Historic Hotel Indianapolis

Indy 500 fans love their racing action, and it wouldn’t be the Indianapolis 500 without all the celebrations that take place before, during and after race day. The 500 Festival ensures that May in the city is a fun time for everyone with events, parades and programs for the whole family to enjoy.

And nothing kicks off the season than a good old parade to get the blood pumping and fans cheering as a pageant of floats and marching bands stream by along with plenty of recognizable celebrities and a general feeling of celebratory good times before the world’s largest event. This year’s 500 Festival Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th at noon in Downtown Indy, and for more information contact the ticket festival ticket office.

For those runners out there, the 500 Festival Mini Marathon is a regularly scheduled event. This year’s race is set for Saturday, May 5th. With sell outs year after year, the roster fills up fast so be sure to register early.

Downtown Indy hotels also fill up quickly as well so to receive the best hotel deal Indianapolis guests and residents can expect, contact our historic hotel Indianapolis for special packages. As one of the premier hotels near Indianapolis Speedway, our guests enjoy deluxe accommodations, luxury amenities and close proximity to all the city’s fun attractions. Visit us online today to reserve your room for the Indy 500 Festival. 

America’s favorite pastime doesn’t get any better when you can enjoy all the youth baseball action in beautiful Downtown Indianapolis. The 2012 Pastime Tournaments season promises to be exciting with qualifying teams from all over the United States making their way to the Pastime Tournaments National Championships in their area. 

This year’s tournament schedule for Indianapolis starts in May and ends September 30th.  Be sure to reserve your Downtown Indianapolis hotels well in advance of your game day. The historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn puts you close to everything fun to do in Downtown as well as near the park when it’s time to play ball. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, give us a call to book your room today (317) 955-9700.

13U
May 18 to May 20    Midwest Elite
June 14 to June 17    Freedom Classic

14U
May 31 to June 3    Midwest Open Invitational
June 7 to June 10    Midwest Elite
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational
June 14 to June 17    14U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 21 to June 24    Crusader Elite (14U and 15U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic
July 19 to July 22    Midwest Tournament of Champions
July 26 to July 29    Wood Bat National Championships

15U
May 31 to June 3    Midwest Elite
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational (15 U and 16 U)
June 14 to June 17    Midwest Open Invitational
June 21 to June 24    15U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 21 to June 24     Irish Elite (15U and 16U)
June 21 to June 24    Crusader Elite (14U and 15U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic (15U and 16U)
July 5 to July 8    Wood Bat National Championships
July 12 to July 15    Freedom Classic
July 26 to July 29    Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament (15U and 16U)

16U
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational (15U and 16U)
June 21 to June 24    Midwest Elite
June 21 to June 24    Irish Elite (15U and 16U)
June 28 to July 1    Midwest Open Invitational
July 12 to July 15    Wood Bat National Championships
July 19 to July 22    Midwest Tournament of Champions
July 26 to July 29    Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament (15U and 16U)

17U and 18U
May 31 to June 3    LIDS Bulls (17U)
June 7 to June 10    18U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 14 to June 17    Irish Elite
June 14 to June 17    Midwest Elite (18U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic (17U)
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic (18U)
July 5 to July 8    Super Select Showcase
July 18 to July 22    18U National Championships
July 26 to July 29    Super Select Showcase (16U and 17U)
Sept 22 to Sept 23    Fall Prospect Wood Bat at Valparaiso
Sept 29 to Sept 30    Fall Prospect Wood Bat at University of Notre Dame

For a complete listing of schedules, cost, locations and to register, visit the Pastime Tournaments site to learn more.

Downtown Indy hotels are making preparations for the influx of visitors to Indianapolis for the Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 27, 2012. Tickets are on sale for the event now, and hotels near Indianapolis Speedway are booking up fast for this fun event for the whole family.

