Guidebook for Indianapolis
Sightseeing
Talk a long stroll on our historic canal downtown. You will be glad you did. The canal runs along several great museums and memorials, including the NCAA headquarters. There are two restaurants, ice cream options, artwork, bikes, kayaks and a gondola with your very own singing gondolier for rent. The gondoliers hail from our very own Indiana University's Jacob's School of Music, top in the country! Trails lead off of the canal to connect up to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail System, the Indianapolis Zoo and White River State Park.
115 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkTalk a long stroll on our historic canal downtown. You will be glad you did. The canal runs along several great museums and memorials, including the NCAA headquarters. There are two restaurants, ice cream options, artwork, bikes, kayaks and a gondola with your very own singing gondolier for rent. The gondoliers hail from our very own Indiana University's Jacob's School of Music, top in the country! Trails lead off of the canal to connect up to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail System, the Indianapolis Zoo and White River State Park.
Getting Around
Renowned world class 8 mile bike and pedestrian path that seamlessly connects Indianapolis neighborhoods, cultural and entertainment districts throughout and around our downtown. Bike share available. One can begin the trail or opt into bike share by walking 15 minutes straight towards downtown along Market Street from our house.
See more and routes:
indyculturaltrail.org/map/
26 locals recommend
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Indianapolis Cultural TrailRenowned world class 8 mile bike and pedestrian path that seamlessly connects Indianapolis neighborhoods, cultural and entertainment districts throughout and around our downtown. Bike share available. One can begin the trail or opt into bike share by walking 15 minutes straight towards downtown along Market Street from our house.
See more and routes:
indyculturaltrail.org/map/
Food Scene
Great menu and drinks! Parking available in back along our city's Cultural Trail. Livery is located in the Mass Ave district that boasts galleries, cafes, theatres and locally owned shops.
101 locals recommend
Livery
720 N College AveGreat menu and drinks! Parking available in back along our city's Cultural Trail. Livery is located in the Mass Ave district that boasts galleries, cafes, theatres and locally owned shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Notably one of the best venues for jazz in the USA. Hear some of the best any night of the week. Weeknights no cover. Outdoor seating is a great option on warm nights.
49 locals recommend
Chatterbox Jazz Club
435 Massachusetts AveNotably one of the best venues for jazz in the USA. Hear some of the best any night of the week. Weeknights no cover. Outdoor seating is a great option on warm nights.
This is Indy's best punk bar. Great music any night and incredible food options.
12 locals recommend
State Street Pub
243 N State AveThis is Indy's best punk bar. Great music any night and incredible food options.
You think you don't like cider until you try this place! Food options and also connected to a great coffee shop!
18 locals recommend
Ash & Elm Cider Company
1301 E Washington StYou think you don't like cider until you try this place! Food options and also connected to a great coffee shop!
Entertainment & Activities
We have the largest Children's Museum in the world! Fun for all ages - 2 days easy of indoor and outdoor activities. Buy tickets online and save.
12 locals recommend
3000 N Meridian St
3000 North Meridian StreetWe have the largest Children's Museum in the world! Fun for all ages - 2 days easy of indoor and outdoor activities. Buy tickets online and save.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic view of the Indianapolis skyline and just a few minutes walk away!
17 locals recommend
Highland Park
1100 E New York StFantastic view of the Indianapolis skyline and just a few minutes walk away!
Arts & Culture
The center of the city and the center of the state, Monument Circle is a gorgeous 20 story tall Civil War monument, with observation deck, built in the 1880s. This monument's architecture is old European in style and is unique to the entire USA. Monument Circle serves as the cultural center and gathering space for the State of Indiana
170 locals recommend
Monument Circle
Monument CircleThe center of the city and the center of the state, Monument Circle is a gorgeous 20 story tall Civil War monument, with observation deck, built in the 1880s. This monument's architecture is old European in style and is unique to the entire USA. Monument Circle serves as the cultural center and gathering space for the State of Indiana