Guidebook for Indianapolis
Entertainment & Activities
Most famous landmark in the Speedway/Indianapolis area.
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StMost famous landmark in the Speedway/Indianapolis area.
Indianapolis Convention Center hosts tons of activities, including FFA, Gen Con and Comic Con each year.
96 locals recommend
Indiana Convention Center
Monument CircleIndianapolis Convention Center hosts tons of activities, including FFA, Gen Con and Comic Con each year.
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveHome of the Indianapolis Colts!
Lucas Oil Raceway
10267 US Highway 136Home of the US Nationals!
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StHome of the Indianapolis Pacers!
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StOne of the top rated zoos in the entire United States!
Parks & Nature
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetOne of the largest city parks in the United States!
Essentials
Kroger
5718 Crawfordsville RdFor all your grocery needs
Walmart Neighborhood Market
5835 W 10th StFor all your grocery needs
Food Scene
Mug-n-Bun
5211 W 10th StFamous Indianapolis Landmark!! Old-fashioned drive in restaurant!
Great casual restaurant/bar. You can even drive go-carts in the adjoining business!
8 locals recommend
1911 Grill
Great casual restaurant/bar. You can even drive go-carts in the adjoining business!
Big Woods
1002 N Main StAwesome family friendly brew pub.
One of my favorite Irish Pubs!! (family friendly) Best Shepards Pie on the planet!
14 locals recommend
O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant
1552 N Main StOne of my favorite Irish Pubs!! (family friendly) Best Shepards Pie on the planet!
Tacos And Tequila on Main
1502 N Main StReally good Mexican food
Barbecue and Bourbon
1414 N Main StLove their BBQ!!
Jimbo's BBQ
9211 Crawfordsville RdMy favorite small-business mom & pop barbeque place!!
Flap Jacks
7435 W 10th StGOOD breakfast joint!
Great little Mexican restaurant, once featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
16 locals recommend
The Tamale Place
222 E Market StGreat little Mexican restaurant, once featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
A little pricey, but awesome food, live jazz, and spectacular view of Eagle Creek Reservoir.
52 locals recommend
Rick's Cafe Boatyard
4050 Dandy TrailA little pricey, but awesome food, live jazz, and spectacular view of Eagle Creek Reservoir.
Consistently voted the best cheeseburger in Indy!! Not in a great neighborhood. God during the day, they close at 3pm. Worth the effort!
10 locals recommend
Working Man's Friend
234 N Belmont AveConsistently voted the best cheeseburger in Indy!! Not in a great neighborhood. God during the day, they close at 3pm. Worth the effort!
One of my go-to places. All decked out in Mayberry decor. Reasonably priced, home-style cooking!
Mayberry Cafe
78 W Main StOne of my go-to places. All decked out in Mayberry decor. Reasonably priced, home-style cooking!
Mason Inn
1 W Main StMaybe the best bar-food EVER!!!! Try the spinach salad!!
Most famous baker in Indy. People line-up for their delicious donuts!! Just be a little careful, it's not in a great area.
28 locals recommend
Long's Bakery
1453 N Tremont StMost famous baker in Indy. People line-up for their delicious donuts!! Just be a little careful, it's not in a great area.
My personal favorite for donuts!! It's about 6 miles from the house, but their donuts are THE BOMB!
Hilligoss Bakery
804 East Main StreetMy personal favorite for donuts!! It's about 6 miles from the house, but their donuts are THE BOMB!
Drinks & Nightlife
I think this is the oldest operating bar/restaurant in Indiana. Live blues and AWESOME BAR FOOD!
46 locals recommend
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StI think this is the oldest operating bar/restaurant in Indiana. Live blues and AWESOME BAR FOOD!
Arts & Culture
Maybe the best Childrens Museum in the US!! Easily spend a whole day there!! Not just for kids!
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StMaybe the best Childrens Museum in the US!! Easily spend a whole day there!! Not just for kids!
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdBeautiful place!!!
Shopping
Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StLarge downtown mall, close to everything!
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone CrossingHigh-end shopping mall