Your Guide to South Broad Ripple and Indianapolis
Food scene
Cafe Patachou
4901 N Pennsylvania StTrendy brunch joint. May be a wait.
Twenty Tap
5406-08 N College AveAfter-work bar with great food and beer selections.
Chicago style dogs and decor. Local's favorite. Chicago is the small city to the Northwest of Indianapolis.
41 locals recommend
Fat Dan's Deli
5410 N College AveChicago style dogs and decor. Local's favorite. Chicago is the small city to the Northwest of Indianapolis.
Some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world have played here. Check their line-up. Thursday night is Latin night. Great food and date-spot as well.
106 locals recommend
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College AvenueSome of the greatest jazz musicians in the world have played here. Check their line-up. Thursday night is Latin night. Great food and date-spot as well.
The original College Ave. dive bar, over 75 years in business. Supposedly Kurt Vonnegut attended.
This is a dive bar. The king of all dive bars. Cash only.
13 locals recommend
Red Key Tavern
5170 N College AveThe original College Ave. dive bar, over 75 years in business. Supposedly Kurt Vonnegut attended.
This is a dive bar. The king of all dive bars. Cash only.
Soccer pub! Great stuffed pizza and surprising vegan options. Ownership is heavily committed to the community and it is a great place to have in the neighborhood.
13 locals recommend
Union Jack Pub
921 Broad Ripple AveSoccer pub! Great stuffed pizza and surprising vegan options. Ownership is heavily committed to the community and it is a great place to have in the neighborhood.
Trendy Mexican-fusion restaurant. A little pricey, but great food and drinks from a renowned local chef.
51 locals recommend
Delicia
5215 N College AveTrendy Mexican-fusion restaurant. A little pricey, but great food and drinks from a renowned local chef.
One of the better breweries in Indianapolis. Upland Brewery welcomes all people to enjoy an afternoon on their patio.
25 locals recommend
Upland College Ave Tasting Room
4842 N College AveOne of the better breweries in Indianapolis. Upland Brewery welcomes all people to enjoy an afternoon on their patio.
Sightseeing
Beautiful campus walking distance from the house. Great music at Clowes Hall and Holcomb Gardens is a beautiful walking spot.
28 locals recommend
Butler University
4600 Sunset AveBeautiful campus walking distance from the house. Great music at Clowes Hall and Holcomb Gardens is a beautiful walking spot.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art always has interesting exhibits. A neat outdoor display at the 100 Acres also - great for sunny days and rainy days!
364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdThe Indianapolis Museum of Art always has interesting exhibits. A neat outdoor display at the 100 Acres also - great for sunny days and rainy days!
Local record shop in the heart of South Broad Ripple. Go for the music, stay for the music, leave with some music.
10 locals recommend
Luna Music
5202 N College AveLocal record shop in the heart of South Broad Ripple. Go for the music, stay for the music, leave with some music.
Possibly the most famous racetrack in the world. Come learn race history at the museum even if the race isn't going on.
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StPossibly the most famous racetrack in the world. Come learn race history at the museum even if the race isn't going on.
State Park only 15 minutes from the door. Calm walking trails and natural vistas right in Indianapolis
76 locals recommend
Fort Harrison State Park
6000 N Post RdState Park only 15 minutes from the door. Calm walking trails and natural vistas right in Indianapolis
Attached to the Indianapolis Art Museum - so you have a plan come rain or come shine. Entry is free to the 100 Acres I believe.
48 locals recommend
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields
1850 W 38th StAttached to the Indianapolis Art Museum - so you have a plan come rain or come shine. Entry is free to the 100 Acres I believe.
Come learn the history of Indianapolis, as the monument pays homage to the Union's victory in the Civil War. Lady Victory sits atop. It is accessible to climb for 360 views of the city.
170 locals recommend
Monument Circle
Monument CircleCome learn the history of Indianapolis, as the monument pays homage to the Union's victory in the Civil War. Lady Victory sits atop. It is accessible to climb for 360 views of the city.