Explore how Indianapolis pulled off one of the boldest civic gambles in American history. Walk from the concrete plaza where city leaders tested their amateur sports strategy to the vanished footprint of the air-pressurized RCA Dome. Trace game-day energy down Georgia Street, step inside the century-old dining room of St. Elmo Steak House, and stand before the brick cathedral of Lucas Oil Stadium. Uncover how Peyton Manning transformed a basketball heartland into an NFL powerhouse while examining the public costs behind the myth.
- A 2.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 97 min
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The foundational site of the municipal sports strategy that prepared Indianapolis for major league competition.
The site of the Hoosier Dome, the air-supported arena where Peyton Manning engineered his legendary offense.
The pedestrian-first urban promenade engineered to host millions during Super Bowl XLVI and game-day celebrations.
An Indianapolis culinary institution since 1902, famed for its fiery shrimp cocktail and private Manning rituals.
The massive retractable-roof venue funded largely by taxpayers that replaced the intimate Hoosier Dome.
The nine-foot bronze monument immortalizing Manning's pre-snap command at the gateway to downtown.
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