Butler Bowl, Indianapolis

Name: Butler Bowl
Address: 400 W 49th St, Indianapolis, 46208, United States

#333 among attractions in Indianapolis

Sport venue, Sport, Football, Arenas and stadiums

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Facts and practical information

Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl is a multi-purpose stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in 1928 and is home to the Butler University Bulldogs football and soccer teams. The original seating was 36,000. It held games against the likes of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame and Red Grange of Illinois. ()

Opened: 1928 (96 years ago)Capacity: 5647Coordinates: 39°50'40"N, 86°9'57"W

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400 W 49th StButler - TarkingtonIndianapolis 46208 United States

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Butler Bowl – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Oldfields, Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, Butler University.

~490 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
3 min walk • Hinkle Fieldhouse, a storied arena nestled in Indianapolis, Indiana, stands as an emblem of American sports history. This legendary venue, located on the campus of Butler University, was constructed in 1928 and has since been an epicenter for basketball enthusiasts.
1.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Oldfields, Indianapolis
39 min walk • Oldfields also known as Lilly House and Gardens, is a 26-acre historic estate and house museum at Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The estate, an example of the American country house movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2003.
~1910 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, Indianapolis
10 min walk • Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is a part of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.5 miSW
Body of water, Universities and schools, Hiking trail
Butler University, Indianapolis
14 min walk • Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges: the Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education...
~1850 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts
Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Clowes Memorial Hall officially known as "Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University" is a theatre located on the campus of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.7 miNE
Church
Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
17 min walk • Meridian Street United Methodist Church, known in its early years as Wesley Chapel, the Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Meridian Street Methodist Church, is a Methodist church located at 5500 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1.2 miS
39°49'39"N • 86°9'29"W
Tarkington Park - Indy Parks and Recreation, Indianapolis
32 min walk • Park, Tennis court
0.5 miSW
Library
Irwin Library, Indianapolis
13 min walk • The Irwin Library is one of the two libraries operated by Butler University, Indianapolis, United States. Minoru Yamasaki was the lead architect, and constructed the library in the architectural style of New Formalism.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Oliver Johnson's Woods Historic District, Indianapolis
28 min walk • Oliver Johnson's Woods is a historic district and neighborhood on the northern side of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Located in southern Washington Township, the district occupies the site of what was once the family farm of Oliver Johnson.
1.6 miNE
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture
Forest Hills Historic District, Indianapolis
40 min walk • Forest Hills Historic District is a national historic district located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It encompasses 173 contributing buildings and 7 contributing structures in a planned residential section of Indianapolis.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Tudor Revival architecture
North Meridian Street Historic District, Indianapolis
13 min walk • North Meridian Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It encompasses 169 contributing buildings in a high style residential section of Indianapolis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Butler Bowl?

Nearby attractions include Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Butler–Tarkington, Indianapolis (8 min walk), Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis (9 min walk), Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, Indianapolis (10 min walk).

How to get to Butler Bowl by public transport?

The nearest stations to Butler Bowl:

Bus

College Avenue & 52nd Street • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)