Superbowl Festivities in Downtown Indianapolis

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Last weekend for the Superbowl in Indy, my wife, two kids, son-in-law, and granddaughter all poured into my daughter's minivan and drove up to Indiana to enjoy all the festivities. We stayed at my mother-in-law's place, and spent Saturday downtown and watched the Superbowl from the house on Sunday. Had a great time, and took lots and lots of pictures...


Untitled_Panorama1 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

This was about as close as we could really get to the stadium. Security around Lucas Oil was very tight, and we were a little disappointed that we couldn't shop at the pro shop inside the stadium.


DSC00468 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

The zip line that they had set up along Capitol Avenue. You had to get downtown around 5 am just to get in line for it, and the tickets were usually sold out before 8 am.


DSC00407 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

The Mariott hotel where, I believe, the Giants stayed during their time in Indy. Pretty impressive to see an entire building such as this decorated the way it was.


DSC00395 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

A view of Lucas Oil Stadium from the top of the Soldier's and Sailors Monument at the center of town. Three hundred and twenty steps up. Kicked my butt - but so worth the view.

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Superbowl XLVI Indianapolis by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

A view of the roman numerals from the top of the monument on the circle. My favorite picture of the weekend...


DSC00506 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

Lots of foreign press in town. Pretty fun to watch some of the interviews that were going on..


DSC00566 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

Lots of these little wire metal sculptures up and around town. Pretty nice work...


DSC00505 by Sonic Aeronautic, on Flickr

Lots and lots of banners around town. I especially liked this one...