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Visitor Tips for the Indianapolis 500

Visiting Indianapolis in order to see the Indianapolis 500 can be very exciting. However, if you are not familiar with the area, it is very important that you know some of the laws and regulations in Indianapolis. Not knowing these important things can lead to some devastating effects. Here, you will find many visitor tips for when you visit to watch the Indianapolis 500.

In many places around the United States, it is illegal for people to participate in ticket scalping. However, it is permissible in the Indianapolis area. Many people participate in the selling of tickets to various events in the Indianapolis area. Many of these vendors offer a discounted price on their tickets. Indianapolis understands that people may arrive to find that the event that they came to see is sold out and they will sell these tickets. It is legal for you to participate in this kind of activity. So, if you catch a great deal on the street and wish to invest in it, you do not have to worry about having to deal with the local authorities.

If you wish to buy or drink alcohol in Indianapolis, there are many important laws and procedures that you should ensure that you understand. First, you must be at least 21 years of age to purchase and consume alcohol in Indianapolis. If you are younger than 21 years of age and are caught trying to purchase and/or drink alcoholic beverages, you should understand that you will deal with the local authorities and will probably end up in a lot of legal trouble that can be easily avoided by following the laws in Indianapolis.

If you wish to visit one of the local bars and/or pubs that Indianapolis has to offer to pass time until the start of the Indianapolis 500, or to celebrate after the Indianapolis 500, you should be aware that most bars will close by 3am. Many bars will quit allowing new customers to enter the bar after 2am. If you wish to drink after 3am, you should know that stores are not permitted to sell any kind of beverage that has alcohol in it after the hour of 3am. This law is why many bars will close at 3am. There are a few bars and nightclubs, however, that will stay open past the 3am curfew, but they will have a last cal order in line to properly adhere to the alcohol laws.

If you will be visiting Indianapolis on the weekend, you should know and understand that Sundays are dry in the area. This means that you will not be permitted to buy alcoholic beverages that you can take home with you on Sundays. However, many locals will visit bars, pubs, and nightclubs on Sunday because they are permitted to sale alcohol. If you purchase alcohol on Sunday through a bar or pub, it is important that you understand that you will not be permitted to leave with the beverage.