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Monument Circle and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

The city's centerpiece, a 284-foot monument to Indiana's Civil War soldiers, with an observation deck near the top.

Official Website
Photo: Deb Nystrom · CC BY 2.0
Open
Observation deck most days; check the website
Price
Free; small fee for the observation deck elevator
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
In the center of downtown.

Why Go

Finished in 1902, the limestone monument has fountains, bronze sculptures and a Civil War museum in its base. At Christmas it becomes the 'world's largest Christmas tree' with strings of lights.

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