Indiana – Indiana's capital is Indianapolis

(Pronounced in-dee-an-uh and in-dee-uh-nap-uh-lis)

To remember the capital of the US state Indiana, use the following mnemonic:

Indian (Indiana) dancer by night. An Indian police (Indianapolis) officer by day.

Interesting facts about Indianapolis:

- Racing Capital: Indianapolis is globally famous for hosting the Indianapolis 500, the legendary automobile race held every Memorial Day weekend at the massive Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which can seat over two hundred fifty thousand spectators.

- Catacomb Exploration: Beneath the bustling City Market lie the historic Indianapolis Catacombs, a vast, eerie network of brick arches and limestone pillars that once supported the busy marketplace above.

- Monument Circle: The heart of the city features a massive circular plaza dominated by the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, a towering limestone structure built in 1902 that stands taller than the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal.