INDIANAPOLIS: Forget What You’ve Heard: Indiana's Capital City Is Awesome
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It was somewhat surprising that you didnt explore museum row (NCAA Hall of Fame, Eiteljorg Museum of Native History, and Indy Museum of Art) and Victory Field (AAA affiliate Indianapolis Indians and constantly rated as the best minor league stadium in the country) while downtown.
Date: 2024-01-28
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roybrewer6583
Here in the UK we are well versed in negotiating potholes, back in the 70's streets in my hometown looked very similar. They have improved, but you can still easily find hotspots in this old industrial town. I wonder where the road maintenance funds are going, because they're not being spent on Indiana's roads. One thing I hate about your roads is the lack of kerbs and pavements ( a sidewalk is an action, not a thing, lol. The roads look permanently unfinished as tarmac runs into grass and dirt, I will never like the appearance, it upsets my architectural sensitivity, as I have worked in construction all my life. I agree the downtown area is very nice, but not beautiful, there are too many bare monolithic facades and simple tall blocks for my decidedly European taste.
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Here in the UK we are well versed in negotiating potholes, back in the 70's streets in my hometown looked very similar. They have improved, but you can still easily find hotspots in this old industrial town. I wonder where the road maintenance funds are going, because they're not being spent on Indiana's roads. One thing I hate about your roads is the lack of kerbs and pavements ( a sidewalk is an action, not a thing, lol. The roads look permanently unfinished as tarmac runs into grass and dirt, I will never like the appearance, it upsets my architectural sensitivity, as I have worked in construction all my life. I agree the downtown area is very nice, but not beautiful, there are too many bare monolithic facades and simple tall blocks for my decidedly European taste.
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CaptainHowdy1969
Hey Spoda. here's some info on Indy that you didn't mention and you may not know about. Indianapolis was the first auto manufacturing hub of the nation before being passed up by Detroit Michigan. and Cummins diesel was started in Indianapolis and some of the very first Indy cars had Cummins diesel engines in em'. considering the stadium you showed us was the Lucas oil stadium it totally makes sense that Lucas oil would have there name on a stadium in a city that was the very first auto manufacturing hub in the nation and where Cummins diesel was born. very apropos indeed.
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Hey Spoda. here's some info on Indy that you didn't mention and you may not know about. Indianapolis was the first auto manufacturing hub of the nation before being passed up by Detroit Michigan. and Cummins diesel was started in Indianapolis and some of the very first Indy cars had Cummins diesel engines in em'. considering the stadium you showed us was the Lucas oil stadium it totally makes sense that Lucas oil would have there name on a stadium in a city that was the very first auto manufacturing hub in the nation and where Cummins diesel was born. very apropos indeed.
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usa-by-car
born in small city Auburn Nebraska, lived growing up in Seattle Tacoma, now live in Phoenix AZ. I left Seattle to my brothers in Phoenix, took a bus to Indianapolis waited for my friend from Fort Wayne to pick me up from Greyhound, scary place, spent 8 years in New Haven Indiana couldn't wait to leave, now live in Phoenix AZ, Californias ran the house in WA price so high I can; t afford to live there now it's happening to Arizona! I hear Calis are doing it to Tennessee also!
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born in small city Auburn Nebraska, lived growing up in Seattle Tacoma, now live in Phoenix AZ. I left Seattle to my brothers in Phoenix, took a bus to Indianapolis waited for my friend from Fort Wayne to pick me up from Greyhound, scary place, spent 8 years in New Haven Indiana couldn't wait to leave, now live in Phoenix AZ, Californias ran the house in WA price so high I can; t afford to live there now it's happening to Arizona! I hear Calis are doing it to Tennessee also!
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stan1488
you did our circle monument justice thank you , but not the rest of the city haha , theres plenty of nice areas in Indy (Indnpls) please see Greenwood Southport Southside, Lovely safe Westside Girl school road , its gotten very big now that brings gangs and crime but theres nice areas of course the Nort is pricey , still thank you for your credit and recognition for our monument : )
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you did our circle monument justice thank you , but not the rest of the city haha , theres plenty of nice areas in Indy (Indnpls) please see Greenwood Southport Southside, Lovely safe Westside Girl school road , its gotten very big now that brings gangs and crime but theres nice areas of course the Nort is pricey , still thank you for your credit and recognition for our monument : )
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DuckOfRubber
In addition to the Colts, Pacers, and the speedway, Indianapolis is also headquarters of the NCAA and hosts the Final Four on a 5 year rotation. The reason it seems like the Final Four is constantly in Indianapolis is because it is. It is also at the geographic center of the Big Ten Conference so it frequently hosts conference championship tournaments and games.
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In addition to the Colts, Pacers, and the speedway, Indianapolis is also headquarters of the NCAA and hosts the Final Four on a 5 year rotation. The reason it seems like the Final Four is constantly in Indianapolis is because it is. It is also at the geographic center of the Big Ten Conference so it frequently hosts conference championship tournaments and games.
