Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
It's walking distance and they have a full bar, good pub food and incredible Bloody Marys.
17 locals recommend
Tick Tock Lounge
2602 E 10th StIt's walking distance and they have a full bar, good pub food and incredible Bloody Marys.
This is the place for an upscale gastronomique experience. www.beholderindy.com
29 locals recommend
Beholder
1844 E 10th StThis is the place for an upscale gastronomique experience. www.beholderindy.com
Rabble Coffee
2119 E 10th StIncredible coffee shop.
Local Brewery with great food, open until 10PM most nights. Family friendly too.
18 locals recommend
Mayfair Taproom
2032 E 10th StLocal Brewery with great food, open until 10PM most nights. Family friendly too.
Black Market
Killer drinks and food. www.blackmarketindy.net
Rook
501 Virginia AveGet the steamed Spam or avocado buns. This place is insanely good.
If you like metal music and crazy good burgers... this is your spot. You're welcome.
68 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect StIf you like metal music and crazy good burgers... this is your spot. You're welcome.
Locals only... don't tell em I sent ya. If you're looking for a hole in the wall... here it is. Fab food, full bar and piano entertainment some nights. Also called Ralph's Great Divide.
7 locals recommend
The Great Divide
743 E New York StLocals only... don't tell em I sent ya. If you're looking for a hole in the wall... here it is. Fab food, full bar and piano entertainment some nights. Also called Ralph's Great Divide.
Kimbal Musk (Elon's brother) started this fresh and attractive hot spot. I prefer it for lunch!
6 locals recommend
Hedge Row American Bistro
350 Massachusetts AveKimbal Musk (Elon's brother) started this fresh and attractive hot spot. I prefer it for lunch!
Well... they have delicious macarons. If your sweet tooth is nagging at you... hit them up.
Macaron Bar
425 Massachusetts AveWell... they have delicious macarons. If your sweet tooth is nagging at you... hit them up.
James Beard award winning restaurant. Solid every single time and the cocktails are amazing.
169 locals recommend
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveJames Beard award winning restaurant. Solid every single time and the cocktails are amazing.
La Parada
1642 E New York StAUTHENTIC MEXICAN. I don't really think I need to say more.
Centerpoint Brewing
1125 E Brookside AveAnother delicious brewery super close!
Livery
720 N College AveHot spot with a chic interior for Latin inspired food and beverage.
Indoor food vendor market... fantastic place for breakfast and lunch. Set in the historic City Market Building... Great Place!
55 locals recommend
Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StIndoor food vendor market... fantastic place for breakfast and lunch. Set in the historic City Market Building... Great Place!
Yuuuummmmmmm. I love coffee and I love Coat Check. They are located inside the Athenaeum.
39 locals recommend
Coat Check Coffee
401 E Michigan StYuuuummmmmmm. I love coffee and I love Coat Check. They are located inside the Athenaeum.
A modern cafe focused on offering high-level craft coffee, plus pastries in rustic-chic surrounds.
26 locals recommend
Kaffeine Coffee Co.
B 707 Fulton StA modern cafe focused on offering high-level craft coffee, plus pastries in rustic-chic surrounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible Tiki style cocktail bar with amazing food. Get the Lemongrass Daiquiri or the Antakarian Fire Dancer. Tell the doorman I sent ya for special treatment. :-)
45 locals recommend
The Inferno Room
902 Virginia AveIncredible Tiki style cocktail bar with amazing food. Get the Lemongrass Daiquiri or the Antakarian Fire Dancer. Tell the doorman I sent ya for special treatment. :-)
Super fun LGBTQ friendly club. There is a cocktail bar below called Tini's and you should get their Purple Rain drink.
32 locals recommend
Metro Nightclub & Restaurant
707 Massachusetts AveSuper fun LGBTQ friendly club. There is a cocktail bar below called Tini's and you should get their Purple Rain drink.
Check their website for shows happening during your stay... it's a cool, historic venue.
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
502 N New Jersey StCheck their website for shows happening during your stay... it's a cool, historic venue.
Chatterbox Jazz Club
435 Massachusetts AveAn institution... a bit grimy with a ton of soul jazz club.
Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge
20 N Meridian StVintage vibes in this martini cigar bar.
Gorgeous bar in the lovely Alexander hotel. High end drinks artfully crafted.
15 locals recommend
Plat 99
333 Delaware StGorgeous bar in the lovely Alexander hotel. High end drinks artfully crafted.
Tappers is a retro arcade beer spot! You can play the games for free while you sip on local brews. Super fun... closes at midnight.
82 locals recommend
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveTappers is a retro arcade beer spot! You can play the games for free while you sip on local brews. Super fun... closes at midnight.
If you want to dance the night away with a crowd that's not too old and not too young... this iconic venue is your spot.
Ike & Jonesy's
17 W Jackson PlIf you want to dance the night away with a crowd that's not too old and not too young... this iconic venue is your spot.
Arts & Culture
Everyone loves firefighters! Located right on Mass Ave... this is a nice place to explore.
Indianapolis fire fighters museum
748 Massachusetts AveEveryone loves firefighters! Located right on Mass Ave... this is a nice place to explore.
Exhibits exploring the impact of the Civil War on the state, the soldiers & those on the home front, located in the War Memorial building which is stunning.
6 locals recommend
Col. Eli Lilly Civil War Museum
431 N Meridian StExhibits exploring the impact of the Civil War on the state, the soldiers & those on the home front, located in the War Memorial building which is stunning.
Museum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities.
131 locals recommend
The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StMuseum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities.
Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
88 locals recommend
Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington StMuseum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
Sightseeing
This historic Italianate-style house, once home to a famous children's poet, offers guided tours.
10 locals recommend
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie StThis historic Italianate-style house, once home to a famous children's poet, offers guided tours.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StA great inner city trail!
Entertainment & Activities
Destination exploring the history of percussion, with exhibits, archive & drums to play.
19 locals recommend
Rhythm! Discovery Center
127 East Michigan StreetDestination exploring the history of percussion, with exhibits, archive & drums to play.
Zoo with an aquarium, rides, shows, petting & play areas, plus an indoor/outdoor garden.
311 locals recommend
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StZoo with an aquarium, rides, shows, petting & play areas, plus an indoor/outdoor garden.
Huge, interactive kids' museum includes a planetarium, carousel, science labs, library & much more.
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StHuge, interactive kids' museum includes a planetarium, carousel, science labs, library & much more.
Parks & Nature
Wooded park with outdoor sports amenities, pool & family center highlighting intricate 1920s design.
Brookside Park
3500 Brookside Pkwy S DrWooded park with outdoor sports amenities, pool & family center highlighting intricate 1920s design.
Getting Around
Julia M. Carson Transit Center
201 Washington StThe main bus hub.