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The Geek's Guide to Indianapolis: A Tour Guide for Con Gamers and Other Visitors Kindle Edition

by Chris Meadows (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
Indianapolis is the home to one of the world's most popular gaming conventions, the Indianapolis 500, the NCAA finals, and many other events that attract visitors from all over. But what do those visitors really know about Indianapolis? How much time do they have to learn the best places to eat or visit while they're here?

Written by a long-time Indianapolis gaming convention visitor turned Indianapolis native, The Geek's Guide to Indianapolis aims to clear some of that up for those visitors. This book is full of advice on what to bring and where the best places are to visit when you have the time. It includes lists and links for all the best tourist attractions, restaurants, and stores, including useful hyperlinks for those who read it on their mobile devices. Much of the guide is aimed specifically at convention attendees, but visitors there for other events will find it useful as well.

The Geek's Guide to Indianapolis will help you get the most out of Indianapolis, especially if you're there for that gaming convention.

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    July 12, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011HE7XI4
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 177 pages
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Customers find the travel guide to be an excellent resource, particularly for GenCon attendees, and appreciate its thorough coverage of Indianapolis. Moreover, the book is easy to read and well-organized.

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Customers find the book provides excellent information and serves as a very handy reference guide, particularly for GenCon attendees.

"...to this convention multiple times, there was still a ton of excellent information and suggestions in this book that no one else has mentioned...." Read more

"Very handy reference guide for us geeks visiting Indy for four days of gaming. It is easy to read and well organized...." Read more

"...This book offered a lot of information (like on navigating the city using electric cars and bicycles, where parking is at certain businesses, etc)..." Read more

"...The book is quite thorough and discusses possibilities for all cases..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and well written.

"...The writing is excellent, and you can tell that the author is passionate about both this convention, and the city it's in...." Read more

"...It is easy to read and well organized...." Read more

"...The tone of the book is conversational, and it's well-edited, making it an easy read...." Read more

"...I don't think there's anything the author didn't think of. It is well written and well organized...." Read more

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Customers find the book well-organized.

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"...It is well written and well organized. A very nicely done reference book for any event in Indianapolis but especially Gen Con." Read more

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  • Eden Celeste
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent information for GenCon (and bigger cons in general), friendly writing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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    I bought this book because I wanted to get the most out of my trip to Indianapolis to attend GenCon, and I'm one of those people that like to research my trip before I go. I am glad that I bought it. Even though I'm an experienced Con-goer, and am traveling with people who have gone to this convention multiple times, there was still a ton of excellent information and suggestions in this book that no one else has mentioned. I found the sections on what to pack (for the con) and places to eat, especially useful. It prompted several new purchases, such as hand sanitizer, rubber-tipped stylus and a folding stool (which I always think "I need to get one of those!" when I'm in-line at a con, but always forget to buy right after the con). The writing is excellent, and you can tell that the author is passionate about both this convention, and the city it's in. It felt like I was reading recommendations written by a friend. Thanks for the great book!
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  • Robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is easy to read and well organized
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
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    Very handy reference guide for us geeks visiting Indy for four days of gaming. It is easy to read and well organized. There are sections on preparation, getting there, what do do there, especially outside of the convention, even how to handle the eventual emotional down after the event. There is advice on housing and travel to help you plan effectively. There are chapters on getting around the city, local eateries (and a section on local liquor laws), local stores (groceries, pharmacies, even hardware), as well as services like UPS/FedEx/USPS. All in all, it will be a 'five star go to' reference for my time in Indianapolis.
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  • Beth L. Cato
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to Indianapolis
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
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    This is a very well done travel guide to people visiting Indianapolis during Gen Con and other events. Meadows's experience as a local is invaluable here. I'm preparing to attend my first Gen Con, and I've been looking up information on the city for about six months. This book offered a lot of information (like on navigating the city using electric cars and bicycles, where parking is at certain businesses, etc) that I had never seen before. The tone of the book is conversational, and it's well-edited, making it an easy read.

    I grabbed the book as a freebie through Amazon, but I'd definitely say this one is worth buying, especially if you're traveling to Indianapolis for the first time (like me) and want a sense of the actual city, not just the convention center.
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  • Keith Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide with a ton of info.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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    This has a ton of great information for Gencon goers. This is my first time going to gencon, so getting info on a lot of the details (including neat things like links to indianapolis crime and national gas price heat-maps, which I wouldn't have thought to look at) has been really nice for prepping my trip. The book is quite thorough and discusses possibilities for all cases (i.e., staying downtown or outside of town vs. airbnb vs. camping, or driving vs. flying in, etc) so lots of the sections may not be appropriate for you if you already have plans; but that's fine, because it means there is a good chance that the author has already thought about your situation.
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  • Rusty Spur
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference book for Indy!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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    This is THE comprehensive guide to Gen Con and things to do in Indianapolis. This covers everything from every kind of transportation available and how to access it to what to do while you are there, where to stay, how to approach celebrities and even how to deal with post convention depression! I don't think there's anything the author didn't think of. It is well written and well organized. A very nicely done reference book for any event in Indianapolis but especially Gen Con.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
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    Useful if you're completely unfamiliar with the city, otherwise.. ask your fellow geeks.
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  • Angela Eaton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Learn more about Indianapolis right here!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
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    I put off reading this book until lunch time Saturday of Gen Gon. Big mistake! I have skimmed through it and realize it is a treasure chest of information. I will read it in depth and take notes.

    This book provides useful information of Indy for all people, not just Gen Con Attendees!
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  • Anthony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Info, Very helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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    If I was staying longer or planned on actually spending time outside of the actual convention this book is a must have!!!
    With that said it had a ton of useful info if u like me plan on staying in the same building for 4 days 😜
    Wish I had more time to experience Indianapolis for what it is and has to offer.
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  • Mr David R Saggers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful guide
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
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    Huge resource combining local knowledge and a lot of information that is usually spread across forums and posts. Going to Indy and/or Gencon take some time to read through this.
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