Insiders Guide to Downtown Indianapolis

When people think Indianapolis, the most common idea that comes to mind is the Indy 500. And certainly, the city is known worldwide as the famous location of this 500 mile race. But plenty of business people and travelers come for a variety of events and landmarks that aren’t quite as well known.

One hidden treasure locals and visitors alike will discover makes a great day trip is the Indianapolis City Market. This recently renovated historic landmark offers great food along with a rich tradition of historical Indianapolis. In 1886, this open air market began filling the downtown area with fresh offerings of meat and produce. Today, it features plenty of wonderful spots for pictures, fine and casual dining as well as a farmer’s market and shopper’s paradise of wares that every age can enjoy.

This year, it was even the site of Super Bowl 2012 festivities, and all year long, visitors often stroll through the mezzanine and find various musical venues playing for crowds enjoying the warmth of the sun and being out and about in the city.  

So if you are planning a trip to Downtown Indy and need an newly renovated hotel Indianapolis that is conveniently located to the City Market and other area attractions, the historic hotel Indianapolis residents and visitors choose is the Hilton Garden Inn.

Indiana competitive swimming schedules are packed for a great 2012. The Indiana University Natatorium will be hosting quite a few swim events that residents and guests will want to dive into for a lot of family fun and friendly competition as youth and adults of all ages participate in the year’s swim meets and championships.

With the first month of 2012 more than half way through, swimmers still have the Brefeuf Invite on January 24th and the Circle City Classic scheduled for January 27th thru January 29th.

February
2/4        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
2/10-2/11    IHSAA Girl’s State Championships – Swimming & Diving
2/11-2/12    Indy Synchronized Swimming Senior Association Meet
2/17-2/19    Indy Dolphins Invitational
2/24-2/25    IHSAA Boy’s State Championships – Swimming & Diving

March
3/9-3/11        Senior State Championships – Indiana Swimming
3/16-3/18    State Age Group Championships – Indiana Swimming
3/21-3/24    NCAA Division III Championships – Combined
3/28-3/31    Grand Prix Meet – USA Swimming

April
4/28        Synchro Meet – Indiana Association
4/29        IUPUI Kid’s Triathlon

June
6/22-6/24    Summer Invitational – Indy Dolphins
6/30        Indy Swim Fit Firecracker Invite

July
7/11        Interclub Championships
7/13-7/15    Summer Sizzler – Southeastern Swim Club
7/26-7/29    Swim Fest – Indiana Swimming

August
8/5-8/11        US Open National Championships – USA Swimming
8/12-8/17    Junior National Championships – USA Swimming

October
10/5-10/6    IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
10/19-10/20    IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
10/27-10/28    GRIN Fall Classic and Indy Starz Diving Creepy Classic

November
11/2-11/4    Fall Invitational – Carmel Swim Club
11/9-11/10    House of Champions
11/30        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet and House of Champions

December
12/1        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
12/1-12/2    House of Champions
12/7-12/9    Winter Invite – Indy Dolphins

Special Indianapolis hotel packages are available at the newly renovated hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn to swimmers, divers and families that are visiting the area. As one of the few downtown Indy hotels conveniently located less than 2 miles from the IU Natatorium, we make an ideal place to stay for participants to be near the events and also close enough to enjoy the attractions of Downtown Indy. Reserve your room today by visiting us online or giving us a call.

Super Bowl XLVI is just days away, and Indianapolis visitors won’t want to miss the Super Bowl Village prior to the big day. This family friendly venue is completely free and offers 10 whole days of football festive fun in Downtown. Starting on January 27th through February 5th, Super Bowl Sunday, there will be entertainment, food, video game play and lots more for residents and visitors to enjoy.

This year’s rocking them is the Epicenter of Awesome and features unique events that can’t be seen anywhere else. Capital Avenue will host the longest zip line in the U.S. and two human “hamster wheels” will be rolling through in the Super Dash competition. Kids and adults alike will get their Kinect gaming on in an inflated dome while Food Network’s Ice Brigade hosts, Randy Finch and Derek Maxfield, provide live performances of ice sculpting.

And of course, there will be lots of tailgate action for everyone as ESPN broadcasts from the event. Learn more by visiting the Super Bowl Village site.

For hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the Super Bowl game, visitors to the city are sure to find just the right accommodations from Downtown Indy Hotels ready to provide food and lodging to keep you going until Sunday’s game, the first Super Bowl ever played in Indy. Our Indianapolis Downtown Hotel puts you right near all the action so after a full day of football watching fun and partying at the Village, you’ll have a comfy room to kick back and relax in with full room service, high speed internet and pay per view movies and games. Make your reservations today by giving us a call or visiting us online.

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. 

Americans love their beer, and when it comes to sampling the best tasting brews, there’s nothing like the Great American Beer Festival to find out which American breweries are making the best beers for sipping (or chugging) enjoyment. And for those planning a trip to Downtown Indy, there’s one brewery that you won’t want to miss for great tasting, award winning ales.

The Sun King Brewing Company, located in the heart of downtown, is locally known for crafting some of the finest brews around, and for 2011, they proved their quality by winning several medals in the Great American Beer Festival.
Sun King Brewing Company’s Gold Medals

• Buffalo Slumber, a strong ale made in the Belgian style
• Ring of Dingle, a classic dry stout in Irish style
• Java Mac, a coffee beer
• Wee Muckle, scotch ale

Silver Medals for Sun King

• Popcorn Pilsner, an all American pilsner
• Wee Pogue, a beer aged in wood barrels
• Bourbon Barrel Johan, a strong beer aged in wood barrels

With a total of eight medals under their belt in the 2011 competition, Sun King is definitely a place for Indianapolis residents and visitors to stop for their tasting hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. See the Sun King site for more information.

For Downtown Indianapolis Hotels near the brewery, our newly renovated Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn is just the spot for taking in the sights and sounds of Downtown Indy along with some great tasting beer from Sun King Brewing Company. To make hotel reservations Indianapolis guests can call us at (317) 955-9700 or visit us online for rates and availability.

The American Coatings Show will really be laying it on thick when they come to Downtown Indianapolis this May. The show and conference will run from May 7th to May 10th and will feature 328 exhibitors at the Indiana Convention Center.

For the latest trends in paint and coatings, the Show serves as a learning forum for attendees, who receive vital information from experts in the coating industry. The conference also offers significant industry developments with regard to materials, lab, production, test and measurement equipment. With plenty of opportunities for business while there, show participants will also be able to view the latest in adhesives, coatings, sealants, paints and chemicals for construction to name just a few offerings.

For hotels near the Indianapolis Convention Center, Indiana residents and visitors alike will want to check out the newly renovated Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn. Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer affordability and convenience to Downtown attractions so that guests to the area can also see all the sites and sounds of our amazing Downtown area while in the city for the show and conference.

Reserve early to make sure rooms are available for the May event by calling us at (317) 955-9700. Special group rates can be found right online for companies sending their representatives to the American Coatings Show 2012.

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.

If you want to attend the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Conference, then now’s the time to reserve your hotel accommodations Indianapolis before Downtown Indy hotels are completed booked. As one of the most luxurious hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown will have you near all the action while staying in style and comfort.

The 2012 Big Ten Men’s Tournament starts the second week of March so planning for your Indy stay ahead of time will help you beat the crowds. Our hotel is conveniently located to all the area attractions so you’ll probably want to see some of the sights by touring the downtown area and dine in some of Indy’s fine restaurants while you’re here.

For more information about the men’s basketball conference, you can visit their tournament site so you can stay updated with dates and teams. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, all Big Ten university ticketing offices, the Conseco Fieldhouse or by calling (800) 745-3000 to reach Ticketmaster offices.

Our deluxe rooms offer complimentary high speed internet, in room hospitality center, room service and more. Call to reserve your room today (317) 955-9700.

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.

Do you love wine?  If so, then you might just love the Wine Lovers Trail.

Here's a quick run down of this year's and next year's Indy Wine Trail events:

• Charm of the Season December 1-31, 2011
• Wine Lovers Trail Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2012
• Race into the Wineries May 1-31, 2012
• BBQ Wine Trail Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 2012
• Chili Cook-off Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, 2012

If you are interested in attending any of these events, then you have a couple of options when it comes to purchasing tickets.  You can buy them ahead for $25 a piece or you can buy them for $30 on the day of the event.  There are also designated driver tickets for only $12.  Of course, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase a ticket and the tickets are good both Saturday and Sunday.

If you go to all 6 events and get your "passport" stamped at all 6 events, then you can even receive a free gift - so why not try to make it to all of them?

