Meg’s guidebook
Food scene
Great atmosphere with good burgers, fries and adult beverages. They have a "boozy shake" where the flavor changes monthly. It's within walking distance.
29 locals recommend
Baby's Indy
2147 N Talbott StGreat atmosphere with good burgers, fries and adult beverages. They have a "boozy shake" where the flavor changes monthly. It's within walking distance.
It's small, but there is an area for families to sit and dine. Nice selection of beers that they craft as well as local ciders. They have a nice selection of small food plates (flat breads, soft pretzels, sandwiches). It is within walking distance.
36 locals recommend
MashCraft on Delaware
2205 N Delaware StIt's small, but there is an area for families to sit and dine. Nice selection of beers that they craft as well as local ciders. They have a nice selection of small food plates (flat breads, soft pretzels, sandwiches). It is within walking distance.
If the weather is nice, sit out on the patio. Large menu and bar selection. My favorite is the chicken and rice soup with lime and pico de gallo. This is within walking distance from the house.
34 locals recommend
Loco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
2205 N Delaware StIf the weather is nice, sit out on the patio. Large menu and bar selection. My favorite is the chicken and rice soup with lime and pico de gallo. This is within walking distance from the house.
Great selection of freshly brewed teas (hot or cold) and delicious lunch items. Owned by former Lady Vol and Indy Fever Basketball player, Tamika Catchings.
25 locals recommend
Tea's Me Cafe Indy
140 E 22nd StGreat selection of freshly brewed teas (hot or cold) and delicious lunch items. Owned by former Lady Vol and Indy Fever Basketball player, Tamika Catchings.
This is my go-to when I just don't want to think about cooking. It's delicious and fast. It's delivery only. Try out the chicken buffalo wrap, tomato soup, tater tots, or churros.
10 locals recommend
ClusterTruck
729 N Pennsylvania StThis is my go-to when I just don't want to think about cooking. It's delicious and fast. It's delivery only. Try out the chicken buffalo wrap, tomato soup, tater tots, or churros.
Walk across the street for a filling breakfast or lunch. My dad loves the chili (sometimes he orders two because he says he will take it home, but he usually eats both). I love the BLT and avocado toast.
54 locals recommend
Lincoln Square Pancake House
2330 N Meridian StWalk across the street for a filling breakfast or lunch. My dad loves the chili (sometimes he orders two because he says he will take it home, but he usually eats both). I love the BLT and avocado toast.
Not only do they have some of the best cuts of meat, they do an excellent charcuterie board as well as sandwiches and a great cup of joe or a latte. They also have a wine cellar. This is within walking distance.
65 locals recommend
Goose The Market
2503 N Delaware StNot only do they have some of the best cuts of meat, they do an excellent charcuterie board as well as sandwiches and a great cup of joe or a latte. They also have a wine cellar. This is within walking distance.
A Taproom
2457 North Delaware StreetOne of the local watering holes. Within walking distance.
Foundry is about a 20 minute walk from my house. They have breakfast sandwiches and coffee. They are a staple of the neighborhood.
76 locals recommend
Foundry Provisions
236 E 16th StFoundry is about a 20 minute walk from my house. They have breakfast sandwiches and coffee. They are a staple of the neighborhood.
Recently opened up restaurant within walking distance of where you are staying. My neighbors rave about this place. Food is fantastic and the basement is a speakeasy!
6 locals recommend
Bocca
122 East 22nd StreetRecently opened up restaurant within walking distance of where you are staying. My neighbors rave about this place. Food is fantastic and the basement is a speakeasy!
If you love chicken, this is the place for you. Great outdoor area, especially if you want to people watch. In the heart of Mass Ave
139 locals recommend
The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveIf you love chicken, this is the place for you. Great outdoor area, especially if you want to people watch. In the heart of Mass Ave
Livery
720 N College AveEmpanadas and Margaritas
This is my favorite restaurant hand's down!
A fun vibe with too many whiskeys to mention. You want it, they probably have it.
139 locals recommend
The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveA fun vibe with too many whiskeys to mention. You want it, they probably have it.
Neighborhoods
A fun walkable area with lots of restaurants, bars and eclectic shops. Check out the building size murals of some of Indy's favorites (Reggie Miller, Kurt Vonnegut and Mari Evans). As with any place, stay aware of your surroundings.
223 locals recommend
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueA fun walkable area with lots of restaurants, bars and eclectic shops. Check out the building size murals of some of Indy's favorites (Reggie Miller, Kurt Vonnegut and Mari Evans). As with any place, stay aware of your surroundings.
Fountain Square
An eclectic neighborhood with fun restaurants and bars.
