Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis

Name: Indiana War Memorial
Address: 51 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, 46204, United States
Telephone: +1 317-233-0991

#16 among attractions in Indianapolis

Memorial, Military museum, Monuments and statues, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza is an urban feature located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I. The five-city-block plaza was conceived in 1919 as a location for the national headquarters of the American Legion and a memorial to the state's and nation's veterans. At the north end of the plaza is the American Legion Mall, which is the site of the administration buildings of the Legion, as well as a memorial cenotaph. South of that is the Veterans Memorial Plaza with its obelisk. Combined, it is the largest war memorial project in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'22"N, 86°9'25"W

Address

51 E Michigan StDowntown Indianapolis (North Meridian)Indianapolis 46204 United States

Contact

+1 317-233-0991

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Day trips

Indiana War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana State Museum, Slippery Noodle Inn.

0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
14 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
16 min walk • Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
19 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Slippery Noodle Inn, Indianapolis
20 min walk • The Slippery Noodle Inn is a large blues bar and restaurant with two performance stages in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It also has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating bar in the state of Indiana, having opened in 1850 as the Tremont House.
~1320 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis
7 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Christ Church parish was formally organized in 1837.
~1760 ftSE
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
9 min walk • The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1821 and officially opened in its current facility in 1886. The market building is a one-story, rectangular brick building trimmed in limestone. It has a front gable center section flanked by square towers.
~1260 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis
7 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million.
~330 ftS
Monuments and statues
Depew Memorial Fountain, Indianapolis
2 min walk • Depew Memorial Fountain is a freestanding fountain completed in 1919 and located in University Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, within the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza.
0.4 miS
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
11 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
11 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
10 min walk • The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Indiana War Memorial open?

Indiana War Memorial is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Indiana War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Depew Memorial Fountain, Indianapolis (2 min walk), The Blacherne, Indianapolis (2 min walk), The Savoy, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Roberts Park United Methodist Church, Indianapolis (5 min walk).

How to get to Indiana War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indiana War Memorial:

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (12 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (12 min walk)

Train

Indianapolis Union Station (19 min walk)
Canal (21 min walk)