Guidebook for Carmel
Food Scene
Caliente Mexican Restaurant
1400 S Guilford RdKolache Factory
890 E 116th StGREAT breakfast items!
Drinks & Nightlife
$2 drafts on Sundays! Great patio as well as indoor seating! A local favorite!
Upland Carmel Tap House
820 E 116th St$2 drafts on Sundays! Great patio as well as indoor seating! A local favorite!
Parks & Nature
At the end of May 2016, there will be an amazing playground on the West side of this park, which meets College Ave. The Monon Community Center has an amazing gym facility, track, and outdoor water park for the whole family (SUPER fun!).
21 locals recommend
Monon Community Center
1195 Central Park Dr WAt the end of May 2016, there will be an amazing playground on the West side of this park, which meets College Ave. The Monon Community Center has an amazing gym facility, track, and outdoor water park for the whole family (SUPER fun!).
This is a pedestrian-only trail (biking, jogging, etc...) that extends down to Indianapolis' downtown historic district. Enjoy! We love to exercise and take family walks here.
37 locals recommend
Monon Boulevard
Monon TrailThis is a pedestrian-only trail (biking, jogging, etc...) that extends down to Indianapolis' downtown historic district. Enjoy! We love to exercise and take family walks here.
Arts & Culture
The Palladium, which also hosts the Tarkington Theatre and a small black box theatre, has great concerts and events throughout the year. It is a 5-minute drive with free public parking.
31 locals recommend
The Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter GreenThe Palladium, which also hosts the Tarkington Theatre and a small black box theatre, has great concerts and events throughout the year. It is a 5-minute drive with free public parking.
This large venue is 20 minutes down Meridian Street on Butler's campus and has excellent guest artists and events throughout the year!
14 locals recommend
Clowes Memorial Hall
4602 Sunset AveThis large venue is 20 minutes down Meridian Street on Butler's campus and has excellent guest artists and events throughout the year!
35 minutes down Meridian in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. This is a beautiful symphony hall which hosts the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, among other leading ensembles and performers.
Symphony Center
35 minutes down Meridian in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. This is a beautiful symphony hall which hosts the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, among other leading ensembles and performers.
Essentials
Kroger
150 W 161st StTrader Joe's
2902 W 86th StBest quality and best prices in the area. 12-minute's drive.
ALDI
14620 Greyhound PlazaAffordable groceries. Unique selections.