Guidebook for Indianapolis

Kelly
Guidebook for Indianapolis

Food Scene

Delicious tacos, Impossible Burgers, and a very atmospheric outdoor tiki bar out back!
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Revolucion
1132 Prospect St
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Delicious tacos, Impossible Burgers, and a very atmospheric outdoor tiki bar out back!
This phenomenal hot spot is our go-to for weekend brunch. Deeply satisfying comfort food will fill you up without destroying the planet, since everything here is plant-based! The Country Breakfast is unbelievable!
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Three Carrots Fountain Square
920 Virginia Ave
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This phenomenal hot spot is our go-to for weekend brunch. Deeply satisfying comfort food will fill you up without destroying the planet, since everything here is plant-based! The Country Breakfast is unbelievable!
Be warned- the margaritas are delicious (but not cheap)! The new vegan nacho appetizer is DA BOMB!
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La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia Ave
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Be warned- the margaritas are delicious (but not cheap)! The new vegan nacho appetizer is DA BOMB!
This is a great addition to the neighborhood, with ample outdoor seating, great beer and wine, and a delicious menu of food, including excellent vegan options. Family and dog-friendly!
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Upland Brewery
1201 Prospect St
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This is a great addition to the neighborhood, with ample outdoor seating, great beer and wine, and a delicious menu of food, including excellent vegan options. Family and dog-friendly!
Excellent Thai food to-go. Their green curry with tofu is just like we had in Thailand!
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Siam Square
936 Virginia Ave
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Excellent Thai food to-go. Their green curry with tofu is just like we had in Thailand!
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Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia Ave
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Yaso Jamaican Grill
1501 Prospect Street
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Our favorite place for fresh, delicious dishes and a nice choice of wines. Several delicious vegan options!
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Pure Eatery
1043 Virginia Ave
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Our favorite place for fresh, delicious dishes and a nice choice of wines. Several delicious vegan options!
Affordable & family friendly Mexican food. Habla espanol?
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El Arado Mexican Grill
1063 Virginia Ave
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Affordable & family friendly Mexican food. Habla espanol?
We love the falafel, and the owner even taught us Turkish before our trip to Istanbul!
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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East St
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We love the falafel, and the owner even taught us Turkish before our trip to Istanbul!
Our go-to neighborhood coffee shop, also a non-profit, run by a father and son team (who rock!)
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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia Ave
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Our go-to neighborhood coffee shop, also a non-profit, run by a father and son team (who rock!)
A new addition to the neighborhood, one more choice for Mexican food.
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Loco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
2205 N Delaware St
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A new addition to the neighborhood, one more choice for Mexican food.
A high-end breakfast place with very creative (albeit not very vegan-friendly) dishes. The barista is also pretty 'picky,' so you get what they offer- no substitutions.
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Milktooth
534 Virginia Ave
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A high-end breakfast place with very creative (albeit not very vegan-friendly) dishes. The barista is also pretty 'picky,' so you get what they offer- no substitutions.
A swanky retro spot for an upscale dinner. Great atmosphere, but not vegan-friendly.
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Geraldine's Supper Club & Lounge
1101 English Ave
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A swanky retro spot for an upscale dinner. Great atmosphere, but not vegan-friendly.
Locals love this treasured Italian joint. Not very vegan-friendly, but delicious and authentic.
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Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College Ave
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Locals love this treasured Italian joint. Not very vegan-friendly, but delicious and authentic.
Quiet spot for coffee and handmade chocolates.
Litterally Divine Chocolates
1114 Prospect St
Quiet spot for coffee and handmade chocolates.
Care for some kitty cuddles? This cool coffee shop boasts vegan treats and felines waiting to be adopted!
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Nine Lives Cat Café
1315 Shelby St
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Care for some kitty cuddles? This cool coffee shop boasts vegan treats and felines waiting to be adopted!
Delicious fresh bread, all made from sourdough starter so it doesn't bother those with gluten sensitivity! Grab a loaf to enjoy during your stay.
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Amelia's
653 Virginia Ave
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Delicious fresh bread, all made from sourdough starter so it doesn't bother those with gluten sensitivity! Grab a loaf to enjoy during your stay.
We don't make it here often enough, but the food is great!
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Tortas Guicho Dominguez
351 S East St
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We don't make it here often enough, but the food is great!
We are not typically fans of chain restaurants, but it's a stone's throw away from the flat, which may be nice.
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Dairy Queen (Treat)
1024 Fletcher Ave
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We are not typically fans of chain restaurants, but it's a stone's throw away from the flat, which may be nice.
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Bovaconti Coffee
1042 Virginia Ave
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Arts & Culture

