I just wanted to thank you for such a great day for my Grandson Joseph on his ride-along this past…read moreSaturday (April 13, 2013) at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. I first contacted you early in the year and explained that Joe has significant special needs and asked if you could accommodate him to do the ride. Everyone there and at the track went out of their way to make this a day that this wonderful 9 year-old will never forget. The crew at the track went above and beyond to assure that his ride was fun while at the same time making sure that he would be safe. They never once lost patience or gave the impression that they were upset with the situation. In fact one of the staff said to my son-in-law, "don't worry, we will make this happen"....and they did. I hope that you will check out the pictures that we've posted on your Facebook page of Joe in his wheelchair with your driver and other pictures. I also want to commend the driver. He was great with Joe and so very nice to our family. I'm sure he felt extra pressure driving a child with Joe's issues. We can't thank you enough for what you did for Joe. This is a wonderful boy who spends a lot of time with doctors, in the hospital. This was such a special treat for him. I hope that someone there will let Rusty Wallace know that you are doing his name justice and that he can be very proud of the work done in his name. Again, thank you so very much for making ours and most importantly Joe's day. You are a very special group of people. All the Best, Paula French Indianapolis IN

I'm not sure when Christmas at the Zoo actually started, however, I am sure of the fact that…read moredespite being a lifelong Indy resident I've never actually made it to the holiday experience. Finally, I can say I've been here. Okay, I looked it up. The Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to do a holiday light event. It started in 1967 and has definitely continued to grow. Highlights? Santa's Village is a wonder. You can visit Santa or arrange to visit vacation Santa. White River Gardens is also all decked out and part of Santa's Village. You can meet characters like Jack Frost and Ice Princess. You can visit Mrs. Claus' kitchen and help decorate cookies. She sticks around until December 30th, though you probably shouldn't tell Santa. You can go to Santa's Barn and visit his reindeer. Polar Pathway is great for photo ops and, yes, selfies. There's story time with Sprinkles and Holly that occurs nightly outside Cafe on the Commons. From 6-8pm, you can have a penguin encounter (weather and animal dependent). Tinsel Tavern will appeal to the adults with Hotel Tango spirits and wines from Daniel's Vineyard. For silly fun, Mirror Maze is a blast. Plus, there are simply lights galore (Honestly? My favorite part.). Christmas at the Zoo has long been recognized by USA Today as one of the top five holiday light events in the country. It's included in Zoo membership and is open until 10pm on Fridays/Saturdays (amazing date night not that I remember dating). Christmas at the Zoo features 100 percent LED energy-efficient lights and displays and the zoo even offers free holiday Christmas light recycling. There's so much more I could say. This was a blast and I honestly had as much fun watching families experience it. So much to enjoy. So much fun. It's a great date night or a perfect family experience. This is definitely one of Indy's holiday highlights and I definitely recommend it.

I tried to go to this, but despite buying a pass that cost me nearly $70 for two people and…read moreparking, we came upon the zoo and it had a sign lit up saying zoo full and to go by way of Harding street to find parking and walk over. Being someone who has a handicap placard for a good reason, it didn't seem feasible to go because I wasn't sure I could make it. So the zoo got a nice donation from us since we didn't go. What a disappointment! They clearly overbooked and now I've wasted time and money. I have no pictures because I couldn't attend.

Yesterday, my family and I decided to spend a day at the water park. I spent $65 for our tickets…read more To our disappointment and shock, we came across a concerning issue - geese droppings along the wall barrier of the lazy river. This experience left us feeling quite unsettled, and I believe a refund is in order.

Great facilities, but not much space to sit outdoors, very full. The snacks are also quite…read moreexpensive.

Went with a group of 6 and completed the art heist. We had such a great time! Everyone could get…read moreinvolved in different ways, which we loved. AJ was also amazing. We felt like we had a solid understanding of what we needed to do throughout the hour because of AJ's instructions and guidance. They joked with us and made us feel comfortable. Such a great way to spend an hour!

I'm still a novice when it comes to escape rooms, this was my third. We had drinks before we went…read morein the bank heist room. It was a team building event. Jason was our host, he was helpful and was amazing. The escape area had 4 rooms and was dark. They supplied flash lights. We had 4 combination door locks or safes to open. We made it in just the nick of time. We had a blast. In case you were wondering, they have a button that allows you to get out of you need a restroom break.

Great people! They work hard for the kids. A lot of activities for the kids to do. Equipment is…read morecleaned to keep everyone healthy. Planned activities for overnight camping is an awesome thing to provide. Great job. Keep up the good work!!

