Eric’s guidebook to Indianapolis
Neighborhoods
Lots of restaurants and bars to visit in 'B-rip'. Good shopping options and well taken care of walking paths. Only about a mile away from the Airbnb, we recommend driving and parking nearby. South Broad Ripple is considered to start around 46th St. at Root & Bone, and continues up to around 62nd (Broad Ripple Ave.). All of the restaurants in the heart of B-rip are worth checking out!
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Broad Ripple
Lots of restaurants and bars to visit in 'B-rip'. Good shopping options and well taken care of walking paths. Only about a mile away from the Airbnb, we recommend driving and parking nearby. South Broad Ripple is considered to start around 46th St. at Root & Bone, and continues up to around 62nd (Broad Ripple Ave.). All of the restaurants in the heart of B-rip are worth checking out!
Hip and trendy restaurants near downtown Indy. Can't go wrong with most choices, but we personally love Ralston's Drafthouse, Union 50, 45 Degrees, and the Livery. There's a brand new refurbished facility (Coca-cola bottling plant) with a movie theater, food hall, and unique shopping options. Google The Garage food hall and use it as your starting point to visit all of Mass Ave!
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Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueHip and trendy restaurants near downtown Indy. Can't go wrong with most choices, but we personally love Ralston's Drafthouse, Union 50, 45 Degrees, and the Livery. There's a brand new refurbished facility (Coca-cola bottling plant) with a movie theater, food hall, and unique shopping options. Google The Garage food hall and use it as your starting point to visit all of Mass Ave!
Hip and trendy restaurants on the south-east side of downtown Indy. Easy to walk around, ride bikes, and visit a few restaurants. Try duckpin bowling and the Tappers arcade bar for a unique visit!
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Fountain Square
Hip and trendy restaurants on the south-east side of downtown Indy. Easy to walk around, ride bikes, and visit a few restaurants. Try duckpin bowling and the Tappers arcade bar for a unique visit!
Food scene
$ Local favorite for quick and easy Mexican food. They deliver to Mapleton-Fall Creek area for free.
Taqueria La Chela
720 East 38th Street$ Local favorite for quick and easy Mexican food. They deliver to Mapleton-Fall Creek area for free.
$ Local favorite for BBQ and Homestyle cooking. Owned and operated by a local older couple, the family vibes are strong and it shows in their food.
Pa & Ma's Backyard BBQ
3469 North College Avenue$ Local favorite for BBQ and Homestyle cooking. Owned and operated by a local older couple, the family vibes are strong and it shows in their food.
$$ Half price, high quality sushi on Sundays. Make sure to get there earlier if you can to avoid long wait times as they don't take reservations over the phone. Inside is hip and modern, but the outside patio is our favorite place to eat when the weather cooperates (good people watching on Mass Ave).
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FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts Ave$$ Half price, high quality sushi on Sundays. Make sure to get there earlier if you can to avoid long wait times as they don't take reservations over the phone. Inside is hip and modern, but the outside patio is our favorite place to eat when the weather cooperates (good people watching on Mass Ave).
$$ Latin classics & lots of tequila. Not horribly expensive, but on the pricier side. Good option if you're only in town and want to have a special dinner.
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Livery
720 N College Ave$$ Latin classics & lots of tequila. Not horribly expensive, but on the pricier side. Good option if you're only in town and want to have a special dinner.
$ Laid-back, counter-serve chain specializing in hearty plates of New Orleans cuisine. Quick and easy, they do carry out you can order online or on the phone. Really cool inside vibe and good patio. There's one on Mass Ave too. Recommend the B&B or Drunken Chicken. The bread is incredible too so be sure to get an extra order!
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Yats
885 Massachusetts Ave$ Laid-back, counter-serve chain specializing in hearty plates of New Orleans cuisine. Quick and easy, they do carry out you can order online or on the phone. Really cool inside vibe and good patio. There's one on Mass Ave too. Recommend the B&B or Drunken Chicken. The bread is incredible too so be sure to get an extra order!
$$$ Innovative Latin American cuisine, brunch & cocktails served in hip, stylish surrounds. We went here to celebrate a birthday and loved it! On the pricier side, and well worth it. Great cocktails, entrees, and desert (churros!).
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Delicia
5215 N College Ave$$$ Innovative Latin American cuisine, brunch & cocktails served in hip, stylish surrounds. We went here to celebrate a birthday and loved it! On the pricier side, and well worth it. Great cocktails, entrees, and desert (churros!).
$ Ex-gas station turned hopping 1950s brunch spot complete with a jukebox, formica tables & kitsch. Solid nearby brunch option.
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The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue$ Ex-gas station turned hopping 1950s brunch spot complete with a jukebox, formica tables & kitsch. Solid nearby brunch option.
$$ This buzzy tavern offers updated American pub grub & wines on tap, plus darts & shuffleboard. Ton's of beer options and great food. Staple of Mass Ave. eating that has something for everyone. Their brunch is really good too.
