Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
The Garden Table
342 Massachusetts AveJuice flights!
Yats
885 Massachusetts AveIt's a local institution.
Even if you order something else, you've got to ask to try the Black Raspberry.
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Graeter's Ice Cream
5560 N Illinois StEven if you order something else, you've got to ask to try the Black Raspberry.
Gallery Pastry Shop
4573 E 54th StDelightful, quirky, hipster, fancy.
Cafe Patachou
4901 N Pennsylvania StEveryone loves it.
Go ONLY for weekend brunch hours and ONLY get the bloody mary. Featuring tator tots, bacon, and olives, it's a hit!
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Tick Tock Lounge
2602 E 10th StGo ONLY for weekend brunch hours and ONLY get the bloody mary. Featuring tator tots, bacon, and olives, it's a hit!
Ramen Ray
5628 E 71st StPopular semi-new spot that is open only until the noodles run out.
Lots of specialty tequilas. Everyone's favorite spot. You may need a reservation for a party of 4 on a Fri or Sat evening.
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La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia AveLots of specialty tequilas. Everyone's favorite spot. You may need a reservation for a party of 4 on a Fri or Sat evening.
Guy Fiery is on the wall, so I know he had something to do with the success of this place. It's great! They have a digital board of everything fresh, and you can only order what's readily available.
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The Tamale Place
222 E Market StGuy Fiery is on the wall, so I know he had something to do with the success of this place. It's great! They have a digital board of everything fresh, and you can only order what's readily available.
BUFFET! Local, local, local! Recently rennovated, this spot now has more visual appeal to add to the already great food and service.
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India Palace Restaurant
4213 Lafayette RdBUFFET! Local, local, local! Recently rennovated, this spot now has more visual appeal to add to the already great food and service.
Located on the ground level of a desirable apartment complex on the canal, this is a cute shop closeby to a stroll along the canal. And the best chai tea lattes!
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Quills Coffee
941 W 9th StLocated on the ground level of a desirable apartment complex on the canal, this is a cute shop closeby to a stroll along the canal. And the best chai tea lattes!
Monon Coffee Company
920 E Westfield BlvdLocal as local can get.
Work remotely from this awesome spot! Tons of tables, lots of outlets, great friendly people and delicious beverages and snacks. My all-time go-to spot!
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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveWork remotely from this awesome spot! Tons of tables, lots of outlets, great friendly people and delicious beverages and snacks. My all-time go-to spot!
Craft ice pops (but closer to ice cream pops), that you can dunk in milk or dark chocolate! AMAZING!
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Nicey Treat
916 E Westfield BlvdCraft ice pops (but closer to ice cream pops), that you can dunk in milk or dark chocolate! AMAZING!
Amelia's
653 Virginia AveHuge cookies, lots of bread varieties, great treats.
Drinks & Nightlife
HopCat
6280 N College AveA never-ending selection of craft beer, and award-winning Crack Fries.
Very moderately priced bottles of wine ($15) and cheese plates. A great little spot for locals!
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Mass Ave Wine
878 Massachusetts AveVery moderately priced bottles of wine ($15) and cheese plates. A great little spot for locals!
Dueling Pianos. Check the website, you can usually find a coupon to waive the cover charge.
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Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
20 E Georgia StDueling Pianos. Check the website, you can usually find a coupon to waive the cover charge.
Unique concoctions that are ever-changing. A very cool interior.
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveUnique concoctions that are ever-changing. A very cool interior.
Parks & Nature
Great trails tucked in this park, along with a nature center, and beautiful landscaping. A great spot to get lost on a sunny day.
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Holliday Park
6363 Spring Mill RdGreat trails tucked in this park, along with a nature center, and beautiful landscaping. A great spot to get lost on a sunny day.
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetVarying length trails. Note they do charge for parking.
Canoe Country
6660 S Co Rd 900 WGreat, inexpensive kayaking and tube floating for the warmer season!
Sightseeing
Interior street market with over a dozen food stands, a little shopping, a bar, and great mezzanine seating. A must!
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Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StInterior street market with over a dozen food stands, a little shopping, a bar, and great mezzanine seating. A must!
Arts & Culture
Inside the monument (check the website for times) you can walk up a narrow spiral staircase or pay $2 for the elevator. Great views on top! You can buy postcards inside, too!
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Monument Circle
Monument CircleInside the monument (check the website for times) you can walk up a narrow spiral staircase or pay $2 for the elevator. Great views on top! You can buy postcards inside, too!
Rated best in the country. Go see what everyone's raving about!
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Børnemuseum i Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StRated best in the country. Go see what everyone's raving about!
Worth the price on a sunny day; the grounds are gorgeous, and there's currently golf atop the museum on a partial roof. In summer they have outdoor movie nights that are wildly popular.
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdWorth the price on a sunny day; the grounds are gorgeous, and there's currently golf atop the museum on a partial roof. In summer they have outdoor movie nights that are wildly popular.
Entertainment & Activities
Walking along the canal is free, and a great way to spend part of a day. In summer there is music, paddle boats, kayaks, and other activities.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkWalking along the canal is free, and a great way to spend part of a day. In summer there is music, paddle boats, kayaks, and other activities.
The coolest zip line adventure around! Multiple "towers" to zip from, rope bridges, etc. The final zip is over 1,000 ft in length!
White River Zip Lines
5211 S New Columbus RdThe coolest zip line adventure around! Multiple "towers" to zip from, rope bridges, etc. The final zip is over 1,000 ft in length!
Order your dinner at the theater. They also have a bar! Don't forget Tuesdays are $5 nights.
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Studio Movie Grill
3535 W 86th StOrder your dinner at the theater. They also have a bar! Don't forget Tuesdays are $5 nights.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping mall, with wide expansive scenery. Very peaceful.
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The Shops at Perry Crossing
2499 Perry Crossing WayOutdoor shopping mall, with wide expansive scenery. Very peaceful.
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone CrossingHigher-end shops.