Guidebook for Indianapolis

Kelly
Guidebook for Indianapolis

Food Scene

Delicious tacos, Impossible Burgers, and a very atmospheric outdoor tiki bar out back!
50 locals recommend
Revolucion
1132 Prospect St
50 locals recommend
Delicious tacos, Impossible Burgers, and a very atmospheric outdoor tiki bar out back!
This phenomenal hot spot is our go-to for weekend brunch. Deeply satisfying comfort food will fill you up without destroying the planet, since everything here is plant-based! The Country Breakfast is unbelievable!
35 locals recommend
Three Carrots Fountain Square
920 Virginia Ave
35 locals recommend
This phenomenal hot spot is our go-to for weekend brunch. Deeply satisfying comfort food will fill you up without destroying the planet, since everything here is plant-based! The Country Breakfast is unbelievable!
Be warned- the margaritas are delicious (but not cheap)! The new vegan nacho appetizer is DA BOMB!
76 locals recommend
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia Ave
76 locals recommend
Be warned- the margaritas are delicious (but not cheap)! The new vegan nacho appetizer is DA BOMB!
This is a great addition to the neighborhood, with ample outdoor seating, great beer and wine, and a delicious menu of food, including excellent vegan options. Family and dog-friendly!
39 locals recommend
Upland Brewery
1201 Prospect St
39 locals recommend
This is a great addition to the neighborhood, with ample outdoor seating, great beer and wine, and a delicious menu of food, including excellent vegan options. Family and dog-friendly!
Excellent Thai food to-go. Their green curry with tofu is just like we had in Thailand!
75 locals recommend
Siam Square
936 Virginia Ave
75 locals recommend
Excellent Thai food to-go. Their green curry with tofu is just like we had in Thailand!
31 locals recommend
Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia Ave
31 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Yaso Jamaican Grill
1501 Prospect Street
9 locals recommend
Our favorite place for fresh, delicious dishes and a nice choice of wines. Several delicious vegan options!
51 locals recommend
Pure Eatery
1043 Virginia Ave
51 locals recommend
Our favorite place for fresh, delicious dishes and a nice choice of wines. Several delicious vegan options!
Affordable & family friendly Mexican food. Habla espanol?
7 locals recommend
El Arado Mexican Grill
1063 Virginia Ave
7 locals recommend
Affordable & family friendly Mexican food. Habla espanol?
We love the falafel, and the owner even taught us Turkish before our trip to Istanbul!
23 locals recommend
Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East St
23 locals recommend
We love the falafel, and the owner even taught us Turkish before our trip to Istanbul!
Our go-to neighborhood coffee shop, also a non-profit, run by a father and son team (who rock!)
95 locals recommend
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia Ave
95 locals recommend
Our go-to neighborhood coffee shop, also a non-profit, run by a father and son team (who rock!)
A new addition to the neighborhood, one more choice for Mexican food.
34 locals recommend
Loco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
2205 N Delaware St
34 locals recommend
A new addition to the neighborhood, one more choice for Mexican food.
A high-end breakfast place with very creative (albeit not very vegan-friendly) dishes. The barista is also pretty 'picky,' so you get what they offer- no substitutions.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia Ave
182 locals recommend
A high-end breakfast place with very creative (albeit not very vegan-friendly) dishes. The barista is also pretty 'picky,' so you get what they offer- no substitutions.
A swanky retro spot for an upscale dinner. Great atmosphere, but not vegan-friendly.
17 locals recommend
Geraldine's Supper Club & Lounge
1101 English Ave
17 locals recommend
A swanky retro spot for an upscale dinner. Great atmosphere, but not vegan-friendly.
Locals love this treasured Italian joint. Not very vegan-friendly, but delicious and authentic.
32 locals recommend
Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College Ave
32 locals recommend
Locals love this treasured Italian joint. Not very vegan-friendly, but delicious and authentic.
Quiet spot for coffee and handmade chocolates.
Litterally Divine Chocolates
1114 Prospect St
Quiet spot for coffee and handmade chocolates.
Care for some kitty cuddles? This cool coffee shop boasts vegan treats and felines waiting to be adopted!
12 locals recommend
Nine Lives Cat Café
1315 Shelby St
12 locals recommend
Care for some kitty cuddles? This cool coffee shop boasts vegan treats and felines waiting to be adopted!
Delicious fresh bread, all made from sourdough starter so it doesn't bother those with gluten sensitivity! Grab a loaf to enjoy during your stay.
50 locals recommend
Amelia's
653 Virginia Ave
50 locals recommend
Delicious fresh bread, all made from sourdough starter so it doesn't bother those with gluten sensitivity! Grab a loaf to enjoy during your stay.
We don't make it here often enough, but the food is great!
13 locals recommend
Tortas Guicho Dominguez
351 S East St
13 locals recommend
We don't make it here often enough, but the food is great!
We are not typically fans of chain restaurants, but it's a stone's throw away from the flat, which may be nice.
6 locals recommend
Dairy Queen (Treat)
1024 Fletcher Ave
6 locals recommend
We are not typically fans of chain restaurants, but it's a stone's throw away from the flat, which may be nice.
42 locals recommend
Bovaconti Coffee
1042 Virginia Ave
42 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Live music venue with cozy atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
Radio Radio
1119 Prospect St
23 locals recommend
Live music venue with cozy atmosphere.
This unique bowling alley is housed in the historic Fountain Square Theater Building. Fun to experience if you've never heard of Duckpin bowling before.
51 locals recommend
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect St
51 locals recommend
This unique bowling alley is housed in the historic Fountain Square Theater Building. Fun to experience if you've never heard of Duckpin bowling before.
Unique shows, but you have to be in the know...
45 locals recommend
White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect St
45 locals recommend
Unique shows, but you have to be in the know...
This cool building will educate you about Indiana before you even get inside! Take a closer look as you walk around the outside...
88 locals recommend
Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington St
88 locals recommend
This cool building will educate you about Indiana before you even get inside! Take a closer look as you walk around the outside...
This Native American museum is filled with interactive displays. No time for a full exploration? Just stop by the cafe and enjoy a menu inspired by historically recreated meals.
131 locals recommend
The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington St
131 locals recommend
This Native American museum is filled with interactive displays. No time for a full exploration? Just stop by the cafe and enjoy a menu inspired by historically recreated meals.
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St
362 locals recommend
Sports fans will love unique and local displays here.
64 locals recommend
NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington St
64 locals recommend
Sports fans will love unique and local displays here.
Enjoy a performance by Dance Kaleidoscope, or other local talent, in this beautiful, historic theater.
30 locals recommend
Indiana Repertory Theatre
140 W Washington St
30 locals recommend
Enjoy a performance by Dance Kaleidoscope, or other local talent, in this beautiful, historic theater.
Larger-than-life Kurt always makes me smile when I'm walking down Mass Ave!
Kurt Vonnegut Mural
339 Massachusetts Ave
Larger-than-life Kurt always makes me smile when I'm walking down Mass Ave!
13 locals recommend
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
543 Indiana Ave
13 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Indy Reads Books
1066 Virginia Avenue
17 locals recommend

