Guidebook for Indianapolis
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Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveHome of the Indianapolis Colts!
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StHome of the Indiana Pacers & Fever!
Victory Field
501 W Maryland StHome of the Indianapolis Indians!
Indy 500, Greatest Spectacle in Racing, (100th Anniversary May 29, 2016, Brickyard 400, Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Red Bull Indianapolis GP,
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StIndy 500, Greatest Spectacle in Racing, (100th Anniversary May 29, 2016, Brickyard 400, Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Red Bull Indianapolis GP,
Awesome museum for children & the adults in their life!
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StAwesome museum for children & the adults in their life!
The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StGreat area of downtown Indy!
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdBeautiful!
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StBeautiful grounds and lots of great animals!
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth AveGreat Hang out!
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StOur local hang out!
The Irving Theater
5505 East Washington StreetOpen Mic Mondays!
Inhabit
211 S Ritter AveModern, fun furnishings!
Fountain Square
Irvington's fun neighbor!
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StFun in Fountain Square!
Pacers Bike Share
407 E Michigan StAll over downtown Indy!
George Thomas Florist
5609 E Washington StHappy hour with 1/2 price fresh cut flowers 4:30-5:30pm most days!
James Dant - Purveyors of Men's Goods
5624 E Washington StClothing for the guys!
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone CrossingGreat shopping!
Easley Winery
205 N College AveClose!
Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StShopping :)
The Old Spaghetti Factory
210 S Meridian StGood food!
Food Scene
Voted Best Pizza in Indiana! Walking distance from your suite! (They also deliver!) We love the Cheese Louise Pizza! Don't forget to get their AMAZING BREADSTICKS & cheese sauce! Oh, oh and try their sandwiches too!
57 locals recommend
Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington StVoted Best Pizza in Indiana! Walking distance from your suite! (They also deliver!) We love the Cheese Louise Pizza! Don't forget to get their AMAZING BREADSTICKS & cheese sauce! Oh, oh and try their sandwiches too!
Historic Steer In as seen on Guy's Diners, Drive-in's, & Dives! Amazing breakfasts! (and other meals too, we are just partial to the breakfasts!) Key word here. . . DIVE. . . but oh so good! :) Maybe you should plan on walking so you can burn off those calories!
21 locals recommend
Steer-In
5130 E 10th StHistoric Steer In as seen on Guy's Diners, Drive-in's, & Dives! Amazing breakfasts! (and other meals too, we are just partial to the breakfasts!) Key word here. . . DIVE. . . but oh so good! :) Maybe you should plan on walking so you can burn off those calories!
A MUST, MUST, MUST when visiting Indy! (You never know who you might see there!) Don't forget to try the shrimp & cocktail sauce!
157 locals recommend
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StA MUST, MUST, MUST when visiting Indy! (You never know who you might see there!) Don't forget to try the shrimp & cocktail sauce!
Great food! Local family owned with nice casual atmosphere and outside dining when weather permits. We LOVE their Graham Cracker Ice Cream! Oh, and the Brownie A La Mode!!! Great Chicken Caesar salad! We also love Mom's Meatloaf or Dad's Crunchy Chicken! (they have amazing carrot cake and made from scratch cookies) Wednesdays, are 1/2 price bottles of wine. By the way, we have their menu in the suite to help you decide! Check out the art work from my favorite artist and good friend Rita Spalding. Amazing work! (she did the piece in your suite in the sitting room/library!) I think you need to purchase one for your home to remember Irvington by! :) Tell them Terri sent you!
18 locals recommend
The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe
5614 E Washington StGreat food! Local family owned with nice casual atmosphere and outside dining when weather permits. We LOVE their Graham Cracker Ice Cream! Oh, and the Brownie A La Mode!!! Great Chicken Caesar salad! We also love Mom's Meatloaf or Dad's Crunchy Chicken! (they have amazing carrot cake and made from scratch cookies) Wednesdays, are 1/2 price bottles of wine. By the way, we have their menu in the suite to help you decide! Check out the art work from my favorite artist and good friend Rita Spalding. Amazing work! (she did the piece in your suite in the sitting room/library!) I think you need to purchase one for your home to remember Irvington by! :) Tell them Terri sent you!
