Indianapolis: City of Opportunity
Indianapolis was not only ranked "No. 1 Best City for College Graduates" by Career Builder, it's also a lively, bustling city full of things for you to enjoy as a Butler University student. From rock concerts to symphony hall, art galleries to museums, and every kind of restaurant, you'll never be bored. Butler students also enjoy having the Colts and Pacers play just a few miles from campus, and partaking in the annual Indy 500 festivities just after finals each May.
But those are the kinds of things you can read about in any Indianapolis guidebook. What do Butler students like to do in Indy? Here are a few favorites:
Indianapolis
- Indiana state capital, offering big-city amenities in an easy-to-navigate area
- Ranked "No. 1 Best City for College Graduates" by CareerBuilder
- Named one of the nation's "Top 100 Communities for Young People"
- Butler's residential campus is just 5 miles north of downtown Indianapolis
- Referred to as the "Crossroads of America," because the city is intersected by more interstates and highways than any other metro area
- Half the nation's population lives within one day's drive
- Professional theatre and dance companies, a major symphony orchestra, and two major museums of art
- Home to The Children's Museum, the largest children's museum in the world
- With such a wide array of major companies and government offices, students can intern with the best
- Professional teams in every major sport, including the Colts and Pacers
- Music festivals, ethnic fests and zoo exhibitions are held year-round
- 2012 Super Bowl host
- Home to the two largest single-day sporting events in the world: Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400
Broad Ripple
- Butler's campus is also only five minutes from Broad Ripple: a popular, eclectic section of the city
- Broad Ripple features boutiques, cafés, galleries, and a wide array of cuisines
- Students can walk, jog or ride their bikes into Broad Ripple on the canal path
- Students take advantage of the energetic nightlife and student discounts
- Broad Ripple Art Center and Writer's Center give students another venue to express themselves creatively
