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the frankfort station | September 27, 2018 | 23
get out of town!
Indianapolis: a great place to catch a movie (seriously)
Find fantastic food,
drink and games at
the Crossroads of
America
Bill Jones, Managing Editor
I once made an overnight
trip to Indianapolis with the
primary purpose of seeing a
movie.
Silly, right?
After all, any suburb that
doesn’t have a theater nowadays
probably has one next
door. And most are a far cry
from the multiplexes of yore
— upgraded with reclining
seats, full bars and extensive
menus. IMAX no longer requires
a trip to Navy Pier.
And Dolby Atmos speaker
systems and state-of-the-art
projection have become the
norm.
So why drive two-and-ahalf
hours for a movie?
Well, in my case, it was
all about “Dunkirk.” While
I could have caught it down
the street, director Christopher
Nolan released the
film in a number of formats.
The “best” combination
was supposed to be 70mm
IMAX, but only 31 theaters
across the United States
were showing it that way.
The closest was the IMAX
at Indiana State Museum in
Indianapolis.
Worth it? The movie was
great, though it wouldn’t
have been too diminished
by a more convenient theater.
But nowadays, a movie
needs to be event viewing if
I’m going out to see it. So
why not go way, way out
to see it — really make an
event of it?
And it is a wonderful auditorium.
While IMAX varies
in size nowadays, the
one at the museum is the
full enchilada. The screen
is enormous, the seating
stadium-style, the sound
booming. The black leather,
branded chairs also were
incredibly comfy, and it
was immaculately clean (no
sticky floors!). Just don’t go
too hungry. The concessions
were still entrenched in the
1990s — popcorn, soft
drinks and candy. Instead ...
On the way
Stop at Locally Grown
Gardens, roughly halfway
between downtown and Interstate
405 due north. It’s
a year-round farm market,
owned by a chef. So, there
are plenty of cool things to
find inside the shop, both
in terms of food and knickknacks.
But there also is a
limited seasonal menu, utilizing
some of those fresh
ingredients and highlighting
smoked meats.
If it’s on, get the grilled
salmon filet. And if the
weather is nice and the wind
isn’t carrying too much from
those smokers in your direction,
enjoy the outside eating
space.
While you’re there
Grab a beer at The Koelschip,
Central State Brewing’s
de facto taproom that
also serves a variety of others’
brews. It’s a cool spot
and taps some good beer.
Just pass on the Underberg
— while produced in Germany,
it’s basically Indy’s
Malört.
Before you leave
Get yourself into Milktooth.
Its name bothers me
on a deep level, but it’s a
hip brunch spot that actually
lives up to the hype. It’s best
if you can grab a seat along
the kitchen counter to watch
the magic happen. I’m not
going to tell you what to order.
But if they’re busy or
you’re in a hurry, don’t overlook
the counter for pastries
and coffee.
Reader-traveler tips
Other reasons to make a trip
Sports fans already know
they can catch the Colts and
the 500 in Indy, but go for
the Big Ten Championship.
It’s been at Lucas Oil Stadium
the past few years and is
slated to be there for at least
a few more. One of college
football’s biggest title
games takes over the neighborhood
with a convention,
block party and more. So if,
say, Iowa ends up a heartbreaker,
you can still have
some fun.
In August, Indy plays host
to the biggest tabletop gaming
convention in the United
States, Gen Con. In addition
to the opportunity to try a
number of games, downtown
is saturated with costumes
and themed activities
over those four days. It’s a
lot of fun.
Get out of Town! is a monthly
travel column focusing on
relatively local destinations
and activities, with helpful tips,
readers’ stories and more.
“Go with the flow. No trip is
perfect, and the lasting stories are
in the bumps in the road, not the
perfection!”
Susan Walter Glover
“My new bride Marissa Miglio
and I are currently enjoying our
honeymoon in Maui, HI! Budget
time wisely. Go on the Road to Hana
excursion if you can! It’s amazing!”
Joe Miglio
“Wherever I travel, I mail myself a
postcard from the place I’ve visited.
I list all of the sites I’ve seen and
activities that I did on that trip. It’s
fun to receive the postcard after
being home for a week or so, and
reminisce about my trip!”
Suzie McKeon
The theater at the Indiana State Museum was one of few
across the country that screened “Dunkirk” in 70mm IMAX.
Despite its sign at the time, it is, indeed, a theater. Go on in;
the temperature is just fine. Bill Jones/22nd Century Media
Packing it in
Tips for packing light from
Assistant Editor Amanda
Stoll
Whether you are going
away for a weekend or
a week, it is possible to
pack everything into a
single, carry-on sized
bag with a little bit of
strategic packing. Here
are some tips to keep
you from overpacking on
your next trip.
1. Shoes
Shoes can be a serious
space-sucker in your
luggage. Instead of
packing all the shoes
you would normally wear
in a week, try to limit
yourself to 2-3 pairs of
shoes. One of those,
preferably the bulkiest,
can be your travel shoes.
For me, that’s usually
my running shoes, which
also happen to be the
comfiest for traveling.
For the ones left in your
luggage: flatten them,
if possible, or use the
space inside to pack
socks, undies or other
small items.
2. Clothing
While you might not
want to wear the same
shirt twice, you likely
can wear the same
pair of pants or shorts
a few times. The same
goes for sweaters,
accessories and shoes.
Lay out all of your
clothes while packing
and see how many
different combinations
you can make while
using some of the same
pieces.
3. Eliminate non-essentials
Limit the size of your
bag, and let that dictate
how much stuff you
need to bring. If it
doesn’t fit, it doesn’t go.
The chances are you
have packed more than
you need. Prioritize what
you need to bring and
get rid of that second —
or third — pair of jeans.