>Indianapolis is experiencing the vacation of historic alleys in the
>downtown area.  We are looking for other cities that have examples of
>businesses (bars, restaurants, shops, etc.) located along alleys.

Memphis has an alley that is a vacation spot.  It is pretty much right
outside the front door of the Peabody Hotel on Union Avenue; half a block
north is Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous, world-renowned for their dry ribs, and
famed as a celebrity pit-stop...lots of signed head shots on the walls
extolling the good time that was had.

Indianapolis has done a great job with tourism promotion through sports...I
think the promotion of alleys as a vacation spot is brilliant.  Linear
croquet, trash can dodgem, the possibilities are endless.  Good luck to you.

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Dan Becker
Executive Director, Raleigh Historic Districts Commission

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