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As a centerpiece of downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State Capitol was constructed in 1888. It is a Renaissance Revival-style building and includes a stained glass dome and highly decorated rotunda. It houses all three branches of the Indiana state government and offers free tours of the building. The 30 to 45-minute guided tour takes visitors through the building, including chambers that aren't in use by officials, and guides discuss the Indiana government along with the architecture of the building.

Most recent visitors commented on the beauty of the rotunda and the nice and knowledgeable staff. Some visitors took the guided tour and raved about it, others choose a self-guided tour and enjoyed discovering the Indiana State Capitol on their own.

You'll find the building about a block east of the Central Canal. The Indiana State Capitol is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed Sundays and state holidays). Guided tours are offered Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Saturday visitors must use the lower west entrance. Tours are free and it is free to enter the building. All visitors must go through a security check before attending a tour. Visit the capitol's website for more information.

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As the central park in Indianapolis, most find it close to many attractions and hotels. Recent visitors were amazed by White River State Park, and one recent visitor called it a "treasure." Some explored the park on foot, while others rented bikes or kayaks. If you plan on driving, note that parking entrances can be hard to find, according to past visitors.

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Tour the Statehouse

To inquire about the schedule or to schedule a tour, 317-233-5293, 200 w. washington street indianapolis, indiana 46204, [email protected].

Since 1888, the Indiana Capitol (Statehouse) has stood proudly as one of the nation’s most impressive government buildings. With sturdy walls of Indiana limestone, majestic marble columns and a stunning stained glass rotunda dome, it is a wonderful site to see that the whole family can enjoy. Come experience the rich history and amazing sites by scheduling your tour today!

If you would like additional information visit the Statehouse Tour Office website at www.in.gov/idoa/2371.htm or Click Here .

Statehouse Location

The Indiana Statehouse is located at the corner of Capitol and Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis.

(The Tour Office is closed on state holidays)

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Address: 200 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204

Call Toll-Free 800-382-9467

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Indiana’s Statehouse in Indianapolis opened in 1888. It was the state’s fifth capitol building. Tour guide Jim Johnson toured the Capitol an… read more

Indiana’s Statehouse in Indianapolis opened in 1888. It was the state’s fifth capitol building. Tour guide Jim Johnson toured the Capitol and talked about why Indianapolis was selected as the location for Indiana’s capital.

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Indiana State Capitol

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Indiana State Capitol - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Indiana Statehouse

200 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2728 (317) 233-9830

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The Indiana Statehouse is the state capitol building for the state of Indiana.

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Visit the Statehouse

We encourage all Hoosiers to visit the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Since 1888, this architectural beauty has served as the center of civic life here in Indiana. We welcome you and your family (or classroom) to schedule a tour of the historic capitol building through the Indiana Department of Administration’s Statehouse Tour Office .

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Indiana State Capitol

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Stadium Tours

Looking for something exciting to do on your next visit to Indianapolis? Ever wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look at an NFL stadium? Well look no further than Lucas Oil Stadium, the state-of-the-art multipurpose facility located in downtown Indianapolis! Here you will learn a little bit about the history of the building, the architecture, and the different events that the building has hosted.

Tours will last approximately 60 minutes which will include the field, an NFL locker room, press box, and numerous other unique areas that are typically inaccessible to the public (depending on availability).

Public Tour Information

Public Tours are typically offered on Fridays at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm (excluding Event days and Holidays). Tickets for tours are available for purchase two weeks in advance of each tour date until each tour begins or is sold out. You can purchase tour tickets at the Lucas Oil Stadium Ticket Office or online at Ticketmaster.com .

Tours will start at the Southeast Entrance of the stadium next to the Lucas Oil Stadium Ticket Office, near the corner of Merrill St. and Capitol Ave. Scheduling a private tour is recommended for groups of 25 people or more.

*Please Note: tour routes and times are subject to change based upon event schedules. Tours may be cancelled at any time.

Tour Ticket Prices

• Adults: $15
• Seniors (65+), Children (4-12), and Military (retired or active ID): $12
• Children 3 years old and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Private Tour Information

​​ Are you looking for a special outing for your group? Private Tours include an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide, and may be scheduled on weekdays or weekends (subject to stadium event schedule & availability, and excluding holidays). Private Tours must be booked at least two (2) weeks in advance.

*all prices listed above include a $50 non-refundable administrative fee.

If you are interested in a private tour of Lucas Oil Stadium, please click the online Private Tour Request button below and submit your information. We will contact you to schedule.

Tour Items to Note

• Tours last approximately 60 minutes. Please wear comfortable shoes!
• Each tour will be led by a knowledgeable Lucas Oil Stadium Tour Guide who will showcase the stadium’s many different features and amenities as well as answer any questions you may have.
• While this is a walking tour, accommodations will be made for those touring in strollers, wheelchairs, or other mobility devices.
• Lucas Oil Stadium is a fully accessible facility, equipped with ramps, escalators, and elevators, most of which will be used on a tour.
• Still cameras are welcome, but videos and live streaming are prohibited.

For more information, please contact

Lucas Oil Stadium Tour Program

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Lucas Oil Stadium 500 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225-1117

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Reservations are recommended .

The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the  Crypt , the  Rotunda  and  National Statuary Hall . The tour does not include the  Senate and House Galleries . The tour route is subject to change.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Visit the  schedule a tour  page to select a day/time for a reservation. Same day passes may be available. Visitors without reservations are encouraged to arrive at the Capitol Visitor Center as early in the day as possible, but no later than 2:30 p.m., to obtain passes.

All tours, programs and activities are free of charge.

Visitors enter through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol. Please leave time to go through security and review the U.S. Capitol’s  prohibited items list  before your visit.