Be sure to call our hotel for Indianapolis hotel packages to this traditional racing event. In fact, visit the Indy 500 website to receive a deluxe package for a three night stay at our hotel from Friday, May 25th to Monday, May 28th. The package includes tickets to the Indy 500, Saturday's Driver's meeting, motor coach police escorted transfers to the race, welcome gift and program as well as breakfast and other goodies during your stay.

While visiting Downtown Indianapolis, also make a holiday for the whole family by also stopping by area attractions that interest all ages. Several museums and historical attractions are nearby along with the zoo, theatre and plenty of fine dining. And don't forget the extras at the hotel for relaxing and getting away from it all. The Hilton Garden Inn has an indoor heated pool and spa, fitness center and restaurant to make your stay complete. When you want a little privacy, your room features high speed internet, on demand movies and a hospitality center with fridge and microwave. Room service is also only a call away.

Make your reservations to join city residents and visitors to attend the racing event of the year. Visit our online reservation center or give us a call to book your hotel package today.

Big Ten Basketball is coming to Indianapolis March 2012 when the Women's teams face off in a four day battle to earn the conference bid for the NCAA Tournament. Sports fans will want to reserve their choice of Downtown Indy hotels now before rooms are sold out. For hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, there is one that stands out among the rest, the Historic Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn.

Conveniently located to all the basketball action fun, guests will also want to take advantage of our heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub while staying at the hotel for the tournament. Our luxury accommodations also include complimentary internet for those who still need to stay in touch with the office along with room service, in room hospitality center and fitness center to stay in shape while you're here.

Different formatting is scheduled for the Women's Big Ten Conference this year. With Nebraska joining the conference, the first two tournament days will feature four games. The actual tournament bracket results will be available on the final season day, Sunday, February 27th.  To learn more about the scheduled event and reserve your tickets, visit the Big Ten Conference website.

For reservations, contact us through our Hilton online reservation service or give us a call at (317) 955-9700.

There's plenty of basketball season left for Butler University Bulldog fans so whether you want to attend the Men's or Women's games or even both, 2012 promises to be an exciting year for college basketball fans.

As the preferred downtown hotel for Butler University, the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Downtown has Indianapolis hotel packages just for basketball game attendees. Receive the special $99 rate, which includes breakfast and self parking by making your online reservation today. 

Our hotel offers deluxe accommodations, room service, fitness center, swimming pool and restaurant to make your stay a little more like home. Make plans to reserve your room soon as Downtown Indy Hotels fill up fast. And to make scheduling your trip a little easier, below find the Men's and Women's basketball schedules for their home games.

Men's Basketball Schedule (at Home)

December 29        Green Bay
December 31        Milwaukee
January 13        Cleveland State
January 15        Youngstown State
February 2        Wright State
February 4        Detroit
February 14        Loyola
February 17-19        ESPN Bracket Buster
February 21        UIC

Women's Basketball Schedule (at Home)

January 5        Youngstown State
January 7        Cleveland State
January 26    Green Bay
January 28    Milwaukee
February 11    Valparaiso
February 16    Loyola
February 18    UIC
March 1        Detroit
March 3        Wright State
March 7        To be announced – Horizon League Championship

If the wintery cold weather has you feeling down, then why not look forward to a spring time getaway by planning a weekend trip to Downtown Indy this year? There’s nothing like a visit to the city to get you going again after being cooped up at home during snowy weather, and our Indianapolis hotel packages can be a real spring treat for you and your loved ones.

Warmer weather brings with it the blooming trees and flowers and there is no better time to visit the Indianapolis Zoo to see all the animals as they wake from winter’s slumber. Our Indianapolis Zoo package gives you deluxe accommodations, valet parking and zoo parking as well as zoo tickets for two adults and two kids. To get your day started, we’ll also provide breakfast for four at the Great American Grill.

With nature coming to life after the cold, there’s plenty to do in the city with walking around Downtown to see historic sites, visiting museums or even attending the theatre. Come for a weekend or week, and really enjoy the warmer weather.

