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Think you have to travel to Europe for a relaxing, romantic gondola ride on a canal? Think again. Such an experience can be had in downtown Indianapolis with Old World Gondoliers.
From June through September, evening gondola rides can be taken for $15 for 15 minutes ($10 for 18 and under) as you’re serenaded by Italian tunes that make you feel like you’re gliding through the waterways of Venice. Private rides can also be taken starting at $75 for 15 minutes for 2 – 8 people.
Picnic baskets can be added to fulfill your appetite for Italian cuisine and atmosphere. The Cheese & Charcuterie Basket is one of the options: Robiola Bosina, Taleggio, Pecorino Toscano and Gorgonzola Dolce are matched with Mortadella, Hard Salami and Prosciutto Parma (Served with Red Grapes, Fig Preserves, Assorted Crackers and Ciabatta Bread) Baskets are prepared by Euphoria/Creation Café, two local eateries located in the same downtown building.
For more details on rides and menus visit www.4gondola.com.
Old World Gondoliers
337 W. 11th Street
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 340-2489
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Comments
Sounds like a neat trip from Chicago! They also have Gondola rides in Las Vegas at the Venetian (indoors, but in a moat), however it is much more expensive. This seems really neat with a lunch basket option! They sound delicious...Yum! :)
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