500 Festival (www.500festival.com; tickets from $7). Events include a racers' parade and a wild party at the race track.
Hotels become more expensive and fully booked during the race period in May, July and August. A 17% tax must also be added to the prices listed below. Look for Cheap Motels Off I-465 (freeway circling Indianapolis).
Useful contacts
Indiana University Medical Center (Indiana University Medical Center) (Tel: 317-274-4705; 550 N University Blvd)
Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau (Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Bureau) (Tel: 800-323-4639; www.visitindy.com) Download free apps and print coupons from their website.
Transport
international Airport Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) (IND; www.indianapolisairport.com ; 7800 Col Weir Cook Memorial Dr) is located 25.75 km southeast of the city. Bus Washington (8) travels between the airport and the city center ($1.75, 50 minutes); Green Line buses cover the same route faster ($7, 20 minutes). A taxi to the city center costs about $35.
Greyhound (Greyhound) (Tel: 317-267-3076; www.greyhound.com) shares Union Station (Union Station) (350 S Illinois St) with Amtrak. Buses travel frequently to Cincinnati (2 hours) and Chicago (3.5 hours). Megabass (Megabus) (www.megabus.com/us) stops at 200 E Washington St (Washington Street), travel on these buses is often cheap. Amtrak also travels this route, but almost twice as slow. (absurd) and more expensive.
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
Historical data
Total information
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real
dock
Booking
Armament
Air group (after modernization)
- 2 OS2U seaplanes Kingfisher.
Main caliber artillery
- 3 × 3 - 203 mm Mark 9 guns.
Flak
- 8 × 1 - 127 mm guns;
- 8×1 - 12.7mm M2 Browning.
Same type ships
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)(Russian) "Indianapolis" listen) - ship of the series of heavy cruisers Portland, the second in the series. Named after the American city of Indianapolis, the capital of the state of Indiana. Took part in the Second World War. Killed by torpedoing by a Japanese submarine in 1945. The ship received 10 battle stars for its service during the war.
General information
Heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was the flagship of US Navy Admiral Raymond Spruance, who commanded the 5th Fleet in the central Pacific during World War II. The sinking of a ship in 1945 resulted in the largest single loss personnel in the history of the US Navy. July 30, 1945 after the delivery of parts to create the first atomic bomb to the air force base in Tinian, the cruiser was torpedoed by the Japanese submarine I-58, and after 12 minutes it completely sank. Of the 1,196 crew on board, about 300 sank with the ship.
The 900 people who were rescued and found themselves in sea water, were left virtually without water, food and were subjected to grueling starvation, dehydration, and salt water poisoning, having only a few swimming devices at their disposal. And only 4 days later the crew of the PV-1 patrol aircraft Ventura during a duty flight over the water area, the crew of the USS was noticed in the water Indianapolis. Only 317 people survived.
History of creation
USS Indianapolis was the second and last ship in a series of heavy cruisers of the type Portland. This was the third type of heavy cruiser of the US Navy, which were designed in accordance with the Washington Naval Treaties of 1922. They were preceded by two cruisers of the type Pensacola, which were ordered in 1926, and six cruisers of the type Northampton, ordered in 1927. Having been ordered for the US Navy in 1930, the cruiser Indianapolis designed as lightweight, designated CL-35. But on July 1, 1931, in accordance with the London Naval Agreement, it was reclassified as heavy with a change in number to SA-35.
Design
The entire series of 8 ships was designed as light cruisers as a development of cruisers of the type Northampton. But only two ships were completed (USS Portland and USS Indianapolis). The remaining six, together with the developments obtained during construction, were completed as new type cruisers - New Orleans.
Construction and testing
Five ships were ordered in 1930 and their construction was entrusted to three shipbuilding companies. In 1931, cruisers with indexes CA-32, CA-34, And CA-36 were ordered by the company Westinghouse Machinery and during the construction process were reclassified into type New Orleans. USS Portland was mortgaged by the company Bethlehem Steel February 17, 1930, and the U.S.S. Indianapolis company New York Shipbuilding Corporation March 31, 1930. Moreover, being laid down second in the series, USS Indianapolis was launched earlier than the lead ship of the series - November 7, 1931 versus May 21, 1932 for USS Portland. Entered service on November 15, 1932.
Description of design and armament
Diagram of the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
Detailed information about the design, armor and armament of cruisers is given in the article on Portland-class heavy cruisers.
Power plant and driving performance
The ship had 4 propeller shafts, which were rotated by four Parsons turbines, with 8 boilers manufactured by the company "Yarrow". The projected power of the power plant is 107,000 hp. was supposed to ensure the ship's speed of 32 knots (59 km/h). The ship's cruising range was 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 thousand km) at a speed of 15 knots (28 km/h). The ship had poor handling until a keel was later installed under the bottom.
