Guidebook for Indianapolis
Parks & Nature
If you enjoy hiking this is a great place, they also have a little beach that is open in the summer for swimming.
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Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetIf you enjoy hiking this is a great place, they also have a little beach that is open in the summer for swimming.
This is a great park for hiking and also has a huge playground for children. The trails follow along the White River and there is a creek for stomping on warm days. There is also a nature center with some frogs, turtles and bird watching area.
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Holliday Park
6363 Spring Mill RdThis is a great park for hiking and also has a huge playground for children. The trails follow along the White River and there is a creek for stomping on warm days. There is also a nature center with some frogs, turtles and bird watching area.
This amazing space the is part of the IMA museum, but completely free. This was the park mentioned in John Green's hit "The Fault in our Stars." It features some very cool sculpture art and a hiking trail around a small lake. It can also be accessed via the central canal towpath.
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Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres i Newfields
1850 W 38th StThis amazing space the is part of the IMA museum, but completely free. This was the park mentioned in John Green's hit "The Fault in our Stars." It features some very cool sculpture art and a hiking trail around a small lake. It can also be accessed via the central canal towpath.
A great park with views of the white river, lots of picnic space and a large play ground.
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Broad Ripple Park
1426 Broad Ripple AveA great park with views of the white river, lots of picnic space and a large play ground.
This paved trail that was a former railway starts downtown and goes north through carmel and westfield.
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Monon Trail
This paved trail that was a former railway starts downtown and goes north through carmel and westfield.
Coxhall Gardens
11677 Towne Rd Close to Grand Park for those looking to take a break from a tournament.
Drinks & Nightlife
Broad Ripple
A great street with delicious restaurants and bars
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Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueA great street with delicious restaurants and bars
This is a fun place to get yummy food, punch served and punch bowls and play some fun games. Kids are welcome, but probably less kid appropriate after 9.
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Punch Bowl Social Indianapolis
120 S Meridian StThis is a fun place to get yummy food, punch served and punch bowls and play some fun games. Kids are welcome, but probably less kid appropriate after 9.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful museum, that can easily be seen in an afternoon, also included in your ticket is the Lilly house and gardens, which is worth the trip in its own right. You can see the recently restored original iconic LOVE statue by Robert Indiana. There is also a special space for children to explore.
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdA beautiful museum, that can easily be seen in an afternoon, also included in your ticket is the Lilly house and gardens, which is worth the trip in its own right. You can see the recently restored original iconic LOVE statue by Robert Indiana. There is also a special space for children to explore.
The largest children's museum in the world! A must do if you have children.
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Barnmuseum i Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StThe largest children's museum in the world! A must do if you have children.
The main branch of our library is a great space to check out.
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Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library
40 E St Clair StThe main branch of our library is a great space to check out.
This is a beautiful museum that celebrates the art and history of the West and Native Americans.
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Eiteljorgmuseet
500 W Washington StThis is a beautiful museum that celebrates the art and history of the West and Native Americans.
They always put on a great show! The theatre is beautiful and the productions are top notch.
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Indiana Repertory Theatre
140 W Washington StThey always put on a great show! The theatre is beautiful and the productions are top notch.
The ISO puts on many performances each year, and they are all amazing.
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
45 Monument CirThe ISO puts on many performances each year, and they are all amazing.
This is a living history museum. They have an inside and a huge outside area with 3-4 different areas that represent the past and include live demonstrations and period actors doing reenactments. Great for families and history buffs. The also frequently run special programs such as symphony on the prairie in the summer and special fall hayrides and headless horsemen reenactments.
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Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville RdThis is a living history museum. They have an inside and a huge outside area with 3-4 different areas that represent the past and include live demonstrations and period actors doing reenactments. Great for families and history buffs. The also frequently run special programs such as symphony on the prairie in the summer and special fall hayrides and headless horsemen reenactments.
This is an urban trail the goes through downtown that features various points of interest along the way, perfect for walking or biking. The city does have a bike share system that is easy to use.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StThis is an urban trail the goes through downtown that features various points of interest along the way, perfect for walking or biking. The city does have a bike share system that is easy to use.
Sightseeing
There is a racing museum, a must see for any racing fan!
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StThere is a racing museum, a must see for any racing fan!
Visit the home of the only president elected from the state of Indiana. His home is perfectly preserved as it was when he lived there. This site is run privately and not part of the National Parks system. If you are a history or president buff- this is a must do! Children under the age of 10 may find it boring.
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware StVisit the home of the only president elected from the state of Indiana. His home is perfectly preserved as it was when he lived there. This site is run privately and not part of the National Parks system. If you are a history or president buff- this is a must do! Children under the age of 10 may find it boring.
This is the large monument in the middle of the city. You can take the stairs for free or pay a small fee and take the elevator to the top.
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Monument Circle
Monument CircleThis is the large monument in the middle of the city. You can take the stairs for free or pay a small fee and take the elevator to the top.
Essentials
Kroger
5718 Crawfordsville RdWalmart Supercenter
7325 N Keystone AveFood Scene
This place is a hidden gem, if you like French pastry and don't mind paying a premium price!
