Some of Our
Favorite Places
in Indy
Food scene
Our favorite local Mexican restaurant. We love the fresh cilantro in their home-made salsa. The fajitas are sizzling hot, the beer is icy cold...what more could you want?
El Puerto
4955 South Emerson AvenueOur favorite local Mexican restaurant. We love the fresh cilantro in their home-made salsa. The fajitas are sizzling hot, the beer is icy cold...what more could you want?
It's about a 15 minute drive from Your Comfy Indy Suite, but well worth the trip. This is our "go to" place for fish. A local family-owned restaurant in nearby Wanamaker, Wheatley's has been serving perfectly battered fresh fried fish for decades now. Only open for breakfast and lunch during the week. On Friday nights they stay open for dinner, and usually have live music at the outdoor patio during the warm weather months.
Wheatley's
8902 Southeastern AveIt's about a 15 minute drive from Your Comfy Indy Suite, but well worth the trip. This is our "go to" place for fish. A local family-owned restaurant in nearby Wanamaker, Wheatley's has been serving perfectly battered fresh fried fish for decades now. Only open for breakfast and lunch during the week. On Friday nights they stay open for dinner, and usually have live music at the outdoor patio during the warm weather months.
One of our favorite local pizza stops. Dough is freshly made in-house, the prices are fair, the service is great. Outdoor patio dining available during decent weather.
Chicago's Pizza
2 IN-135One of our favorite local pizza stops. Dough is freshly made in-house, the prices are fair, the service is great. Outdoor patio dining available during decent weather.
Our favorite Chinese spot. Run by a young Chinese couple since opening in 2000, it is your typical Chinese buffet fare, but served with consistent quality and flavor. Hot & Sour soup is good, and be sure to try the Peanut Chicken and Pepper Shrimp.
China Buffet
17429 Carey RdOur favorite Chinese spot. Run by a young Chinese couple since opening in 2000, it is your typical Chinese buffet fare, but served with consistent quality and flavor. Hot & Sour soup is good, and be sure to try the Peanut Chicken and Pepper Shrimp.
Consumer Warning: This is an old-school CASH ONLY business. A local legend in donuts. During the COVID restrictions, fans of Long's Bakery lined up 6 feet apart outside in the rain waiting for their turn to get inside for some of the best donuts around. You gotta try a cinnamon fritter if you go. These legendary donuts are only 5 minutes away at 2301 E Southport Rd. The love of Long's Bakery runs deep in Indy. Tevin Studdard recorded a song about the original Long's Bakery on E. 16th street you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxfR5oJoZTc
9 locals recommend
Long's Bakery
2301 E Southport RdConsumer Warning: This is an old-school CASH ONLY business. A local legend in donuts. During the COVID restrictions, fans of Long's Bakery lined up 6 feet apart outside in the rain waiting for their turn to get inside for some of the best donuts around. You gotta try a cinnamon fritter if you go. These legendary donuts are only 5 minutes away at 2301 E Southport Rd. The love of Long's Bakery runs deep in Indy. Tevin Studdard recorded a song about the original Long's Bakery on E. 16th street you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxfR5oJoZTc
Music Scene
The Slippery Noodle is the oldest bar in Indianapolis with a fascinating history. You can get the whole story from the back of the menu. A long-time Blues Bar in downtown Indy, the Noodle features regional bands on a regular basis, and hosts an open-stage Blues Jam every Wednesday evening. Bring your instrument and sign-up to jam!
46 locals recommend
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StThe Slippery Noodle is the oldest bar in Indianapolis with a fascinating history. You can get the whole story from the back of the menu. A long-time Blues Bar in downtown Indy, the Noodle features regional bands on a regular basis, and hosts an open-stage Blues Jam every Wednesday evening. Bring your instrument and sign-up to jam!
Sightseeing
If you have any time to sight-see in Indy, you have to spend at least a few hours visiting the Capital of Motor Racing. This 2.5 mile oval racetrack is world famous. You can tour the museum and make reservations to take a bus ride around the most famous oval in the world. It is an impressive facility you don't want to miss during your visit here.
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StIf you have any time to sight-see in Indy, you have to spend at least a few hours visiting the Capital of Motor Racing. This 2.5 mile oval racetrack is world famous. You can tour the museum and make reservations to take a bus ride around the most famous oval in the world. It is an impressive facility you don't want to miss during your visit here.
Nothing beats the winter blahs like spending an hour or two strolling through the warm, lush tropical garden inside the Garfield Park Conservatory. Beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers, and a small waterfall with a koi pond.
38 locals recommend
Garfield Park Conservatory
2505 Conservatory DrNothing beats the winter blahs like spending an hour or two strolling through the warm, lush tropical garden inside the Garfield Park Conservatory. Beautiful trees, shrubs, flowers, and a small waterfall with a koi pond.