Tom Wood Ford

Whether you're in to toe tapping to the beat or relaxing to the soulful strains of the blues, come listen to the music at the annual Indy Jazz Fest. Experience old Jazz favorites and hear the talents of emerging new Jazz artists. The festival is a spotlight that shines on the city's rich jazz heritage.

Watch the greatest spectacle in racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Round up the family for 200 of the fastest turns around the track. Ladies and gentleman, start you engines! Families start the fun at this attraction. When you're ready to get out of the bleachers and check out some of the fastest race cars in the world, head on over to the IMS Museum to learn about race car history at this National Historic Landmark.

Esquire magazine's write up about Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge makes one certain they're going to bump into Bogart. Cocktails, conversation and cigars, and to paraphrase Esquire "the lights, well the lights transform everything". Make tonight a night in the basement.