The fuel tank capacity was 2,125 (1,928 metric) tons. The ship's cruising range at a speed of 15 knots was 8,640 nautical miles, at a speed of 25 knots - 4,500 nautical miles. During trials in 1932, the cruiser USS Indianapolis showed a speed of 32.65 knots with a displacement of 11,092 tons and a power of 108,317 hp.
Armament
Auxiliary/anti-aircraft artillery
According to the project, the ship's anti-aircraft armament consisted of
Communications, detection, auxiliary equipment
On ships of this type there were two catapults for 4 seaplanes, 2 of which were stored on the hangar deck under open air. But on a cruiser USS Indianapolis 5 aircraft were based, the fifth was the flagship aircraft of the cruising forces. In the early 30s, seaplanes of the type were based on the ship Vought O2U/O3U Corsair, during the war years - Curtiss SOC Seagull, Vought OS2U Kingfisher, Curtiss SC Seahawk.
The ship had a Mk.27 fire control system, the basis of which was two small cylindrical directors with 12.7 mm anti-fragmentation armor, instead of the large glass areas of previous cruisers. To control anti-aircraft fire, Mk.19 posts have been preserved.
Modernization and refurbishment
After the United States entered World War II, the cruiser received six quad 28 mm automatic guns. Already in 1945, the ship received 24 40-mm Bofors as anti-aircraft weapons in the form of six quad turrets, also 4 twin 40-mm Bofors, and 16 single 20-mm Oerlikons.
At the beginning of 1942, control posts anti-aircraft artillery Mk.19 were replaced by a modification Mark 33. And on USS Indianapolis they were placed on the bow and stern superstructures, while on USS Portland they were located on the wings of the bow bridge. Radars were installed at the same time S.C., FC Mk.3 And FD Mk.4.
In 1943, the ship underwent modernization, during which the bridge design was simplified and the mainmast was replaced with a lighter lattice one installed in front of the second chimney. Radar systems SK and SG were installed.
During World War II, the 203 mm main caliber guns of the ship were modified Mark 9 were replaced by a modification Mark 14, which differed from their predecessors in chrome-plated holes for guns and the reduced size of the gun turret itself.
Service history
Interwar period
Aerial photograph of the Reconnaissance Unit in the Panama Canal Zone. The fleet consists of destroyers, light cruisers and the flagship USS Indianapolis (CA-35) (shown in the center group on the far right). April 23, 1934
During the command of First Captain John M. Smely, the cruiser USS Indianapolis took an impromptu cruise across the Atlantic to Guantanamo Bay, where he arrived on February 23, 1932. After this, the ship proceeded through the Panama Canal to conduct exercises off the Chilean coast. After extensive repairs at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the ship departed for Maine to transport President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, where she arrived on July 1, 1933. Having left the same day, USS Indianapolis July 3 arrived at Annapolis, Maryland. During their stay in Annapolis, 6 members of the government lived on the ship along with President Roosevelt. After the President disembarked, the ship left Annapolis on July 4th for the Philadelphia shipyard.
6 September cruiser USS Indianapolis picked up US Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swenson to inspect the fleet in the Pacific. The ship visited the Panama zone, Hawaii, as well as San Pedro and San Diego. The Chief Secretary left the ship on October 27th.
November 1, 1933 cruiser USS Indianapolis received status as the flagship of Reconnaissance Force 1, and carried out active patrols near California. On April 9, 1934, the ship departed Long Beach, California, for New York City, where it arrived to receive President Roosevelt for a second inspection of the fleet. The ship returned to Long Beach on November 9, 1934, where she continued training with Reconnaissance Force 1 as the fleet's flagship until 1941. On November 18, 1936, the ship picked up Roosevelt for the third time in Charleston, South Carolina, and cruised with him to South America. The ship visited Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Montevideo in Uruguay on state business of the President. On December 15, the cruiser returned to Charleston and landed the President's team ashore.
World War II period
7 December 1941 heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis bombed Johnston Atoll during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The ship later joined Task Force 12 to search for the Japanese fleet carrier group responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor. But it was not possible to find her. On December 13, the ship returned to Pearl Harbor and became part of Task Force 11.
New Guinea Campaign
As part of Task Force 11, the ship sailed to the South Pacific Ocean, to a position 560 km from Rabaul, New Britain Islands, as an escort for an aircraft carrier USS Lexington. On February 20, 1942, in the afternoon, American ships were attacked by 18 Japanese aircraft. 16 of them were shot down by an air group with USS Lexington, the other two were shot down by the formation's air defense systems.
March 10 Task Force 11 reinforced by a force led by an aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, attacked Lae and Salamaua in New Guinea, where large Japanese forces were stationed. Attacking from the south, from the Stanley Mountains, the US air force took the Japanese fleet by surprise and inflicted devastating losses on the enemy, severely damaging warships and transport ships, losing only a few aircraft. USS Indianapolis returned to Mare Island to refit before escorting convoy to Australia.
