Jimmy & Tamara's Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Excellent gourmet pizza and atmosphere. Bazbeaux has been a neighborhood staple since the early 1990s.
35 locals recommend
Bazbeaux
811 E Westfield BlvdExcellent gourmet pizza and atmosphere. Bazbeaux has been a neighborhood staple since the early 1990s.
Sakura
7201 N Keystone AveGreat sushi at a great price and cozy ethnic atmosphere.
Capri Italian Restaurant
2602 Ruth DrOne of our all-time favorites!
Creative American cuisine in a cool, industrial space located inside the Ironworks Hotel. Part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group in Indianapolis.
8 locals recommend
Provision
2721 E 86th StCreative American cuisine in a cool, industrial space located inside the Ironworks Hotel. Part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group in Indianapolis.
American, Caribbean, and Spanish influenced menu in a modern space. We love the Sunday brunch here (but its only on Sundays). Open for dinner through the week.
51 locals recommend
Delicia
5215 N College AveAmerican, Caribbean, and Spanish influenced menu in a modern space. We love the Sunday brunch here (but its only on Sundays). Open for dinner through the week.
This is a must-visit destination while in Indy! Gwen has created a magical, French-inspired bakery and restaurant known worldwide. She opened her second location in Carmel's City Center in 2019.
56 locals recommend
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers
6515 Carrollton AveThis is a must-visit destination while in Indy! Gwen has created a magical, French-inspired bakery and restaurant known worldwide. She opened her second location in Carmel's City Center in 2019.
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar
823 E Westfield BlvdSightseeing
Broad Ripple
Trendy spot full of small businesses, restaurants and pubs.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StShopping
THE best shopping in Indiana and plenty of great restaurants surrounding it too!
145 locals recommend
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone CrossingTHE best shopping in Indiana and plenty of great restaurants surrounding it too!
Just a few miles north of the Inn and Carriage house is Carmel's City Center. This place is full of locally owned businesses and restaurants and just a short walking distance from midtown Carmel where more fun awaits!
6 locals recommend
Carmel City Center
Veterans WayJust a few miles north of the Inn and Carriage house is Carmel's City Center. This place is full of locally owned businesses and restaurants and just a short walking distance from midtown Carmel where more fun awaits!
Coffee
The Garden Table
342 Massachusetts AveGreat spot for coffee, breakfast brunch and lunch!
Our favorite local, cold-brewed coffee (Tam is addicted to Nitro)
Great spot right on the Monon Trail!
Java House (Broad Ripple)
Our favorite local, cold-brewed coffee (Tam is addicted to Nitro)
Great spot right on the Monon Trail!
Entertainment & Activities
Flix Brewhouse Carmel
2206 E 116th StFastimes Indoor Karting
3455 Harper RdTrendy, fun town with lots to see, do and eat! Check out Broad Ripple village!
210 locals recommend
Broad Ripple
Trendy, fun town with lots to see, do and eat! Check out Broad Ripple village!
Parks & Nature
Marott Park
7350 N College AveAlso close to the Monon Trail
White River Canoe Company
17180 River RdTake a canoe trip on the river!
Excellent walking / jogging / biking path that runs through Indianapolis - directly through Broad Ripple - to Carmel
Monon Trail Access
Excellent walking / jogging / biking path that runs through Indianapolis - directly through Broad Ripple - to Carmel
Arts & Culture
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdConner Prairie
13400 Allisonville RdThe Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter GreenCarmel Arts & Design District