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Gallery Pastry Shop
4573 E 54th StThis place is a hidden gem, if you like French pastry and don't mind paying a premium price!
Yats is a local tradition if you like Cajun food. The original location is on College Ave in Broadripple and has the most character, but this one is closer to the house.
Yats Traders Point
5650 W 86th StYats is a local tradition if you like Cajun food. The original location is on College Ave in Broadripple and has the most character, but this one is closer to the house.
This restaurant is also a working dairy farm. You can take the kids to the see the animals or enjoy a nice romantic meal. They frequently have special events, so check their website for the latest offerings.
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Traders Point Creamery
9101 Moore RdThis restaurant is also a working dairy farm. You can take the kids to the see the animals or enjoy a nice romantic meal. They frequently have special events, so check their website for the latest offerings.
Tian Fu Asian Bistro
3508 W 86th StYummy Asian food and sushi close by.
This is an iconic landmark known for its steaks. You can also check out it's little brother Harry and Izzys.
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StThis is an iconic landmark known for its steaks. You can also check out it's little brother Harry and Izzys.
This place is a like a pink fluffy dream, beautiful cakes and light lunch offerings. Very pricey, but worth it. It is small and can be very busy during peak weekend times.
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The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers
6515 Carrollton AveThis place is a like a pink fluffy dream, beautiful cakes and light lunch offerings. Very pricey, but worth it. It is small and can be very busy during peak weekend times.
The chain hails from New Zealand, and the first BurgerFuel restaurant in the USA is in Indy in the Broadripple neighborhood. A must eat!
BurgerFuel Broad Ripple
6320 Guilford AveThe chain hails from New Zealand, and the first BurgerFuel restaurant in the USA is in Indy in the Broadripple neighborhood. A must eat!
This is a great restaurant/market. They offer limited items, but they are all delicious and reasonably priced. It is right next to the monon trail, so you can enjoy a walk afterwards.
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Locally Grown Gardens
1050 E 54th StThis is a great restaurant/market. They offer limited items, but they are all delicious and reasonably priced. It is right next to the monon trail, so you can enjoy a walk afterwards.
Yum! This place has gotten a ton of press, it is only open for breakfast and lunch and fills up quickly.
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Milktooth
534 Virginia AveYum! This place has gotten a ton of press, it is only open for breakfast and lunch and fills up quickly.
Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StThis is a great place off the beaten path.
This place is great, but get there early, they don't take reservations.
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Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveThis place is great, but get there early, they don't take reservations.
This is a great hipster cafe and restaurant that features fresh local healthy food and drinks.
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Open Society
This is a great hipster cafe and restaurant that features fresh local healthy food and drinks.
This is an inside historic market with lots of restaurants and a few shops. A great place to grab a quick bite to eat.
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Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StThis is an inside historic market with lots of restaurants and a few shops. A great place to grab a quick bite to eat.
Shopping
Just down the street- a must see for plant and garden lovers!
This is the place to go for high end merchants such as Anthropologie, Nordstrom, J Crew, Apple Store, Pottery Barn, Kate Spade, Tiffany, Saks 5th Avenue, etc.
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The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone CrossingThis is the place to go for high end merchants such as Anthropologie, Nordstrom, J Crew, Apple Store, Pottery Barn, Kate Spade, Tiffany, Saks 5th Avenue, etc.
This is a family friendly mall that has Dicks sporting Goods, Lego Store, Disney Store, a small American Girl Store, Macys, Gap, Build a Bear, etc
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Castleton Square
6020 E 82nd StThis is a family friendly mall that has Dicks sporting Goods, Lego Store, Disney Store, a small American Girl Store, Macys, Gap, Build a Bear, etc
A cute little boutique that features decor items and clothes tucked away by a Starbucks
Be The Boutique
5607 N Illinois StA cute little boutique that features decor items and clothes tucked away by a Starbucks
Not many book stores left, especially independent ones. This one is a neighborhood treasure.
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
5619 N Illinois StNot many book stores left, especially independent ones. This one is a neighborhood treasure.
Haus Love
5901 N College AveThis is a lovely high end boutique that features high end furnishing and clothes.
This place is amazing if you enjoy a hunt for treasures. It is a giant building full of lots of cool old stuff. Worth walking around for a few hours.
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Midland Arts & Antiques Market
907 E Michigan StThis place is amazing if you enjoy a hunt for treasures. It is a giant building full of lots of cool old stuff. Worth walking around for a few hours.
Surroundings
1101 East 54th StreetIf you love unique home decor, furniture and light fixtures- this is your place!
A unique toy store off the beaten path- it is right across from the Gallery pastry shop.
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Mass Ave Toys
1057 E 54th StA unique toy store off the beaten path- it is right across from the Gallery pastry shop.
IKEA Way
IKEA WayThis Ikea should be open in the Fall of 2017
A very nice shopping mall not far from Grand Park.
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Clay Terrace Boulevard
Clay Terrace BoulevardA very nice shopping mall not far from Grand Park.
Beautiful plant shop- a great selection of both house plants and landscape plants and everything you need for your garden. Mention you are staying at the airbnb and receive 10% off your purchase!
The Forest Flower
3205 W 71st StBeautiful plant shop- a great selection of both house plants and landscape plants and everything you need for your garden. Mention you are staying at the airbnb and receive 10% off your purchase!