Aleutian Campaign
Shortly thereafter, the cruiser sailed north to support American troops in the Battle of the Aleutian Islands. August 7 USS Indianapolis As part of Task Force 11, he attacked Kiska Island with Japanese buildings located on it. Since the fog prevented normal visibility, USS Indianapolis together with other ships carried out a massive shelling of the bay. Later, naval reconnaissance officers reported sunk Japanese ships in the bay and damaged coastal structures. After 15 minutes, the Japanese coastal guns returned fire, but the ship’s main caliber guns were soon destroyed. Japanese submarines, which were approaching the fleet at this time, were attacked by depth charges from destroyers and were forced to withdraw. Japanese dive bombers also made an extremely unsuccessful attack. Despite the lack of intelligence on Japanese forces, the operation was very successful.
USS Indianapolis during World War II. Location unknown.
Allied forces later occupied Adak Island, thereby ensuring the deployment naval base in Dutch Bay, Unalaska Island. In January 1943, USS Indianapolis supported the landing and capture of Amchitka, part of the Aleutian Islands.
February 19 at the head of two destroyers USS Indianapolis patrolled the southwestern part of Attu Island, looking for Japanese ships that supplied Kiska and Attu Islands. Soon the Japanese transport ship Akagane Maru was intercepted. The transport tried to radio about the American attack, but was fired upon by the cruiser. Soon it exploded and was sunk with all its cargo and crew.
In mid-1943, the cruiser USS Indianapolis continued escorting American convoys near the Aleutian Islands. Also took part in the shelling of priority coastal targets. In May, Allied forces captured Attu Island and then advanced to Kiska Island, the last Japanese outpost in the Aleutian Islands. On August 15, the landing of troops on the last island began, but as it turned out, the Japanese had already left the Aleutian Islands completely.
Actions in 1943
After refitting on Mare Island, USS Indianapolis went to Hawaii as the flagship of Vice Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, commanding the 5th Fleet. On November 10, the ship departed Pearl Harbor as part of the main strike force of the Southern Attack Force to participate in the invasion of the Gilbert Islands. On November 19, the ship shelled Tarawa Atoll and the next day - Makin Island. After this, the ship returned to Tarawa as fire cover for the landing, where it remained for three days until the landing completely secured the captured island. The capture of the Marshall Islands led to the final Allied victory in the capture of the Gilbert Islands. USS Indianapolis continued to serve as the flagship of the 5th Fleet.
Actions in 1944
January 31, 1944 USS Indianapolis As part of his task force, he went to Kwazhelein Atoll for its subsequent bombardment. During the shelling, the cruiser neutralized two enemy coastal batteries. The next day, the ship destroyed the checkpoint and other Japanese buildings, and also supported the landing with powerful barrage fire from its guns. On February 4, the ship entered Kvazhelein Bay and remained there until the enemy resistance forces were completely destroyed.
USS Indianapolis docked at Mare Island Shipyard. November 26, 1944. View of the left side of the front of the ship
In March and April USS Indianapolis still in her role as flagship of the 5th Fleet, she launched an attack on the western part of the Caroline Islands. On March 30-31, aircraft carrier formations sank 3 enemy destroyers, 17 transport ships, 5 tankers near the island of Palau and damaged 17 other ships. The airfields were bombed and surrounded by water mines. The islands of Yap and Ulithi were attacked on 31 March and Woleai on 1 April. Japanese planes attempted an attack but were forced to retreat without damaging the American ships. USS Indianapolis shot down his second plane, a Japanese torpedo bomber. In total, the enemy lost 160 aircraft, including 46 at the airfield. These attacks prevented Japanese forces from supporting the Caroline Islands during the Allied landings in New Guinea.
Throughout June, the 5th Fleet attacked the Marianas. On June 11, attacks on the island of Saipan began by aircraft carrier formations. After which, on June 13, coastal shelling began from ships where the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis played the main role. On June 15, the day of the landing, Admiral Spruance learned that enemy battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers were heading south to relieve their garrisons in the Mariana Islands. Since such an ambitious operation had to be defended at all costs, Admiral Spruance could not move far from his position. As a result, he sent a fast force of aircraft carriers to intercept the incoming Japanese naval forces. While other Allied groups attacked air bases on Iwo Jima and Chichizima.
On July 19, the American fleet engaged Japanese forces in the Philippine Sea. Air groups from Japanese aircraft carriers, which hoped to use the airfields in Guam and Tinian to refuel and replenish ammunition, were met by aircraft from Allied carrier formations and air defense systems of their covering ships. On that day, according to Navy reports, 426 enemy aircraft were destroyed, while only 29 were lost. The heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis one torpedo bomber was shot down. This day of dogfighting soon became known as the Mariana Turkey Shoot. With enemy air resistance broken, allied carrier air groups sank the Japanese carrier IJN Hiyō(Japanese 飛鷹 - “Flying Hawk”), two destroyers, one tanker and damaged others. Two other enemy aircraft carriers IJN Taihō And IJN Shōkaku were sunk by submarines.
