Shane's Guidebook
Food scene
Head to Bottleworks and go to the Garage for a variety of eateries and beer / cocktail gardens
58 locals recommend
Bottleworks District
850 Massachusetts AveHead to Bottleworks and go to the Garage for a variety of eateries and beer / cocktail gardens
Located downtown, St Elmos is a must Dine experience for a little upscale eating, don’t be afraid to get a big heaping scoop of cocktail sauce with St Elmos world famous shrimp and cocktail sauce
157 locals recommend
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StLocated downtown, St Elmos is a must Dine experience for a little upscale eating, don’t be afraid to get a big heaping scoop of cocktail sauce with St Elmos world famous shrimp and cocktail sauce
Everyone needs that go to Mexican restaurant when traveling, you won’t be disappointed. Good food and cocktails
El Toro Downtown
365 North Illinois StreetEveryone needs that go to Mexican restaurant when traveling, you won’t be disappointed. Good food and cocktails
One of my favorite Steakhouses in Indy, be brave and order the Tomahawk Ribeye and don’t forget the bread pudding
Ruth's Chris Steak House
45 South Illinois StreetOne of my favorite Steakhouses in Indy, be brave and order the Tomahawk Ribeye and don’t forget the bread pudding
If your looking for a great slice of pizza this is the place, NY stile big slice and bold flavor, you can also grab an Old Fashion or other spirit of your choice at the attached Wiseguy Lounge
24 locals recommend
Goodfellas Pizzeria
545 Massachusetts AvenueIf your looking for a great slice of pizza this is the place, NY stile big slice and bold flavor, you can also grab an Old Fashion or other spirit of your choice at the attached Wiseguy Lounge
If your looking for made from scratch Italian cuisine this is a short drive from downtown Indy but you will thank me for this recommendation, reservations are recommended
19 locals recommend
Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar
1103 Prospect StIf your looking for made from scratch Italian cuisine this is a short drive from downtown Indy but you will thank me for this recommendation, reservations are recommended
FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts AveHands down the best sushi in Indianapolis
Located in the Mass Ave area this is a must eat and drink place in Indy, Latin American food at is best it doesn’t hurt they have great ambiance and Margaritas either, I recommend the Carriage House margarita and the Paella
101 locals recommend
Livery
720 N College AveLocated in the Mass Ave area this is a must eat and drink place in Indy, Latin American food at is best it doesn’t hurt they have great ambiance and Margaritas either, I recommend the Carriage House margarita and the Paella
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveKnown for their margaritas, the street tacos are just as delish
If your looking for that family dining pizzeria look no further. One of my favorite pies is the chicken pesto
95 locals recommend
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveIf your looking for that family dining pizzeria look no further. One of my favorite pies is the chicken pesto
Are you looking for good seafood and fine dining combined Oceanaire delivers great quality and is in the heart of downtown Indy
18 locals recommend
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
30 S Meridian StAre you looking for good seafood and fine dining combined Oceanaire delivers great quality and is in the heart of downtown Indy
One of Indys oldest Italian cuisine restaurants in the heart of downtown. This is a fan favorite, crowd pleaser. Great for the entire family
11 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory
210 S Meridian StOne of Indys oldest Italian cuisine restaurants in the heart of downtown. This is a fan favorite, crowd pleaser. Great for the entire family
Long's Bakery
1453 N Tremont StBest yeast donuts hands down
Jack's Donuts
6835 E Southport RdGood donuts in the heart of downtown, right by monument circle
Looking for wings and watching sports BW’s is right downtown calling your name
7 locals recommend
Buffalo Wild Wings
10625 Pendleton PikeLooking for wings and watching sports BW’s is right downtown calling your name
Entertainment
Great place to go have some fun with family and Friends: Bowling, Pinball, Jenna, fooseball, and Beer / cocktails
Pins Mechanical Co
856 Carrollton AvenueYou can’t come to Indy without getting your feel for a little racing. It’s a great time
30 locals recommend
Speedway Indoor Karting
1067 N Main StYou can’t come to Indy without getting your feel for a little racing. It’s a great time
Looking for a little culture with your trip come check out Indys Art museum just a short ride from downtown Indy
364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdLooking for a little culture with your trip come check out Indys Art museum just a short ride from downtown Indy
If you have never taken in a night of live comedy Improv, this is fun with a date or a group of friends. You will want to buy tickets in advance
9 locals recommend
CSz Indianapolis - Home of Comedysportz
3808 Massachusetts AveIf you have never taken in a night of live comedy Improv, this is fun with a date or a group of friends. You will want to buy tickets in advance
Free video games and not free beer / cocktails. If you like classic arcade games you just might like this place
24 locals recommend
16-Bit Bar+Arcade
110 E New York StFree video games and not free beer / cocktails. If you like classic arcade games you just might like this place
If your a race fan you can’t come to indy without checking out historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StIf your a race fan you can’t come to indy without checking out historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