Everything Else

There’s a PNC branch but they are open limited banker’s hours. The ATM is just south of Prospect St. with a drive-through option.
PNC ATM
1059 Virginia Ave
There’s a PNC branch but they are open limited banker’s hours. The ATM is just south of Prospect St. with a drive-through option.
You might wander by and catch an open studio, or a public arts opening and pick up some cool pottery made by locals.
Fountain Square Clay Center
950 Hosbrook St
You might wander by and catch an open studio, or a public arts opening and pick up some cool pottery made by locals.
We haven't personally had work done here, but I've heard good things from friends.
12 locals recommend
Fountain Square Tattoo
1104 Virginia Ave
12 locals recommend
We haven't personally had work done here, but I've heard good things from friends.
Get your beard trimmed at this old school barber shop.
The Barber
Get your beard trimmed at this old school barber shop.
Local owners live walking distance from this wonderful massage spot. It's where we go to loosen up. If you get Rebecca, tell her Kelly needs to schedule another massage soon!!
Lift Therapeutic Massage
540 Virginia Ave
Local owners live walking distance from this wonderful massage spot. It's where we go to loosen up. If you get Rebecca, tell her Kelly needs to schedule another massage soon!!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a wonderful spot to sample some great wines, and buy a bottle at a very affordable price! The owners live in the neighborhood and are often there working. Tell Chris (she's one of the owners) that Kelly & Bethany say "Hi!"
11 locals recommend
The Wine Market
1110 Shelby St
11 locals recommend
This is a wonderful spot to sample some great wines, and buy a bottle at a very affordable price! The owners live in the neighborhood and are often there working. Tell Chris (she's one of the owners) that Kelly & Bethany say "Hi!"
Another summertime favorite, we enjoy their homemade "Vegetable Pleasure" and the west-facing patio with a cold cocktail.
38 locals recommend
The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby St
38 locals recommend
Another summertime favorite, we enjoy their homemade "Vegetable Pleasure" and the west-facing patio with a cold cocktail.
It's a bit tricky to find (stairs and elevator are off a door on Prospect, near the theater entry) but during the summer months, this is our FAVORITE spot to enjoy sunset. Check the hours- they vary, but usually Wed.-Sat. May-Sept.
33 locals recommend
The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect St
33 locals recommend
It's a bit tricky to find (stairs and elevator are off a door on Prospect, near the theater entry) but during the summer months, this is our FAVORITE spot to enjoy sunset. Check the hours- they vary, but usually Wed.-Sat. May-Sept.
Veteran-owned, artisinal distillery with a cool atmosphere. No food, but there are sometimes food trucks out front. Enjoy the tiny new dog park as well!
97 locals recommend
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia Ave
97 locals recommend
Veteran-owned, artisinal distillery with a cool atmosphere. No food, but there are sometimes food trucks out front. Enjoy the tiny new dog park as well!
Coffee, Cocktails, and Vinyl? Get it all anytime of day, and you might just meet the talented Mike Angel, of Bigfoot Yancey, behind the bar.
31 locals recommend
Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia Ave
31 locals recommend
Coffee, Cocktails, and Vinyl? Get it all anytime of day, and you might just meet the talented Mike Angel, of Bigfoot Yancey, behind the bar.
For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to. Enjoy some tasty bites as well! They even have some vegan.
65 locals recommend
Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia Ave
65 locals recommend
For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to. Enjoy some tasty bites as well! They even have some vegan.
This is a great place to entertain yourself with dozens of free 80s arcade games. Affordable and fun! Full bar, and 21+ only.
82 locals recommend
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave
82 locals recommend
This is a great place to entertain yourself with dozens of free 80s arcade games. Affordable and fun! Full bar, and 21+ only.
For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to.
61 locals recommend
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth Ave
61 locals recommend
For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to.
This dog-friendly brewery donates 10% of profits to rotating non-profits focused on animals. Nothing but beer here, but you might find a food truck parked outside near the free dog park!
47 locals recommend
Metazoa Brewing Company
140 S College Ave
47 locals recommend
This dog-friendly brewery donates 10% of profits to rotating non-profits focused on animals. Nothing but beer here, but you might find a food truck parked outside near the free dog park!
Another stop on your brewery tour, this one is definitely off the beaten path.
28 locals recommend
Indiana City Brewing Company
24 Shelby St
28 locals recommend
Another stop on your brewery tour, this one is definitely off the beaten path.
A great neighborhood secret- come here for a drink, pizza, and trivia!
20 locals recommend
Sam's Silver Circle
1102 Fletcher Ave
20 locals recommend
A great neighborhood secret- come here for a drink, pizza, and trivia!
Enjoy this precious hidden gem, and learn about distilling... just don't ask about what happened to the 5th finger...
11 locals recommend
1205 Distillery
634 Virginia Ave
11 locals recommend
Enjoy this precious hidden gem, and learn about distilling... just don't ask about what happened to the 5th finger...
This authentic tiki bar is filled with real Polynesian artifacts and gorgeous cocktails. A bit pricey and not very strong, but it's a fun experience for one $13 drink.
45 locals recommend
The Inferno Room
902 Virginia Ave
45 locals recommend
This authentic tiki bar is filled with real Polynesian artifacts and gorgeous cocktails. A bit pricey and not very strong, but it's a fun experience for one $13 drink.
This dark hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite. Expect cheap drinks and resentful denizens.
33 locals recommend
Dugout Bar
621 Virginia Ave
33 locals recommend
This dark hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite. Expect cheap drinks and resentful denizens.
Josh may have gone sober, but his cocktails are still award-winning and delicious! A bit expensive, but very unique creations.
48 locals recommend
Thunderbird
1127 Shelby St
48 locals recommend
Josh may have gone sober, but his cocktails are still award-winning and delicious! A bit expensive, but very unique creations.
Looking for some British Pub Food? Red Lion's got you covered.
31 locals recommend
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia Ave
31 locals recommend
Looking for some British Pub Food? Red Lion's got you covered.
I wouldn't walk here, but this sketchy hole-in-the-wall gay bar boasts a fabulous drag show on weekends! Bring plenty of cash- no credit cards accepted. The drinks are cheap, so tip the performers well!
7 locals recommend
Zonie's Closet
1446 E Washington St
7 locals recommend
I wouldn't walk here, but this sketchy hole-in-the-wall gay bar boasts a fabulous drag show on weekends! Bring plenty of cash- no credit cards accepted. The drinks are cheap, so tip the performers well!
This venue allows under 21, so its a great spot for younger music lovers.
Hoosier Dome
1627 Prospect St
This venue allows under 21, so its a great spot for younger music lovers.
The sounds is much improved since they expanded, yet it's still an intimate venue.
67 locals recommend
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia Ave
67 locals recommend
The sounds is much improved since they expanded, yet it's still an intimate venue.
6 locals recommend
BrewDog Indianapolis
1140 Shelby St
6 locals recommend