June 23 USS Indianapolis returned to Saipan to restore fire support, and six days later went to Tinian Island to bombard coastal buildings. Meanwhile, Guam was taken, and USS Indianapolis was the first ship to enter Apra Harbor since the war. The ship continued combat operations in the area Mariana Islands over the next few weeks. Then he went to the Western Caroline Islands, where a landing was planned soon. From September 12 to 29, the ship shelled the island of Peleliu from the Palau group of islands to prepare for the landing. After this, the cruiser departed for Manus Island from the Admiralty Islands group, where she operated for 10 days before returning to the Mare Island naval shipyard.
Actions in 1945
February 14, 1945 after major repairs, heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis joined Vice Admiral Mark A. Mitscher's Fast Carrier Task Force. Two days later, the vice admiral's group attacked Tokyo, providing fire cover for the landing on Iwo Jima, which was planned for February 19. This was the first attack by carrier forces since the Doolittle Raid. The purpose of the task was to destroy Japanese production facilities for the production of aircraft and other structures in the homeland of the Japanese. The fleet achieved a tactical surprise attack on the Japanese coast under the cover of bad weather. The attacks continued for 2 days. The Allied forces lost 49 aircraft, while the Japanese suffered a massive loss of 499 aircraft. Also, the forces of the task force of Vice Admiral Mark A. Mitscher sunk an aircraft carrier, 9 coast guard vessels, 2 escort destroyers and a transport ship. Was destroyed a large number of ground structures for both industrial and civil purposes.
USS Indianapolis under fire near Saipan. June 1944
Immediately after the attack, the unit sailed to Bonin Island to support the landing on Iwo Jima, where the ship remained until March 1, conducting coastal bombardments and providing covering fire for the landing party. 25 February USS Indianapolis returned to Vice Admiral Mitscher's formation to conduct a second attack on Tokyo and Hachiyo from south coast Honshu Island the next day. Weather were very poor, and American forces destroyed 158 enemy aircraft and sank 5 small ships during shelling of coastal structures, and also destroyed several trains.
The US Navy's next target was Okinawa, which was within reach of the airfields on the main Japanese islands. The Fast Task Force was tasked with attacking enemy airfields in southern Japan to prevent the Japanese command from providing effective resistance during the Allied invasion. On March 14, the formation arrived on the shores of Japan from Uliti. March 18 from a distance of 160 km southwest of Kyushu Island. The purpose of the attack was to destroy airfields on the island of Kyushu and ships of the Japanese Imperial Navy in the harbors of the islands of Kobe and Kyure. The Japanese discovered the American forces on March 21 and sent 48 aircraft to intercept them. But all the Japanese planes were shot down by 24 fighters from the aircraft carrier group.
On March 24, preliminary shelling of Okinawa began before the landing. USS Indianapolis spent seven days shelling coastal defense buildings with his 200 mm main caliber shells. During this time, Japanese planes periodically attacked American ships. The cruiser shot down 6 units in total and damaged 2 more. On March 31, the ship's patrols USS Indianapolis noticed a Japanese plane flying from the side rising sun and immediately aimed at the command bridge in a vertical dive. The 20-mm anti-aircraft guns were unable to stop the enemy plane and after 15 seconds it was already over the ship. Although anti-aircraft fire hit it and forced it to turn, the bomber pilot managed to turn the plane to successfully drop a bomb on the ship from a height of 7.6 meters. After which he fell into the water near the stern of the ship. The falling bomb penetrated the deck, flew through the crew's prayer room, then went through the berthing compartment, then through the fuel compartments, and also passed through the keel of the ship before exploding in the water under the bottom of the ship. As a result of the explosion, the ship received two gaping holes in the keel, through which neighboring compartments were flooded, and as a result, 9 crew members died. The ship's bulkheads prevented subsequent flooding of adjacent compartments. Barely manageable USS Indianapolis headed to the port, radioing the repair ship along the way to provide emergency repairs. An inspection showed that the ship's propeller shafts were damaged, the fuel compartment was torn, and water purification equipment was also damaged. But still, USS Indianapolis committed long flight through Pacific Ocean to Mare Island on your own.
Death
USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Memorial in Indianapolis, Indiana
After major renovation USS Indianapolis received orders to proceed to the island of Tinian. On board, the ship carried parts as well as enriched uranium (about half the world's supply of uranium-235 at one time) for the Little Boy atomic bomb. Little Boy), which was later dropped on Hiroshima. On July 16, 1945, the cruiser departed San Francisco for Pearl Harbor, where it arrived on July 19. After which, the ship single-handedly delivered spare parts for the atomic bomb to the island of Tinian on July 26. After USS Indianapolis was sent to Guam, where part of the crew was supposed to finish their service on the ship, and at the same time replenish the crew with new sailors. On July 28, the cruiser departed Guam for Leyte Gulf, where the crew was to undergo training before continuing to Okinawa to join Vice Admiral Jess B. Ohlendorf's Task Force 95. On July 30 at 00.14 hours the ship was torpedoed on the starboard side near the bow by two torpedoes Type 95 out of 6 released by a Japanese submarine I-58 under the command of Mohitsuro Hashimoto. The explosions caused enormous damage to the ship. Soon the bow of the ship sank under the water, and 12 minutes later the ship completely sank along with 300 crew members out of a total of 1,196 people. The remaining crew members were left in the water with only a few lifeboats, many of whom did not even have life jackets.
The naval command had no idea that the ship had sunk until the surviving crew were discovered three and a half days later. USS Indianapolis. August 2 at 10.25 pilots PV-1 Ventura Lieutenant Wilbur Gwinn and Lieutenant Warren Colewell, while on duty patrol, noticed people drifting. Of the 880 people who survived the death of the ship, only 321 people were raised from the water alive, but 4 of them soon died. During their time in the water, survivors faced dehydration, hypothermia, food shortages, shark attacks and severe hallucinations. Some succumbed to suicide.
Before the flooding USS Indianapolis sent distress signals that were received at three stations. None of them responded to the message: the commander of the first was drunk, the commander of the second ordered his subordinates not to disturb him, and the commander of the third decided that this was a deception of the Japanese. At a Senate hearing in 1999, the ship's radio operator confirmed that the signal was transmitted minutes before the sinking. Also, shortly after the incident, naval reconnaissance intercepted a message about something sunk in the area of the route. USS Indianapolis cruiser transferred from I-58 to headquarters It was also ignored.
Heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis became the last major US Navy ship sunk in World War II.
Commanders
Below is a table with a list of heavy cruiser commanders " USS Indianapolis for the entire period of its existence.
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Last ship commander
The last captain of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Charles Butler McVay III
Captain Charles B. McVay III, who had commanded the ship since November 1944, was one of the survivors of the ship's sinking. In November 1945, he was brought to justice by a military tribunal for the death of the ship. He was accused of "endangering the ship by failing to carry out anti-torpedo maneuvers." On the other hand, there were facts that the command itself put the ship in a dangerous position.
Later, the captain of the attacking Japanese submarine himself I-58, testified that even the ship’s performance of anti-torpedo maneuvers would not have brought any results, and the ship would still have been torpedoed.
Eventually, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz overturned McVay's conviction and reinstated him. McVay retired in 1949 with the rank of rear admiral. Many survivors from the ship USS Indianapolis claimed that Captain Charles McVay was not to blame for the death of the ship, while at the same time some members of the families of the victims thought quite the opposite. The blame placed on the captain's shoulders led to him committing suicide in 1968 using his revolver. At that time he was 70 years old. On the day the ship sank, he just turned 47 years old.
In October 2000, the US Congress approved a resolution that Captain McVay's personnel file should record that he was exonerated of charges in the death of the cruiser USS Indianapolis, which was signed by US President Bill Clinton. The resolution also stated that despite the multiple losses of ships by the US Navy during World War II, only Captain Charles B. McVay III was court-martialed for the death of his ship. In July 2001, the Secretary of the Navy ordered Captain McVay's personnel file to be cleared of any record of blame for the death. USS Indianapolis.
When in Indianapolis Formula 1 races were held, I never made it to one of the most famous race tracks in the world. Now the American Grand Prix has moved to Texas, and Indiana specializes exclusively in the American series. And it so happened that I arrived here on the eve of the Indy 500, the famous 500 miles of Indianapolis, when the city lives with a race of little interest to me, and on the eve of Memorial Day. Contrary to expectations, the city was empty!
Located in the center of Indiana on the White River, Indianapolis as seen from geographical location is located at the crossroads of America, because roads leading both from the north of the country to the south and from east to west converge there. Therefore, the main US trade routes pass through Indianapolis. Moreover, it is not only the commercial and financial center of the state, but also has industrial production. And, as I already said, the world famous auto race, the Indianapolis 500, is held here.
Indianapolis on the map
How to get to downtown Indianapolis from the airport
Planes fly into Indianapolis from all over the world, and there are probably as many international flights as local ones. You can view flights from New York.
So, from the Indianapolis airport, located 11 kilometers southwest of downtown (almost within the city limits), you can easily get to the city center:
- by taxi.
- The cost is calculated according to the taxi meter in Yellow cab. Landing cost is $3, each mile is $2. Waiting time in traffic is $0.40 per minute. Also, $0.65 is added to the cost for each passenger. Thus, the approximate cost from the Indianapolis airport to the city center without traffic jams will be $25.
