Anderson is a small city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana, home to a nice downtown and the impressive Paramount Theatre. The city was named after Chief William "Adam" Anderson who was part Delaware Indian and platted around 1827. Things were all well and good for the people of Anderson until the second half of the 20th century. Then the keystones of the economy like GM pulled out or started to fold and smiles disappeared off faces pretty fast as empty storefronts popped up. Be aware that smoking cigarettes indoors is legal in Anderson, and some restaurants do not have enclosed smoking areas. The Indianapolis International Airport is an hour car ride South-East of Anderson. 40.108611-85.6130561 Anderson Municipal Airport (AID IATA). This is good if you're coming in your own airplane. (updated Dec 2020) 40.10493-85.678632 Greyhound Bus Station (AID IATA), 1109 Main St, ☏ +1 765-646-5747. For more regular folks. Driving is probably your best option. A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 3:07PM local time and lasts 4 min. 40.10471-85.678981 Paramount Theatre. Opened in 1929 and originally owned by Paramount Pictures with a starry sky-type atmosphere on the ceiling, one of only 12 such theaters in the US and Canada, then also with a Spanish village-themed auditorium. Occupies a central piece of the downtown skyline. (updated Dec 2020) 40.106389-85.6802782 Anderson Center for the Arts. (updated Dec 2020) 40.10927-85.677923 Gruenewald Historic House, 626 Main St, ☏ +1 765 648-6875. Italianate/Second Empire-style house that was built in 1873 on a plot that was an original part of the townsite. (updated Nov 2021) 40.0887-85.69651 Anderson Speedway, 1311 Martin Lthr Kng Jr Blvd, ☏ +1 765 642-0206. (updated Dec 2020) 40.100386-85.6207222 Mounds State Park, 4306 Mounds Rd, ☏ +1 765 642-6627. Discover prehistoric mounds for religious and astronomical ceremonies going back to approximately 160 BC by the Adena-Hopewell people. Also find here a nature center and nature trails to explore the botany and fauna of the region. (updated Dec 2020) 40.0692-85.63863 Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, 4500 Dan Patch Cir, ☏ +1 800 526-7223. Racino (racetrack/casino), courtesy of Harrah's. (updated Dec 2020) 40.1163-85.66124 Macholtz Stadium, Miracle Ave (located on Anderson University), ☏ +1 800 428-6414. Home of the Anderson Ravens' athletics and sporting events. (updated Dec 2020) 40.03015-85.657945 Indy Scream Park, 5211 S New Columbus Rd, ☏ +1 317 218-9515. A fairly embellished scare park that is open from early September to early November. (updated Nov 2021) 40.06097-85.701131 Good's Candy Shop, 1423 W. 53rd St, toll-free: +1-866-375-0309. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 1PM-9PM. Large sweet shop that looks like it's made of chocolate! You can't miss this place - look for the giant candy box sign outside. Family owned and operated, see how the favorite snacks are made - from truffles to fudge, chocolate covered nuts, hand dipped goodies and so forth. They also have a coffee shop! King Gyro's, 915 S Scatterfield Rd, ☏ +1 765 640-4260. One of the only places to get a gyro in Anderson, typically served with lamb, cucumber-garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. King Gyro's also serves regular American fast food, like hamburgers. Customers always note King Gyro's quality food and low prices. 40.09435-85.659311 Lemon Drop, 1701 Mounds Rd, ☏ +1 765 644-9055. M-Sa 10:30AM-9PM. An old-fashion burger joint, cozy and comfortable. Visitors remember the bright yellow paint, the toy train running around the ceiling, and the burgers on toast (they do have buns though). 40.05192-85.655421 Quality Inn & Suites Anderson I-69, 1836 E 64th St, ☏ +1 765 641-9980. Has an indoor pool. If you have a room overlooking the cemetery, you can just pull the curtain shut. (updated Nov 2021) 40.11887-85.609962 Anderson/Muncie KOA, 3230 E CR 75 N, ☏ +1 765 378-5909. Has cabins available along with bike rentals and firewood if you want to build a campfire. (updated Nov 2021) There is also the campground at Mounds State Park.
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