My family attended open climb night in February and had a blast! Camptown staff were super friendly…read moreand encouraging. The facility is clean and not overwhelmingly large. Lots of positive encouragement from staff while kids work hard to climb! My middle school-aged daughters and their friends have asked to go back. This would be a perfect place for a birthday party, youth group event or spring break outing!

I have done this experience twice. That should tell you something. The first time I did something…read morelike 10 laps. The second time I went for 30 laps. However many you buy, you will wish it was more. Get as many as you can afford. This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Makes a great gift. Positives? Good cars with more capability than you will be able to use. These are actual retired race cars, mostly late model short track cars. Great instructors and staff. Radio communications in your ear while on the track. Passing allowed. You can really hang it out. Even if you're driving, get the ride along first, so you know how fast the cars are capable of going. Otherwise you'll waste laps getting up to speed. Drawbacks? They are usually running behind schedule. The personal equipment, firesuits, helmets, etc. are well used. If you have your own that meet the specs, bring them. By the time they are done explaining the damage policy everyone is spooked about damaging the cars. Get the damage insurance (upsell) and go for it. They will temp you with lots of upsells; videos, photos, insurance, extra laps. Conclusion? I highly recommend this company. I've been involved in short track oval racing for 50 years, and this is as close as most people will ever get to actually racing. It had been 20 years since I had driven a race car, and I was instantly back in those days.

Long wait. A friend…read moreand I were on the schedule for ride alongs at 2:30 PM. We didn't leave until around 5 PM. I believe the paperwork mentioned that they may be off schedule a bit and to allow an hour or so. That wasn't the case here. After being there for a couple of hours, we were informed that there was a gas leak earlier in the day that affected something and that something else happened. Because of that, they had one car instead of two and they were way behind schedule. They also had to reschedule people from the previous day because of rain, so I'm sure that was a part of it. Anyway, they offered us an extra lap around the track for having to wait so long. The two guys who worked in the ride along area and the driver of the car were all very nice. The ride was exhilarating. The driver would mostly ride along the outside of the track, only moving in a bit on the turns. I was slightly terrified because we were so close to the wall, but it was a blast. It goes by really quickly. Would I do this again? Maybe on a better day when I don't mind standing outside for a while. It was a cold and windy day.

My family had no idea this is you existed. What a wonderful gem the city has. The fact that they…read morehave horse riding and several other animals to explore was simply amazing. If you're not familiar with this place please stop by and check it out. The staff is super friendly and helpful and educational. they inspire younger people to get involved.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to ride or race a real IndyCar? Do you secretly crave…read moreexperiencing speeds and g-forces of 180 to 200 mph? Want to go behind the wheel with a legend at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Live out those racing dreams and more with Indy Racing Experience. Shonda Kennedy was such an amazing contact. She was great about answering my million questions leading up to the raceday experience. Safety, social distancing during a pandemic, what to wear, what to expect, how to book. Shonda answered all of these questions and more. It was so nice to meet her in the trailer on a perfectly clear cool autumn morning where she gave us our gear, as we were fitted in a full fire suit and shoes for the day. Next, we met Scott Jasek for a short orientation. He gave a great overview to both the car and the track. Then, it was off to the speedway. Several options and opportunities are available for riding with a race car driver, driving a IndyCar or both. Race car enthusiasts can even have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with legend Mario Andretti in the 200 MPH Club which is offered once a year. Next, it was on to the track. Each driver or rider is kept socially distanced and masks are required. At the heart of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we received our gloves and helmets as we patiently waited for our ride or drive. You are literally standing on the track where the Indy 500 happens. Then, on to the track, strapped safely, deeply in the custom Dallara Automobili car, and the pit crew sends you off for laps around the track at 180 mph. Such an exhilarating feeling. What an unbelievable, incredible experience. SO MUCH FUN!! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience..or maybe twice...or...

My guy took his first ride in 2018. He has gone 4 times. He finally convinced me to try 2 laps,…read morewhich I took 10/9/2024. I was prepared for the rush through that someone posted as disappointing. They schedule a lot of people in a short amount of time, but there are so many factors that come into play, and a lot has to do with making things safe for the riders. I found that the staff was as pleasant and as helpful as they could be given the tide of participants. The ride was short, which I expected, but it as a thrill and I exited the car saying "oh, my gosh, and how can they do that?" I have been to 33 Indy 500's and this has heightened my impression of the drivers. Some riders did take the time to talk to the drivers so it must be ok to do so.