- In a taxi Uber other prices. Base price - $1.25, per minute - $0.15, per mile - $0.75, per service - $1.5.
- by rented car. Look the best prices Can .
- on the Indy Airport shuttle. Buses run every half hour from 5:00 to 23:00. The cost of travel from the airport to the center is $10.
- by IndyGo bus. This is the so-called green line, bus No. 205, which only runs between the airport and the center. The trip will take only 20 minutes (if there are no traffic jams) and 7 dollars.
Indianapolis City Transportation also well developed. From the center you can change to any bus and go wherever you need to go. There are plenty of routes, and final stops each has a central location, primarily at the intersection of Ohio and Capital.
- One trip costs $1.75
- day pass – $4
- for a week – $20.
Hotels in Indianapolis - where to stay
Downtown Indianapolis is home to many hotels as business and leisure travelers flock to the city during the Indy 500.
Here are examples of good ones hotels in downtown Indianapolis:
- Luxury 4-star hotel in Downtown at Monument Circle with business center, pool, fitness center and elegant, spacious rooms Conrad Indianapolis >>
- 3 star hotel next to the Canal with excellent breakfast, spacious rooms and kitchenette and swimming pool - Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal >>
- Indianapolis' premier hotel with bright, spacious rooms close to the stadium and Hall of Champions. Guests praise the excellent breakfast, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool and business center. The name and four stars speak for themselves - JW Marriott Indianapolis >>
- Small and cozy 4* hotel in historical center, but close to all other attractions. With breakfast, restaurant, fitness center and spa - Inn at The Villa >>
Indianapolis at Memorial Day
Shops and even almost all supermarkets in the city center during the auto race 500 miles of Indianapolis were closed. People interested in the race were either at the race track or clustered around their companies in places unknown to me. Those who were not interested went out of town, left in cars, traveled around in vans. national parks, of which there is enough for everyone in the USA. But it’s a three-day weekend at the end of May with such good weather! Well at least there were buses! Not a total Shabbat.
City of Indianapolis - my review and photo
The city center is very small. You can walk around it in about fifteen minutes. And as soon as you step outside Michigan Avenue, you'll be amazed at how quickly Indianapolis has changed its face. Just now it was a business center with skyscrapers of various companies (like in Los Angeles), beautiful historical government buildings, and you took a few steps and before your eyes cozy houses! Okay, there is still a small layer of three-story buildings like the Indianapolis star office. But then immediately beautiful, cozy houses. It's like a fairytale! And greenery all around!
Walk from the center almost to the outskirts
Downtown
Beautiful street clock
A huge stele in the center of Indianapolis is visible from afar
Quality homes and lawns everywhere
Downtown in Indianapolis
Downtown. The Red Building - The Indianapolis Star
High quality brick house
Simpler houses
Broad Ripple area
There is a neighborhood called Broad Ripple in Indianapolis - it's a fairy tale within a fairy tale! Located in the north of the city, it is a hub of alternative designers, organic food stores, jazz cafes and vinyl record distribution centers. In general, vegetarians like me like it here. Nearby is the long Monon Trail for cyclists and those who like to run or just walk.
Ready for the Indianapolis 500 Miles!
The fountain shoots up
Waterfowl
Tractor cleaning the canal
There is a lot of greenery in the city
Trees in sunlight
Beautiful Christmas trees along the road
White River Park
Indianapolis occupies approximately the same area as Moscow and has the same ring road around the city. And of course my first expectation was to see something similar to the Russian capital - urban heaps and industrial zones. And what appeared before me? That's right, a fairy tale! My friend said that his city is one of the cleanest in the USA, despite the large amount of manufacturing around. I doubted it. And my friend didn’t lie at all, he’s absolutely right. Maybe they don’t wash the asphalt with shampoo here, but they keep an eye on cleanliness. You can even see this from my photos from Indianapolis.
I don't know if modern Indianapolis can be divided into two parts - the central high-rise and the rest. I don't think this will be fair. After all, it’s so cozy in the city center that it almost brings tears to your eyes. And the White River Park, where is concentrated most of museums, that’s a whole different story! The White River was once intended for navigation, but this project failed, but the residents of the city got a beautiful canal along which it is pleasant to stroll.
Exemplary Embankment
You can enjoy strolling along the canal here.
Just imagine: you are walking in the center modern city, and suddenly geese cross your path... Very serious geese!
Hand-footed goose!
Geese in the city
The duck watches modestly
Indianapolis residents love their city.
This manual for urban architects
Downtown view
Realistic sculpture - deer in motion
Old style is always in fashion
Contemporary urban architecture in Indianapolis
Kurt Vonnegut, the famous American writer, was born here
My friend also said that Indianapolis is not even a city, but a village. And again he is right. This is a huge, clean village in which it is very convenient to live. Even me, who doesn't have a car. After all, the bus network is fully developed!
