Indianapolis: Exploring the home of speed, sport and sass

Fast cars, Art Deco glamour, eclectic culture and Midwestern charm move edgy Indianapolis into pole position, writes Fionn Davenport
Indianapolis: Exploring the home of speed, sport and sass

The skyline of Indianapolis, Indiana

Back when I lived in New York, a friend of mine would introduce herself as being from Indynoplace — a cheeky, eye-roll nickname for Indianapolis, the kind of city that barely prompted a reaction.

You could file Indiana’s capital under “fine” — all flat vowels, flat land and, according to the haters, flat vibes.

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