Secret Indianapolis: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781681062402)

Where in Indianapolis can you find a disappearing painting, a towering ice tree, or a giant pink elephant holding a martini? What caused the Great Squirrel Invasion of 1822, and why did Hollywood celebrities once flock to an Indianapolis cottage called Tuckaway? Where can you find a hidden museum dedicated to antique fire extinguishers? And what, exactly, is a Recordface? You'll find the answers to these questions, and many others, in this guide to Indy's overlooked, offbeat, and unknown. Secret Indianapolis profiles the city's best-kept restaurant secrets, strangest parks and museums, creepiest urban legends, and weirdest works of art. It also tells the stories of forgotten local heroes, and it reveals the secrets behind beloved Indy landmarks. You'll discover the only place in the world where it's still possible to order Choc-Ola, explore the most haunted house in Indiana, and hear about the very dirty prank Hoosiers once pulled on a former president. Written by lifelong Hoosier and local author Ashley Petry, Secret Indianapolis offers a new way to explore the Circle Citys sfrom the quirks of local history to bizarre activities you can try today.

Author: Ashley Petry
ISBN-10: 1681062402
ISBN-13: 9781681062402
Publisher: Reedy Press
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2019
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d