Even in the photo, Indianapolis does not look like any other American city. Neither their closest and more famous neighbor will be able to say that they are any better. There is no point in comparing. Indie is unique!
You find yourself in your childhood, in your grandfather’s beloved village, where there is the smell of hay and the birds are singing, where you can breathe well. But this is a city, with all its advantages and temptations. Such things, as one famous native of Indianapolis, Kurt Vonnegut, loved to say. My favorite writer, by the way.
Kurt Vonnegut was born in Indianapolis
Los Angeles also became favorite places.
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Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and the second largest city in the American Midwest, 14th in the United States. Indianapolis has a population of 0.9 million, and the metropolitan area has 2.3 million. Indianapolis is a beautiful and modern city, somewhat reminiscent of Canadian cities, the main attraction is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Natural and climatic conditions, weather Indianapolis
Indianapolis has a humid continental climate, average temperature in the summer months it is about 24 degrees, during the day it can reach 30 degrees, in winter the temperature is often around 0 degrees, rain is likely in spring and summer.
Pros and cons, advantages, pros and cons of living in Indianapolis, reviews. How people live in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the most atheistic city in the United States, according to the latest census 57.6% declared no religion, 15.9% evangelical Protestants, 11.1% Catholics, 9.8% Protestants, 3.5% Black Protestants, 0, 2% Orthodox. Indianapolis can be called the racing capital of the United States; it is home to legendary race tracks.
IN last years Indianapolis ranks first in ratings that are devoted to the problems of relocating retirees, opportunities to start new business, buy real estate, get a job, make investments, while Indianapolis is often called the most underrated city in the United States. In other words, life is best here for retirees, those who want to use the money they earn to buy their own home, as well as open their own business or find a job.
Near the city is Eagle Creek Park, which is the largest municipal park in the state and ranks among the largest urban parks in the United States. In general, Indianapolis boasts stunningly beautiful architecture, where historical and modern styles are intertwined.
Where is the best place to live in Indianapolis, rent an apartment, areas
The best areas are considered to be the downtown and suburbs, however, there are no particularly bad neighborhoods.
Salaries, income and jobs Indianapolis. Average and minimum wage
The median household income in the city of Indianapolis was $42,704, and the median family income was 53,161. The median income for men working full time was 42,101, compared to 34,788 for women. The per capita income in Indianapolis is 24,430.
14.7 percent of families and 18.9 percent of the total population living in the city are below the poverty line.
The minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, one of the lowest of all states in the United States.
Jobs in Indianapolis. Economy and business in Indianapolis
The local population is primarily employed in manufacturing, health and social services, and retail trade. There are naturally fewer plants and factories within the city limits; residents of Indianapolis are mainly employed in trade and services. In general, biotechnology, life sciences and healthcare can be distinguished.
Indianapolis Tourism
I would like to note that the city is very beautiful, but now a few words about safety, since Indianapolis has earned the title of the most criminal city in the USA, this is due to the large percentage of the black population. Tourists can be reassured that these crimes relate mainly to gang warfare in the struggle for spheres of influence and the environment around the main attractions is calm. To say that Indianapolis is popular place for tourists this is an exaggeration, although the low flow of tourists once again confirms the underrated status of the city.
Russians and Ukrainians in Indianapolis. Demographics and population
Indianapolis' population is 62.0% white, 58.6% non-Hispanic white, 27.9% black or African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian. The dynamics of the racial composition in Indianapolis have not essentially changed over the past decades, as at all times Indiana has been a predominantly black state, you can remember the great unrest in 1950, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated here, but there were no particularly large mass unrest in Indianapolis. Did not happen. In the 1970-80s, downtown Indianapolis suffered a depression, many whites left for the suburbs, which are still the most prosperous place, however, the downtown was restored in 2000. Indianapolis can be called a Yugoslav city, with more than 100,000 people from the former Yugoslavia living here. There are no Russian districts in Indianapolis.
For every 100 women there are 93 men. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.08.
Level and quality of life in Indianapolis
Indianapolis has a high standard of living, first of all, there are high social standards, medicine, public services, good public transport, in general, everything is done for people. A disadvantage can be considered the relatively low level of wages, of course this applies to a greater extent to people of color and low-skilled employees.
Crime and safety in Indianapolis
Indianapolis can be called the most dangerous city in terms of crime in the United States, so in 1998 there were 40.3 murders per 100,000 people, this figure can be compared with countries Latin America For example, living in Honduras is not much more dangerous than living in Indianapolis. On average, the crime rate in Indianapolis is 5-6 times higher than the US average. Until 2012, the number of violent crimes gradually began to decline, but since 2013 it has started to rise again. The majority of crime victims and criminals in Indianapolis are young black men. Indianapolis also has a very high rape rate.
Houses, apartments and real estate Indianapolis
Indianapolis - the best place in the USA for the purchase of real estate, prices will not rise in the future.