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usa-by-car
Very nice video sir and truly appreciated as I live here in Indianapolis for the last 29 years originating in New York. Cost of living excellent on a comparative national scale and a lot of jobs. I will say though, you must have caught downtown on a good day. Trash generally abounds on the streets and come at night to see many homeless everywhere.
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Very nice video sir and truly appreciated as I live here in Indianapolis for the last 29 years originating in New York. Cost of living excellent on a comparative national scale and a lot of jobs. I will say though, you must have caught downtown on a good day. Trash generally abounds on the streets and come at night to see many homeless everywhere.
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annies805
I do have to hand it to Indiana, with the massive amount of roads here, they do better plowing the roads than some of the cold weather states I've lived in, and, unfortunately, those plows do their share of damage to the roads. So, in this sports state, you get dodge potholes or car hocky, take your pick!
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I do have to hand it to Indiana, with the massive amount of roads here, they do better plowing the roads than some of the cold weather states I've lived in, and, unfortunately, those plows do their share of damage to the roads. So, in this sports state, you get dodge potholes or car hocky, take your pick!
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owengan9821
Joe&Nick, I enjoyed your show tremendously. I feel like I am traveling through USA personally by watching your videos. Kansas City Missouri you visited has a great World War Memorial and a great part of the beautiful city like the Plaza should be visited if you decide to return to KC again! Thank you!
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Joe&Nick, I enjoyed your show tremendously. I feel like I am traveling through USA personally by watching your videos. Kansas City Missouri you visited has a great World War Memorial and a great part of the beautiful city like the Plaza should be visited if you decide to return to KC again! Thank you!
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usa-by-car
Makes me proud to be a Hoosier. The mayor of this nice clean city is a family friend. His name is Joe Hogsett. Joe and my mom grew up together in Rushville Indiana. The pot holes is due to the constant freeze/ thaw cycle during the winter. My aunts lives on the north side of Indiana ( carmel).
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Makes me proud to be a Hoosier. The mayor of this nice clean city is a family friend. His name is Joe Hogsett. Joe and my mom grew up together in Rushville Indiana. The pot holes is due to the constant freeze/ thaw cycle during the winter. My aunts lives on the north side of Indiana ( carmel).
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usa-by-car
Great looking city. If you do analysis of demographics vs violent crime, a very key statistic keeps popping up. If I type it, I get banned. Interesting how Leftists will not even allow truth to be spoken. The REAL problem, across every major issue this nation faces, are the lies Leftists enforce.
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Great looking city. If you do analysis of demographics vs violent crime, a very key statistic keeps popping up. If I type it, I get banned. Interesting how Leftists will not even allow truth to be spoken. The REAL problem, across every major issue this nation faces, are the lies Leftists enforce.
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usa-by-car
I find it funny that Joe found out about 42nd and Post road. It is hard to believe, but in the 1960's and maybe 1970's the east side was a great place to live. There are still good neighborhoods like Irvington on the east side. Thanks for providing a fair and honest portrayal of Indy.
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I find it funny that Joe found out about 42nd and Post road. It is hard to believe, but in the 1960's and maybe 1970's the east side was a great place to live. There are still good neighborhoods like Irvington on the east side. Thanks for providing a fair and honest portrayal of Indy.
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smokert5555
You mentioned not having a professional baseball team in Indy. I have to point out a AAA MLB team (Indians) have been in town for a long, long time. If you toured around the downtown area at all, you would have noticed Victory Field, one of the nicest AAA ballparks in the country.
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You mentioned not having a professional baseball team in Indy. I have to point out a AAA MLB team (Indians) have been in town for a long, long time. If you toured around the downtown area at all, you would have noticed Victory Field, one of the nicest AAA ballparks in the country.
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usa-by-car
Is Fort Ben Harrison still outside Indy I was stationed there with the Army for about 6 months back in 1972 before shipping over to Germany. I remember they had a huge military finance building there second in size to only the Pentagon. Huge base from what I remember.
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Is Fort Ben Harrison still outside Indy I was stationed there with the Army for about 6 months back in 1972 before shipping over to Germany. I remember they had a huge military finance building there second in size to only the Pentagon. Huge base from what I remember.
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user-wm3tt3oq1p
Sorry your wrong, Indy was a better place until Democrat Joe Hogsett destroyed it. Record homicides for 4 years, record homelessness, record violence, record potholes, record killing of pets and 800 experienced cops driven out by democrats. Indy isn’t safe.
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Sorry your wrong, Indy was a better place until Democrat Joe Hogsett destroyed it. Record homicides for 4 years, record homelessness, record violence, record potholes, record killing of pets and 800 experienced cops driven out by democrats. Indy isn’t safe.
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ciciknight4175
If you're in Indiana, whether southern or north, why not show Martinsville or/and Madison County Bedford, Lawrence, Linton, Terre Haute and several others. Why not, you're in the southern part of the state, why do you 'bypass' these areas
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If you're in Indiana, whether southern or north, why not show Martinsville or/and Madison County Bedford, Lawrence, Linton, Terre Haute and several others. Why not, you're in the southern part of the state, why do you 'bypass' these areas
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brucekrause2801
Wonderful downtown. So much to see and do, all walkable. Zoo, canal, Soldiers Monument, museums, restaurants, beautiful architecture, Whole Foods, white river state park. I plan to visit again this year. I'd really like to move there.
