Indianapolis Offers Final Four Fans Discounts for Special Events

Indianapolis -- By now, Final Four fans know that Indianapolis is the place to be for the Butler and Michigan State and Duke versus West Virginia games, all scheduled on April 3rd. But why wait until the day of the big game to arrive in Indianapolis? From April 1 to April 5, there will be daily activities, including plenty for the entire family, more than enough to keep any basketball fans happy.

Avoid any last minute traffic jams, arrive days ahead of the game and book a hotel room or stay with friends. Then, make the most of the excitement leading up to your basketball game of choice by getting an insider's view of the city, taking advantage of the discounts which are available for Final Four basketball ticket holders. You won't want to miss out on these unique Indianapolis attractions:

Final Four Basketball Fans - Events and Special Discounts for Indianapolis Events Start on April 1

If you arrive on April 1, you'll probably want to get settled in a hotel room or other accommodation, perhaps staying with friends or family members. After that, why not visit the NCAA Hall of Champions? They'll have special exhibits for Final Four basketball fans and extended hours during the week of the tournament. Included is a Big Ten exhibit, focusing on schools which are a part of the Big Ten conference. The Hall of Champions is located at 700 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. For questions or more info, call (317) 916-HALL.

There are far more features than The Big Ten Exhibit at the Hall of Champions. Basketball trivia buffs can also soak up the historical highlights for 100 years of Indiana high school basketball, including Butler University basketball info, by checking out the Hoosier Hysteria display, complete with Indiana High School Athletic Association memorabilia.

Prices are very budget friendly, with admission costing $5.00 for those ages 19 and up and only $3.00 for those ages 6-18. Children under 5 years of age are free. During the Final Four tournament, there will be extended hours and the NCAA Hall of Champions will be open from 8 am to 5 pm. There is only one admission price and all other exhibits are free.

Insider Tip: Take Advantage of the Final Four Special Discounts at the Children's Museums

While in Indianapolis, why not check out the world class Indianapolis Childrens Museum? Bracket Town and NCAA Final Four ticket holders get a special discounted rate, well worth using to visit this very special family friendly museums. The discounts are available April 2, 3 and 5. If you are lucky enough to be in town on April 1, admission is completely free. The Childrens Museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian Street and special hours and information can be found by calling (317) 334-3322

Check out the Final Four Friday Team Practices on April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium

Start ramping up the excitement by watching all the Final Four players in their last practice at Lucas Oil Stadium before the big game. Basketball fans will have a chance to win tickets to national semifinal and championship game tickets. Although practices will take place between the hours of noon and 4 pm (but gates open at 11 am), there are set times for each team. Butler starts practicing at noon, West Virginia at 1 pm, Michigan at 2:10 and Duke at 3:10. Each team gets 1 hour of practice time. So stop by and see what you think of each team's potential. Lucas Oil Stadium info can be found here .

Insider Tip: Stop in at the Final Four Fan Gathering Restaurants

There will be certain downtown restaurants for fans of each basketball team to meet old and new friends and discuss and debate the upcoming games. You can gather with fellow supporters of Butler University at Scotty's Brewhouse (East Regional), Champps Restaurant (Midwest regions), Rams Restaurant and Big Horn Brewery (West regional) and Buffalo Wild Wings (South regional). Remember, the downtown locations of each restaurant hosts the various Final Four fans for specific teams. Info and locations for Rams can be found here , Scotty's Brewhouse here , Buffalo Wild Wings here and Champps here .

These are just a few of the special discounts and attractions for Final Four fans and ticket holders.

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NCAA Hall of Champions at http://www.ncaahallofchampions.org/index.php
Lucas Oil Stadium at http://www.lucasoilstadium.com/
Butler University Beats Kansas State to Play its First Final Four Game by Jan Corn for Associated Content, March 27 here