Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveEclectic food menu with inventive dishes and wide array of drinks.
Small craft tacos and craft drinks. The Tiki Bar in the back is the bomb. Gives the feel of the South Pacific, infrared heater in the ceiling keeps things warm even in the colder months.
50 locals recommend
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StSmall craft tacos and craft drinks. The Tiki Bar in the back is the bomb. Gives the feel of the South Pacific, infrared heater in the ceiling keeps things warm even in the colder months.
Naisa
Fresh Chinese dishes. The Garlic Chili Chicken is a must try.
Great drink selection. The burgers are huge. Interesting spot for those who like heavy metal. It's worth a visit.
68 locals recommend
Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect StGreat drink selection. The burgers are huge. Interesting spot for those who like heavy metal. It's worth a visit.
Siam Square
936 Virginia AveGreat Thai food. The Jungle Noodles are fantastic!
The wait can be long but, Oh My, definitely worth it. Try the pearl sugar waffles. Consistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveThe wait can be long but, Oh My, definitely worth it. Try the pearl sugar waffles. Consistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city.
Cool scene for Asian Fusion dishes...Ramen and bowls, large chef's table to view the chef's busy at their craft.
25 locals recommend
Rook
501 Virginia AveCool scene for Asian Fusion dishes...Ramen and bowls, large chef's table to view the chef's busy at their craft.
Charcuterie, cheeses, and sausages with a contemporary vibe. Fantastic drink menu.
18 locals recommend
Pioneer
1110 Shelby StCharcuterie, cheeses, and sausages with a contemporary vibe. Fantastic drink menu.
One of the coolest Hispanic themed restaurants I've ever been to. The food is fantastic!
31 locals recommend
Nada
11 West Maryland StreetOne of the coolest Hispanic themed restaurants I've ever been to. The food is fantastic!
Excellent Mexican themed restaurant with very tasty Margaritas.
76 locals recommend
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia AveExcellent Mexican themed restaurant with very tasty Margaritas.
Napolese
30 S Meridian StUnique wood fired pizzas with a crust that's unparalleled.
Harry & Izzy's
153 S Illinois StSame menu as St Elmo's steakhouse. The cocktail shrimp is a must.
Rick's Cafe Boatyard
4050 Dandy TrailLake and Airport Views. Great seafood selection.
Excellent Vegan restauraunt with great food and atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Three Carrots Fountain Square
920 Virginia AveExcellent Vegan restauraunt with great food and atmosphere.
Old World style Deli that serves fresh local whole animals. A must visit.
13 locals recommend
Turchetti’s Delicatessen
1110 Prospect StOld World style Deli that serves fresh local whole animals. A must visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good choice of solid craft beers. Paninis are also very good.
65 locals recommend
Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia AveGood choice of solid craft beers. Paninis are also very good.
Mead, the world's oldest drink. Try the Shelby Blue Ribbon.
22 locals recommend
New Day Craft Mead & Cider
Mead, the world's oldest drink. Try the Shelby Blue Ribbon.
Soul Ride IPA is my favorite. They always have a selection of local Artist's work hanging on the walls and available for sale.
61 locals recommend
Fountain Square Brewery
1301 Barth AveSoul Ride IPA is my favorite. They always have a selection of local Artist's work hanging on the walls and available for sale.
Thunderbird
1127 Shelby StHand crafted libations with a cool wooden bar.
Craft made spirits that are infused and an awesome cocktail menu. Fun spot to hang out.
97 locals recommend
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveCraft made spirits that are infused and an awesome cocktail menu. Fun spot to hang out.
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveFree video games and huge beer selection. Fun spot.
Fistful of Hops seasonal IPA's are my favorite and one of the best in the country.
82 locals recommend
Sun King Brewery
135 N College AveFistful of Hops seasonal IPA's are my favorite and one of the best in the country.
Indiana City Brewing Company
24 Shelby StGreat selection of locally sourced brews.
A little out of the way but, a great brewery to visit. Try the Saucy Intruder IPA.
38 locals recommend
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StA little out of the way but, a great brewery to visit. Try the Saucy Intruder IPA.
Metazoa Brewing Company
140 S College AveInteresting spot for animal lovers. Pet friendly brewery.
Probably the coolest brewery in the city. Great beer and outdoor activities: cornhole, live music, etc.
