A Little Break

During the past week, there was a break 

in the frigid temperatures. 

A lot of people took the relatively 

warmer weather as an opportunity to enjoy 

the downtown sites. Visitors and 

workers in the downtown area 

often stop for lunch in the Artsgarden, 

a glass-enclosed pavilion situated above 

the intersection at Washington 

and Illinois Streets.

Above It All

A visitor grabs a bit of quiet time in the air conditioned Artsgarden, located above the intersection of Washington and Illinois Streets in downtown Indianapolis. He is facing east watching the west-bound traffic on Washington Street. Completed in 1995, the Artsgarden connects the Conrad hotel and Embassy Suites to the Circle Centre Mall and serves as both a performance and exhibition area throughout the year. There is also a kiosk where visitors may obtain information about various local events, as well as purchase tickets.


As seen in the above photo, the Artsgarden is a pleasant place to pass time, meet friends, perhaps have a bite to eat. In warm weather it provides respite from the heat and in winter one can watch the snow fly all around without being in it.

The exterior shown above shows the Artsgarden as seen looking west 

from Washington Street.