Indy Guidebook for
"The 5-2-5"
Our Neighborhood - Fletcher Place - the locals' favorite area of downtown Indy
From our AirBnB, you are able to walk to some of the most popular restaurants Indianapolis has to offer. Restaurants including Milktooth, Bluebeard, and Aroma have all been nationally recognized. Amelia’s Bakery and Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee also have been said to be one of the best bakeries and coffee shops in the nation. You will absolutely love having these options available to you without ever having to drive anywhere.
Other local favorites include Hotel Tango Distillery, Chilly Water Brewery, Tapper’s Arcade Bar and the local Dugout. The social and vibrant night scene in Fletcher Place is one of Indy’s best kept secrets.
The famous Cultural Trail also runs through the Historic neighborhood. You can easily walk or bike to all Indy downtown attractions. You will never run out of things to do with so many amazing restaurants, breweries and shops nearby.
Historic Fletcher Place is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Indianapolis and it’s easy to see why. Come see for yourself!
We are located in the SouthEast corner of downtown Indianapolis exactly one mile to all the major event centers! Convenient, fun, safe, and walkable!
18 locals recommend
Fletcher Place
From our AirBnB, you are able to walk to some of the most popular restaurants Indianapolis has to offer. Restaurants including Milktooth, Bluebeard, and Aroma have all been nationally recognized. Amelia’s Bakery and Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee also have been said to be one of the best bakeries and coffee shops in the nation. You will absolutely love having these options available to you without ever having to drive anywhere.
Other local favorites include Hotel Tango Distillery, Chilly Water Brewery, Tapper’s Arcade Bar and the local Dugout. The social and vibrant night scene in Fletcher Place is one of Indy’s best kept secrets.
The famous Cultural Trail also runs through the Historic neighborhood. You can easily walk or bike to all Indy downtown attractions. You will never run out of things to do with so many amazing restaurants, breweries and shops nearby.
Historic Fletcher Place is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Indianapolis and it’s easy to see why. Come see for yourself!
We are located in the SouthEast corner of downtown Indianapolis exactly one mile to all the major event centers! Convenient, fun, safe, and walkable!
Fountain Square is a 5-8 minute walk from our home on the Cultural Trail. Historic buildings with unique restaurants, concert venues, shops, Duck Pin Bowling and much more! Fountain Square attracts crowds looking for music, friends, and fun!
225 locals recommend
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is a 5-8 minute walk from our home on the Cultural Trail. Historic buildings with unique restaurants, concert venues, shops, Duck Pin Bowling and much more! Fountain Square attracts crowds looking for music, friends, and fun!
Neighborhood attractions
All of these options are a 3-10 min walk. Stroll down the cultural trail and see what interests you!
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveJames Beard Award nationally recognized restaurant across the street
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveHip brunch with cocktails and rotating menu - Open Thurs - Mon
Aroma Indian Cuisine & Bar
501 Virginia AvenueGood Indian food across the street
Wonderful local bakery across the street. Can also grab local cheese and meats to create a charcuterie board. Open 8a-8p 7 days a week.
50 locals recommend
Amelia's
653 Virginia AveWonderful local bakery across the street. Can also grab local cheese and meats to create a charcuterie board. Open 8a-8p 7 days a week.
Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia AveLocal brewery with good food!
Historic distillery building with artisanal cocktails, a fireplace and cozy bar.
97 locals recommend
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveHistoric distillery building with artisanal cocktails, a fireplace and cozy bar.
Casual sports bar with good bar food and lots of TV’s. Outdoor space is awesome weather permitting. Live bands frequently indoors!
33 locals recommend
Dugout Bar
621 Virginia AveCasual sports bar with good bar food and lots of TV’s. Outdoor space is awesome weather permitting. Live bands frequently indoors!
Pizza and sticks paired with 1205 Distillery. Family friendly. Need mixers? Can order 2 liters of soda. Online ordering for easy carry out within a minute of your AirBnB.
8 locals recommend
Greek's Pizzeria Fletcher Place/Fountain Square
630 Virginia AvenuePizza and sticks paired with 1205 Distillery. Family friendly. Need mixers? Can order 2 liters of soda. Online ordering for easy carry out within a minute of your AirBnB.
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StHidden outdoor tiki bar in Fountain Square. Tacos!
Lift Therapeutic Massage
540 Virginia AveSpa around the corner
Look up yoga, HITT, or spin class schedules or enjoy their large gym and free weights
9 locals recommend
Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay
430 S Alabama StLook up yoga, HITT, or spin class schedules or enjoy their large gym and free weights
Premium tequila and craft beer with funky and traditional Mexican plates.