Live music venue with cozy atmosphere.
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Radio Radio
1119 Prospect St
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Live music venue with cozy atmosphere.
This unique bowling alley is housed in the historic Fountain Square Theater Building. Fun to experience if you've never heard of Duckpin bowling before.
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Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect St
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This unique bowling alley is housed in the historic Fountain Square Theater Building. Fun to experience if you've never heard of Duckpin bowling before.
Unique shows, but you have to be in the know...
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White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect St
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Unique shows, but you have to be in the know...
This cool building will educate you about Indiana before you even get inside! Take a closer look as you walk around the outside...
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Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington St
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This cool building will educate you about Indiana before you even get inside! Take a closer look as you walk around the outside...
This Native American museum is filled with interactive displays. No time for a full exploration? Just stop by the cafe and enjoy a menu inspired by historically recreated meals.
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Eiteljorg muzej
500 W Washington St
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This Native American museum is filled with interactive displays. No time for a full exploration? Just stop by the cafe and enjoy a menu inspired by historically recreated meals.
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Dječiji muzej u Indianapolisu
3000 N Meridian St
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Sports fans will love unique and local displays here.
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NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington St
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Sports fans will love unique and local displays here.
Enjoy a performance by Dance Kaleidoscope, or other local talent, in this beautiful, historic theater.
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Indiana Repertory Theatre
140 W Washington St
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Enjoy a performance by Dance Kaleidoscope, or other local talent, in this beautiful, historic theater.
Larger-than-life Kurt always makes me smile when I'm walking down Mass Ave!
Kurt Vonnegut Mural
339 Massachusetts Ave
Larger-than-life Kurt always makes me smile when I'm walking down Mass Ave!
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Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
543 Indiana Ave
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Indy Reads Books
1066 Virginia Avenue
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Everything Else

