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Life comes at you fast, especially in Indy. Yeah, it’s pretty much the hometown of racing, but that’s just barely putting your foot on the gas in this city.

After you’ve perused Indianapolis hotel deals and you’ve waved the checkered flag for the winner, pump the brakes and figure out what you’ve got to see around town. There are plenty of mandatory pit stops to make—a visit to the Speedway, gondola rides on Central Canal, the Indiana War Memorial Museum, and the Indianapolis Zoo—but after those mile markers have passed, it’s time to get in the fast lane for some real Indy fun.

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Downtown Victory Lap: See the coolest downtown sites Indianapolis has to offer on the Cultural Trail, a journey through the hippest arts district of the city. The 8-mile-long urban tour highlights artwork, murals, and sculptural gardens, connecting neighborhoods as you meander. It’s the most creative way to see the most vibrant parts of Indy. And if you only brought your most uncomfortable shoes, don’t worry—there are plenty of Indiana Pacers Bikeshare bicycles you can hop on along the way. And after your dogs have barked all they can, ride on back to your hotel near downtown Indianapolis.

Meat the Indy Food Scene: This town may be full of race cars, but it’s also jam-packed with ways to get full. Start by tasting the official state sandwich, the deep-fried pork tenderloin (or BPT if you’re hungry), at Dawson’s on Main. Another iconic spot for Indy eats is St. Elmo Steak House, home to amazing steaks and an infamously potent shrimp cocktail appetizer. Hoosiers who brunch know the hotspot for weekend hangs is Milktooth, beloved for their ever-changing menu and Dutch babies. Dinners can be spent at Bluebeard, where you’ll nosh on locally sourced dishes that change daily, based on what’s freshest. What a finish line.

Stranger Things: No, it’s no Hawkins, Indiana, but there are plenty of unconventional things to do in Indianapolis sans demogorgons. First, see all the small things: Start the ball rolling at Duckpin Bowling, which is basically a shrunken game of real bowling, then lay your eyes on the tiniest of homes at the Museum of Miniature Houses, followed by a trip to the Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum. Then hedge your bets with a night of burlesque bingo at White Rabbit Cabaret. And if you happen to find yourself strolling through the Indy City Market, feel free to take a tour of what lies beneath—the city’s abandoned catacombs.

Pint Night: Indianapolis is a big beer town, and it’s not just a “Eh, I’ll just have whatever’s on tap” kind of place. If you want to sip Hoosier-only beers, Tomlinson Tap Room is where you should post up. They have a rotating tap list with some of the highest-rated brews in Indy. At the aptly named The Tap you can choose a pint of 90 taps or 400 bottles from around the country. And at Tappers Arcade Bar, relive the glory days by pairing your craft beer with a side of vintage arcade games. After your thumb’s gone numb from over-gaming, pour yourself back into your hotel near Indianapolis airport.

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