You always need to know where the nearest Starbucks is! (But don't forget, you have your own Keurig in your suite!)
17 locals recommend
Starbucks
2045 Shadeland AveYou always need to know where the nearest Starbucks is! (But don't forget, you have your own Keurig in your suite!)
Great live music usually on Thursday evenings. Totally a local hang out with great pour over coffees. If you don't know what building you are looking for. . . you will miss it! It's a cinderblock building that looks like a garage. Tell them you are staying with #airbnbwithTerri!
13 locals recommend
Coal Yard Coffee
400 Bonna AveGreat live music usually on Thursday evenings. Totally a local hang out with great pour over coffees. If you don't know what building you are looking for. . . you will miss it! It's a cinderblock building that looks like a garage. Tell them you are staying with #airbnbwithTerri!
A must visit for gourmet burgers &/or craft beer! Try their homemade ketchup. I personally like the Garlic Three Cheese Burger! My husband likes the Memphis BBQ Melt or the Grilled Portobello Sandwich! Oh heck, we like them all! Now, go across the street to Sub Zero Ice Cream and they will make your ice cream right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen!
137 locals recommend
Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StA must visit for gourmet burgers &/or craft beer! Try their homemade ketchup. I personally like the Garlic Three Cheese Burger! My husband likes the Memphis BBQ Melt or the Grilled Portobello Sandwich! Oh heck, we like them all! Now, go across the street to Sub Zero Ice Cream and they will make your ice cream right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen!
Super yummy and a different experience! They make your ice cream right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen! (a fun treat after Bru Burger!)
28 locals recommend
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
427 Massachusetts AveSuper yummy and a different experience! They make your ice cream right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen! (a fun treat after Bru Burger!)
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveGreat food and atmosphere! Pizza, sandwiches, & more! Eat inside or out.
A stable in Indy! You either LOVE it or you HATE it! There is no in between! Our family & friends love it! Well, except for our son-in-law. . . he goes because he loves our daughter! If you are there at noon, be prepared to hear the National Anthem played as soon as it starts the place gets quiet. Typically there are big lunch crowds during the work week! We used to go here in the mornings for breakfast when I worked the night shift as a RN! Make sure you get the queso dip!
Acapulco Joe's Mexican Foods
365 North Illinois StreetA stable in Indy! You either LOVE it or you HATE it! There is no in between! Our family & friends love it! Well, except for our son-in-law. . . he goes because he loves our daughter! If you are there at noon, be prepared to hear the National Anthem played as soon as it starts the place gets quiet. Typically there are big lunch crowds during the work week! We used to go here in the mornings for breakfast when I worked the night shift as a RN! Make sure you get the queso dip!
Not specific to Indy, but still good! You can go shopping right across the street at TJ Maxx and/or the Circle Centre Mall before or after. :)
7 locals recommend
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
35 N Illinois StNot specific to Indy, but still good! You can go shopping right across the street at TJ Maxx and/or the Circle Centre Mall before or after. :)
A nice drive and beautiful grounds! Close to Indiana University!
The PERFECT day trip! Enjoy daily wine tasting and weekend tours of our production facility and cellar.
An assortment of gourmet picnic items are available, as well as gifts and accessories.
They host multiple events throughout the year. See their events calendar for details.
Carry-out wine sales on Sunday!
TASTING ROOM HOURS
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Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The winery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
82 locals recommend
Oliver Winery
200 E Winery RdA nice drive and beautiful grounds! Close to Indiana University!
The PERFECT day trip! Enjoy daily wine tasting and weekend tours of our production facility and cellar.
An assortment of gourmet picnic items are available, as well as gifts and accessories.
They host multiple events throughout the year. See their events calendar for details.
Carry-out wine sales on Sunday!
TASTING ROOM HOURS
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Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The winery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
On the canal! You will enjoy sitting outside along the canal! Don't forget to take a walk around the canal when you are done or go for a boat ride.
