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Indy among Most Impressive US Cities

Thrillist recently reached out to expert travelers and writers to find out which American cities are the best. Seeking to find the friendliest, cheapest, tastiest and most innovative spots led to where else: Indianapolis.

If you're staying downtown, at first glance you'll see a lot of chain restaurants. But if you look a little harder, you'll find a hotbed of culinary masterpieces. In 2017 Condé Nast Traveler named Indianapolis the most underrated food city in America, thanks in large part to Martha Hoover's empire.

No other city hosts an event like Indy does; whether it's the Superbowl, Indy 500, Final Fours, NBA All-Star game, NFL combines, B1G Championships or proudly serving millions at the convention center.

What if you're not just travelling here, but looking to move here to improve your life and/or career? Good news: Glassdoor ranks Indy #2 on the list of best American cities for jobs. Our northern suburbs Carmel and Fishers have both been ranked as "Best Place to Live" over a dozen times in the past couple years. What more do you need?

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