Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Its a very quaint and cool place to eat or drink. Sat a the top of Mass Ave its out of the way but close to the buys and lively bars and clubs. A more sophisticated place to eat and drink.
31 locals recommend
Black Market
Its a very quaint and cool place to eat or drink. Sat a the top of Mass Ave its out of the way but close to the buys and lively bars and clubs. A more sophisticated place to eat and drink.
Great fun pub and restaurant. They do awesome Street Tacos and $2 PBRs served in a glass boot. Very bohemian and in the heart of downtown Mass Ave. Outside space too.
141 locals recommend
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveGreat fun pub and restaurant. They do awesome Street Tacos and $2 PBRs served in a glass boot. Very bohemian and in the heart of downtown Mass Ave. Outside space too.
Local and not a chain. Close to the house and not a Starbucks!
15 locals recommend
Monon Coffee Company
920 E Westfield BlvdLocal and not a chain. Close to the house and not a Starbucks!
Nestled in Broad Ripple. Great food and drink - a lot of outside space overlooking the river. Live music very often. A great Bloody Mary bar at weekends. One of the top Broad Ripple locations for food, drink and being around good people.
31 locals recommend
Flatwater
832 East Westfield BoulevardNestled in Broad Ripple. Great food and drink - a lot of outside space overlooking the river. Live music very often. A great Bloody Mary bar at weekends. One of the top Broad Ripple locations for food, drink and being around good people.
One of the best breakfasts in Indy. Cool downtown location. Lots on the menu and amazing atmosphere. Generally a bit of a wait but not too long. Serving staff are really friendly people. Not too expensive for the amount o food that you get.
31 locals recommend
Yolk - City Way
220 E South StOne of the best breakfasts in Indy. Cool downtown location. Lots on the menu and amazing atmosphere. Generally a bit of a wait but not too long. Serving staff are really friendly people. Not too expensive for the amount o food that you get.
Drinks & Nightlife
This was voted one of the top 'dive' bars in the USA. Hidden away and only accepting cash; its a place you have to visit if you like you bars. A very eclectic place. Located down a dark alley; only known by the locals.
10 locals recommend
Alley Cat Lounge
6267 Carrollton AveThis was voted one of the top 'dive' bars in the USA. Hidden away and only accepting cash; its a place you have to visit if you like you bars. A very eclectic place. Located down a dark alley; only known by the locals.
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of fun; takes about 1.5 hours. Zip lining and tree top walking. Kid and adult fun. About $60 a head, but worth it. Located in a state park too.
16 locals recommend
Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure - Eagle Creek Park
5855 Delong RdLots of fun; takes about 1.5 hours. Zip lining and tree top walking. Kid and adult fun. About $60 a head, but worth it. Located in a state park too.
Lots of activities for adults and kids; theme changes regularly.
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StLots of activities for adults and kids; theme changes regularly.
Shopping
Lots of top stores and restaurants and only 15 mins drive from the house.
145 locals recommend
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone CrossingLots of top stores and restaurants and only 15 mins drive from the house.
Downtown shoppingmall, undercover and out of the elements. lots of good stores. There's a cinema in there too.
204 locals recommend
Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StDowntown shoppingmall, undercover and out of the elements. lots of good stores. There's a cinema in there too.
Essentials
Its brand new and has everything. Only 10 mins from the house. Note, Indy doesn't allow alcohol sales from Grocery stores / Liquor stores on Sundays.
43 locals recommend
Meijer
5550 N Keystone AveIts brand new and has everything. Only 10 mins from the house. Note, Indy doesn't allow alcohol sales from Grocery stores / Liquor stores on Sundays.
Arts & Culture
Murat Theatre
502 N New Jersey StNewfields
4000 N Michigan RdThe Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter GreenGreat concerts here!!