And of course, spring is the start of the wedding season, and our hotel is one of the finest Indianapolis wedding hotels available for your special day. Give us a call to learn more about our hotel accommodations Indianapolis getaways or wedding packages.

With February just a short time away, are you planning a special Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart? Planning early will not only ensure that you have everything ready without delay, but it will also let him or her know that you spend a lot of time thinking about your love.

Why not spend your Valentine’s Day at the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn Downtown?

Our special romance package will give you two the private time away from it all so you can focus just on each other. Our luxurious room accommodations will have you relaxing in comfort with sparkling wine or cider chilling and waiting for your arrival. You’ll enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or a sensuous soak in the whirlpool. The Romance Package also includes a full breakfast for two at our gourmet restaurant or you can also exchange it for a dinner at participating Downtown Indy hotels instead. In fact, you might have so much fun and connection that you will want to linger a little longer with a late checkout or an extra overnight stay.

Perhaps instead for Valentine’s, you might want to enjoy a couple’s weekend with friends or even a little family time with the kids. Our Bed and Breakfast package is sure to bring a smile to every face and give everyone time to enjoy each other’s company away from everyday life. A day in the Indy city starts with a big, piping hot breakfast to get your vacation started touring and seeing the sights that Downtown Indy has to offer. This deal includes breakfast for up to four adults in the same room with kids 12 and under eating free. We even offer lazy breakfast room service until noon on weekends. Now how is that for a great getaway?

For hotel reservations Indianapolis guests should call our reservation line at (317) 955-9700 or visit us online.

Just hours ago, Travelocity posted an article about the Top 5 other Christmas trees to see this year...that is, outside of the world-famous tree at Rockefeller Center in NYC.  Our very own "tree," built around the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Monument Circle, made the list!  I don't know how one could not get into the Christmas spirit with this multi-colored, 284' tall beauty.

The trees that stand up to Rockefeller Center:
1. Biltmore Estate, North Carolina - 34' Fraser fir tree in the ballroom
2. Galleria, Dallas - Texan style with 250,000 lights standing 95' tall
3. Monument Circle, Indianapolis - 284' tall with 4784 lights and 52 strands of garland
4. Toledo Zoo, Ohio - 85' tall and glittering with 35,000 lights
5. Coeur d'Alene Resort, Idaho - 191' live tree decked out with 30,000 lights

What is unique about the Monument Circle display just steps from our historic hotel Indianapolis?  Well, it's the only tree on the list that you can see from the inside.  Visitors can ride to the top of the monument (21' shorter than the Statue of Liberty).  From there you get what Travelocity has dubbed a reindeer's view from the top.

Come visit Indy for Christmas.  Stay at our downtown Indianapolis hotel and ask for a room facing Monument Circle for the best view of Indy's most magnificent holiday centerpiece.

Happy Holidays from the staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown!

If you are considering a trip to Indianapolis, you might be pleased to learn that of the many Downtown Indy hotels, there is one hotel that stands out for its service and customer satisfaction. The historic hotel Indianapolis visitors frequently choose is the Hilton Garden Inn. Our hotel’s luxury accommodations and professional service provide a warm home away from home atmosphere right in a convenient location close to area attractions that appeal to visitors of the city, and our 24 hour business center provides all the space and technology needed by our business guests.

Recently for the first time in the Hilton Garden Inn’s hotel brand 15 year history, J.D. Power and Associates ranked the hotel brand with top honors in European customer satisfaction in the category of guest rooms, hotel services and facilities as well as costs and fees. In particular, guests love our special Garden Sleep System® beds along with our ergonomically comfortable chair, the Mirra®. No doubt our free Wi-Fi available to all guests in all Hilton Garden Inn hotels is a definite incentive when choosing hotel accommodations as well. You can see the complete press release detailing the European J.D. Power award for highest guest satisfaction here:

For hotel reservations Indianapolis guests may go directly to our reservation site for more information.

