GEN CON and the Indianapolis Area

[IndySteve]

Ashy: Yes, if you are coming up I-65, you shouldn't have any problems with traffic.

The Westin is a VERY nice hotel! They do have on-site parking, but there is a daily charge of $16.00. There is also a Shula's Steakhouse and Starbucks inside the hotel.

The Rathskeller is not in a basement, it is accessed from the street level, but it is on the east side of downtown and so is a bit of a hike from the convention center, 6 blocks north and another 6 blocks east.

 

[Ashy]

Just thought I would bump this excellent thread for those headed to Indy...

 

[Teflon Billy]

'Course theres always the strip clubs for those of exotic tastes...

Could you list a few?

 

[Brown Jenkin]

Anyway, feel free to ask me any questions regarding the local area. Cheers!

Why arn't there any good bookstores on the west side?

 

[HellHound]

Could you list a few?

Alright Billy! Instead of beer this year, it's beer and strippers!

 

[kkoie]

The Spagetti Factory is another good place for eats, in downtown Indy.

 

[Brown Jenkin]

Alright Billy! Instead of beer this year, it's beer and strippers!

That would be the Red Garter, only a few blocks from the convension center.

 

[Teflon Billy]

Thanks Jenkin

 

[aurellius]

Billy and HellHound:

Gentlemans club list emailed to Billy...
Grandma rule wont let me post an alias html tag...

I am also an Indy resident of 10 years.


Piratecat:

My basement is not drafty but kinda cool

Though i might have a spare bedroom avail though i am about 15 min from the center door to door.


Marcus

 

[johncolossus]

Great idea!

I am flying in to Indy's main airport and have ahotel next to convention centre (?hilton i believe....one of the ones from the official gencon hotel service). How easy is it to get from airport to hotel? Is it just a taxi and how much?

Also as I am english, what is the usual tip rate where you live because I know it is very much more the norm than in the uk to give tips.

Also (sorry for questions) this is my first gencon and am on holiday in new york with a 2 day trip over to indy for the convention. I will have about 1 1/2 days in gen con from thursday onwards. What do you advise I should to maximise my time etc there? Will the trade hall take most of the day? Is it easy to get into demo games? Any advice will be very gratefully received.

Final thing, what is the weather generally like? How hot?

Cheers for the answers. Hopefully should be good.