Tara's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
We recommend the young, hip Fountain Square neighborhood for (generally) free parking, great people watching, quirky food and drink places (like a rooftop bar!), and fun evening entertainment like swing dancing and duck pin bowling. Park at Thunderbird or Kumo and walk north on Virginia Ave. all the way to Hotel Tango.
225 locals recommend
Fountain Square
We recommend the young, hip Fountain Square neighborhood for (generally) free parking, great people watching, quirky food and drink places (like a rooftop bar!), and fun evening entertainment like swing dancing and duck pin bowling. Park at Thunderbird or Kumo and walk north on Virginia Ave. all the way to Hotel Tango.
Food Scene
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveGorgeous patio and refined farm-to-table treats.
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveBest pizza and artisan salads!
The best local restaurant in walking distance from the convention center. If you get food to go, you can eat under the huge trees across the street, on the lawn of the Capitol Building.
61 locals recommend
Café Patachou
5790 E Main StThe best local restaurant in walking distance from the convention center. If you get food to go, you can eat under the huge trees across the street, on the lawn of the Capitol Building.
Thai Spice
2220 County Line RdThe best fresh vegetable rolls.
Nicey Treat
916 E Westfield BlvdYou'll want to try every popsicle flavor.
Yats
885 Massachusetts AveSpicy, creamy, comforting Cajun/Creole food.
The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveGet the fried chicken with hot honey.
Get the kebab (chicken or steak -- they're both juicy and flavorful) and hummus.
23 locals recommend
Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East StGet the kebab (chicken or steak -- they're both juicy and flavorful) and hummus.
Shapiro's Delicatessen
808 S Meridian StGet a pastrami sandwich. And pie.
Twenty Two Juice Bar @ Indianapolis City Market
222 East Market StreetDelicious smoothies, juices, and acai bowls
Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington StUnexpected ingredients and flavorful pizzas and salads
Sightseeing
Pay $2 to take an elevator to the top for amazing views! And visit the museum below.
113 locals recommend
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirPay $2 to take an elevator to the top for amazing views! And visit the museum below.
Rent a bike -- electric, regular, or four-wheeled with seating for the whole gang -- and bike the canal for an hour. You'll likely see kids playing on the huge new playground, runners with dogs, people in hammocks, and lots of smiles.
Wheel Fun Rentals
801 W Washington StRent a bike -- electric, regular, or four-wheeled with seating for the whole gang -- and bike the canal for an hour. You'll likely see kids playing on the huge new playground, runners with dogs, people in hammocks, and lots of smiles.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Groceries
Costco, Kroger, and Walmart are within 10 minutes' drive of our home.