The third largest (after Chicago and Detroit) city in the Midwest, the sister city of German Cologne, the capital of Indiana - Indianapolis - a large industrial, financial and shopping mall countries.
Indianapolis has a good reputation among tourists, primarily due to its historical attractions. By the way, official version The history of the origin of the name of the state and its main city is very simple. The local lands were inhabited by Indians, hence the name Indiana, that is, “land of the Indians.”
How to get there
Getting to Indianapolis is not difficult: for example, from Moscow you can fly with a connection via New York or a major European city on flights of Aeroflot, KLM, Air France, SAS, Iberia, etc. And from any other large city America you can get here by train, on intercity bus or car.
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Cuisine and restaurants
There will be no problems finding a suitable restaurant here - the state capital is replete with all kinds of cafes, bistros, and restaurants offering clients a choice of pizza sandwiches and “haute culinary fashion” dishes from chefs. For a quick snack or budget lunch, Chocolate Cafe, Rene’s Bakery, 96th Street Burgers are perfect; you can taste Asian cuisine at Thai Cafe, Side Wok Cafe, India Garden or Shalimar. And sophisticated gourmets are always welcome at Corner Wine Bar, P.F. Chang's.
By the way, many establishments prepare dishes specifically for vegetarians.
There are quite a lot of coffee shops and drinking establishments in the city. For example, you can enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee by visiting Cornerstone Coffee, Mo'Joe Coffee House, Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Co or Lazy Daze Coffee House, and try a cocktail or drink a glass or two of good wine at Bourbon Street Distillery, 501 Eagle, Union Jack Pub and Easley Winery.
Fountain Square Art Parade
Transport
You can see numerous exhibitions in city museums, take a walk in parks, and see the sights within the city and its environs by choosing the most convenient type of transport: buses with city and suburban service, a taxi, a car for rent, a more environmentally friendly bicycle, or, if you don’t really want to turn the pedals yourself, you can see the city using the services of a pedicab.
Entertainment and attractions in Indianapolis
And there really is something to see in Indianapolis: the city has 6 districts with historical and cultural attractions - Fountain Square, The Whole Sale District, Massachusetts Avenue, Broad Ripple Village, Indiana Avenue and Canaland White River State Park.
First of all, many are, of course, attracted by the heritage of Indian civilization, which can be seen in the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. There are a lot of art museums in Indianapolis, where achievements in the field of culture of past centuries and the present are exhibited. There are medical, historical, and children's museums, as well as a “living” museum, in which volunteers completely recreate one day in the life of their ancestors - from crafts to cooking dinner.
Broad Ripple Village
Leaving the museums for the “open air,” you can wander through the shady alleys of parks (there are about 200 of them in Indianapolis), visit the zoo located on the territory of White River State Park, or one of the largest public observatories, Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium.
Particularly prominent in Indianapolis are buildings related to the military glory of Americans. For example, the memorial to soldiers and sailors, outstanding for its dimensions, was built at the end of the 19th century. According to the rules, all other buildings in the city had to be lower. And this was observed until the second half of the 20th century, when in 1962 the new city hall building surpassed it in height. And today the 214-meter Chase Tower skyscraper is considered the tallest.
A museum with exhibits of artifacts from World War I and World War II operates at the American Legion National Headquarters. Another significant building is The War Memorial Plaza, dedicated to all American soldiers who took part in military events from the formation of the United States to the present day.
Events and festivals
Indianapolis is not short of opportunities for all kinds of public events. For example, it is here that the famous one-day Indy 500 car race takes place every year, attracting fans from all over the world.
And summer and autumn are the times when one festival smoothly flows into another. The Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Fest “opens the season” in early June, the program of which includes wine tasting and restaurant delights, cooking courses at open areas downtown. Then at the end of the month there is the Eiteljorg Indian Market, the largest festival dedicated to Indian history and culture.
Mid-July in Indianapolis is the time of the International Film Festival and the African-American Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.
In August, plans include the Indiana State Fair, a festival of theatrical and creative groups (local, international, national), as well as a gathering of fans of any games who selflessly play their favorite games for 4 days in a row.
Indianapolis
The beginning of autumn greets residents and guests of Indianapolis with two festivals at once - Oktoberfest and Rib America Fest - a paradise for lovers of alcohol, pork ribs and German sausages under live music in parks. In mid-September, virtuoso performers of jazz, blues and other related musical styles come to the city. Next, replacing each other, are the Irish festival, which reveals history, culture, way of life, and an agricultural festival. October is traditional for the Circle City Classic, a tournament of African-American football teams.
The climax of the season of all kinds of festivals is the Bands of America Grand Nationals - a parade of the best creative groups from all over the country, which is held in mid-November. Indianapolis is a symbiosis of a modern city and original origins, advanced technologies and ancient traditions, a city in which both businessmen and idle revelers will find something to their liking.