There’s a PNC branch but they are open limited banker’s hours. The ATM is just south of Prospect St. with a drive-through option.
PNC ATM
1059 Virginia Ave
There’s a PNC branch but they are open limited banker’s hours. The ATM is just south of Prospect St. with a drive-through option.
You might wander by and catch an open studio, or a public arts opening and pick up some cool pottery made by locals.
Fountain Square Clay Center
950 Hosbrook St
You might wander by and catch an open studio, or a public arts opening and pick up some cool pottery made by locals.
We haven't personally had work done here, but I've heard good things from friends.
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Fountain Square Tattoo
1104 Virginia Ave
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We haven't personally had work done here, but I've heard good things from friends.
Get your beard trimmed at this old school barber shop.
The Barber
Get your beard trimmed at this old school barber shop.
Local owners live walking distance from this wonderful massage spot. It's where we go to loosen up. If you get Rebecca, tell her Kelly needs to schedule another massage soon!!
Lift Therapeutic Massage
540 Virginia Ave
Local owners live walking distance from this wonderful massage spot. It's where we go to loosen up. If you get Rebecca, tell her Kelly needs to schedule another massage soon!!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a wonderful spot to sample some great wines, and buy a bottle at a very affordable price! The owners live in the neighborhood and are often there working. Tell Chris (she's one of the owners) that Kelly & Bethany say "Hi!"
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The Wine Market
1110 Shelby St
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This is a wonderful spot to sample some great wines, and buy a bottle at a very affordable price! The owners live in the neighborhood and are often there working. Tell Chris (she's one of the owners) that Kelly & Bethany say "Hi!"
Another summertime favorite, we enjoy their homemade "Vegetable Pleasure" and the west-facing patio with a cold cocktail.
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The Brass Ring Lounge
1245 Shelby St
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Another summertime favorite, we enjoy their homemade "Vegetable Pleasure" and the west-facing patio with a cold cocktail.
It's a bit tricky to find (stairs and elevator are off a door on Prospect, near the theater entry) but during the summer months, this is our FAVORITE spot to enjoy sunset. Check the hours- they vary, but usually Wed.-Sat. May-Sept.
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The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect St
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It's a bit tricky to find (stairs and elevator are off a door on Prospect, near the theater entry) but during the summer months, this is our FAVORITE spot to enjoy sunset. Check the hours- they vary, but usually Wed.-Sat. May-Sept.
Veteran-owned, artisinal distillery with a cool atmosphere. No food, but there are sometimes food trucks out front. Enjoy the tiny new dog park as well!
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia Ave
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Veteran-owned, artisinal distillery with a cool atmosphere. No food, but there are sometimes food trucks out front. Enjoy the tiny new dog park as well!
Coffee, Cocktails, and Vinyl? Get it all anytime of day, and you might just meet the talented Mike Angel, of Bigfoot Yancey, behind the bar.
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Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia Ave
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Coffee, Cocktails, and Vinyl? Get it all anytime of day, and you might just meet the talented Mike Angel, of Bigfoot Yancey, behind the bar.
For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to. Enjoy some tasty bites as well! They even have some vegan.
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Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia Ave
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For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to. Enjoy some tasty bites as well! They even have some vegan.
This is a great place to entertain yourself with dozens of free 80s arcade games. Affordable and fun! Full bar, and 21+ only.
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave
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This is a great place to entertain yourself with dozens of free 80s arcade games. Affordable and fun! Full bar, and 21+ only.
For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to.
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Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth Ave
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For the micro-brew lovers... we have plenty to walk to.
This dog-friendly brewery donates 10% of profits to rotating non-profits focused on animals. Nothing but beer here, but you might find a food truck parked outside near the free dog park!
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Metazoa Brewing Company
140 S College Ave
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This dog-friendly brewery donates 10% of profits to rotating non-profits focused on animals. Nothing but beer here, but you might find a food truck parked outside near the free dog park!
Another stop on your brewery tour, this one is definitely off the beaten path.
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Indiana City Brewing Company
24 Shelby St
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Another stop on your brewery tour, this one is definitely off the beaten path.
A great neighborhood secret- come here for a drink, pizza, and trivia!
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Sam's Silver Circle
1102 Fletcher Ave
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A great neighborhood secret- come here for a drink, pizza, and trivia!
Enjoy this precious hidden gem, and learn about distilling... just don't ask about what happened to the 5th finger...
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1205 Distillery
634 Virginia Ave
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Enjoy this precious hidden gem, and learn about distilling... just don't ask about what happened to the 5th finger...
This authentic tiki bar is filled with real Polynesian artifacts and gorgeous cocktails. A bit pricey and not very strong, but it's a fun experience for one $13 drink.
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The Inferno Room
902 Virginia Ave
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This authentic tiki bar is filled with real Polynesian artifacts and gorgeous cocktails. A bit pricey and not very strong, but it's a fun experience for one $13 drink.
This dark hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite. Expect cheap drinks and resentful denizens.
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Dugout Bar
621 Virginia Ave
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This dark hole-in-the-wall is a local favorite. Expect cheap drinks and resentful denizens.
Josh may have gone sober, but his cocktails are still award-winning and delicious! A bit expensive, but very unique creations.
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Thunderbird
1127 Shelby St
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Josh may have gone sober, but his cocktails are still award-winning and delicious! A bit expensive, but very unique creations.
Looking for some British Pub Food? Red Lion's got you covered.
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Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia Ave
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Looking for some British Pub Food? Red Lion's got you covered.
I wouldn't walk here, but this sketchy hole-in-the-wall gay bar boasts a fabulous drag show on weekends! Bring plenty of cash- no credit cards accepted. The drinks are cheap, so tip the performers well!
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Zonie's Closet
1446 E Washington St
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I wouldn't walk here, but this sketchy hole-in-the-wall gay bar boasts a fabulous drag show on weekends! Bring plenty of cash- no credit cards accepted. The drinks are cheap, so tip the performers well!
This venue allows under 21, so its a great spot for younger music lovers.
Hoosier Dome
1627 Prospect St
This venue allows under 21, so its a great spot for younger music lovers.
The sounds is much improved since they expanded, yet it's still an intimate venue.
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HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia Ave
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The sounds is much improved since they expanded, yet it's still an intimate venue.
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BrewDog Indianapolis
1140 Shelby St
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Essentials