Downtown Indy will be feeling the zoom as the Indy Karting Classic 2011 brings a little racing action to the city at the event scheduled for December 11th at the Conseco Fieldhouse.

Plenty of NASCAR fans and drivers will be rushing to the show as driver Tony Stewart has committed to attend the racing day event along with AJ Allmendinger of Richard Petty Motorsports.

Lovers of karting will enjoy watching the action unfold at this family fun event, and those who want to get in on the action still have time to submit entries to drive. Drivers are placed into roster classes based on age including:

• Kid Kart for ages 5 to7,
• Yamaha Sportsman Heavy for ages 8 to 12,
• Yamaha Junior Heavy for ages 12 to 15,
• Yamaha Supercan Heavy for ages 15 and older and
• TaG Seniors for ages 15+.

For more information about participating in the event, visit the Classic’s webpage or like them on Facebook.

For Downtown Indy hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, you need look no further than the historic Hotel Indianapolis locals and visitors enjoy when planning a short weekend or long vacation stay, the Hilton Garden Inn. With luxury accommodations, restaurant, fitness center all wrapped into one comfortable stay, the hotel is conveniently located to all the downtown action. Make your reservations today before rooms are full and plan on attending the Indy Karting Classic 2011 this December.

Butler University Bulldog fans, students and alumni are in for a real treat this basketball season. With the 2011/2012 season in full swing, there’s nothing better than getting in on the action of a live game. As one of the premiere Downtown Indy hotels and historic hotel Indianapolis locals and visitors love to frequent, the Hilton Garden Inn is ready for the basketball crowd with our special discount rates for Bulldog fans.

Find the Butler Men’s Basketball schedule for 2011-2012 below and begin planning your stay for the team’s home games in our luxury hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors love:
 
November
Nov 2        Northern State
Nov 5        Franklin
Nov 12        Evansville (away)
Nov 15        Chattanooga
Nov 19        Louisville
Nov 21        Savannah State
Nov 23        Gardner Webb
Nov 27        Indiana (away)
Nov 29        Oakland City

December
Dec 3        Valparaiso
Dec 7        Xavier
Dec 10        Ball State (away)
Dec 17        Purdue
Dec 20        Gonzaga (away)
Dec 22        Stanford (away)
Dec 29        Green Bay
Dec 31        Milwaukee

January
Jan 6        Wright State (away)
Jan 8        Detroit (away)
Jan 13        Cleveland State
Jan 15        Youngstown State
Jan 19        UIC (away)
Jan 21        Loyola (away)
Jan 26        Milwaukee (away)
Jan 28        Green Bay (away)

February
Feb 2        Wright State
Feb 4        Detroit
Feb 9        Youngstown State (away)
Feb 11        Cleveland State (away)
Feb 14        Loyola
Feb 18        ESPN Bracket Busters
Feb 21        UIC
Feb 24        Valparaiso (away)
Feb 28        Championship 1st Round – tba

March
Mar 2        Championship Quarterfinals
 Mar 3        Championship Semifinals
Mar 6        Championship Finals
Mar 13        NCAA Tournament 1st Four
Mar 15        NCAA Championship 2nd Round
Mar 22        NCAA Regional Semifinals - Finals
Mar 31        NCAA Final Four
 

Indy residents and visitors will enjoy the exciting music events and concerts scheduled from now until the end of the year, and to make the holiday season special for friends and family, why not take the time to experience a mini vacation right in area Downtown Indy Hotels?

Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer a real get away from everyday life so treat yourself to luxury accommodations at our historic hotel Indianapolis residents just love to visit for some much needed rest and relaxation. While you are here, take in one of the over 100 area concerts with family and friends. Below find just a few of the exciting events scheduled for November and December.

