region of Indiana, United States
Central Indiana is the central third of the state of Indiana, surrounding the Nine-County Region at the heart of the state.
This is the area where "Crossroads of America" really comes into play. Numerous interstates and highways swarm into this area. I-65S from the northwest, I-74E from the west, I-70E from the southwest, I-65N from the south, I-74W from the southeast, I-70W from the east, and I-69S from the northeast. Indianapolis has a loop called I-465.
The largest concentration of restaurants can be found in Kokomo and Lafayette.
With the dining comes the drinking—you'll find most nightlife in Central Indiana in Kokomo and West Lafayette as well.