Guidebook for Indianapolis

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Guidebook for Indianapolis

Sightseeing

Don’t miss the iconic heart of Indianapolis! Drive this loop coming or going through town. It’s even better enjoying it as a pedestrian. Beautifully lit at night.
113 locals recommend
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument Cir
113 locals recommend
Don’t miss the iconic heart of Indianapolis! Drive this loop coming or going through town. It’s even better enjoying it as a pedestrian. Beautifully lit at night.
Walk, bike or Segway on the beautiful canal. Start near the NCAA hall of fame and walk toward the zoo. See beautiful views from the bridge and enjoy family-friendly art installations.
32 locals recommend
Indianapolis Canal Walk
Canal Walk
32 locals recommend
Walk, bike or Segway on the beautiful canal. Start near the NCAA hall of fame and walk toward the zoo. See beautiful views from the bridge and enjoy family-friendly art installations.

Parks & Nature

Get in touch with nature and your whimsical side with this free outdoor museum. Enjoy views of the pond, quirky art and wooded trails.
48 locals recommend
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields
1850 W 38th St
48 locals recommend
Get in touch with nature and your whimsical side with this free outdoor museum. Enjoy views of the pond, quirky art and wooded trails.
Walk or bike through Indianapolis on this trail that was converted from the railroad line. This location has parking and basketball courts.
Fall Creek Parkway Trail
Walk or bike through Indianapolis on this trail that was converted from the railroad line. This location has parking and basketball courts.

Arts & Culture

See how the president lived in 1875. Take a full tour of the home with knowledgeable tour guides for family fun.
29 locals recommend
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware St
29 locals recommend
See how the president lived in 1875. Take a full tour of the home with knowledgeable tour guides for family fun.
Enjoy this modern, six floor glass atrium filled with books! Great views of the city, technology for kids and the cafe for a caffeine boost. Don’t miss this gem.
26 locals recommend
Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library
40 E St Clair St
26 locals recommend
Enjoy this modern, six floor glass atrium filled with books! Great views of the city, technology for kids and the cafe for a caffeine boost. Don’t miss this gem.

Shopping

Discover unique, budget friendly items and give back to a great nonprofit, Goodwill.
7 locals recommend
Vintage Vogue by GW
1056 Virginia Ave
7 locals recommend
Discover unique, budget friendly items and give back to a great nonprofit, Goodwill.
Everything you don’t need, but would love to have! Quirky local items and gifts that will make you smirk.
68 locals recommend
Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts Ave
68 locals recommend
Everything you don’t need, but would love to have! Quirky local items and gifts that will make you smirk.
Unique candies, fun sodas and nerdy paraphernalia!
Rocket Fizz Indianapolis
55 Monument Cir
Unique candies, fun sodas and nerdy paraphernalia!
Best bookstore in town! Low prices for used books go toward local adult literacy.
17 locals recommend
Indy Reads Books
1066 Virginia Avenue
17 locals recommend
Best bookstore in town! Low prices for used books go toward local adult literacy.

Food Scene

Get a taste of the local Northside. Choose from breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Coffee is great but not particularly fast. Stop by here for the patio or funky indoor vibe.
76 locals recommend
Foundry Provisions
236 E 16th St
76 locals recommend
Get a taste of the local Northside. Choose from breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Coffee is great but not particularly fast. Stop by here for the patio or funky indoor vibe.
Local and fast Cajun food. I recommend the B&B or Maque Choux. You will leave with a full wallet and stomach.
108 locals recommend
Yats
885 Massachusetts Ave
108 locals recommend
Local and fast Cajun food. I recommend the B&B or Maque Choux. You will leave with a full wallet and stomach.

Entertainment & Activities

See the highlights and hidden gems of downtown Indy. Wear walking shoes, use the bike share or find a motorized scooter (Use app for Bird or Limes).
60 locals recommend
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut St
60 locals recommend
See the highlights and hidden gems of downtown Indy. Wear walking shoes, use the bike share or find a motorized scooter (Use app for Bird or Limes).

Essentials

Nearby groceries and a Redbox.
115 locals recommend
Kroger
524 E 16th St
115 locals recommend
Nearby groceries and a Redbox.
Open 24 hours, includes some groceries.
14 locals recommend
Walgreens
1530 N Meridian St
14 locals recommend
Open 24 hours, includes some groceries.
Helpful if you left any clothes at home.
6 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
17100 Mercantile Blvd
6 locals recommend
Helpful if you left any clothes at home.
Unique and healthy foods galore.
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market St
69 locals recommend
Unique and healthy foods galore.
Excellent source of liquors, local beers and unique wines. Don’t be discouraged by the facade—walk on in.
11 locals recommend
Alabama Liquor Store
947 N Alabama St
11 locals recommend
Excellent source of liquors, local beers and unique wines. Don’t be discouraged by the facade—walk on in.