Burgerhaus is Indiana's home for gourmet hamburgers, unique salads and craft beer. A restaurant with the feel of a neo-European pub.
14 locals recommend
Burgerhaus - Indianapolis
335 W 9th StOn the canal! You will enjoy sitting outside along the canal! Don't forget to take a walk around the canal when you are done or go for a boat ride.
Burgerhaus is Indiana's home for gourmet hamburgers, unique salads and craft beer. A restaurant with the feel of a neo-European pub.
Thirsty Scholar
111 E 16th StEnjoy fresh, full-flavored foods in a cozy urban cottage on 16th street between Herron-Morton Place and the Old Northside. Plates, bowls, and dishes priced below $19 to satisfy a variety of appetites. local ingredients inspire seasonal specials. Plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan options abound, as do meals meant for carnivores. International wine selection emphasized hight-quality and surprising finds at fair prices. Open for dinner and late into the evening. We love this place! A fun place to celebrate something special in the summer time when you can sit outside!
131 locals recommend
Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StEnjoy fresh, full-flavored foods in a cozy urban cottage on 16th street between Herron-Morton Place and the Old Northside. Plates, bowls, and dishes priced below $19 to satisfy a variety of appetites. local ingredients inspire seasonal specials. Plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan options abound, as do meals meant for carnivores. International wine selection emphasized hight-quality and surprising finds at fair prices. Open for dinner and late into the evening. We love this place! A fun place to celebrate something special in the summer time when you can sit outside!
EL Jaripeo
30 Washington Pointe DrYum! (my husband's fave. . . I like it too)
Hole in the wall, NOTHING fancy by ANY means but great homemade chips. Little neighborhood spot for us to ride our bikes or walk to when we don't want to go far. :) We like the chicken quesadilla. Beware, sometimes they don't have enough help. My husband does not like this but my neighborhood girls & I like to go through the week!
La Escollera
5834 East Washington StreetHole in the wall, NOTHING fancy by ANY means but great homemade chips. Little neighborhood spot for us to ride our bikes or walk to when we don't want to go far. :) We like the chicken quesadilla. Beware, sometimes they don't have enough help. My husband does not like this but my neighborhood girls & I like to go through the week!
Premium chain serving prime-aged steaks, seafood, & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings. This is a drive north of us. If you are going that way. :)
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood
3645 E 96th StPremium chain serving prime-aged steaks, seafood, & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings. This is a drive north of us. If you are going that way. :)
Now our rule when traveling is we don't do chain restaurants and we do local. Put Milktooth on your list to check out when you are here in Indy! It won't disappoint. (our guests will verify!) Before heading that way, look at their website. Super cool! 7am--9am counter service coffee and pastry; 9am--3pm full service brunch Closed Tuesdays
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveNow our rule when traveling is we don't do chain restaurants and we do local. Put Milktooth on your list to check out when you are here in Indy! It won't disappoint. (our guests will verify!) Before heading that way, look at their website. Super cool! 7am--9am counter service coffee and pastry; 9am--3pm full service brunch Closed Tuesdays
You want something a little different with a nice atmosphere? Try Mimi Blue Meatballs! We can never decide if we want to sit on the patio or inside. Get a couple of the meatball options and share! Enjoy!
39 locals recommend
Mimi Blue Restaurants
870 Massachusetts AveYou want something a little different with a nice atmosphere? Try Mimi Blue Meatballs! We can never decide if we want to sit on the patio or inside. Get a couple of the meatball options and share! Enjoy!
Very trendy and fun! A short drive from your suite in the historic Lockerbie District. This fits the rule for trying something different when traveling! Locally-sourced & "innovative." YUM!
34 locals recommend
Vida
601 E New York StVery trendy and fun! A short drive from your suite in the historic Lockerbie District. This fits the rule for trying something different when traveling! Locally-sourced & "innovative." YUM!