Essentials

Great little market to pick up last minute organic, GF, vegan culinary items
56 locals recommend
Wildwood Market
1015 Virginia Ave
56 locals recommend
Great little market to pick up last minute organic, GF, vegan culinary items
N & Y is a newly renovated convenience store a block away, for any last minute items.
730 S State Ave
730 South State Avenue
N & Y is a newly renovated convenience store a block away, for any last minute items.
The neighborhood gas station got a face lift, but it still has the best prices in town for gas. No diesel.
Fountain Square Express
1440 Prospect St
The neighborhood gas station got a face lift, but it still has the best prices in town for gas. No diesel.
Just a couple of miles east there is a Kroger store for essentials. If you stop by the pharmacy, tell the cute Costa Rican that we say, "We love you, Leo!"
115 locals recommend
Kroger
524 E 16th St
115 locals recommend
Just a couple of miles east there is a Kroger store for essentials. If you stop by the pharmacy, tell the cute Costa Rican that we say, "We love you, Leo!"

Sightseeing

Pacers Bikeshare Station. Great location to pick up or drop off a bike share for your sightseeing pleasure!
1066 Virginia Ave
1066 Virginia Avenue
Pacers Bikeshare Station. Great location to pick up or drop off a bike share for your sightseeing pleasure!
This beautifully done canal features interesting art, paddleboat rentals, and a few cafes along the way. Enjoy a relaxing stroll downtown!
14 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal Walk
14 locals recommend
This beautifully done canal features interesting art, paddleboat rentals, and a few cafes along the way. Enjoy a relaxing stroll downtown!
Baseball fans will enjoy this outdoor stadium downtown.
72 locals recommend
Victory Field
501 W Maryland St
72 locals recommend
Baseball fans will enjoy this outdoor stadium downtown.
Lots of guests come to Indy for the 1st time for a conference or convention, but they come back for everything else!
96 locals recommend
Indiana Convention Center
Monument Circle
96 locals recommend
Lots of guests come to Indy for the 1st time for a conference or convention, but they come back for everything else!
Walk 330 steps up to the top for a fabulous view from the center of the city (or pay $3 to ride the elevator most of the way). There's a massive (free) museum in the basement as well, so check to see if it's open.
170 locals recommend
Monument Circle
Monument Circle
170 locals recommend
Walk 330 steps up to the top for a fabulous view from the center of the city (or pay $3 to ride the elevator most of the way). There's a massive (free) museum in the basement as well, so check to see if it's open.
This free museum is massive, with such interesting history about the building itself!
66 locals recommend
Indiana War Memorial
55 E Michigan St
66 locals recommend
This free museum is massive, with such interesting history about the building itself!
We saw the Dalai Lama speak here. You might pet a goat or watch a concert here too.
15 locals recommend
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th St
15 locals recommend
We saw the Dalai Lama speak here. You might pet a goat or watch a concert here too.

Parks & Nature

A lovely 2 mile walk along the Pleasant Run Parkway trail will land you in this spacious park. Come to toss a frisbee, swim in the outdoor pool, or check out the other features.
7 locals recommend
Garfield Park Aquatic Center
2345 Pagoda Dr
7 locals recommend
A lovely 2 mile walk along the Pleasant Run Parkway trail will land you in this spacious park. Come to toss a frisbee, swim in the outdoor pool, or check out the other features.
Enjoy the Canal Walk!
24 locals recommend
White River State Park, West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
801 W Washington St
24 locals recommend
Enjoy the Canal Walk!
A fun neighborhood pocket park with a cool spinning climbing tower!
Stacy Park
1503 Hoyt Ave
A fun neighborhood pocket park with a cool spinning climbing tower!
This larger park has more room than most neighborhood parks, and often hosts summer festivals, like Italian Fest. Horseshoes, anyone?
Edna Balz Lacy Family Park
This larger park has more room than most neighborhood parks, and often hosts summer festivals, like Italian Fest. Horseshoes, anyone?
If you need to escape the city for a few hours, enjoy some great hiking trails, undulating landscape, or relax with a lakeside picnic. You can even golf nearby.
76 locals recommend
Fort Harrison State Park
6000 N Post Rd
76 locals recommend
If you need to escape the city for a few hours, enjoy some great hiking trails, undulating landscape, or relax with a lakeside picnic. You can even golf nearby.
This sprawling zoo is just across the river from downtown, and an easy bike ride down the Cultural Trail. Just don't ride the Skyline unless you have time to be stuck dangling in the air...
311 locals recommend
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington St
311 locals recommend
This sprawling zoo is just across the river from downtown, and an easy bike ride down the Cultural Trail. Just don't ride the Skyline unless you have time to be stuck dangling in the air...
This modern art museum is flanked by 100 acres of beautifully curated landscape. Worth the drive!
364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan Rd
364 locals recommend
This modern art museum is flanked by 100 acres of beautifully curated landscape. Worth the drive!