November Events

November 2nd    Elizabeth Cook with Tim Carroll at Birdys
November 3rd    Lotus at Vogue Theatre
November 4th    JJ Grey & Mofro at Vogue Theatre
November 5th    Rock it to a Cure! At the Egyptian Room
November 5th    Ray Davies at Vogue Theatre
November 6th    Five Finger Death Punch at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 8th    Yonder Mountain String Band at Vogue Theatre
November 9th    Drumline Live at Murat Theatre
November 10th    Skrillex at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 11th    Naturally 7 at Clowes Memorial Hall
November 11-12th    Diary of Black Men Theatrical Play at Murat Theatre
November 12th    Everlast at the Amber Room
November 19th    Cameo featuring Steve Arrington at The Venue Conference Center
November 19th    Amy Grant and Michael W Smith at Murat Theatre
November 19th    Ledisi at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 21st     Furthur at Murat Theatre
November 22nd    Kid Rock at Egyptian Room
November 25th    The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Vogue Theatre
November 26th    Jeff Dunham at Conseco Fieldhouse
November 26th    Anthony Hamilton at Murat Theatre

December Events

December 2nd    Straight No Chaser at Murat Theatre
December 6th    Chicago at Murat Theatre
December 9-10th    Rejoice at Clowes Memorial Hall
December 17th    Handel’s Messiah performed by Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at Clowes Memorial Hall
December 19th    Christmas with Mannheim Steamroller at Murat Theatre
December 28th    Jim Brickman at Murat Theatre

For more details about November and December concerts as well as ticketing information, visit livenation.com or ticketmaster.com box offices online. For hotel reservations visit us online.

November is sure to be the hottest month for music with the 10th annual Tonic Ball on Friday, November 18th at Fountain Square Theater. Listen to the music made famous by Michael Jackson, David Bowie and R.E.M. all in one night jammed packed with live band entertainment all supporting a worthy cause.

The Tonic Ball raises funds to help raise funds to support Second Helpings, a charity dedicated to feeding Indy’s hungry. This incredible organization takes food that would normally be thrown out by restaurants, grocers and distributors and prepares it in their kitchen in order to distribute meals to the needy. Over 3,000 meals are delivered to missions, day care facilities and senior centers 6 days a week. Not only does Second Helpings serve food, they also created a culinary training program so those in need can also be trained for good jobs and gain employment in the food industry.

Tickets are on sale now for the Tonic Ball, but hurry because they sell out fast.

For hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors will find the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn to be conveniently located to the Tonic Ball and other desirable downtown attractions. Find the best Indianapolis hotel packages available for luxury accommodations, fine dining, swimming pool and exercise center at our location. Visit us online to make your reservation today.

Check out why you won’t want to miss the Tonic Ball in the following video.

With spooky festivities gearing up for a lot of horrific fun as the countdown begins toward the scariest October day of all, all Indianapolis residents should prepare for frightful times in the days leading up to Halloween. Downtown Indy is preparing for all Hallowed Eve with some exciting events sure to scare the socks right off of both young and old.

Run Like Hell
For 3 long miles goblins, ghouls and zombies will be on the chase for the best Halloween costume in the city as participants come dressed in their Halloween best for a fun race in the Run like Hell event at White River Park near the old Washington Street Bridge in downtown. Special prizes are awarded for best costume in a number of different categories with a bonus bounty of snacks and drinks for everyone who joins the race.

Historic Ghost Walk
For a haunted ghost walk or tour of ghostly hot spots, visitors will have a chilling experience visiting places where spirits haunt, killers lurk and scary tales came to pass throughout the city’s history. Historic Indiana Ghost Walks and Tours leads this family fun event into downtown Indy’s hauntingly historic past.

The Shining
Indianapolis Museum of Art presents The Shining on DVD. Buy tickets to see director Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece of terrifying horror for Friday, October 28th at 7 p.m.