If you like live music the Slippery Noodle has been doing live music for decades. Enjoy some good music and adult beverages
46 locals recommend
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StIf you like live music the Slippery Noodle has been doing live music for decades. Enjoy some good music and adult beverages
Indy has the worlds largest children’s Museum come bring your kids for the entire day tons of stuff to do
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StIndy has the worlds largest children’s Museum come bring your kids for the entire day tons of stuff to do
If you venture out to Fountain square come visit this iconic destination, have some fun and play some duck pin bowling. Check out the roof top bar for some good views of the Indy skyline. Plenty of places to eat and drink within walking distance
51 locals recommend
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StIf you venture out to Fountain square come visit this iconic destination, have some fun and play some duck pin bowling. Check out the roof top bar for some good views of the Indy skyline. Plenty of places to eat and drink within walking distance
If your wanting to check out music while your in town Hi-Fi is a great venue
67 locals recommend
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia AveIf your wanting to check out music while your in town Hi-Fi is a great venue
LO-FI Lounge
1043 Virginia AveLooking for a little more low key music check out Lo-Fi more of an Unplugged vibe
The Vogue
6259 N College AveSome of the best concerts in Indy are held at the vogue
It’s a little bit of a drive but if you have the itch to swing a club, have a drink and get a bite to eat this is fun alone, or with a group
65 locals recommend
Topgolf
9200 E 116th StIt’s a little bit of a drive but if you have the itch to swing a club, have a drink and get a bite to eat this is fun alone, or with a group
Beer / Spirits
Just an all around good place to hang out and watch sports, eat and Drink
23 locals recommend
Brothers Bar & Grill
255 S Meridian StJust an all around good place to hang out and watch sports, eat and Drink
If you like beer enough said don’t go anywhere else I think they have over a 100 domestic, import and craft beer on tap
32 locals recommend
The Tap
306 N Delaware StIf you like beer enough said don’t go anywhere else I think they have over a 100 domestic, import and craft beer on tap
Entertainment with adult beverages
Something different test your skills at tossing the pig skin at bowling pins while having your choice of beer or cocktails
13 locals recommend
The Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis
1125 East Brookside AvenueSomething different test your skills at tossing the pig skin at bowling pins while having your choice of beer or cocktails
You want ambiance check out the rooftop garden in Fountain Square great views good cocktails and appetizers, want something fun to do go downstairs and experience duckpin bowling
33 locals recommend
The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect StYou want ambiance check out the rooftop garden in Fountain Square great views good cocktails and appetizers, want something fun to do go downstairs and experience duckpin bowling
Neighborhoods
If your looking for that trendy hipster feel, come visit Fountain Square, plenty of places to dine, several options for entertainment and music
225 locals recommend
Fountain Square
If your looking for that trendy hipster feel, come visit Fountain Square, plenty of places to dine, several options for entertainment and music
Broad Ripple is full of adult nightlife, take in a concert at the Vogue, hit your local dive bar, upscale bar or restaurant Broad Ripple has a little bit to offer everyone. Sunday brunch at Cholitas is a personal favorite
210 locals recommend
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple is full of adult nightlife, take in a concert at the Vogue, hit your local dive bar, upscale bar or restaurant Broad Ripple has a little bit to offer everyone. Sunday brunch at Cholitas is a personal favorite
Irvington is your more family friendly neighborhood, local shops and good restaurants await you
7 locals recommend
Irvington
Irvington is your more family friendly neighborhood, local shops and good restaurants await you
Sightseeing
Come check out this beautiful monument that gives Indy our nickname…the Circle City….experience Lady Victory and all her glory
170 locals recommend
Monument Circle
Monument CircleCome check out this beautiful monument that gives Indy our nickname…the Circle City….experience Lady Victory and all her glory
Indiana is known for its basketball and it makes since the NCAA headquarters is located in Indy. If your trip allows come check out the NCAA Hall of Champions
64 locals recommend
NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington StIndiana is known for its basketball and it makes since the NCAA headquarters is located in Indy. If your trip allows come check out the NCAA Hall of Champions
Looking to get outdoors in Indy, check out our canal walk, rent a bike, kyak, Segway or just walk and enjoy the views
85 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkLooking to get outdoors in Indy, check out our canal walk, rent a bike, kyak, Segway or just walk and enjoy the views
Grocery Store
Right down the street full grocery store on the corner of Capitol and Michigan Ave, free parking garage
115 locals recommend
Kroger
524 E 16th StRight down the street full grocery store on the corner of Capitol and Michigan Ave, free parking garage
Are you looking for your healthy eating while in Indy visit our local Whole Foods located in the heart of downtown
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StAre you looking for your healthy eating while in Indy visit our local Whole Foods located in the heart of downtown