You can begin your Capitol experience at the Visitor Center by visiting Exhibition Hall , perusing our Gift Shops or getting a bite to eat at the Capitol Cafe.

For information on tours offered in Mandarin and Spanish, please view the Foreign Language Tours page.

How Do I Cancel My Reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through your account in the Capitol Visitor Center’s online reservation system.

• Go to  https://tours.visitthecapitol.gov  (A new page will open.)
• Beneath the blue banner reading “Reserve a Tour of the Capitol,” click on the link to log in. (A sign in/signup dialog box will open.)
• In the sign in section, log in with your email address and password.
• Search for reservations by clicking “More” in the “My Reservations” tab.
• Once you have located your reservation, click the link to “Cancel.”

Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy 500 to give Roger Penske record-extending 20th win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden once again brought his victorious Team Penske car to a stop on the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He found that same hole in the fence, climbed through, and was pummeled by fans celebrating his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 triumph.

Everything about his victory Sunday — right down to the last-lap duel, this time with Pato O’Ward — seemed just like last year.

The only difference was the circumstances.

A year ago, Newgarden was the hard-luck driver who had accomplished so much yet never won “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” On Sunday, he was the superstar winning the race in the shadow of a cheating scandal that kept his race strategist from even being inside the speedway for the rain-delayed race.

Newgarden put the  cheating scandal  behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indy 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago and give Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in the biggest race in the world.

The Tennessean passed O’Ward on the final lap to become the first driver to win consecutive 500s since Castroneves did it for Penske in 2001 and 2002. Newgarden also celebrated last year by climbing through a hole in the fence to celebrate with fans in the grandstands.

“I love this crowd. I’ve got to always go in the crowd if we win here, I am always doing that,” said Newgarden, who earned a $440,000 bonus from trophy-maker BorgWarner for winning consecutive 500s. The award was established in 1995 and only claimed once, by Castroneves.

Penske had been watching the race high above the speedway and pumped his arm in celebration as Newgarden crossed the finish line. He then hugged his wife. It took less than an hour for the placard that designates Penske’s parking spot inside the speedway to be changed from “19″ to “20.”

O’Ward slumped his head over his steering wheel in bitter disappointment. He was trying to become the first Mexican in 108 runnings to win the Indy 500.

It looked as if he had been crying when he finally removed his helmet. He finished sixth in his Indy 500 debut, then fourth and then second in 2022 when he was accused of not being aggressive enough to race Marcus Ericsson for the win.

He refused to back down last year and wound up crashing as he went for the victory. As O’Ward bided his time in the closing laps — he and Newgarden traded the lead several times — he waited to make the winning pass on the final lap.

Newgarden got it right back two turns later.

“It is hard to put it into words — we went back, we went forward, we went back, some people were driving like maniacs,” O’Ward said. “We had so many near-race enders. Just so close again. ... I put that car through things I never thought it was going to be able to do. It is always a heartbreak when you’re so close, especially when it’s not the first time and you don’t know how many opportunities you have.”

O’Ward has finished second to Newgarden in six different races and was still struggling with his emotions an hour after the race. He said he’s battled the flu the last week and barely slept the last five days.

“I’m fine. It’s been a tough month, so much goes into this race,” O’Ward said. “I think I’m somebody who wears my heart on my sleeve. I don’t really hide anything. And it’s just, when you come so close, and it just doesn’t seem to happen, it’s just a lot of emotion.”

He said he deliberately took his time getting out of the car and removing his helmet because “I just wanted to calm down. It was wet in there.”

Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing finished third as the highest-finishing Honda driver and had empathy for O’Ward. Dixon is a six-time IndyCar champion who is considered the greatest driver of his era, and he has one win in the Indy 500.

“It’s a privilege to race here, right? I’m in a situation where I’m lucky to have won, but Pato has come close a few times,” Dixon said. “It can go in cycles. As I’ve said many a times, finishing second sucks. It’s horrible. You’d rather finish last I think almost at this place and be out of the race early. He’ll be fine. He’s got plenty of time on his hands.”

The win was an incredible rebound for Newgarden, who last month had his March  season-opening victory disqualified  because Team Penske had illegal push-to-pass software on its cars. Newgarden used the additional horsepower three times in the win, and it took IndyCar nearly six weeks to discover the Penske manipulation.

Roger Penske, who owns the race team, IndyCar, the Indy 500 and the speedway, suspended four crew members, including Team President Tim Cindric. The Cindric suspension was a massive blow for Newgarden as Cindric is considered the best strategist in the series.

Newgarden was thrilled to have the win and put the push-to-pass scandal behind him.

“Absolutely, they can say what they want, I don’t even care anymore,” he said. “It’s always a team win. This win epitomizes a team victory. I’m thankful for Roger Penske, he stood by me. He’s the man. He’s a legend.”

The start of the race was delayed four hours by rain and it ruined NASCAR star Kyle Larson’s chance to run "  The Double .” The delay in Indy made him miss the start of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Although Larson was decent most of the day, two rookie mistakes led to an 18th-place finish. He was on a helicopter headed to a plane for North Carolina within minutes of the race ending.

“I’m proud to have finished but disappointed in myself,” said Larson, who has a two-year deal with Arrow McLaren and Hendrick Motorsports for Indy and could return in 2025.

Dixon was followed by Alexander Rossi, O’Ward’s teammate at Arrow McLaren Racing. Chevrolet took three of the top four spots.

A  first-lap crash  took out Ericsson, the 2022 winner, Tom Blomqvist and Pietro Fittipaldi as three Honda drivers failed to complete a lap. In all, Honda drivers finished in the final seven spots.

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