Broad Ripple has a college town vibe, which makes sense because it is close to Butler University. Lots of fun restaurants, bars and venues. Broad Ripple also home to a great Farmer's Market.
210 locals recommend
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple has a college town vibe, which makes sense because it is close to Butler University. Lots of fun restaurants, bars and venues. Broad Ripple also home to a great Farmer's Market.
Sightseeing
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirA must-see when visiting Indy.
If you like history, check out Harrison's Presidential Site. On a nice day it is a nice walk from this house.
29 locals recommend
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware StIf you like history, check out Harrison's Presidential Site. On a nice day it is a nice walk from this house.
Indiana's Famous Children's Poet. Check out his house in the cool neighborhood of Lockerbie. You can also check out the building mural of James Whitcomb Riley on the Lockerbie Lofts Residences
10 locals recommend
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie StIndiana's Famous Children's Poet. Check out his house in the cool neighborhood of Lockerbie. You can also check out the building mural of James Whitcomb Riley on the Lockerbie Lofts Residences
Learn about Madam CJ Walker and how she became one of the first African American female millionaires in the United States.
8 locals recommend
Madam Walker Legacy Center
617 Indiana AveLearn about Madam CJ Walker and how she became one of the first African American female millionaires in the United States.
White River State Park
801 W Washington StA fun place to spend a warm morning or afternoon.
Visit and find out why Hoosiers love the month of May!
The Speedway is a 15 minute drive away.
63 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
4750 W 16th StVisit and find out why Hoosiers love the month of May!
The Speedway is a 15 minute drive away.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an 8 minute drive from this house.
210 locals recommend
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StGainbridge Fieldhouse is an 8 minute drive from this house.
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveLucas Oil Stadium is approximately 11 minutes from this house.
If you love watching "Good Bones" then you need to check out their shop in the neighborhood of Bates-Hendricks.
9 locals recommend
Two chicks and a hammer
1531 S East StIf you love watching "Good Bones" then you need to check out their shop in the neighborhood of Bates-Hendricks.
In Case of Emergency
Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-880-0000 (operator)
(Emergency entrance is located at Eskenazi Ave and Smith Blvd just off of 10th Street)
Eskenazi Hospital
720 Eskenazi AvenueSidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-880-0000 (operator)
(Emergency entrance is located at Eskenazi Ave and Smith Blvd just off of 10th Street)
IU Health Methodist, Level I Trauma Center
1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(Emergency entrance is located at 16th Street and Senate)
8 locals recommend
IU Health Methodist Hospital
1701 N Senate AveIU Health Methodist, Level I Trauma Center
1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(Emergency entrance is located at 16th Street and Senate)
IU Health Urgent Care -Downtown
222 N Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN
M-F 3-7 PM, SS 9:30-7:00 PM
Phone: (317) 779-0303
IU Health Urgent Care - Downtown Indianapolis
222 West Michigan StreetIU Health Urgent Care -Downtown
222 N Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN
M-F 3-7 PM, SS 9:30-7:00 PM
Phone: (317) 779-0303
Riley Children’s Hospital
699 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 274-2563
13 locals recommend
Riley Hospital for Children
705 Riley Hospital DrRiley Children’s Hospital
699 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 274-2563
Fire Department: Department 5
Address: 450 W 21st, Indianapolis
Cross section of Martin Luther King Jr. and 21st
Indianapolis Fire Department Station 5
450 West 21st StreetFire Department: Department 5
Address: 450 W 21st, Indianapolis
Cross section of Martin Luther King Jr. and 21st
Indianapolis Metro Police Department
50 Alabama Street, Indianapolis
Non-emergency number: 317-327-3811
Emergency: 911
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department - Headquarters
50 Alabama StreetIndianapolis Metro Police Department
50 Alabama Street, Indianapolis
Non-emergency number: 317-327-3811
Emergency: 911
Parks and Hiking
Marott Park
7350 N College AveA nice easy to moderate hiking area.
A great place to walk. Check out the Ruins. There are easy to moderate hiking trails.
63 locals recommend
Holliday Park
6363 Spring Mill RdA great place to walk. Check out the Ruins. There are easy to moderate hiking trails.
Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrA must see when visiting Indy.
Canal Walk
Canal WalkA fun area to get in your morning or afternoon stroll.
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetFort Harrison State Park
6000 N Post RdHiking in beautiful scenery.
City advice
Getting around
Having a car is helpful, but not always needed.
If you are comfortable with taking the bus, The Red Line (Rapid Transit Line) has a stop two blocks from this house. It can take you all the way up into Broad Ripple (an area hangout for Butler students) or down into Fountain Square.
Since this house is close to downtown, Uber and Lyft are recommended, but not always needed as there is usually plenty of parking to be found downtown.