Indiana is the state that puts the heart in America's heartland!

The pulse of this heart is Indianapolis, home of the Indianapolis Speedway and O'Reilly Raceway Park. These world-renowned raceway venues host more than just the Indianapolis 500 race. In fact, the world's largest drag race, the U.S. Nationals, is held here each year.

However, racing is just one attraction in this diverse city. Sports of all types are huge in this exciting town. Indianapolis is the home to the NFL Colts, the NBA Pacers, the NCAA Hall of Champions, and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. The city abounds with wonderful activities, including the White River State Park and its Indiana State Museum, the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Hall of Champions. These exciting attractions keep tourists coming back to Indianapolis year after year.

Outside of its capital city, Indiana offers a delightful blend of natural, cultural, and educational options throughout cities such as Anderson and Muncie. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is situated along-side the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, where water sports are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike all summer long. You can hike the Wabash Heritage Trail in the western portion of the state, enjoy Lake Monroe (Indiana's largest man-made lake), or travel through the beautiful Hoosier National Forest.

The state's north region features Amish museums, authentic mid-western restaurants, and unique local shops. In addition, the nation's largest concentration of covered bridges can be found in the Terra Haute area. Casinos and resorts are attractions that can be visited in historical Ohio River towns along the southern border including Goshen and East Chicago. Not to be outdone by other states, Indiana's education system boasts historical and legendary universities including Notre Dame, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Purdue.

These beautiful locations in Indiana also are perfect venues for corporate retreats and meetings. Purdue University, for example, is one of the most-active academic venues nationwide, hosting more than 700 meetings and conferences annually, making it a top choice for holding a meeting in Indiana. The Indiana State Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, and Indianapolis Art Center all host conferences and events, and are favorite meeting locations in the capital city of Indianapolis.

Walden Inn & Conference Center is an IACC-certified complete meeting facility in the heart of covered-bridge country.  The historic Palais Royale at Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend is a fully restored 1920's special event venue perfect for business and social events and sure to build great morale within your company! The possibilities for auditorium rentals, banquet facilities, and meeting rooms are endless in Indiana! When planning your next meeting or event in Indianapolis, or any other wonderful city in Indiana, you only need to open your mind to the possibilities and hang on to your heart!