14 locals recommend
Daredevil Brewing Co
1151 N Main StProbably the coolest brewery in the city. Great beer and outdoor activities: cornhole, live music, etc.
A chain but, the atmosphere is very good. Food selection is also very good with a wide arrange of beers to choose from.
15 locals recommend
Yard House
15 W Maryland StA chain but, the atmosphere is very good. Food selection is also very good with a wide arrange of beers to choose from.
Good food and large selection of brews near Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
32 locals recommend
Big Woods
1002 N Main StGood food and large selection of brews near Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Pickled Pedaler
602 Virginia AvePedal Bar that tours downtown while enjoying drinks.
Radio Radio
1119 Prospect StSmall Club Atmosphere with music acts on the cusp of breaking out.
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia AveSmall Club atmosphere with music acts on the cusp of breaking out.
White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect StCabaret, musical acts, comedy, quirky entertainment.
Hoosier Dome
1627 Prospect StLive local bands.
Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia AveVinyl Records and live music.
Unique atmosphere, Tahitian themed drinks and decor. Worth a stop.
45 locals recommend
The Inferno Room
902 Virginia AveUnique atmosphere, Tahitian themed drinks and decor. Worth a stop.
Awesome rooftop spot for an excellent view of Fountain Square. Bar and food service. Only open during the summer with good weather.
33 locals recommend
The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect StAwesome rooftop spot for an excellent view of Fountain Square. Bar and food service. Only open during the summer with good weather.
Entertainment & Activities
Duckpin Bowling on a different floor, same building as Atomic.
51 locals recommend
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StDuckpin Bowling on a different floor, same building as Atomic.
If you are in the racing Capitol of the World, you may as well experience racing a little yourself. Fast carts!
30 locals recommend
Speedway Indoor Karting
1067 N Main StIf you are in the racing Capitol of the World, you may as well experience racing a little yourself. Fast carts!
Indianapolis Colts, NCAA Final Four, Big 10 Football Championships, International Champions Cup Soccer.
312 locals recommend
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveIndianapolis Colts, NCAA Final Four, Big 10 Football Championships, International Champions Cup Soccer.
Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, IU v Purdue Old Oaken Bucket, Concerts, etc
210 locals recommend
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StIndiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, IU v Purdue Old Oaken Bucket, Concerts, etc
Carroll Stadium
1001 W New York StIndy Eleven NASL Soccer Team, IUPUI.
State Museum Movie Theater, Huge towering screen.
26 locals recommend
IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington StState Museum Movie Theater, Huge towering screen.
Indiana Convention Center
Monument CircleCompany Events, Gencom, NCAA Final Four, etc.
One of the premier Children's Museums in the country.
362 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StOne of the premier Children's Museums in the country.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StBaseball, Triple A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Great spot to watch a game.
72 locals recommend
Victory Field
501 W Maryland StBaseball, Triple A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Great spot to watch a game.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Monument that celebrates Indiana's veterans. A little known fact is that there is an observatory at the top of the monument. Veterans go up for free. There's always something going on at Monument Circle.
170 locals recommend
Monument Circle
Monument CircleBeautiful Monument that celebrates Indiana's veterans. A little known fact is that there is an observatory at the top of the monument. Veterans go up for free. There's always something going on at Monument Circle.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StThe historic IMS.
Indiana State Capitol
200 W Washington StBeautiful Sate Capitol Building.
Indiana War Memorial
55 E Michigan StDepew Memorial Fountain is a freestanding fountain completed in 1919 and located in University Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana within the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
Depew Memorial Fountain
307 N Meridian StDepew Memorial Fountain is a freestanding fountain completed in 1919 and located in University Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana within the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
Parks & Nature
Huge park with something happening all the time. White River Canal is well worth a walk.
24 locals recommend
White River State Park, West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
801 W Washington StHuge park with something happening all the time. White River Canal is well worth a walk.
Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetWalking trails and boats.
American Legion Mall
700 N Pennsylvania StTons of green space, always something going on during the weekends.
Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrArts & Culture
A history of racing, full of cars and Indiana history.
63 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
4750 W 16th StA history of racing, full of cars and Indiana history.
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdThe Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StIndiana State Museum
650 W Washington StNCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington StShopping
Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StSeveral city blocks, all indoor mall.