The Cultural Trail

Did you know Indy is the ONLY city in the ENTIRE WORLD that gave up a lane of traffic to create a bicycling/​pedestrian trail? That would be the Cultural Trail, a project that took approximately seven years to complete. This pathway has done great things to connect different downtown neighborhoods (looking at you, Fountain Square!) and beautify Indy.
Great for biking and walking… somehow you feel a bit like you’re on the Monon while still pounding the pavement of the urban streets. It has a peaceful park-​like feel with greenery and fancy pavers to distinguish it.
I highly recommend using the Pacers Bikeshare to explore the Cultural Trail — it might take two hours or so to bike the whole route, but that depends on if you want to pedal leisurely or take stops.
Notes for newbies: pay attention to the signs designating where pedestrians walk and bicyclists bike. My first ever experience on the Cultural Trail involved two angry bikers in the Fountain Square area squawk at me to get over to the sidewalk where I belonged… ouch.
Except for that one mishap, I am in love with the Cultural Trail and how it makes Indy unique!