Beth's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Marott Park
7350 N College Ave This park is accessible by car or in the village from the Monon Trail
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E 67th StGarfield Park Conservatory
2505 Conservatory DrThis is such a fun spot for entertainment, food, and drinks. Tons of delicious local eatery options inside their food hall. There’s large tv’s, ping pong, etc.
If the weather is not cooperating, head down here! If the weather is delightful, it’s still a fun stupor to go!
The Garage Food Hall
This is such a fun spot for entertainment, food, and drinks. Tons of delicious local eatery options inside their food hall. There’s large tv’s, ping pong, etc.
If the weather is not cooperating, head down here! If the weather is delightful, it’s still a fun stupor to go!
Food scene
Liter House
5301 Winthrop AveOutdoor seating right on the Monon Trail. Good local beer garden.
Diavola
1134 E 54th StWood oven pizza, homemade pasta....and WINE
Root & Bone - Indianapolis
4601 N College AveElevated Southern Cuisine and fabulous vibes
This is Geoff and my go-to place for special brunch or romantic dinner. So so good!
29 locals recommend
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar
823 E Westfield BlvdThis is Geoff and my go-to place for special brunch or romantic dinner. So so good!
The setting, inside and out, is really nice if you’d like to get a real feel of Broad Ripple. The food is outstanding!
22 locals recommend
Canal Bistro
6349 Guilford AveThe setting, inside and out, is really nice if you’d like to get a real feel of Broad Ripple. The food is outstanding!
Rise'n Roll Bakery — Broad Ripple
6311 E Westfield BlvdDelicious donuts!
We love their brunch! Their ethnic flavors create unique twists on brunch food like French toast and biscuits and gravy.
It’s such a beautiful ambiance, great service and drinks!
51 locals recommend
Delicia
5215 N College AveWe love their brunch! Their ethnic flavors create unique twists on brunch food like French toast and biscuits and gravy.
It’s such a beautiful ambiance, great service and drinks!
Get there early for their authentic French baked goods!!
We love the galettes!!
11 locals recommend
Rene's Bakery Inc
6524 Cornell AveGet there early for their authentic French baked goods!!
We love the galettes!!
Upland College Ave Tasting Room
4842 N College AveGreat local beer and burgers!
This is a pop up restaurant featuring burgers. We love the burgers , but they have this Ding Dong cake that is only available dine-in and we are obsessed!
Apocalypse Burger
115 East 49th StreetThis is a pop up restaurant featuring burgers. We love the burgers , but they have this Ding Dong cake that is only available dine-in and we are obsessed!
We tend to hit this place up twice a month for brunch and bottemless mimosa’s!! It’s so yummy!!
31 locals recommend
Gallery Pastry Shop
4573 E 54th StWe tend to hit this place up twice a month for brunch and bottemless mimosa’s!! It’s so yummy!!
Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
1701 Gent AveStrange Bird
128 S Audubon RdAbout 15-20 min away, but has delicious food and drinks.
Love their coffee and breakfast options. They are a small business and great people!
GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet
Love their coffee and breakfast options. They are a small business and great people!
Bazbeaux
811 E Westfield BlvdRight on the Monon! We love their small batch unique flavors. Grab a cone and walk on the Monon.
Lick Ice Cream
Right on the Monon! We love their small batch unique flavors. Grab a cone and walk on the Monon.
Neighborhoods
The food scene on this street is top notch if you are a foodie. Rent a Bird Scooter and explore the Cultural Trail. Lively and LBTGQ friendly!!
223 locals recommend
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueThe food scene on this street is top notch if you are a foodie. Rent a Bird Scooter and explore the Cultural Trail. Lively and LBTGQ friendly!!
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College AvenueFletcher Place
Walkable area for bars and restaurants
Head down to Mass Ave and walk around, grab some food or drinks. Lots of good vibes down here!
Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Head down to Mass Ave and walk around, grab some food or drinks. Lots of good vibes down here!
City advice
Don't miss
Sofar Sounds
If you are planning ahead for your trip to Indy, search up Sofar Sounds to book an intimate concert at a secret local location. Geoff and I have experienced 3-4 Sofar concerts and find it to be really cool. The musicians are diverse and talented, the locations are small and not typically used for concerts. They could be held inside local businesses, personal residences, outside, etc.