76 locals recommend
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia AvePremium tequila and craft beer with funky and traditional Mexican plates.
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia AveSmall concert venue - makes for great night out.
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia AveGrog house and beers. Yumm.
Upland Brewery
1201 Prospect StBrewery with nice outdoor picnic tables/patio
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth AveLow key brewery and picnic tables. Good beer.
Tuggle's Gifts & Goods
1029 Virginia AveLocal artist made items
Three Carrots Fountain Square
920 Virginia AveVegan
Metazoa Brewing Company
140 S College AveBrewery with dog park, best views of skyline
Italian family owned restaurant serving the neighborhood since 1933.
32 locals recommend
Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College AveItalian family owned restaurant serving the neighborhood since 1933.
Little hidden speakeasy in Fountain Square. Good cocktails and fun to find. In the building with rooftop bar as well for good downtown views!
7 locals recommend
The Commodore
Little hidden speakeasy in Fountain Square. Good cocktails and fun to find. In the building with rooftop bar as well for good downtown views!
Coastal italian that is a 10 min walk on the way to downtown. Near Gainbridge field house and Taxman Brewery.
7 locals recommend
Nesso Coastal Italia
339 Delaware StCoastal italian that is a 10 min walk on the way to downtown. Near Gainbridge field house and Taxman Brewery.
The Wine Market
1110 Shelby StRestaurant on the square. Will recommend wine pairings.
Indy Attractions
Newfields: IMA Art Museum + a 152-acre campus with the Lilly House, 100 Acre Nature Park, Gardens, the Beer Garden, and more.
364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdNewfields: IMA Art Museum + a 152-acre campus with the Lilly House, 100 Acre Nature Park, Gardens, the Beer Garden, and more.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St
IKEA Way
IKEA WayBetter known as The Fashion Mall, is an upscale shopping center in the northeast section of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.
11 locals recommend
Keystone at the Crossing
8480-8520 Keystone CrossingBetter known as The Fashion Mall, is an upscale shopping center in the northeast section of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StRent bikes, pedal boats or walk/run with views of downtown & the river. Colts playground is fun for kids or take bread to feed the ducks on the canal. Also home to a brand new concert venue.
170 locals recommend
White River State Park
801 W Washington StRent bikes, pedal boats or walk/run with views of downtown & the river. Colts playground is fun for kids or take bread to feed the ducks on the canal. Also home to a brand new concert venue.
Old National Centre
502 N New Jersey StLarge concert venue and theater in Mass Ave Arts District
A variety of artists & bands perform at this outdoor concert venue at White River State Park.
17 locals recommend
Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
801 West Washington StreetA variety of artists & bands perform at this outdoor concert venue at White River State Park.
Topgolf
9200 E 116th St
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveNFL Colts
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StNBA Pacers
The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor League Baseball team of the Triple-A East and the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
72 locals recommend
Victory Field
501 W Maryland StThe Indianapolis Indians are a Minor League Baseball team of the Triple-A East and the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Indy Eleven is an American professional soccer team based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
8 locals recommend
Indy Eleven
402 S Capitol AveIndy Eleven is an American professional soccer team based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Largest sports venue in the world. Visit Dallara IndyCar Factory, Speedway Indoor Karting or Daredevil Brewery in Speedway, Indiana.
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StLargest sports venue in the world. Visit Dallara IndyCar Factory, Speedway Indoor Karting or Daredevil Brewery in Speedway, Indiana.
The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StThe Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in (86.72 m) tall neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets in the center of downtown. Can go to the top for views or see the museum in the basement.
113 locals recommend
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirThe Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in (86.72 m) tall neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets in the center of downtown. Can go to the top for views or see the museum in the basement.
City park within 5 min drive or 10 minute bike ride. Has a farmer's market on Saturday mornings through the summer.
38 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
2505 Conservatory DrCity park within 5 min drive or 10 minute bike ride. Has a farmer's market on Saturday mornings through the summer.
Eagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis and covers approximately 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of land. There are about 10 miles of paths within it.
185 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetEagle Creek Park is the largest park in Indianapolis and covers approximately 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of land. There are about 10 miles of paths within it.
