Andrew’s guidebook
Coffee places
This is a very nice place to get coffee. It is the best coffee within walking distance.
39 locals recommend
Coat Check Coffee
401 E Michigan StThis is a very nice place to get coffee. It is the best coffee within walking distance.
This is my personal favorite coffee place. But you'll probably want to bike or drive there.
95 locals recommend
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveThis is my personal favorite coffee place. But you'll probably want to bike or drive there.
Restaurants Nearby
This is one of our favorite restaurants nearby. There can sometimes be a wait, but if there is you can just put your name in and wait at the house. Rooftop seating available in nice weather.
101 locals recommend
Livery
720 N College AveThis is one of our favorite restaurants nearby. There can sometimes be a wait, but if there is you can just put your name in and wait at the house. Rooftop seating available in nice weather.
I'm not a sushi expert, but I like 45 degrees and it's a great place to go if your in a hurry. It never takes very long to eat here.
57 locals recommend
FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts AveI'm not a sushi expert, but I like 45 degrees and it's a great place to go if your in a hurry. It never takes very long to eat here.
A great Thai place that can get you in and out quick if you're in a hurry.
10 locals recommend
Thaitanium
735 Massachusetts AveA great Thai place that can get you in and out quick if you're in a hurry.
Great outdoor beer garden during the summer. Located in the historic Athenaeum, this restaurant is a popular must-see place.
111 locals recommend
The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StGreat outdoor beer garden during the summer. Located in the historic Athenaeum, this restaurant is a popular must-see place.
Who would have thought you could have an entire restaurant based on meatballs! They do have veggie options and great brussel sprouts.
39 locals recommend
Mimi Blue Restaurants
870 Massachusetts AveWho would have thought you could have an entire restaurant based on meatballs! They do have veggie options and great brussel sprouts.
Very nice small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating right off the north end of Mass Ave. If you were just walking by you’d probably miss it.
31 locals recommend
Black Market
Very nice small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating right off the north end of Mass Ave. If you were just walking by you’d probably miss it.
A fairly quick and inexpensive place to get good tacos. May get busier on the weekends. Somewhat loud inside.
24 locals recommend
Condado Tacos
838 Broad Ripple AveA fairly quick and inexpensive place to get good tacos. May get busier on the weekends. Somewhat loud inside.
Grocery Stores
Needler's Fresh Market
320 N New Jersey StNice grocery store within walking distance.
A little better selection and pricing than Needler's, but you may wish to drive. Nice covered garage right off Michigan with free parking.
115 locals recommend
Kroger
524 E 16th StA little better selection and pricing than Needler's, but you may wish to drive. Nice covered garage right off Michigan with free parking.
Free outdoor things
Awesome playground that the kids love right on the canal. Just walk West from the house along the cultural trail to the canal to find it. Follow the Cultural signs where the brick path ends since it follows a sidewalk for a bit past Pennsylvania Street by the American Legion Mall.
Colts Canal Playspace
701 Canal WalkAwesome playground that the kids love right on the canal. Just walk West from the house along the cultural trail to the canal to find it. Follow the Cultural signs where the brick path ends since it follows a sidewalk for a bit past Pennsylvania Street by the American Legion Mall.
You can follow the cultural trail from the house to the East and hop on the Monon at 10th street for a walk/run/bike.
80 locals recommend
Monon Trail
You can follow the cultural trail from the house to the East and hop on the Monon at 10th street for a walk/run/bike.
If you want to go a little farther, you can head from the canal towards the zoo. This trail dives down from the back of the zoo to go a few more miles along the river.
White River Trail
Central White River TrailIf you want to go a little farther, you can head from the canal towards the zoo. This trail dives down from the back of the zoo to go a few more miles along the river.
Easy way to get around and see Indy on foot or with bikes.
60 locals recommend
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StEasy way to get around and see Indy on foot or with bikes.
A great place to walk or run. Also runs by several attractions such as the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX, Indiana Historical Society and NCAA Hall of Champions.
85 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkA great place to walk or run. Also runs by several attractions such as the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX, Indiana Historical Society and NCAA Hall of Champions.
Restaurants worth a short drive
Vida
601 E New York StTinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StUnder new ownership a while ago, but still great the last time we went.
7 locals recommend
The Great Divide
743 E New York StUnder new ownership a while ago, but still great the last time we went.
Beholder
1844 E 10th StCondé Nast one of the "Best Restaurants in the World." Breakfast and brunch only.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveCondé Nast one of the "Best Restaurants in the World." Breakfast and brunch only.
Always a unique new menu and great drink choices. If you’re looking for something nice on your way to Fountain Square for the evening, this would be a good choice.
169 locals recommend
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveAlways a unique new menu and great drink choices. If you’re looking for something nice on your way to Fountain Square for the evening, this would be a good choice.
Off the beaten path
Nice place for having some drinks either inside or in the completely enclosed outdoor beer garden. If you want to get together with some friends but don't want to fight the Mass Ave crowds this is a great option.
Reclamation
2401 N College AveNice place for having some drinks either inside or in the completely enclosed outdoor beer garden. If you want to get together with some friends but don't want to fight the Mass Ave crowds this is a great option.
Nice distillery with an intimate feel. Often has a small band or individual musician performing. Right across the street from Cannonball Brewery and uses Cannonball for food.
28 locals recommend
West Fork Whiskey
1660 Bellefontaine StNice distillery with an intimate feel. Often has a small band or individual musician performing. Right across the street from Cannonball Brewery and uses Cannonball for food.
Small brewery with a really good, albeit small, food menu. Seems to usually have novel beer flavors and IPAs so if you prefer traditional lagers there may not be as much to choose from.
28 locals recommend
Cannon Ball Brewing Company
1702 Bellefontaine StSmall brewery with a really good, albeit small, food menu. Seems to usually have novel beer flavors and IPAs so if you prefer traditional lagers there may not be as much to choose from.