Guidebook for Indianapolis
Sightseeing
It is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400.
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StIt is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400.
Arts & Culture
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StIt is the world's largest children's museum.
You can learn about pioneer life through their outdoor/ indoor museum.
85 locals recommend
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville RdYou can learn about pioneer life through their outdoor/ indoor museum.
Entertainment & Activities
The stadium is home to the colts and when it is cold outside they will shut the roof so you don't freeze.
312 locals recommend
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveThe stadium is home to the colts and when it is cold outside they will shut the roof so you don't freeze.
You can get Pacers tickets in just about any price range at just about any time.
210 locals recommend
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StYou can get Pacers tickets in just about any price range at just about any time.
The exhibits are cool but I like to go for the IMAX experience.
26 locals recommend
IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington StThe exhibits are cool but I like to go for the IMAX experience.
Parks & Nature
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StIt is so close to my home and has a nice walking trail loop to walk on. Also, they have a dog park and if you bring with you your dog’s vaccination records (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella) to the Park Office you can get a day pass for $5.
35 locals recommend
Broad Ripple Park
1426 Broad Ripple AveIt is so close to my home and has a nice walking trail loop to walk on. Also, they have a dog park and if you bring with you your dog’s vaccination records (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella) to the Park Office you can get a day pass for $5.
The Monon Trail is great to walk, bike, and take your dog. It will take you south to the cultural trail so you can navigate downtown around Mass Avenue to Fountain Square or north up to the Carmel Art's District. It is just about a half mile down the street from my home.
80 locals recommend
Monon Trail
The Monon Trail is great to walk, bike, and take your dog. It will take you south to the cultural trail so you can navigate downtown around Mass Avenue to Fountain Square or north up to the Carmel Art's District. It is just about a half mile down the street from my home.
Food Scene
Cute hidden place to enjoy a good glass of wine and a seasonal menu.
131 locals recommend
Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StCute hidden place to enjoy a good glass of wine and a seasonal menu.
When it is nice out they have a great patio located on the canal that is pet friendly.
31 locals recommend
Flatwater
832 East Westfield BoulevardWhen it is nice out they have a great patio located on the canal that is pet friendly.
My favorite spot for Mexican food, located only two blocks from my home!
Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina #2
3716 E 82nd StMy favorite spot for Mexican food, located only two blocks from my home!
The Northside Social
6525 N College AveUpscale American fare plus wine & craft cocktails .
Laid-back cafe serving classic breakfast & light lunch fare in colorful surrounds.
8 locals recommend
Northside Kitchenette
6515 N College AveLaid-back cafe serving classic breakfast & light lunch fare in colorful surrounds.
The Vanguard
6319 Guilford AveNew American plates served alongside craft cocktails in a crisp, contemporary setting.
Contemporary cafeteria-style restaurant serving New American fare. Profits are donated to charity. They grow and pick food right out of the garden next to the building and you can people watch on the Monon on a nice day.
25 locals recommend
Public Greens
902 E 64th StContemporary cafeteria-style restaurant serving New American fare. Profits are donated to charity. They grow and pick food right out of the garden next to the building and you can people watch on the Monon on a nice day.
Ripple Bagel & Deli
850 Broad Ripple AveGreat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also, open late.
If you want a no frills place to grab a drink after work, they have cheap drinks and great cheeseburgers.
6 locals recommend
Pawn Shop Pub
2222 E 54th StIf you want a no frills place to grab a drink after work, they have cheap drinks and great cheeseburgers.
They have the best meat and it is a great place to watch Cubs games.
41 locals recommend
Fat Dan's Deli
5410 N College AveThey have the best meat and it is a great place to watch Cubs games.
I did not understand half of the words on the menu but it was one of the best tasting brunches I have ever had. They also had some interesting cocktails including a delicious bloody mary. Atmosphere was unique and you must get there early, or you will wait.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveI did not understand half of the words on the menu but it was one of the best tasting brunches I have ever had. They also had some interesting cocktails including a delicious bloody mary. Atmosphere was unique and you must get there early, or you will wait.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1704 Shadeland AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Vogue
6259 N College AveThis place hosts concerts by a variety of different type of artists.