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Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis Catacombs

Indianapolis provides guided tours of its "catacombs," actually the vaulted cellars of a downtown 19th century building destroyed by fire in 1958.

Address:
222 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN
Directions:
Tours depart from the west plaza of City Market. Tour reservations must be made in advance. Tour-takers must sign a liability waver, and must wear closed-toe shoes. If you have allergies, stay away.
Hours:
Tours by appt only May-Oct. every other Saturday. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
317-639-4534
Admission:
Adults $12.
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Indianapolis Catacombs

Few people know that Indianapolis has its own catacombs from 1885, underneath City Market. They are what's left of Tomlinson Hall after a fire destroyed the building in 1958. Cost is minimal.

[Mark Smith, 08/03/2017]

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