July 1, 2010

Nap Time in Naptown: Glick Peace Walk



In addition to all the fabulous holiday happenings around Indianapolis this weekend, make sure to check out our city's newest asset, The Glick Peace Walk, part of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Last night was the unveiling ceremony for the 10 luminary gardens honoring Americans who achieved greatness through peaceful pursuits.

The gardens completely transformed Walnut Street between Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue and turned this two-block strip into a place you want to explore and discover with friends and family. It looks great around the clock but I think the best time to visit is dusk or after dark because the lighting effects are spectacular.

Last night, Madeline loved running through each garden, chasing the ever-changing lights on each person's timeline and I loved learning more about the lives of Andrew Carnegie, Susan B. Anthony and others and having a new place to go downtown to show off to friends and family when they come to Indianapolis.

And since it's just across the street from the Central Library, I also envision this as the new place for Madeline to burn energy after library trips.

If you want to learn about the Glick Peace Walk, Indy Star and Urban Times Online have great articles today with photos of the gathering last night.

(In full disclosure, my husband had the amazing opportunity to be on the design team for the Peace Walk and I'm incredibly proud of the beautiful work he did. But my opinion is, as always, an honest and sincere opinion: The Glick Peace Walk is amazing.)

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