Guidebook for Indianapolis

Brendan
Guidebook for Indianapolis

Food Scene

Fine dining with options at a variety of price points. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. They don't take reservations so expect a wait on weekends.
131 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th St
131 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Fine dining with options at a variety of price points. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. They don't take reservations so expect a wait on weekends.
Casual and creative cooking - lots of vegetarian options. The ever-changing draft beer list is a good representation of the Indiana beer scene.
72 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Shoefly Public House
72 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Casual and creative cooking - lots of vegetarian options. The ever-changing draft beer list is a good representation of the Indiana beer scene.
Friendly and unpretentious Ethiopian cooking. Loads of vegetarian options and homemade honey wine.
7 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
825 North Pennsylvania Street
7 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Friendly and unpretentious Ethiopian cooking. Loads of vegetarian options and homemade honey wine.
High end butcher shop with amazing sandwiches and a wine cave in the basement. Closes weekdays at 8 and weekends at 6, so better for lunch than dinner.
65 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Goose The Market
2503 N Delaware St
65 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
High end butcher shop with amazing sandwiches and a wine cave in the basement. Closes weekdays at 8 and weekends at 6, so better for lunch than dinner.
Modern Mexican cuisine. Plentiful vegetarian and vegan options. Great Sunday brunch with bottomless cocktails.
42 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Festiva
1217 E 16th St
42 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Modern Mexican cuisine. Plentiful vegetarian and vegan options. Great Sunday brunch with bottomless cocktails.
Hands down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant located in a former Bob Evans.
Saigon Restaurant
4760 W 38th St
Hands down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant located in a former Bob Evans.
Indian buffet that is strong on authenticity, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
6 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
India Sizzling II
4150 Lafayette Rd
6 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Indian buffet that is strong on authenticity, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Flavorful Cajun cooking with friendly counter service. The chili-cheese etoufee with crawfish and the spinach and mushroom etoufee are my favorites.
108 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Yats
885 Massachusetts Ave
108 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Flavorful Cajun cooking with friendly counter service. The chili-cheese etoufee with crawfish and the spinach and mushroom etoufee are my favorites.
Great beer, possibly even better sandwiches.
38 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington St
38 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Great beer, possibly even better sandwiches.

Essentials

Affordable yoga studio with classes ranging from chill meditative practice to vigorous hot yoga.
Altitud
Affordable yoga studio with classes ranging from chill meditative practice to vigorous hot yoga.
115 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Kroger
524 E 16th St
115 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
33 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
CVS
336 Delaware St
33 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
14 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Walgreens
1530 N Meridian St
14 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan

Drinks & Nightlife

Microbrewery with sandwiches, snacks, and board games. Get a beer at the bar, or fill a growler to drink on the porch back home. Family-friendly.
36 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
MashCraft on Delaware
2205 N Delaware St
36 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Microbrewery with sandwiches, snacks, and board games. Get a beer at the bar, or fill a growler to drink on the porch back home. Family-friendly.
Gay dance bar by night; by day a great spot for darts and pool.
14 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Gregs Indy
231 E 16th St
14 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Gay dance bar by night; by day a great spot for darts and pool.
Strong rotating taps of Indiana beers, plus vintage arcade games (free) and pinball (cheap). Super-popular on weekend nights.
82 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave
82 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Strong rotating taps of Indiana beers, plus vintage arcade games (free) and pinball (cheap). Super-popular on weekend nights.
Great classic and creative cocktails in a space that feels both lux and relaxed. The interior is exposed brick with minimal decoration, the seating is a mixture of traditional tables, leather wingbacks, and the occasional lounge, and there are no TVs.
56 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Ball & Biscuit
331 Massachusetts Ave
56 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Great classic and creative cocktails in a space that feels both lux and relaxed. The interior is exposed brick with minimal decoration, the seating is a mixture of traditional tables, leather wingbacks, and the occasional lounge, and there are no TVs.

Sightseeing

1-1/2 mile long canal that meanders through downtown Indianapolis to White River State Park. Great for running, walking, biking, paddleboating, peoplewatching.
115 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Canal Walk
Canal Walk
115 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
1-1/2 mile long canal that meanders through downtown Indianapolis to White River State Park. Great for running, walking, biking, paddleboating, peoplewatching.

Parks & Nature

An expansive park and sculpture garden on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
48 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Taman Seni & Alam Virginia B. Fairbanks: 100 Ekar di Newfields
1850 W 38th St
48 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
An expansive park and sculpture garden on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Good for hiking, trail running, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
185 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th Street
185 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Good for hiking, trail running, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.

Arts & Culture

Go inside the memorial and up the long staircase for one of the most unusual interior spaces in the city. The third-floor Shrine Room is breathtaking and you'll almost always be the only one there.
66 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Indiana War Memorial
55 E Michigan St
66 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Go inside the memorial and up the long staircase for one of the most unusual interior spaces in the city. The third-floor Shrine Room is breathtaking and you'll almost always be the only one there.

Shopping

A variety of largely handmade goods from Indiana and other regional artists. Also offers a selection of unique clothing and locally made toiletries and candles.
25 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Homespun: Modern Handmade
869 Massachusetts Ave
25 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
A variety of largely handmade goods from Indiana and other regional artists. Also offers a selection of unique clothing and locally made toiletries and candles.
My go-to spot for unusual Christmas gifts and birthday presents. A mix of locally produced and imported goods.
68 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts Ave
68 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
My go-to spot for unusual Christmas gifts and birthday presents. A mix of locally produced and imported goods.
A massive antique mall spread across two stories in an old warehouse. Easy to get lost for a whole afternoon.
43 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
Midland Arts & Antiques Market
907 E Michigan St
43 penduduk tempatan mengesyorkan
A massive antique mall spread across two stories in an old warehouse. Easy to get lost for a whole afternoon.