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Ralston's
635 Massachusetts Ave$$ This buzzy tavern offers updated American pub grub & wines on tap, plus darts & shuffleboard. Ton's of beer options and great food. Staple of Mass Ave. eating that has something for everyone. Their brunch is really good too.
$$$ James Beard Nominated Restaurant for Outstanding Wine Program and second restaurant of renowned chef/owner Jonathan Brooks of Milktooth. World inspired small and large plates where sharing is encouraged. A Chef and Sommelier driven restaurant providing an intimate experience in an energetic, eclectic environment.
We've been before to celebrate an anniversary, highly recommend!
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Beholder
1844 E 10th St$$$ James Beard Nominated Restaurant for Outstanding Wine Program and second restaurant of renowned chef/owner Jonathan Brooks of Milktooth. World inspired small and large plates where sharing is encouraged. A Chef and Sommelier driven restaurant providing an intimate experience in an energetic, eclectic environment.
We've been before to celebrate an anniversary, highly recommend!
$$ Hip, modern diner with a patio for inventive breakfast & brunch items, plus espresso & cocktails.
It looks like its closed for COVID but hopefully will reopen in the future. Amazing brunch!
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Milktooth
534 Virginia Ave$$ Hip, modern diner with a patio for inventive breakfast & brunch items, plus espresso & cocktails.
It looks like its closed for COVID but hopefully will reopen in the future. Amazing brunch!
$$$ Trendy New American kitchen serving sharing plates & craft cocktails in a renovated 1924 warehouse.
Been a few time to celebrate occasions on dates and with the family, very awesome place.
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Bluebeard
653 Virginia Ave$$$ Trendy New American kitchen serving sharing plates & craft cocktails in a renovated 1924 warehouse.
Been a few time to celebrate occasions on dates and with the family, very awesome place.
$ Huevos rancheros & enchiladas share space with pancakes & burgers in this low-key strip-mall diner.
One of our favorite, go-to brunch options close by.
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Biscuits
1035 Broad Ripple Ave$ Huevos rancheros & enchiladas share space with pancakes & burgers in this low-key strip-mall diner.
One of our favorite, go-to brunch options close by.
$$ Our go-to Indian restaurant - they have delivery available via DoorDash, or you can call them for pickup (about 10 min drive). Try the chicken tikka masala, and vegetable malai kofta. The cauliflower appetizer is really good too! Naan bread (garlic is the best) is a MUST also.
Traditional northern Indian fare served with wine & beer in a serene setting, plus a lunch buffet.
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India Garden
207 N Delaware St$$ Our go-to Indian restaurant - they have delivery available via DoorDash, or you can call them for pickup (about 10 min drive). Try the chicken tikka masala, and vegetable malai kofta. The cauliflower appetizer is really good too! Naan bread (garlic is the best) is a MUST also.
Traditional northern Indian fare served with wine & beer in a serene setting, plus a lunch buffet.
$$ This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. Great vibes inside and on the patio, and carry-out is an option as well. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They keep the chips and salsa coming, and have great margaritas.
Recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation make our menu distinctive and delicious! Our creative cocktails, in addition to great margaritas and beers, will have you thirsty for more! Loco has dedicated bar seating, a family dining room, and a large patio - no matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered.
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Loco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
2205 N Delaware St$$ This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. Great vibes inside and on the patio, and carry-out is an option as well. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They keep the chips and salsa coming, and have great margaritas.
Recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation make our menu distinctive and delicious! Our creative cocktails, in addition to great margaritas and beers, will have you thirsty for more! Loco has dedicated bar seating, a family dining room, and a large patio - no matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered.
Lincoln Square Pancake House
2330 N Meridian St$$ Excellent brunch!
$$ One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Indy. Right along the Monon trail, so good people watching and you get a chance to walk off some of the calories after eating :)
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Mama Carolla's
1031 E 54th St$$ One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Indy. Right along the Monon trail, so good people watching and you get a chance to walk off some of the calories after eating :)
Sightseeing
Close by and tons of hiking and biking trails. Highly recommend!
Fort Harrison is a state park for many seasons for many reasons. Patrons may enjoy visiting the park year round, especially in winter since Fort Harrison features one of the biggest sledding hills in the area. Spring is the season to walk with the woodland wildflowers in full bloom across the park. Summer is the perfect time for a canoe trip down Fall Creek, the major water feature that runs through the north side of Fort Harrison. Autumn brings warm, sunny days and breathtaking fall colors to this, the last forested corner left in Marion County.
