Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Rabble is locally owned and features locally roasted coffee. The proprietor, Josie, is great, and they also serve wonderful vegan donuts on Saturday mornings.
27 locals recommend
Rabble Coffee
2119 E 10th StRabble is locally owned and features locally roasted coffee. The proprietor, Josie, is great, and they also serve wonderful vegan donuts on Saturday mornings.
They have yummy sandwiches and breakfast foods, and good coffee. Their hours are fairly short during the week, so be sure to check out their Facebook page before you go. Parking is around back, and is access behind the library.
Pia Urban Cafe Coffee Shop
2834 E Washington StThey have yummy sandwiches and breakfast foods, and good coffee. Their hours are fairly short during the week, so be sure to check out their Facebook page before you go. Parking is around back, and is access behind the library.
They have yummy sandwiches and breakfast foods, and good coffee. Their hours are fairly short during the week, so be sure to check out their Facebook page before you go. Parking is around back, and is access behind the library.
Pia Urban Cafe Coffee Shop
2834 E Washington StThey have yummy sandwiches and breakfast foods, and good coffee. Their hours are fairly short during the week, so be sure to check out their Facebook page before you go. Parking is around back, and is access behind the library.
They have yummy sandwiches and breakfast foods, and good coffee. Their hours are fairly short during the week, so be sure to check out their Facebook page before you go. Parking is around back, and is access behind the library.
Pia Urban Cafe Coffee Shop
2834 E Washington StThey have yummy sandwiches and breakfast foods, and good coffee. Their hours are fairly short during the week, so be sure to check out their Facebook page before you go. Parking is around back, and is access behind the library.
Good local brews and an interesting place to hang out. They have more snack options than Rabble, but not as much food as Pia. Also, they're connected to a cidery.
20 locals recommend
Neidhammer Coffee Co.
2104 Washington StGood local brews and an interesting place to hang out. They have more snack options than Rabble, but not as much food as Pia. Also, they're connected to a cidery.
La Parada
1642 E New York StDelicious Mexican food!
Wyliepalooza Ice Cream Emporium
7 E Washington StExcellent diner-style food. Steer-In was once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
21 locals recommend
Steer-In
5130 E 10th StExcellent diner-style food. Steer-In was once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
There are several Lincoln Squares in town. One just went in a few minutes from our home on Washington Street in Irvington, too. They're a great, budget-friendly breakfast place. And their French toast is amazing!
54 locals recommend
Lincoln Square Pancake House
2330 N Meridian StThere are several Lincoln Squares in town. One just went in a few minutes from our home on Washington Street in Irvington, too. They're a great, budget-friendly breakfast place. And their French toast is amazing!
Pogue's Run is both a grocery store and an excellent place to get a sandwich. The store features locally-sourced everything, plus plenty of organics. The restaurant makes some of the best sandwiches in town.
10 locals recommend
Pogue's Run Grocer
2828 E 10th StPogue's Run is both a grocery store and an excellent place to get a sandwich. The store features locally-sourced everything, plus plenty of organics. The restaurant makes some of the best sandwiches in town.
This is a great place to go for breakfast or lunch when you want something delicious and unique to eat.
15 locals recommend
Love Handle
877 Massachusetts AveThis is a great place to go for breakfast or lunch when you want something delicious and unique to eat.
Sightseeing
The Circle is beautiful all year round, and features extra-special decorations during the Christmas season.
170 locals recommend
Monument Circle
Monument CircleThe Circle is beautiful all year round, and features extra-special decorations during the Christmas season.
Parks & Nature
The park has two playgrounds, one of which is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. It has a walking park around the outer edge, and is usually full of joggers and people walking their dogs.
20 locals recommend
Ellenberger Park
5301 East St Clair StreetThe park has two playgrounds, one of which is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. It has a walking park around the outer edge, and is usually full of joggers and people walking their dogs.
This public park features a conservatory with interesting events throughout the year.
79 locals recommend
Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrThis public park features a conservatory with interesting events throughout the year.
This park features a walking track, playground, and shelters. It's really shady when the weather gets warm, and there's also a public pool here;
Willard Park
1901 E Washington StThis park features a walking track, playground, and shelters. It's really shady when the weather gets warm, and there's also a public pool here;
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StArts & Culture
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdIndiana State Museum
650 W Washington StChildren's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra
45 Monument CirIndiana Repertory Theatre
140 W Washington StShopping
This is a great place to get handmade gifts, especially Indiana-themed items.
25 locals recommend
Homespun: Modern Handmade
869 Massachusetts AveThis is a great place to get handmade gifts, especially Indiana-themed items.
This is one of our favorite antique stores. Instead of the usual hodge-podge of furniture and knickknacks, they feature architectural items, including old doorknobs, trim, doors, bathroom fixtures, and more. Plus, they're just interesting people to chat with.
Tim & Julie's Another Fine Mess
2901 E 10th StThis is one of our favorite antique stores. Instead of the usual hodge-podge of furniture and knickknacks, they feature architectural items, including old doorknobs, trim, doors, bathroom fixtures, and more. Plus, they're just interesting people to chat with.
Getting Around
This is where you can go to buy weekly or monthly bus passes. If you'll be around town for more than a day or two, this is a much cheaper option than paying individual bus fare. We are close to the 3, 8, and 10 lines, which run on Michigan, Washington, and 10th Street, respectively.
15 locals recommend
IndyGo
201 E Washington StThis is where you can go to buy weekly or monthly bus passes. If you'll be around town for more than a day or two, this is a much cheaper option than paying individual bus fare. We are close to the 3, 8, and 10 lines, which run on Michigan, Washington, and 10th Street, respectively.