Mass Ave is a 20 min walk or short Uber ride. Ripe with theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and, most attractively for shoppers, a number of eclectic, independent boutiques. You'll encounter unique finds on each block, from Stout's Shoes (the nation's oldest shoe store, established in 1886), to Silver In The City/At Home In The City (offering silver jewelry and unique gift items), to The Best Chocolate In Town (which is fairly self-descriptive). Venture to the Athenaeum for a stein of German lager in the historic Rathskeller biergarten, try local craft beers at Ralston's Drafthouse, or sip a cocktail at the prohibition-era ball&biscuit. Foodies can indulge in American-modern cuisine at Mesh or take down a platter of tacos at Bakersfield. The Garage at the north end has a food hall with multiple food vendors and is across the street from Pins Mechanical for indoor Duckpin, bocce and games.
223 locals recommend
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueMass Ave is a 20 min walk or short Uber ride. Ripe with theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and, most attractively for shoppers, a number of eclectic, independent boutiques. You'll encounter unique finds on each block, from Stout's Shoes (the nation's oldest shoe store, established in 1886), to Silver In The City/At Home In The City (offering silver jewelry and unique gift items), to The Best Chocolate In Town (which is fairly self-descriptive). Venture to the Athenaeum for a stein of German lager in the historic Rathskeller biergarten, try local craft beers at Ralston's Drafthouse, or sip a cocktail at the prohibition-era ball&biscuit. Foodies can indulge in American-modern cuisine at Mesh or take down a platter of tacos at Bakersfield. The Garage at the north end has a food hall with multiple food vendors and is across the street from Pins Mechanical for indoor Duckpin, bocce and games.
Breweries, etc.
Black Acre Brewing Co. Garden & Production Brewery
5529 Bonna Ave
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StNow owned by Scarlett Lane - Chef Erin Kem makes wonderful snacks and plates to go with the beers.
28 locals recommend
Cannon Ball Brewing Company
1702 Bellefontaine StNow owned by Scarlett Lane - Chef Erin Kem makes wonderful snacks and plates to go with the beers.
Fun whiskey neighborhood distillery across the street from Cannon Ball Brewing Company
28 locals recommend
West Fork Whiskey
1660 Bellefontaine StFun whiskey neighborhood distillery across the street from Cannon Ball Brewing Company
Indoor/outdoor beer hall with Bavarian-style decor offering German food, beers &, live music. Historic Athenaeum building.
111 locals recommend
The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StIndoor/outdoor beer hall with Bavarian-style decor offering German food, beers &, live music. Historic Athenaeum building.
Sun King Brewery
135 N College AveNo frills brewery for tasting Sun King beers.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
1701 Gent AveDaredevil Brewing Co
1151 N Main StGarfield Brewery
2310 Shelby StBier Brewery & Tap Room
5133 E 65th St1718 The Bates-Hendricks House Bar
1718 S East StFine Steakhouses
Nostalgic steakhouse and jazz club. Throw back to the 1940's. 3 minute drive. Show up a little early and ask to be seated in the main bar downstairs.
17 locals recommend
Geraldine's Supper Club & Lounge
1101 English AveNostalgic steakhouse and jazz club. Throw back to the 1940's. 3 minute drive. Show up a little early and ask to be seated in the main bar downstairs.
Landmark in the downtown since 1902. Has earned a national reputation for excellent steaks and seafood. Try the spicy horseradish shrimp cocktail!
157 locals recommend
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StLandmark in the downtown since 1902. Has earned a national reputation for excellent steaks and seafood. Try the spicy horseradish shrimp cocktail!
Traveler advice
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Shop local ideas - Fletcher/Fountain Square
Arthur's Music Store
Athena's Fashion Boutique
Bow Wow Meow Boutique
City Dogs Grocery
Litterally Divine Chocolates
Indy Reads
Murphy Arts Center
PinVault
HI-FI / MOKB Presents
Action Duckpin Bowl
The New Age of Ice Cream and More
Fountain Square Brew Company
Nine Lives Cat Cafe
Hero House Comics
Howl & Hide
Bovaconti Coffee
Wildwood Market
Wine Market & Table
Fountain Square Yoga
Square Scoop
Snakeroot Botanicals
Square Cat Vinyl
Mass Ave. Knit Shop
Upland Fountain Square
Zodiac Vintage
Tuggle's Gifts and Goods
Rebecca Tillberry
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Shop local ideas - Mass Ave
Decorate
Homespun
Clothes With A Cause
Silver in the City
Mass Ave Wine Shop , Cafe & Spirits
Artisans LLC
Macaron Bar
Heather Brown Studio
The Frame Shop
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
Francis + Fern Boutique
Sage
Three Dog Bakery
Peabody's Parlor