Children’s Museum Haunted House
Join the Indianapolis Children’s Museum for the Vampire Vacation, a family friendly haunted house with spooky scenes from famous locations around the U.S. Rated in the top ten of haunted houses by Rand McNally, this Halloween destination is sure to please all ages.

Downtown Indy hotels offer convenient locations right near all the Halloween action. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, call us here at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis downtown hotel for affordable luxury accommodations or make your reservations right online.

Professional photographers recently came to the hotel to take pictures of the extensive renovation to our historic 1915 building. In case you didn't realize, the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places so staying with us is like taking a little luxurious, modern journey back in time.

As the most recent newly renovated hotel Indianapolis downtown offers, there are exciting features that guests and visitors to the area will appreciate. Besides adding all new furniture, carpeting and electronics, our interior colors were also changed to create a relaxing and trendy atmosphere. Travelers can find food and comfort after their long journey. Business people can socialize and have meetings while visitors to the area can tour and admire the historic features that make our hotel so unique.

Since pictures speak louder than words, here are a few that will demonstrate the beautiful ambiance and historical features found only in the best downtown Indy hotels such as our Hilton Garden Inn. Make sure to also visit our Facebook page to view new photos as we add them, and of course, if you are in the Indianapolis area, come for a stay in our comfortable hotel accommodations Indianapolis guests appreciate because of their deluxe amenities and convenient location near all the area attractions, events and restaurants.

Get ready for marching this fall in early November as the Music for All brings their 2011 Grand National Championships to Downtown Indy. Yamaha presents this national championship for high school marching bands, and this year more than 90 bands will work hard to compete for the title over 3 days, November 9th to November 12th, at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

The marching band that wins this prestigious title also has the honor of receiving an invitation to play at the 2013 Rose Parade in the Tournament of Roses. For Indiana music lovers, this is a great time to visit the downtown area to see marching and music at its finest. Also featured in the same week is the 2011 convention of the Percussive Arts Society so you will also be able to hear drums, keyboards and all sorts of other percussion instruments played at the same time.

So for a musical extravaganza that will be a feast for marching feet, take a trip to Downtown Indy in early November for a visit you won’t soon forget.  For hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, you will be find comfortable, deluxe amenities at our Historic Hotel Indianapolis guests and visitors love to visit. The Hilton Garden Inn is one of the premier Downtown Indy Hotels convenient to Music for All event and other popular area attractions. Call us today to reserve your stay: 317.955.9700.

All Indy citizens and visitors will be happy to know that the historic Lady Victory bronze sculpture, which left our city in April, has now returned home.

This 1893 sculpture needed extensive reconditioning and repair. It was removed from Downtown and renovations were completed earlier than it's original anticipated date of October. The Indiana War Memorial Commission oversaw the renovation process.

The historic piece was once again open for public viewing on September 6th. It is now expected to grace our city for at least another 100 years, but this time in a new spot at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Monument Circle. The 38 foot tall sculpture was originally placed in 1893 to honor the military vets from Indiana.

As one of the few Downtown Indy hotels with an amazing view of the historic sculpture, visitors to the city will want to reserve our historic hotel Indianapolis rooms to take advantage of our close proximity to Monument Circle. Our hotel is conveniently located to all Downtown fine dining and attractions including Lady Victory. For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors and guests can call us at 317-955-9700 or visit our website.

Lady Victory, the 38' tall bronze sculpture who has sat on top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument since 1893, returns to her spot overlooking the city, 284 feet above ground.  Victory was removed in the spring time and split into four pieces so she could be restored to her original grandeur.  Crews tried to place her atop the Monument last Tuesday through Friday but Mother Nature would not cooperate with unfavorable wind conditions.

The job isn't over yet.  Victory, who is also known as Miss Indiana, still has to be finished, waxed and buffed.  Not that kind of wax!  She will be finished by crews working on scaffolding to finish her off with bronze finisher, patina and clear coat to restore her golden brown color before adding the wax protectant.  It' just like having your car repainted!

