Don & Kim’s guidebook
Downtown Neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Local areas within the city
Known affectionately as Mass Ave, this five-block area is ripe with theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and a number of eclectic, independent boutiques. You'll encounter unique finds on each block, from Stout's Shoes (the nation's oldest shoe store, established in 1886), to Silver In The City (offering silver jewelry and unique gift items).
223 habitants recommandent
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueKnown affectionately as Mass Ave, this five-block area is ripe with theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and a number of eclectic, independent boutiques. You'll encounter unique finds on each block, from Stout's Shoes (the nation's oldest shoe store, established in 1886), to Silver In The City (offering silver jewelry and unique gift items).
Just southeast of downtown, this funky Indianapolis neighborhood has a world of independent restaurants, live music and performance, working artists with a vibrant arts scene, and one-of-a-kind stores that sell food, fashion, comics, musical instruments, and vintage clothing.
225 habitants recommandent
Fountain Square
Just southeast of downtown, this funky Indianapolis neighborhood has a world of independent restaurants, live music and performance, working artists with a vibrant arts scene, and one-of-a-kind stores that sell food, fashion, comics, musical instruments, and vintage clothing.
The heart of the city with Monument Circle in the center. View Downtown's historic buildings and newest skyscrapers in the heart of the business district.
Wholesale District
The heart of the city with Monument Circle in the center. View Downtown's historic buildings and newest skyscrapers in the heart of the business district.
Beautiful art deco architecture in a former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant this area is now home to a boutique hotel, shops, movie theater, bowling, and a food hall (The Garage) with many eateries from a variety of cuisines. Located at the north end of Mass Avenue. A 10-minute walk from the townhome.
58 habitants recommandent
Bottleworks District
850 Massachusetts AveBeautiful art deco architecture in a former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant this area is now home to a boutique hotel, shops, movie theater, bowling, and a food hall (The Garage) with many eateries from a variety of cuisines. Located at the north end of Mass Avenue. A 10-minute walk from the townhome.
Food scene
Fun atmosphere, great food, ever-changing cocktail menu, live music some evenings and close to our townhome. Even though it is the closest restaurant to our place, it is also one of the best.
90 habitants recommandent
Union 50
620 N East StFun atmosphere, great food, ever-changing cocktail menu, live music some evenings and close to our townhome. Even though it is the closest restaurant to our place, it is also one of the best.
Iconic steak restaurant in downtown Indy. Shrimp cocktail with their spicy cocktail sauce is a must. World class wine list.
157 habitants recommandent
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StIconic steak restaurant in downtown Indy. Shrimp cocktail with their spicy cocktail sauce is a must. World class wine list.
Their menu is mainly hamburgers and they are very good gourmet burgers. They make their own ketchup. the outdoor patio is good people watching.
137 habitants recommandent
Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StTheir menu is mainly hamburgers and they are very good gourmet burgers. They make their own ketchup. the outdoor patio is good people watching.
Small intimate dining with Mediterranean cuisine. Their tajines (Moroccan stew slow cooked in decorative conical ceramic pots), especially the Tajine Lamb Honey, are delicious. They also have the best fettuccini alfredo
8 habitants recommandent
Saffron Cafe
621 Fort Wayne AveSmall intimate dining with Mediterranean cuisine. Their tajines (Moroccan stew slow cooked in decorative conical ceramic pots), especially the Tajine Lamb Honey, are delicious. They also have the best fettuccini alfredo
About a 10 minute drive from the townhome. The calamari is spectacular. Our favorite italian restaurant in town. Small intimate surroundings. They have an outdoor courtyard with live music in the summer.
47 habitants recommandent
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StAbout a 10 minute drive from the townhome. The calamari is spectacular. Our favorite italian restaurant in town. Small intimate surroundings. They have an outdoor courtyard with live music in the summer.
Open for breakfast and lunch. A very eclectic menu. A local favorite that can get busy. Voted one of the best restaurants in the world in 2016 by Conde Nast magazine. Located in the Fountain Square neighborhood.
182 habitants recommandent
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveOpen for breakfast and lunch. A very eclectic menu. A local favorite that can get busy. Voted one of the best restaurants in the world in 2016 by Conde Nast magazine. Located in the Fountain Square neighborhood.