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Fort Harrison State Park
6000 N Post RdClose by and tons of hiking and biking trails. Highly recommend!
Fort Harrison is a state park for many seasons for many reasons. Patrons may enjoy visiting the park year round, especially in winter since Fort Harrison features one of the biggest sledding hills in the area. Spring is the season to walk with the woodland wildflowers in full bloom across the park. Summer is the perfect time for a canoe trip down Fall Creek, the major water feature that runs through the north side of Fort Harrison. Autumn brings warm, sunny days and breathtaking fall colors to this, the last forested corner left in Marion County.
Really close by, amazing trails and structures to hike around and see.
City park on 94 acres features trails, arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.
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Holliday Park
6363 Spring Mill RdReally close by, amazing trails and structures to hike around and see.
City park on 94 acres features trails, arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.
Solid close by park to visit.
Sports fields, dog park, swimming pool, playground & other activities around the White River.
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Broad Ripple Park
1426 Broad Ripple AveSolid close by park to visit.
Sports fields, dog park, swimming pool, playground & other activities around the White River.
A bit further of a drive but well worth it - beautiful gardens and ability to walk around.
Children's garden playground, biking trails, outdoor music pavilion & a fishing lake on 125 acres.
Coxhall Gardens
11677 Towne RdA bit further of a drive but well worth it - beautiful gardens and ability to walk around.
Children's garden playground, biking trails, outdoor music pavilion & a fishing lake on 125 acres.
Well maintained, new park close by. Fun for the family and a good reason to get outside the house.
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Tarkington Park
45 W 40th StWell maintained, new park close by. Fun for the family and a good reason to get outside the house.
One of the top tourist attractions in Indy - great walking and sightseeing along the Canal downtown. There's a park and a few restaurants. Also gondola rides and paddle boats available for rent.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkOne of the top tourist attractions in Indy - great walking and sightseeing along the Canal downtown. There's a park and a few restaurants. Also gondola rides and paddle boats available for rent.
So close and one of the best family attractions in Indy! Highly recommend visiting if you can.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the world's largest children's museum. It is located at 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, in the United Northwest Area neighborhood of the city. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Barnmuseum i Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StSo close and one of the best family attractions in Indy! Highly recommend visiting if you can.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the world's largest children's museum. It is located at 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, in the United Northwest Area neighborhood of the city. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Great zoo - definitely worth visiting!
The Indianapolis Zoo is a zoo located in White River State Park, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, housing more than 3,800 animals of more than 320 species and subspecies.
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Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StGreat zoo - definitely worth visiting!
The Indianapolis Zoo is a zoo located in White River State Park, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, housing more than 3,800 animals of more than 320 species and subspecies.
Shopping
130 name-brand stores, plus a food court & movie theater, in a 1-level enclosed mall.
Close by, tons of shopping, eating, and move theater available.
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Castleton Square
6020 E 82nd St130 name-brand stores, plus a food court & movie theater, in a 1-level enclosed mall.
Close by, tons of shopping, eating, and move theater available.
Upscale shopping with stores such as Apple, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, and Lululemon.
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Keystone at the Crossing
8480-8520 Keystone CrossingUpscale shopping with stores such as Apple, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, and Lululemon.
Things to do
Escape INDY
150 E Market StFun escape rooms!
Bad Axe Throwing
235 S Meridian StSomething different to try if you are into this.
$ The original Indianapolis arcade bar located in Fountain Square! Cheaper than 16 bit and more old-school games in a more classic arcade setting.
Lively hangout offering a variety of old-school arcade games & a square bar serving craft beer.
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave$ The original Indianapolis arcade bar located in Fountain Square! Cheaper than 16 bit and more old-school games in a more classic arcade setting.
Lively hangout offering a variety of old-school arcade games & a square bar serving craft beer.
$$ Super fun! Tappers in Fountain Square is the original, but 16 Bit has even more games and is a bigger setting.
16-Bit Bar + Arcade redefines how a night out is best played. With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 35+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the monotonous. From bar-going veterans to young open-minded, beer-centric types, to arcade game novices and enthusiasts, the nostalgic and playful vibe is for players of all types. The time has come to relive your childhood and party like it’s 1999, or 1989 for that matter.
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16-Bit Bar+Arcade
110 E New York St$$ Super fun! Tappers in Fountain Square is the original, but 16 Bit has even more games and is a bigger setting.
16-Bit Bar + Arcade redefines how a night out is best played. With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 35+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the monotonous. From bar-going veterans to young open-minded, beer-centric types, to arcade game novices and enthusiasts, the nostalgic and playful vibe is for players of all types. The time has come to relive your childhood and party like it’s 1999, or 1989 for that matter.
Very fun, family friendly but also a great place for adults to get together. Duckpin bowling, variety of billiard games, pinball, and plenty of beverages!
Pins Mechanical Co
Very fun, family friendly but also a great place for adults to get together. Duckpin bowling, variety of billiard games, pinball, and plenty of beverages!