Indianapolis

[+Corp Of Discovery]

I'm going to be in Indy on the above dates. Can anyone recommend good caches, cache series, food?

[+S Keillan]

I would recommend Think Like a Vegan II. It's a traditional cache, but it requires solving a puzzle in order to reach the log book and the goodies. I highly recommend it.

 

If you're going to be in downtown, I would suggest checking out caches in and around White River State Park. They tend to be virtuals, but I think that they are rather enjoyable.

 

Just my two cents.

[BearPie]

I like the graveyard caches around Indy (like the Spirit Quests, Crow's Nest Cache, Shadow's Cache, etc.), but then again, I'm a bit "off".

[+CYBret]

P.P.S.S. # 3 Carmelite Monastery certainly was a pretty spot. Sneaky Squirrel Was Here is....sneaky...in a fun way, but appears to be a little dangerous to reach right now. Big Ball Bridge is a great example of an urban micro and if you like virtuals, His Favorite Niece is a must.

 

Bret

[KingOfMonkeys]

Just getting my feet wet on caches but what kind of food do you like and in what part of town will you be staying? I know me some food and have the figure to prove it!

Edited August 12, 2005 by KingOfMonkeys

[+Muirwoody]

I agree with Cybret on His Favorite Niece GC34F2- a virtual at the highest point in Indianapolis.

 

If you do that cache you will also be very close to what I think is an excellent spot to find 3 caches from 1 parking spot at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. GC6BFB - Monet's Montage; GCPE7E - Bowstring Pony Truss Bridge and the real kicker - Fairbank's Art and Nature Preserve (a real treat of a walk along the river). The entire loop is proably less than 1.5 miles. Plus you can see a lot of other cool things on the museum grounds and go inside if you want to.

 

But it's also somewhat related to where you'll be and how much daylight time you'll have to cache. If you're at any of the business/meeting complexes on the northeast side, you may want to select a different batch.

[+Corp Of Discovery]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I'm not sure where we're staying yet. I'll be driving down from Chicago tho so I'll have transportation.

[+Muirwoody]

Just an update. There is now a Podcast Cache Oldfields Podcast GCQ4E1 on the Art Museum Grounds too. Could make it 4 from one parking spot.

[+Torry]

Just scoped out where you'll be staying, CoD ... You've got quite a few within caches close to your hotel ... HOWEVER ... You'll find traffic will be a real bear during morning and afternoon rush hour. And that's in the snooty part of town so you'll deal with some of Indy's rudest drivers. Shopping is excellent, however and includes a very nice Dick's just a few minutes away.

 

Leave yourself plenty of extra time to get to and from the area around your hotel in the AM and PM.

 

Hope to see ya.

[+Corp Of Discovery]

Just an update. There is now a Podcast Cache Oldfields Podcast GCQ4E1 on the Art Museum Grounds too. Could make it 4 from one parking spot.

I've actually filtered out mysteries from my pq so I don't hit any snags. This one looks very interesting tho....and I will be hitting a milestone while I'm in indy with any luck....hmmmmmm....

[+Corp Of Discovery]

Just scoped out where you'll be staying, CoD ... You've got quite a few within caches close to your hotel ... HOWEVER ... You'll find traffic will be a real bear during morning and afternoon rush hour. And that's in the snooty part of town so you'll deal with some of Indy's rudest drivers. Shopping is excellent, however and includes a very nice Dick's just a few minutes away.

 

Leave yourself plenty of extra time to get to and from the area around your hotel in the AM and PM.

 

Hope to see ya.

Thanks Torry, I'll pass the commute info on to my roommates too, who will be heading into the downtown area daily. Snooty huh? I'll remember to smile as I flip 'em the bird....

 

<Grits teeth>......resist, resist, must not comment on shopping recommendation.......

[+Torry]

Just scoped out where you'll be staying, CoD ... You've got quite a few within caches close to your hotel ... HOWEVER ... You'll find traffic will be a real bear during morning and afternoon rush hour. And that's in the snooty part of town so you'll deal with some of Indy's rudest drivers. Shopping is excellent, however and includes a very nice Dick's just a few minutes away.

 

Leave yourself plenty of extra time to get to and from the area around your hotel in the AM and PM.

 

Hope to see ya.

Thanks Torry, I'll pass the commute info on to my roommates too, who will be heading into the downtown area daily. Snooty huh? I'll remember to smile as I flip 'em the bird....

 

<Grits teeth>......resist, resist, must not comment on shopping recommendation.......

It used to be a very nice Galyans ... I think there's a new Bass Pro Shop up there, too.

 

So are you in town yet?

[+Corp Of Discovery]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I managed to hit a fair share of them (including the podcast cache for #1200!). I had alot of fun, cached for 3 days and spent the fourth with my son on his day off from working the con. Now all I gotta do is log 'em all........

[+Torry]

Corps of Discovery at the Indianapolis Speedrome with Pyewackets "A Proper Cuppa" travel bug.

[+D_Able_Cachers]

GCV8BF......run a query from this waypoint, and you will find yourself in a nice little area just north of downtown Indianapolis and a plethora of very good caches. This particular cache is very very close to a good little eating place, and another outstanding one right across the street.

 

I highly recommend the tenderloin here, and anything on the menu at Yat's across the street.

 

Go directly north from here about a mile and you will find more caches and even more very good and unique places to eat.

 

The downtown area has some very nice caches also, I recommend White River State Park, and the variety around the canal. As noted already "his favorite niece" cache is noteworthy as it is the highest point in the city, and located in the 3rd largest cemetary in the United States. The Indianapolis Museum of Art has some very fun caches.

 

Skip the puzzles there are too many nice caches in the area.

 

Good Hunting and Welcome to Indianapolis,

 

D_A_C

[+Corp Of Discovery]

GCV8BF......run a query from this waypoint, and you will find yourself in a nice little area just north of downtown Indianapolis and a plethora of very good caches. This particular cache is very very close to a good little eating place, and another outstanding one right across the street.

 

I highly recommend the tenderloin here, and anything on the menu at Yat's across the street.

 

Go directly north from here about a mile and you will find more caches and even more very good and unique places to eat.

 

The downtown area has some very nice caches also, I recommend White River State Park, and the variety around the canal. As noted already "his favorite niece" cache is noteworthy as it is the highest point in the city, and located in the 3rd largest cemetary in the United States. The Indianapolis Museum of Art has some very fun caches.

 

Skip the puzzles there are too many nice caches in the area.

 

Good Hunting and Welcome to Indianapolis,

 

D_A_C

 

Thanks for the info. I originally posted this a year ago. Strangely enough tho I'm going to be back down there this weekend. I'll keep your suggestions in mind.

[+Woodbutcher68]

Don't get trapped in the circle!

I did back in 1971 and drove around in a circle for 45 minutes.

Them rude drivers wouldn't let me out!

[+SixDogTeam]

AS far as food goes, might I humbly suggest fresh fruit and vegetables? and Grape Juice? and Fish? Chicken and lean beef are good too. Tomatoes and broccoli are especially good for anti-oxidants and roughage. and of course hotdogs and ice cream. snickers bars are good, too.