The Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Exploring the Vibrant Indianapolis Cultural Trail
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Public Bus
If you are starting from the Indianapolis downtown area, locate the nearest bus stop for the IndyGo public transit system. Take Bus Route 8, heading towards the 'Washington St & Meridian St' stop. Once you arrive, walk north on Meridian Street for about 2 blocks. The Scottish Rite Cathedral will be on your right at 650 N Meridian St.
Bicycle
You can rent a bike from one of the many bike-sharing stations in downtown Indianapolis. Head north on the Cultural Trail, which runs along the east side of downtown. Continue on the trail until you reach the intersection of Meridian St and New York St. Turn left onto Meridian St, and the Scottish Rite Cathedral will be on your left after about half a mile at 650 N Meridian St.
Walking
From the Indianapolis Artsgarden, head east on Washington St until you reach Meridian St. Turn left (north) on Meridian St and continue walking for about 5 blocks. The Scottish Rite Cathedral will be on your right at 650 N Meridian St. The walk should take around 15 minutes.
Taxi or Rideshare
You can request a taxi or use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Input 'Scottish Rite Cathedral' or the address '650 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204' into the app. The driver will take you directly to the location. Depending on traffic, the ride from downtown should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
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