Lady Victory was standing in the northwest quad of Monument Circle for four days before workers attempted putting her back up.  This was the first time in 117 years people could get close to her.  Traffic just around the Circle from our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis was backed up while residents and visitors stopped to take photos.  None of mine turned out very well.

Our historic hotel Indianapolis has 12 guest rooms which overlook Monument Circle and Lady Victory.  They peak around the Chase building until you get higher up and look over Chase.  Make your hotel reservations Indianapolis with us and request a "22 room" for the view.  They're usually in high demand, so we don't guarantee them, but you can always step out of our doors and look up if you don't get the room.  We're that close.

Photos courtesy of www.wibc.com

Where do conductors, fine music and adoring fans gather together for a thrilling night of charismatic entertainment? Why the Opening Night Gala of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra of course! Join Conductors Krzysztof Urbanski and Jack Everly on Sunday, September 18th at 6 p.m. as they lead a night of music that will ignite the passionate fires within as never before.

The symphony will also host their special Happy Hour with Time for Three so symphony goers will not want to miss this extraordinary evening. The performance will feature favorite compositions written by John Stafford Smith, Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Everly, Bernstein, Berlin and Monti. In addition to their performances, the Indy Symphony offers various student programs and workshops. The organization pioneered the Arts Everyday feature for 2300 elementary school students every year. Funds raised help to educate and bring the arts to inner city youth. For ticketing information, be sure to call the Symphony Box Office at (317) 639-4300. Group discount information can be obtained from Jeff Johnson at (317) 231-6788.

For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors and guests will enjoy the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn right in downtown where all the action is conveniently located within walking distance. The hotel features deluxe accommodations, wireless internet, in room hospitality, indoor heated pool and spa and on site fitness center. Hilton HHonors program members can also earn points from their stay. If you need Indianapolis group travel rates or special shopping or getaway vacation packages, please call the hotel at (317) 955-9700 for more information.

Whether you enjoy walks, runs, triathlons or marathons, these activities encourage active lifestyles for staying healthy and fit. Indiana’s own Tuxedo Brothers event management firm sponsors various athletic events throughout the year that take fitness to a whole new level by helping participants have fun in healthy activities they enjoy while at the same time raising funds for worthy causes.

This fall brings a lot of exciting events that walkers, runners and even those who support various charities can actively participate in to bring awareness to these causes and help them financially at the same time. For the full schedule of events, you can see Tuxedo Brothers website here. Here are a few highlights for the rest of 2011:

September 17    Dick Lugar Run and Walk at Butler University in Indianapolis
September 18    Fishers Area Sprint Triathlon at Fishers High School in Fishers
September 24    Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk at City Market in Downtown Indianapolis
September 25    Beyond the Badge at Crown Hill in Indianapolis
October 1        Hit the Bricks at Zionsville High School
October 1        Wine at the Line at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Indiana
October 8        Spotlight on Nursing in Downtown Indy
October 22    Heart of Indiana at Celebration Plaza in Downtown Indy
October 28    Run Like Hell at White River State Park in Indianapolis
October 29    Pleasant Run Run at Historic Irvington in Indianapolis
November 5    Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in Downtown Indy
November 19    Outback Scramble at Eagle’s Crest in Indianapolis
November 24    Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple Area
December 10    Jingle Bell Run in Downtown Indy at the Conseco Fieldhouse
January 21, 2012    Bop to the Top in Downtown Indy at the One America Building

With so many events scheduled, friends and family visitors will want to find affordable Indianapolis hotel packages so they can participate or attend to watch you run or walk for charity. One downtown Indianapolis hotels that visitors and locals love is our very own Hilton Garden Inn. In our luxury hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors find comfort and affordability, and with our close proximity to events and area attractions, we are conveniently located to everywhere visitors want to be in the city. Give us a call to reserve your hotel stay today: (317) 955-9700.