Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most-populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. Indianapolis, the capital city of Indiana, sits at the center of the state. It is also the seat of Marion County.

It lies on the White River at its confluence with Fall Creek, near the centre of the state. The city is built on a level plain surrounded by low, gently sloping hills. It is a planned municipality, its layout resembling that of Washington, D.C., with radiating streets that converge on Monument Circle at the city centre.

The iconic American magazine The Saturday Evening Post is headquartered in Indianapolis.

The American Legion is headquartered in Indianapolis.

The universities Butler and Indiana University–Purdue University, are located in Indianapolis.

In 1911, the legendary Indianapolis 500 race as we know it was born.

An Indianapolis native is to thank for the traditional tune sung during every seventh-inning stretch. Albert Von Tilzer of Indianapolis penned “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

Indianapolis-based Taggart Baking Company launched Wonder Bread in 1921, becoming the first major company to distribute sliced bread.

Indianapolis’ Gilbert Van Camp created his own American classic: Van Camp’s Pork and Beans.

Known as the "Crossroads of America," more interstate highways bisect Indianapolis than any other city in the country. with six interstate highways crossing through town.

The Eagle Creek Park and Nature Preserve has over 3,900 acres of stunning woodlands, making it one of the nation’s largest urban parks.

Indianapolis was the first city in the world to devise a union station, in 1848.

Indianapolis is known for great burlesque talent and has many venues.