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Wonderful downtown. So much to see and do, all walkable. Zoo, canal, Soldiers Monument, museums, restaurants, beautiful architecture, Whole Foods, white river state park. I plan to visit again this year. I'd really like to move there.
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opey956
Speaking of Indiana water, for the local folks, what about the water I hear the water doesn’t smell very good I’m Indianapolis, and is possible contaminated Though the government says it’s safe . Thoughts
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Speaking of Indiana water, for the local folks, what about the water I hear the water doesn’t smell very good I’m Indianapolis, and is possible contaminated Though the government says it’s safe . Thoughts
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usa-by-car
If you have even a passing interest in architecture, get a free guided tour of the Scottish Rite cathedral. You will never forget this building, makes the capital look like a mud hut.
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If you have even a passing interest in architecture, get a free guided tour of the Scottish Rite cathedral. You will never forget this building, makes the capital look like a mud hut.
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DuckOfRubber
Calling the Bank One Tower, Salesforce Tower is kinda like calling the Sears Tower, Willis Tower. Technically correct but nobody’s going to know what you’re talking about.
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Calling the Bank One Tower, Salesforce Tower is kinda like calling the Sears Tower, Willis Tower. Technically correct but nobody’s going to know what you’re talking about.
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ccahill8442
WooHoo, my city! Yes, the roads are horrible but we have a few things going for us. Thank you for perspective review. I learned a few new things to explore. Stay safe!
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WooHoo, my city! Yes, the roads are horrible but we have a few things going for us. Thank you for perspective review. I learned a few new things to explore. Stay safe!
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misterliquidcity
The potholes are horrible. And indianapolis as a whole has went way down hill. Homicides here rival Chicago. Not much good to say about this place at all.
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The potholes are horrible. And indianapolis as a whole has went way down hill. Homicides here rival Chicago. Not much good to say about this place at all.
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bradleysmith1566
You guys forget that a pay phone is dead until you put money in it. Once you put in a dime or quarter--whatever is required--you hear a ring tone.
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You guys forget that a pay phone is dead until you put money in it. Once you put in a dime or quarter--whatever is required--you hear a ring tone.
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daveb8449
Love your videos. Indy is a great place! The thing that struck me the most were the miles and miles of historic districts and mansions. Truly impressive!
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Love your videos. Indy is a great place! The thing that struck me the most were the miles and miles of historic districts and mansions. Truly impressive!
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wmw3629
Your gushing over almost everything is way over the top. I carried mail here for over 35 years, and I can tell you it’s not all that fabulous!
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Your gushing over almost everything is way over the top. I carried mail here for over 35 years, and I can tell you it’s not all that fabulous!
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richardhaney7131
I was told by a lady that she did not know what shockabosers was until they moved to Oklahoma City. Some places are worse that others.
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I was told by a lady that she did not know what shockabosers was until they moved to Oklahoma City. Some places are worse that others.
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wanderingnomad6142
One of the more underrated big markets in the US. Great city. Maybe what keeps it great is that it's underrated: ) I believe so.
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One of the more underrated big markets in the US. Great city. Maybe what keeps it great is that it's underrated: ) I believe so.
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stevewheatley243
I live in Indy and it's pothole city. The salt on the road eats up your shock towers so the crater's can finish off your car. SMH.
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I live in Indy and it's pothole city. The salt on the road eats up your shock towers so the crater's can finish off your car. SMH.
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postmodern67
We do have minor league baseball and a beautiful ball park downtown. As well, our soccer team is getting a new 20, 000 seat stadium.
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We do have minor league baseball and a beautiful ball park downtown. As well, our soccer team is getting a new 20, 000 seat stadium.
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WhittyPics
I visited Indianapolis in 1987 for a Investors Daily seminar. I remember it because it was before the 87 stock market crash
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I visited Indianapolis in 1987 for a Investors Daily seminar. I remember it because it was before the 87 stock market crash
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RobBastien
Man! Visiting all 50 states must be one expensive adventure but I'm sure worth every penny. What a great idea. Lucky you.
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Man! Visiting all 50 states must be one expensive adventure but I'm sure worth every penny. What a great idea. Lucky you.
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usa-by-car
I can't believe they allow people to get so close to the Lt. Governor and Governor's office without any police around.
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I can't believe they allow people to get so close to the Lt. Governor and Governor's office without any police around.
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bartsmith3219
My wife & her friend from college will be going to Indy in a few months. Thanks for the heads up on the potholes.
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My wife & her friend from college will be going to Indy in a few months. Thanks for the heads up on the potholes.
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usa-by-car
Thanks for the tour of Indy. Seems to be a dramatic change from downtown to suburbs (including density of potholes.
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Thanks for the tour of Indy. Seems to be a dramatic change from downtown to suburbs (including density of potholes.
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RaiderFace7-16
Oh we have A LOT OF HOMELESS outside of downtown is way different ghetto surrounds the whole downtown
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Oh we have A LOT OF HOMELESS outside of downtown is way different ghetto surrounds the whole downtown
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