Circle City

Where to find peace and quiet, exclusive concerts, and the best lunch in the heart of downtown.

It turns out that the border town modeled its street plan after the Circle City’s in 1889.

In the introduction, Madison explains that he set out merely to “update” his first comprehensive account of the state’s past, published in 1986. “But simply updating that book proved unwise,” he writes. “Because Indiana has changed. So has the knowledge of our past.”

A few of the city's smartest urban thinkers give their take on what would make Indy a better place.

A few things that are already in the works.

Talk about a Hail Mary. In 1982, city leaders built an NFL stadium without a team.

While we were busy dreaming up big ideas to improve the city for the August cover package, our columnist had to rain on our parade.

Our Beerfest will feature 20 breweries, plus food offerings, for $25.

When the opportunity came to open a second space downtown off of The Alexander hotel’s south lobby, executive director Shauta Marsh saw the benefits immediately.

We’ve enhanced our look online for tablet, smartphone, and desktop. You’ll find a site that’s easier to navigate and read, with more rich content and offerings. Plus, it’s just plain handsome.