Insider’s Guide to Indy

Welcome to Indianapolis, home of Alpha Chi Omega headquarters, for the 2024 National Convention. There is no better sisterhood experience than spending a weekend with your sisters from across the country. We know you’ll be busy and have lots to do throughout the weekend, but there’s also a great city you can explore while you’re here! I hope to share some suggestions on what to do. 

ABOUT ME 

My name is Joan Browning Ketterman, and I will serve as the convention local volunteer chair. I am a graduate of Western Michigan University, our Gamma Xi chapter. Since that long ago time at our chapter house in Kalamazoo, I have been a volunteer with our collegiate chapters and local alumnae groups. I enjoy golf and have taken up pickleball upon retirement. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy time with my eight grandchildren who live close to home! My time is also spent volunteering for the myriad sporting events hosted by Indianapolis, such as the Super Bowl, golf events and the upcoming U.S. Olympic swimming trials. 

THINGS TO DO 

While visiting our beautiful downtown, there is so much to tempt you, such as the many attractions within walking distance of the hotel. It is hard to choose from the NCAA Hall of Champions tour, the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Garden, or the Eiteljorg Museum filled with amazing Native and western art. 

Interested in a walk or run? The White River State Park or the Indianapolis Cultural Trail offer a variety of distances with some interesting sights. You can also book a gondola or pedal boat ride on the canal. 

PLACES TO EAT 

No visit is complete without sampling the variety of restaurants. A popular restaurant to book a table at (get your reservation early!) is St. Elmo’s, known for its signature shrimp cocktail. Its sister restaurant, Harry & Izzy’s, is just as delicious! Want to try the best deli in Indiana? Head to Shapiro’s. The streets of Mass Ave have so much to offer, they can’t be listed! 

Another stop that sisters need to experience is the Bottleworks District – food and fun. Try your hand at duckpin bowling, pinball or the many other games after a stop at The Garage Food Hall across the street. 

COME EXPLORE AND VOLUNTEER 

And of course, should you want to be part of the volunteer team working behind the scenes, greeting sisters or preparing tables for meals – we would certainly welcome your help. 

If you’d like to volunteer during convention, please email volunteer@alphachiomega.org to share your interest! 

Registration for the 2024 National Convention is now open! Visit alphachiomega.org/convention to learn about registration options, add-on excursions to explore Indy and Alpha Chi Omega heritage, and schedule details. We can’t wait to set the pace together! 

WE ASKED. INDY SISTERS ANSWERED.  

HERE ARE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR VISIT TO THE CITY: