Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Pearings Cafe and Frozen Yogurt
6 W Washington StAxum Ethiopian Restaurant
825 North Pennsylvania StreetPure Eatery
1043 Virginia AveOpen LATE! Also a bar
Beholder
1844 E 10th StVery trendy food and drink spot
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StGreat romantic italian food. Often a wait at lunch.
Indoor market with affordable options. Even has a vegan restaurant, fresh juice, coffee shop and bar.
55 locals recommend
Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StIndoor market with affordable options. Even has a vegan restaurant, fresh juice, coffee shop and bar.
Great restaurant and bar, cool decor and delicious food. Nationally recognized.
169 locals recommend
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveGreat restaurant and bar, cool decor and delicious food. Nationally recognized.
Best brunch in town. Nationally recognized. Expect to wait on weekends.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveBest brunch in town. Nationally recognized. Expect to wait on weekends.
Wild Eggs
314 N Delaware StYats
885 Massachusetts AveCajun inspired fast casual
Mimi Blue Restaurants
870 Massachusetts AveUnique meatball restaurant. Try the gnocci!
Black Market
Great date spot with a unique menu and fire pits.
Szechwan Garden
3649 Lafayette RdBest chinese food around
Best indian food. All you can eat buffet and dosa nights thursdays
6 locals recommend
India Sizzling II
4150 Lafayette RdBest indian food. All you can eat buffet and dosa nights thursdays
Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East Stmiddle eastern food!
Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StEven the salads are amazing. Expect a wait at dinner time.
General American Donut Company
827 S East Stfresh donuts, very unique
Live music, brewery and good food! Outdoor seating is dog friendly
65 locals recommend
Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia AveLive music, brewery and good food! Outdoor seating is dog friendly
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveClosed sundays. Local and very hip
Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia AveCool coffee and vinyl shop
Delicious vegan food in the city market! I love the seitan gyro with a side salad.
6 locals recommend
Three Carrots City Market
222 E Market StDelicious vegan food in the city market! I love the seitan gyro with a side salad.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StRestaurant with a tiki bar in the back. Don't miss this!
Imbibe
1105 Shelby StVintage bar with game room
Romantic 1930s bar. They serve food late and show old movies.
38 locals recommend
The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby StRomantic 1930s bar. They serve food late and show old movies.
Best gay bar in town (IMO) with dancing and good food.
32 locals recommend
Metro Nightclub & Restaurant
707 Massachusetts AveBest gay bar in town (IMO) with dancing and good food.
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StGreat local beer
Easley Winery
205 N College AveThe only downtown winery!
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia Ave21+ concert venue, close to everything in fountain square
The Sinking Ship
4923 N College AveMetal bar with vegan bar food!
White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect StLots of fun, unique shows every weekend. 1960s vibe.
Goodfellas Pizzeria
545 Massachusetts AvenueThere's a cool bourbon bar inside on the left.
Nice bar for young professionals, very popular at night. Great tacos and margaritas!
141 locals recommend
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveNice bar for young professionals, very popular at night. Great tacos and margaritas!
Sightseeing
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirClimb to the top!
Awesome european canal with local shops and restaurants. Great for running or renting a boat with the fam! Near white river state park. Park on the street somewhere nearby
115 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkAwesome european canal with local shops and restaurants. Great for running or renting a boat with the fam! Near white river state park. Park on the street somewhere nearby
Broad Ripple
Lots of shops and food options, hip place near butler university
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueThe restaurant and bar neighborhood!
Fountain Square
The hip artsy neighborhood
This is where the indy 500 happens! Lots of breweries and restaurants nearby
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StThis is where the indy 500 happens! Lots of breweries and restaurants nearby
They have a city overlook that lets you go to the top and see everything around town! Just head toward the elevators and there should be signage. It's free!
Indianapolis City-County Building
200 E Washington StThey have a city overlook that lets you go to the top and see everything around town! Just head toward the elevators and there should be signage. It's free!
Parks & Nature
Sunken gardens, conservatory, tennis court, volleyball, public pool! Local gem!
79 locals recommend
Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrSunken gardens, conservatory, tennis court, volleyball, public pool! Local gem!
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetAwesome park with canoeing, swimming, and trails galore
Geist Reservoir
Arts & Culture
beer garden and beautiful grounds, cool indoor exhibits and an amphitheater that sometimes shows movies and concerts
364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan Rdbeer garden and beautiful grounds, cool indoor exhibits and an amphitheater that sometimes shows movies and concerts
The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StNational history museum, has an IMAX!
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StFun for the whole family
Huge public library with free workspaces and some conference rooms.
26 locals recommend
Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library
40 E St Clair StHuge public library with free workspaces and some conference rooms.
Getting Around
Get a bike or go for a walk! This goes all over downtown and is lit at night
60 locals recommend
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StGet a bike or go for a walk! This goes all over downtown and is lit at night
Monon Trail
12 mile bike trail that goes directly north. Very popular!
Dugout Bar
621 Virginia AveNearest Pacers Bikeshare rental bay. 15min walk.
Shopping
Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StSilver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveQuirky gifts and indianapolis stuff