American Comfort food classics pair with local beer in a laid-back setting. Hip Great dessert. Cozy
11 locals recommend
Rooster's Kitchen
888 Massachusetts AveAmerican Comfort food classics pair with local beer in a laid-back setting. Hip Great dessert. Cozy
This is our local Lincoln Square that has fit in quite nicely in our Irvington neighborhood! You can also eat outside on the patio here When we go for our early Saturday morning walks we will stop in for a healthy breakfast as it is on our route! We then have 1 more mile to walk to get back. Hey, your are on vacation. . . get the pancakes!
23 locals recommend
Lincoln Square Pancake House - Irvington
5648 E Washington StThis is our local Lincoln Square that has fit in quite nicely in our Irvington neighborhood! You can also eat outside on the patio here When we go for our early Saturday morning walks we will stop in for a healthy breakfast as it is on our route! We then have 1 more mile to walk to get back. Hey, your are on vacation. . . get the pancakes!
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveCool, industrial hangout featuring tacos & other mexican bites
Stylish spot with an all season rooftop patio for Latin American classics!
101 locals recommend
Livery
720 N College AveStylish spot with an all season rooftop patio for Latin American classics!
Buzzy tavern offers updated American pub grub & wines on tap, plus darts & shuffleboard!
45 locals recommend
Ralston's
635 Massachusetts AveBuzzy tavern offers updated American pub grub & wines on tap, plus darts & shuffleboard!
Rustic-chic eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics in sprawling digs with a patio.
139 locals recommend
The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveRustic-chic eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics in sprawling digs with a patio.
We like to walk here after a Pacers game from the fieldhouse! Great food with big menu! Nice decor & atmosphere too!
15 locals recommend
Yard House
15 W Maryland StWe like to walk here after a Pacers game from the fieldhouse! Great food with big menu! Nice decor & atmosphere too!
We walk here too from the fieldhouse after a Pacers game! Hip choice for classic Mexican food & cocktails. I love how the bathrooms are decorated! lol
31 locals recommend
Nada
11 West Maryland StreetWe walk here too from the fieldhouse after a Pacers game! Hip choice for classic Mexican food & cocktails. I love how the bathrooms are decorated! lol
Our daughter & her husband love Maxine's chicken & waffles! Southern & soul food from family recipes draw crowds to this simple yet comfy cafe!
9 locals recommend
Maxine's Chicken & Waffles
222 E Market StOur daughter & her husband love Maxine's chicken & waffles! Southern & soul food from family recipes draw crowds to this simple yet comfy cafe!
Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant
6429 E Washington StSightseeing
Lovely destination for walkers, runners, bikers, and sightseers when visiting Indy! Check out the pedal boats, kayaks, gondolas. bicycles & surreys! Loads of fun! Beautiful 9-11 memorial and also USS Indianapolis memorial and Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial on the walk.
115 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkLovely destination for walkers, runners, bikers, and sightseers when visiting Indy! Check out the pedal boats, kayaks, gondolas. bicycles & surreys! Loads of fun! Beautiful 9-11 memorial and also USS Indianapolis memorial and Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial on the walk.
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirParks & Nature
Community pool, farmer's markets (second Sunday of the month June-October), concerts, playground equipment, sledding & ice skating in the winter! AND FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS during the summer months! Just a few blocks from your suite! A nice walk. You can even borrow the picnic basket from your suite!
20 locals recommend
Ellenberger Park
5301 East St Clair StreetCommunity pool, farmer's markets (second Sunday of the month June-October), concerts, playground equipment, sledding & ice skating in the winter! AND FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS during the summer months! Just a few blocks from your suite! A nice walk. You can even borrow the picnic basket from your suite!
Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the US. It is located @ 7840 W. 56th St. and covers approximately 1400 acres of water and 3900 acres of land. Marina, beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife discovery centers, ZIP LINES & more.