Great little market to pick up last minute organic, GF, vegan culinary items
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Wildwood Market
1015 Virginia Ave
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Great little market to pick up last minute organic, GF, vegan culinary items
N & Y is a newly renovated convenience store a block away, for any last minute items.
730 S State Ave
730 South State Avenue
N & Y is a newly renovated convenience store a block away, for any last minute items.
The neighborhood gas station got a face lift, but it still has the best prices in town for gas. No diesel.
Fountain Square Express
1440 Prospect St
The neighborhood gas station got a face lift, but it still has the best prices in town for gas. No diesel.
Just a couple of miles east there is a Kroger store for essentials. If you stop by the pharmacy, tell the cute Costa Rican that we say, "We love you, Leo!"
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Kroger
524 E 16th St
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Just a couple of miles east there is a Kroger store for essentials. If you stop by the pharmacy, tell the cute Costa Rican that we say, "We love you, Leo!"

Sightseeing

Pacers Bikeshare Station. Great location to pick up or drop off a bike share for your sightseeing pleasure!
1066 Virginia Ave
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Pacers Bikeshare Station. Great location to pick up or drop off a bike share for your sightseeing pleasure!
This beautifully done canal features interesting art, paddleboat rentals, and a few cafes along the way. Enjoy a relaxing stroll downtown!
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Canal Walk
Canal Walk
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This beautifully done canal features interesting art, paddleboat rentals, and a few cafes along the way. Enjoy a relaxing stroll downtown!
Baseball fans will enjoy this outdoor stadium downtown.
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Victory Field
501 W Maryland St
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Baseball fans will enjoy this outdoor stadium downtown.
Lots of guests come to Indy for the 1st time for a conference or convention, but they come back for everything else!
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Indiana Convention Center
Monument Circle
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Lots of guests come to Indy for the 1st time for a conference or convention, but they come back for everything else!
Walk 330 steps up to the top for a fabulous view from the center of the city (or pay $3 to ride the elevator most of the way). There's a massive (free) museum in the basement as well, so check to see if it's open.
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Monument Circle
Monument Circle
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Walk 330 steps up to the top for a fabulous view from the center of the city (or pay $3 to ride the elevator most of the way). There's a massive (free) museum in the basement as well, so check to see if it's open.
This free museum is massive, with such interesting history about the building itself!
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Indiana War Memorial
55 E Michigan St
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This free museum is massive, with such interesting history about the building itself!
We saw the Dalai Lama speak here. You might pet a goat or watch a concert here too.
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Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th St
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We saw the Dalai Lama speak here. You might pet a goat or watch a concert here too.

Parks & Nature

A lovely 2 mile walk along the Pleasant Run Parkway trail will land you in this spacious park. Come to toss a frisbee, swim in the outdoor pool, or check out the other features.
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Garfield Park Aquatic Center
2345 Pagoda Dr
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A lovely 2 mile walk along the Pleasant Run Parkway trail will land you in this spacious park. Come to toss a frisbee, swim in the outdoor pool, or check out the other features.
Enjoy the Canal Walk!
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White River State Park, West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
801 W Washington St
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Enjoy the Canal Walk!
A fun neighborhood pocket park with a cool spinning climbing tower!
Stacy Park
1503 Hoyt Ave
A fun neighborhood pocket park with a cool spinning climbing tower!
This larger park has more room than most neighborhood parks, and often hosts summer festivals, like Italian Fest. Horseshoes, anyone?
Edna Balz Lacy Family Park
This larger park has more room than most neighborhood parks, and often hosts summer festivals, like Italian Fest. Horseshoes, anyone?
If you need to escape the city for a few hours, enjoy some great hiking trails, undulating landscape, or relax with a lakeside picnic. You can even golf nearby.
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Državni park Fort Harrison
6000 N Post Rd
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If you need to escape the city for a few hours, enjoy some great hiking trails, undulating landscape, or relax with a lakeside picnic. You can even golf nearby.
This sprawling zoo is just across the river from downtown, and an easy bike ride down the Cultural Trail. Just don't ride the Skyline unless you have time to be stuck dangling in the air...
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Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington St
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This sprawling zoo is just across the river from downtown, and an easy bike ride down the Cultural Trail. Just don't ride the Skyline unless you have time to be stuck dangling in the air...
This modern art museum is flanked by 100 acres of beautifully curated landscape. Worth the drive!
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan Rd
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This modern art museum is flanked by 100 acres of beautifully curated landscape. Worth the drive!