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Start your holiday adventure exploring the wonders of the Cultural Trail. After you’ve worked up an appetite, grab dinner on Mass Ave, then celebrate the power of love by catching a memorable holiday performance of A Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory Theatre. Oh, and don’t forget to book your seats at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide Celebration to enjoy the festive tunes of Christmas Classics, both old and new. Of course you’ve saved room for some classic Chicken Velvet Soup. The Indiana State Museum’s L.S. Ayres Tea Room® is serving up all the classics this holiday season. Make all of your holiday wishes come true in downtown Indy.
Sip hot cocoa and stroll through twinkling lights as you visit scampering red pandas, playful penguins, whiskered walrus and the graceful arctic fox. And, of course, visit Santa’s Magic Cottage.
According to legend, the whimsical cherub mysteriously appeared on Thanksgiving Eve in 1947 to keep a watchful eye on holiday shoppers until Santa took over on Christmas Eve. That tradition has continued for more than 70 years.
Tackle all of your last minute wish lists with some festive holiday shopping in downtown retailers with some of the city’s most unique gift-giving ideas they’ll love!
You’ll find the perfect place to pop into for a refreshing beverage along your wanderland journey!