185 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetEagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis, and one of the largest municipal parks in the US. It is located @ 7840 W. 56th St. and covers approximately 1400 acres of water and 3900 acres of land. Marina, beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife discovery centers, ZIP LINES & more.
hiking, bicycle trails, fishing, dog park, sledding hill and cross-country skiing, Saddle Barn w/horse trail rides, hay rides
76 locals recommend
Fort Harrison State Park
6000 N Post Rdhiking, bicycle trails, fishing, dog park, sledding hill and cross-country skiing, Saddle Barn w/horse trail rides, hay rides
Spring Mill State Park
3333 IN-60Shopping
Beautifully maintained! You can walk from your suite! Tell them Terri & Joe sent you!
Pleasant Run Golf Course
601 N Arlington AveBeautifully maintained! You can walk from your suite! Tell them Terri & Joe sent you!
Wyliepalooza Ice Cream Emporium
7 E Washington StYum! Walk from your suite for sweets!
Midland Arts & Antiques Market
907 E Michigan StThree floors of wonderfulness!
Great local shop with unusual gifts and finds! Tell them you are staying with #airbnbwithTerri and they will give you 10% off! (say hi to Lisa & Scott for me!)
13 locals recommend
Black Sheep Gifts
5626 E Washington StGreat local shop with unusual gifts and finds! Tell them you are staying with #airbnbwithTerri and they will give you 10% off! (say hi to Lisa & Scott for me!)
Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveStop in and see Christy if you need to take your furry baby a souvenir! Tell her Terri sent you!
City Dogs Grocery - Mass ave.
884 Massachusetts AveStop in and see Christy if you need to take your furry baby a souvenir! Tell her Terri sent you!
Indy Reads Books
1066 Virginia AvenueYou will love this place! Please check it out!
I'm a big TJ Maxx fan! I always need to know where the local TJ Maxx stores are! This is one of the several in the area, but this one is the closest, right downtown Indy (I even went to the TK Maxx in London!)
6 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
17100 Mercantile BlvdI'm a big TJ Maxx fan! I always need to know where the local TJ Maxx stores are! This is one of the several in the area, but this one is the closest, right downtown Indy (I even went to the TK Maxx in London!)
Pacers Home Court Gift Shop
125 S Pennsylvania StGet your Indiana Pacers or Fever gear & souvenirs here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2727 E 86th StYum!
Fun hang out! (and close to Mimi Blues Meatballs ,City Dogs Grocery, & Rooster's Kitchen)
14 locals recommend
Mass Ave Wine
878 Massachusetts AveFun hang out! (and close to Mimi Blues Meatballs ,City Dogs Grocery, & Rooster's Kitchen)
Mesh - Indianapolis
725 Massachusetts AvenueNice atmosphere & good food!
The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StGerman Food!
Harry & Izzy's
153 S Illinois StGood food downtown!
Broad Ripple
English Pub and Restaurant on Mass Ave.
Mon-Sat 11 am-3 am
Sunday 11 am -12am
53 locals recommend
Chatham Tap
719 Massachusetts AveEnglish Pub and Restaurant on Mass Ave.
Mon-Sat 11 am-3 am
Sunday 11 am -12am
Essentials
Local hair salon & spa Tell them you are staying with #airbnbwithTerri and they will give you 15% off! Yvonne gives AMAZING facials!!!
Snips Salon & Spa
5731 E Washington StLocal hair salon & spa Tell them you are staying with #airbnbwithTerri and they will give you 15% off! Yvonne gives AMAZING facials!!!
We love our little neighborhood market, Irvington's local food market! It's right next to The Mug and about 1 mile from your suite. (A lovely walk!) Farm Fresh Grocery!
"We are eager to cultivate a community that will join us in supporting our local farmers, but also in experiencing fresher, better tasting food!"
Tyner Pond Market
120 S Audubon RdWe love our little neighborhood market, Irvington's local food market! It's right next to The Mug and about 1 mile from your suite. (A lovely walk!) Farm Fresh Grocery!
"We are eager to cultivate a community that will join us in supporting our local farmers, but also in experiencing fresher, better tasting food!"
Nice little pharmacy/convenience store right around the corner from your suite. (has a nice snack, make-up, grocery section too)
Walgreens Pharmacy
985 N Arlington AveNice little pharmacy/convenience store right around the corner from your suite. (has a nice snack, make-up, grocery section too)