Area Code 219 Location - Indiana

Located in the northern portion of the state, the city of Indianapolis is best known for its NCAA Division I basketball program. The Pacers play in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

One of the most interesting places to stay when visiting Indiana is Hammond. Known as the city of baseball, it has a world-class ball park called Hammond Stadium. It's located on the north side of the state and is surrounded by lakes and hills.

Other points of interest in Hammond include John Ristau Park, which is the home of the Hammond Lions. It's a large park that offers nice shade from the hot summer sun and also provides a great place to catch a baseball game. It also has a lake where many boaters come to relax. It's also a great place to take some leisurely walks.

Downtown Hartford is also an interesting area. It has a unique historic feel. The final frontier was filmed in this area as well as Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." It has been a major tourist destination for decades and there are some great dining choices in downtown Hartford.

East Chicago is another historic area and is an entertainment hot spot in the Midwest. The city features a Broadway theater and opera house. It also has a theme park that has some unique rides and games.

Just off of Interstate 65, there is Gary. This city is the home of Matt Damon, who starred in the film "Good Will Hunting." He made a cameo appearance in a movie at the Miller Theater. It's a nice spot to see a movie and also has a local business community.

Some of the other famous locations in Indiana include Hollywood and the Smithsonian. It is the location of the Academy Awards. Here you can see the awards given out for the best picture, director, and actor for any movie of the year, comedies, dramas, documentaries, and TV shows.

One final tip when visiting Indiana: it's very easy to travel to other states in the Midwest and across the country. You can get an inexpensive airline ticket from any major US airport.