Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Authentic cajun cuisine that they have ready before you can sit down and you can't beat the price! We suggest the B&B for a mix of sweet and spicy.
108 locals recommend
Yats
885 Massachusetts AveAuthentic cajun cuisine that they have ready before you can sit down and you can't beat the price! We suggest the B&B for a mix of sweet and spicy.
Hubbard and Cravens is a laid back, local coffee shop that has unique coffee beans as well as delicious specialty drinks.
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Corporate Office
1114 E 52nd StHubbard and Cravens is a laid back, local coffee shop that has unique coffee beans as well as delicious specialty drinks.
They make the best specialty doughnuts like Nutella cream and have a great selection of vegan doughnuts too!
8 locals recommend
Rocket 88 Doughnuts
4909 North College AvenueThey make the best specialty doughnuts like Nutella cream and have a great selection of vegan doughnuts too!
A coffee shop that’s also a non-profit? That’s Calvin Fletcher’s! Located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indy Calvin Fletcher’s is a great space to get some work done or people watch while sipping on a delicious mocha.
95 locals recommend
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveA coffee shop that’s also a non-profit? That’s Calvin Fletcher’s! Located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indy Calvin Fletcher’s is a great space to get some work done or people watch while sipping on a delicious mocha.
Ever wanted to try out one of Guy Fieri’s picks on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives? Check out 3 Sister’s Cafe in Broad Ripple. Fieri’s pick is their lemon corn cakes, but if you’re feeling like a more savory breakfast try their MOM scramble.
32 locals recommend
3 Sisters Café
6223 Guilford AveEver wanted to try out one of Guy Fieri’s picks on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives? Check out 3 Sister’s Cafe in Broad Ripple. Fieri’s pick is their lemon corn cakes, but if you’re feeling like a more savory breakfast try their MOM scramble.
Sightseeing
When you see iconic photos of Indy, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is likely in most of them. You can climb the stairs to the top of the monument to get great views of the city and they have a civil war museum located in the basement!
113 locals recommend
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirWhen you see iconic photos of Indy, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is likely in most of them. You can climb the stairs to the top of the monument to get great views of the city and they have a civil war museum located in the basement!
Fountain Square
Mass Ave. has an eclectic mix of family friendly restaurants, late night scenes, boutique shopping, quirky street art, and more. We recommend Bakersfield for debatably the city's best margarita and queso and Silver in the City to get your friends and family an atypical Indy souvenir.
223 locals recommend
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueMass Ave. has an eclectic mix of family friendly restaurants, late night scenes, boutique shopping, quirky street art, and more. We recommend Bakersfield for debatably the city's best margarita and queso and Silver in the City to get your friends and family an atypical Indy souvenir.
Parks & Nature
Eagle Creek occupies 3,900 acres of land and 1,900 acres of water in Indianapolis. This makes it a perfect spot to do some light hiking and swimming. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can check out Go Ape which is an aerial obstacle course or rent a kayak or paddleboard and spend a day out on the water.
185 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetEagle Creek occupies 3,900 acres of land and 1,900 acres of water in Indianapolis. This makes it a perfect spot to do some light hiking and swimming. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can check out Go Ape which is an aerial obstacle course or rent a kayak or paddleboard and spend a day out on the water.
Home to some unique outdoor art including "Funky Bones" which appeared in the movie "The Fault in Our Stars." There are small hiking paths that lead around the park and take you past all of the different pieces of art.
48 locals recommend
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields
1850 W 38th StHome to some unique outdoor art including "Funky Bones" which appeared in the movie "The Fault in Our Stars." There are small hiking paths that lead around the park and take you past all of the different pieces of art.
Arts & Culture
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdEssentials
Fresh Market is located only a few blocks away from the hostel and has products similar to what you would find at a Whole Foods.
53 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
9774 E 116th StFresh Market is located only a few blocks away from the hostel and has products similar to what you would find at a Whole Foods.