The Indy Wine Trail Events matches up with our Wine Lovers' Indianapolis Hotel Packages.  So no matter if you are from in state or out of state, you might enjoy getting away from your daily routine and doing something fun with the one you love.  We can help you out with hotel reservations Indianapolis at our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, it’s time to get your cheer and dance on when the one of a kind JamLive competition hits the stage at the Indiana Convention Center this coming March.

Cheer and dance teams from All-star clubs, schools, recreation groups and colleges are invited to enter the live competition where the red carpet treatment reigns supreme for all participants. Coaches and spectators receive free admission to watch the live event unfold with star quality atmosphere, introductions and live judging. Cheer and dance groups vie for awards and gifts, and champion levels will be streamed live online on JamLive.com on the day of the competition.

JamLive team registrations begin with early registration on January 17, 2012 and on time registration starting on February 16, 2012. The event will run March 17 to March 18, 2012. For more information regarding registration, visit the JamLive site.

Travelers and visitors to the Indianapolis area will find conveniently located hotel accommodations at Downtown Indy hotels. For the best hotel deal Indianapolis guests will want to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. The newly renovated hotel Indianapolis provides luxury accommodations that everyone can enjoy in comfort in preparation for the big competition. Group rates are available. Please call or email Lindsay at (317) 955-9700 or lgill [at] fhginc.com for more information.

Oh the holidays. They are filled with fun, gifts, feasting and family, and of course, plenty of travel if you live far away from relatives and close friends!

Traveling during the holiday season can be quite the challenge especially if you plan on bunking in with family or friends. But if you are traveling to Indianapolis this year, why not plan on leaving behind the crowded family homes with multiple people trying to share the same bathroom and sleeping head to toe to find more bedroom space?

Join us here at the Holiday Garden Inn and really enjoy your time away from it all. Holiday family getaways are quite the treat especially when you are enjoying our warm and toasty indoor heated pool and hot tub while everyone else you know is fighting over room on the couch to play the latest video game or watch TV.

Meanwhile, you have your choice of downtown dinner locations to stave off hunger, catch a show or see the bright holiday lights decorating the downtown area. And when you return to your room, you can watch all the pay per view movies and play video games to your heart’s content on the big screen LCD flat panel TV. You’ll have all the extra space and luxury you need when on the family trip this year.

So what happens if you are a local? Try planning a little staycation and treat yourself to all the amenities our luxury hotel room Indianapolis location has to offer. There’s nothing like Downtown Indy hotels in the heart of the action to take your mind off the stress of holiday preparations and guests. Indianapolis hotel packages are available for holiday travel so give us a call or reserve your room online today.

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.

The holiday season is almost upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Downtown Indy’s Circle of Lights taking place November 25th, the Friday right after Thanksgiving.

This larger than life event is sponsored by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 and expects a crowd of over 100,000. The free event kicks off with live entertainment and Santa’s very own workshop complete with candy treats, toy soldiers, elves, and of course, plenty of toys. Part of the show is televised and the lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument occurs at 7:45 p.m. Central Standard Time. One lucky child is chosen from the statewide coloring contest to help flip the light switch with the Indianapolis mayor and Santa Clause.

The beautifully brilliant lights will display throughout the entire holiday season until early January. Families share in the spirit by making this a tradition each year so experience the magic of almost 5,000 lights adorning the Monument along with plenty of peppermint sticks, toy soldiers and sailors to complete the show.

Indianapolis hotel packages are available at our Indianapolis Downtown Hotel Hilton Garden Inn. For our discount hotel Indianapolis rate, visit hgi.com, and enter code LITE11 when making your reservation. To learn more about the 2011 Circle of Light event, visit Indianapolis Downtown’s site.

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.

Celebrating it's 49th year, the Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW is one of the most beloved traditions of downtown Indy.

This year's event will take place the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 25, 2011. The actual light up will happen at about 7:45pm.

Decorations for the event include T26 larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors, along with 26 peppermint sticks.  There will also be 52 garland strands with 4,784 colored lights!  Talk about a spectacle!

In addition to the decorations, there will also be live entertainment - selected from state wide auditions and national acts.  This is a great event for families and for couples.  In fact, over 100,000 people are expected to be there to celebrate the event.

Are you looking for the perfect event to propose to your sweetheart?  This might just be it!

Whether you are from Indy or are coming to visit and experience the Circle of Lights, you might be interested in a hotel room Indianapolis.  We have a hotel deal Indianapolis for the Circle of Lights that includes breakfast and a great view from the hotel's entrance.  Go to www.hgi.com and us Group Code Lite11.