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The city of Carmel, Indiana, on the affluent north side of Indianapolis, is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest, with scores of international businesses and cultural landmarks having opened in the past ten years. It's also now home to the brand new Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel, which recently opened its doors to guests eager to explore this exciting area. This comfortable hotel in downtown Carmel has everything you need for a successful stay, with 171 guest rooms and suites, a 24-hour fitness facility, indoor heated pool, and free high speed internet access and bottled water. Its just minutes from some of the area's greatest attractions. Fans of classical music may want to take in a performance of the nearby Carmel Symphony Orchestra, with the music of Brahms, Beethoven, and Claude Debussy, on the 2009-2010 schedule. Those with an eye for art will enjoy the Carmel Arts & Design District, which is home to antique shops, art galleries, specialty art shops, and several restaurants. And history buffs won't want to miss Conner Prairie, a living history museum that recreates prairie life near the White River in 19th century Indiana. Book a stay now and see a fresh new side of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is one of the most vibrant cities in North America, with world-class museums and cultural institutions that make it a delight to visit any time of the year. So if you've got a meeting, reunion, or other special event to plan, consider hosting it at one of Starwood's three Indianapolis properties, which have the facilities and amenities to accommodate any event on any budget. The Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, for example, has a convenient location in downtown Indianapolis, 378 spacious guest rooms, 41 King suites, and 15 meeting areas with over 18,000 square feet of flexible and well-appointed function space. The Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, meanwhile, boasts 560 rooms and suites and 33 meeting spaces, including the 7,845-square-foot Plaza Ballroom. Then there's the luxurious Westin Indianapolis (pictured). Connected by skybridge to the Indiana Convention Center and Circle Center Mall, it's an ideal spot for a meeting or get-together, with 23 meeting spaces, three restaurants and lounges (including Shula's Steakhouse). For more information and an easy online RFP, visit Starwood Meetings&Events Indiana and make your event one to remember.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest museum of its kind in the world, and this summer it's hosting a blockbuster exhibition unlike anything the city has seen before. Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will be on display from June 29 through October 31, 2009, and to celebrate the event, Starwood is offering special King Tut deals at its three Indianapolis hotels. The Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites has rates starting at $153 per night, including two adult tickets to the exhibit. Rates start at just $159 a night at the stylish Westin Indianapolis, including two adult tickets. If you'd like to stay at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, which is less than ten minutes from the museum, you can enjoy rates starting at $179 per night as well as two adult and two children's tickets to the exhibit. With over 50 objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun and 80 ancient artifacts highlighting the many rulers of ancient Egypt, this is sure to be an exhibit you don't want to miss, so click here for more information or to book your stay.

If all you know about Indianapolis is that it hosts the Indy 500 each May, it's time to pay it a personal visit. After all, Indiana's capital and largest city is also the home of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis (the largest of its kind), the Indianapolis Zoo (which boasts the world's biggest enclosed dolphin show), and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, with everything from Chinese paintings from the Ming and Qing dynasties to one of the best collections of American Expressionist paintings in the country. So what are you waiting for? A great deal on a hotel room? Well then, the Westin Indianapolis is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends, so it won't take much to find yourself in this great American metropolis. Located in the heart of the city, the Westin Indianapolis is just steps from some of Indy's greatest attractions, but be sure to take some time to enjoy the finer points of the hotel itself. Whether it's a meal at Shula's Steakhouse, an hour of exercise at the WestinWORKOUT gym, or just a comfortable night's sleep in your Westin Heavenly Bed, you'll feel relaxed, refreshed, and ready to take on the town. After all, that's what weekend getaways are all about. New Starpicks properties are posted every Tuesday, so check the list for the latest deals.