Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Fine dining with options at a variety of price points. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. They don't take reservations so expect a wait on weekends.
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Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StFine dining with options at a variety of price points. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. They don't take reservations so expect a wait on weekends.
Casual and creative cooking - lots of vegetarian options. The ever-changing draft beer list is a good representation of the Indiana beer scene.
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Shoefly Public House
Casual and creative cooking - lots of vegetarian options. The ever-changing draft beer list is a good representation of the Indiana beer scene.
Friendly and unpretentious Ethiopian cooking. Loads of vegetarian options and homemade honey wine.
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Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
825 North Pennsylvania StreetFriendly and unpretentious Ethiopian cooking. Loads of vegetarian options and homemade honey wine.
High end butcher shop with amazing sandwiches and a wine cave in the basement. Closes weekdays at 8 and weekends at 6, so better for lunch than dinner.
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Goose The Market
2503 N Delaware StHigh end butcher shop with amazing sandwiches and a wine cave in the basement. Closes weekdays at 8 and weekends at 6, so better for lunch than dinner.
Modern Mexican cuisine. Plentiful vegetarian and vegan options. Great Sunday brunch with bottomless cocktails.
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Festiva
1217 E 16th StModern Mexican cuisine. Plentiful vegetarian and vegan options. Great Sunday brunch with bottomless cocktails.
Saigon Restaurant
4760 W 38th StHands down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant located in a former Bob Evans.
Indian buffet that is strong on authenticity, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
India Sizzling II
4150 Lafayette RdIndian buffet that is strong on authenticity, with lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Flavorful Cajun cooking with friendly counter service. The chili-cheese etoufee with crawfish and the spinach and mushroom etoufee are my favorites.
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Yats
885 Massachusetts AveFlavorful Cajun cooking with friendly counter service. The chili-cheese etoufee with crawfish and the spinach and mushroom etoufee are my favorites.
Great beer, possibly even better sandwiches.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StGreat beer, possibly even better sandwiches.
Essentials
Affordable yoga studio with classes ranging from chill meditative practice to vigorous hot yoga.
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Affordable yoga studio with classes ranging from chill meditative practice to vigorous hot yoga.
Kroger
524 E 16th StCVS
336 Delaware StWalgreens
1530 N Meridian StDrinks & Nightlife
Microbrewery with sandwiches, snacks, and board games. Get a beer at the bar, or fill a growler to drink on the porch back home. Family-friendly.
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MashCraft on Delaware
2205 N Delaware StMicrobrewery with sandwiches, snacks, and board games. Get a beer at the bar, or fill a growler to drink on the porch back home. Family-friendly.
Gay dance bar by night; by day a great spot for darts and pool.
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Gregs Indy
231 E 16th StGay dance bar by night; by day a great spot for darts and pool.
Strong rotating taps of Indiana beers, plus vintage arcade games (free) and pinball (cheap). Super-popular on weekend nights.
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveStrong rotating taps of Indiana beers, plus vintage arcade games (free) and pinball (cheap). Super-popular on weekend nights.
Great classic and creative cocktails in a space that feels both lux and relaxed. The interior is exposed brick with minimal decoration, the seating is a mixture of traditional tables, leather wingbacks, and the occasional lounge, and there are no TVs.
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Ball & Biscuit
331 Massachusetts AveGreat classic and creative cocktails in a space that feels both lux and relaxed. The interior is exposed brick with minimal decoration, the seating is a mixture of traditional tables, leather wingbacks, and the occasional lounge, and there are no TVs.
Sightseeing
1-1/2 mile long canal that meanders through downtown Indianapolis to White River State Park. Great for running, walking, biking, paddleboating, peoplewatching.
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Canal Walk
Canal Walk1-1/2 mile long canal that meanders through downtown Indianapolis to White River State Park. Great for running, walking, biking, paddleboating, peoplewatching.
Parks & Nature
An expansive park and sculpture garden on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
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Parque de Arte y Naturaleza Virginia B. Fairbanks: 100 Acres en Newfields
1850 W 38th StAn expansive park and sculpture garden on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Good for hiking, trail running, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
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Parque Eagle Creek
7840 West 56th StreetGood for hiking, trail running, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
Arts & Culture
Go inside the memorial and up the long staircase for one of the most unusual interior spaces in the city. The third-floor Shrine Room is breathtaking and you'll almost always be the only one there.
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Monumento de Guerra de Indiana
55 E Michigan StGo inside the memorial and up the long staircase for one of the most unusual interior spaces in the city. The third-floor Shrine Room is breathtaking and you'll almost always be the only one there.
Shopping
A variety of largely handmade goods from Indiana and other regional artists. Also offers a selection of unique clothing and locally made toiletries and candles.
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Homespun: Modern Handmade
869 Massachusetts AveA variety of largely handmade goods from Indiana and other regional artists. Also offers a selection of unique clothing and locally made toiletries and candles.
My go-to spot for unusual Christmas gifts and birthday presents. A mix of locally produced and imported goods.
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Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveMy go-to spot for unusual Christmas gifts and birthday presents. A mix of locally produced and imported goods.
A massive antique mall spread across two stories in an old warehouse. Easy to get lost for a whole afternoon.
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Midland Arts & Antiques Market
907 E Michigan StA massive antique mall spread across two stories in an old warehouse. Easy to get lost for a whole afternoon.