Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
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10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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A monument built in 1902 as a tribute to the Indiana soldiers who served in the Civil War.
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Crissy K
Memphis, IN580 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Can’t miss the monument. Disappointed because you can tour the top. Apparently they closed the shop area for a 2 hour lunch so we weren’t able to go in. There was damage to the monument in the past couple of years :(. There were people around the monument trying to give you info for money. The downtown area has changed so much.
Written February 26, 2022
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Siamese71
Baltimore, MD50 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Nice views of the downtown area once you reach the top. The elevator was out of order when I visited. 20 flights of stairs later, it was finally over. Of course, the way back down was easier. Call ahead to see if the elevator is working otherwise don’t attempt on a hot day.
Written March 6, 2020
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Claude F
Bristol, TN406 contributions
Aug 2020
The most striking and unique feature of this outstanding memorial is its location. It is in the very heart of this major American metropolis. While going about the business of living, one must slow down and remember those who gave all, so that we can be free. Happy trails.
Written December 21, 2020
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA8,569 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Recognized as one of the world’s outstanding monuments. It’s a great place to sit and relax. You can climb to the top for the breathtaking views.
Written February 25, 2020
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Located in the center of Indianapolis, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument towers over the Circle. The monument is a masterpiece and is actually much larger than it appears. The only true way to get an appreciation for it is to walk up the steps to see how large it actually is. Until 30 years ago or so the monument was by far the tallest structure in Indianapolis.
Located in the basement of the monument is the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. The museum takes you on a trip back in time as it follows an Indiana recruit from training, to the battlefield and back.
Indianapolis is a city that celebrates its past. Other sites to see downtown are the Indiana World War Memorial, the USS Indianapolis Memorial (the US Navy's worst maritime loss), and the Medal Of Honor memorial.
Located in the basement of the monument is the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. The museum takes you on a trip back in time as it follows an Indiana recruit from training, to the battlefield and back.
Indianapolis is a city that celebrates its past. Other sites to see downtown are the Indiana World War Memorial, the USS Indianapolis Memorial (the US Navy's worst maritime loss), and the Medal Of Honor memorial.
Written August 13, 2001
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Vacationer11572
Tucson, AZ1 contribution
I am originally from Indy and have been to the Monument many times. In all the reading I do about it, nothing is ever mentioned of the Steps going to the top. In raising money for the restoration of the Monument some years back, steps were bought for $1,000 to be dedicated to someone. We purchased one for my husband's brother, who was KIA in WWII. Just wish more was said of this topic and people could go read what is on the various steps. Thank you.
Written September 23, 2002
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Lois M
Kansas42 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Difficult hike up the stairs to the top if you are not in good physical shape.... But otherwise wonderful! Beautiful fountain and just the history of this circle... Be sure to pick up the free pamphlet in the store and read it, it will guide you fully around the monument. I grew up in NW Indiana and didn't know even half of what I learned here.
Written October 19, 2014
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Seaside850
Indianapolis, IN1 contribution
This is one of the most unique monuments in the United States, if not the world.
It is nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty and it commemorates the common soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. It is adorned with statuary, surrounded by fountains and in the geographic center of the city and the state.
Don't miss the Civil War museum underneath and the trip to the top. There is an elevator or you can take the steps.
It is nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty and it commemorates the common soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. It is adorned with statuary, surrounded by fountains and in the geographic center of the city and the state.
Don't miss the Civil War museum underneath and the trip to the top. There is an elevator or you can take the steps.
Written July 16, 2006
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Delvin W
Newberg, OR87 contributions
Oct 2015 • Business
2 of us, one being 74 years old, went to this museum and it was awesome. Then we went to the gift shop, and they have a sign that says, $2.00 to ride the elevator to the observation deck, or if you are brave enough to tackle the stairs which is 330 steps, then that is free. Well we looked at each other and said, let's show these young people what 2 old guys can do.
So we started up the long, long, long stair well, and half way up, my friend started to have second thoughts. I said, step aside, I'm going for it. So I stood there and closed my eyes and said, focus grasshopper and off I went. Next thing I knew, my friend was right behind me and we both made it to the top and back down. 660 steps in all.
I guess you are only as old as you let yourself be !!! I'm 58 and my friend is 74
So we started up the long, long, long stair well, and half way up, my friend started to have second thoughts. I said, step aside, I'm going for it. So I stood there and closed my eyes and said, focus grasshopper and off I went. Next thing I knew, my friend was right behind me and we both made it to the top and back down. 660 steps in all.
I guess you are only as old as you let yourself be !!! I'm 58 and my friend is 74
Written October 28, 2015
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RacingFan14
Mitchell, IN299 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
This is a jaw dropper! If you're ever visiting the Indianapolis area, stop by and see this. It's located on monument circle, with all brick and mortar streets that encompass this monument. It's a lot taller in person that it looks on the pictures. Very detailed sculptures, and definitely worth seeing. Highly recommended!
Written April 20, 2015
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sully06
detroit24 contributions
Is there nearby parking?
Sudhir_Raikar
Mumbai, India99 contributions
we were escorted - thanks to our kind host. But I distinctly remember he parked at the Mall in close vicinity - there was not an inch on the Monument circle.
sully06
detroit24 contributions
Is there street parking available?
gmaneis
Clinton, IN218 contributions
Sully06, the museum is under the big monument on monument circle in downtown Indy, and has, as you can imagine, a circular street all around it, like a big roundabout, but with stop lights. The only parking is in garages, and I saw some on the way there, but I walked from my hotel near the state capital building several blocks away, so I did not take note of the locations of the garages. There appeared to be several in the area, though, and I don't know how expensive they are, but probably typical for a city downtown area. Frankly, unless you're a really fanatic Civil War buff, I wouldn't make a separate trip to park and see this museum. We had already parked our rental car at the hotel, and as I said, it was only a few blocks away, so despite the chilling drizzle and wind, I made the trek (October). I hope this helps you. Good luck in your travels.
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