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Blueprints, Buildings and Brews | Brutally Modern
Experience Indianapolis architecture as you never have before! Cruise through downtown on the pedal bar, while you check out the hidden tales and amazing stories behind Indianapolis’ downtown buildings. We’ll stop along the way for pictures, games, and bar stops.
Brutally Modern (formerly known as Ugly Ducklings)
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Learn to love some of Indy’s most unseemly and unattractive buildings.
Tours leave promptly at noon and 3 p.m., with or without you. Arrive 15 minutes early. Tour departs from The Pickled Pedaler at 602 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis.
$35; $30 member, includes first drink. 21 years or older.
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Blueprints, Buildings and Brews | Brutally Modern
Aug 18, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pickled Pedaler, 602 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis
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