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Beyond Butler

The Butler student experience goes beyond programs and activities happening on campus - we're right next to downtown Indy! With so much to do and see, you have to check it out. Whether it's going to the Children's Museum on a Saturday afternoon or seeing musicians perform at a local venue, there's something for everyone. Follow the links below and see some of the things Indianapolis has to offer!

http://www.discoverwholesaledistrict.com/splash.cfm
http://visitindy.com/

Shopping

There are many great areas around Indianapolis to do some shopping. If you're looking for mall shopping, there's Castleton Square or Circle Center. If you're more into small specialty shops, there are several around Indy in areas like Broad Ripple or Mass Ave. For a complete list of all the great shopping locations in Indy and the surrounding area, check out the link below.

http://visitindy.com/indianapolis-shopping

Dining

Indianapolis has some really amazing food from many different cultures. There's something in Indy for everyone to enjoy. Below are a few links to lists of restaurants all around Indianapolis.

http://indianapolis.diningguide.com/
http://www.indianapolis.com/dining/
http://indianapolis.metromix.com/restaurants

Music

Are you a music lover? Then you'll love Indianapolis. There are numerous venues around Indianapolis that host a variety of great music. There are also big name concerts at Verizon Wireless Music Center or Conseco Fieldhouse. See the links below for more news on which of your favorite bands will be playing around Indy this year.

http://indianapolismusic.net/
http://www.nuvo.net/nuvo/music/Section?oid=1180909
http://thevogue.com/

Art

If you want to check out some great works of art, Indianapolis has some amazing places to visit. The Indianapolis Museum of Art is only minutes away and it's free to the public. There are also several other amazing art museums around Indy like Eiteljorg or the Indianapolis museum of Contemporary Art. Below are links to some of the many great art museums to see around Indy.

http://www.imamuseum.org/
http://www.indplsartcenter.org/
http://www.eiteljorg.org/
http://www.indymoca.org/
http://www.indyarts.org/

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to help out the community of Indianapolis become more beautiful. If you're not sure how to help out, The Volunteer Center is the place to look. This student staffed office can help you find a place to help that fits your desire. For more information, check out the Volunteer Center website at www.butler.edu/volunteer/