Great outdoor patio. The cocktails are delicious and the yucca fries are a must. This restaurant's menu has a latin flair. It is just off Mass Avenue. About a 15 minute walk from the townhome
101 habitants recommandent
Livery
720 N College AveGreat outdoor patio. The cocktails are delicious and the yucca fries are a must. This restaurant's menu has a latin flair. It is just off Mass Avenue. About a 15 minute walk from the townhome
For a fun night of tacos and margaritas, you can't beat Bakersfield. Right on Mass Avenue with an outdoor seating area that looks over Mass Avenue.
141 habitants recommandent
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveFor a fun night of tacos and margaritas, you can't beat Bakersfield. Right on Mass Avenue with an outdoor seating area that looks over Mass Avenue.
Located at the north end of Mass Avenue in an old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. The Garage Food Hall has numerous delicious places to eat. They also have a movie theater, shops and a boutique hotel
58 habitants recommandent
Bottleworks District
850 Massachusetts AveLocated at the north end of Mass Avenue in an old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. The Garage Food Hall has numerous delicious places to eat. They also have a movie theater, shops and a boutique hotel
Activity
Home of the Indianapolis Indians, minor league baseball team. Great way to spend a summer evening in Indianapolis.
72 habitants recommandent
Victory Field
501 W Maryland StHome of the Indianapolis Indians, minor league baseball team. Great way to spend a summer evening in Indianapolis.
Stade Lucas Oil
500 S Capitol AveHome of the NFL Indianapolis Colts football team
Indy's newest entertainment area at the north end of Mass Avenue. A 15-20 minute walk from the townhome. It features a food hall, movie theater, retail shops and boutique hotel in a former coca-cola bottling plant in an art deco style.
58 habitants recommandent
Bottleworks District
850 Massachusetts AveIndy's newest entertainment area at the north end of Mass Avenue. A 15-20 minute walk from the townhome. It features a food hall, movie theater, retail shops and boutique hotel in a former coca-cola bottling plant in an art deco style.
Make your own candle scent in about an hour. A fun activity during a visit to Mass Ave. After you make your candle there are many restaurants and bars nearby to enjoy while you wait for you candle to set. A fun group activity.
13 habitants recommandent
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
747 N College AveMake your own candle scent in about an hour. A fun activity during a visit to Mass Ave. After you make your candle there are many restaurants and bars nearby to enjoy while you wait for you candle to set. A fun group activity.
Beautiful theater for attending live theatrical performances. The acting, costuming and staging are top notch. The season normally runs from December through May.
30 habitants recommandent
Indiana Repertory Theatre
140 W Washington StBeautiful theater for attending live theatrical performances. The acting, costuming and staging are top notch. The season normally runs from December through May.
Beautiful theater for attending great musical performances. Located directly on Monument Circle.
20 habitants recommandent
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
45 Monument CirBeautiful theater for attending great musical performances. Located directly on Monument Circle.
The newly named Gainbridge FIeldhouse is home to the Indiana Pacers NBA team and the Indiana Fever WNBA team, as well as many large concerts
210 habitants recommandent
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StThe newly named Gainbridge FIeldhouse is home to the Indiana Pacers NBA team and the Indiana Fever WNBA team, as well as many large concerts
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StIconic racetrack.
Great downtown park. A walk along the canal leads to musuems. Bike rentals and gondola rides
170 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de White River
801 W Washington StGreat downtown park. A walk along the canal leads to musuems. Bike rentals and gondola rides
Neighborhoods
Surrounding downtown Indianapolis
Home of the Indy 500. Main Street in Speedway has local restaurants and racing related activities like an indoor go-kart track. About a 15 minute drive from our townhome
17 habitants recommandent
Speedway
Home of the Indy 500. Main Street in Speedway has local restaurants and racing related activities like an indoor go-kart track. About a 15 minute drive from our townhome
North of the city, this area has many independent restaurants and boutiques. Also a vibrant nightlife.
210 habitants recommandent
Broad Ripple
North of the city, this area has many independent restaurants and boutiques. Also a vibrant nightlife.
Sightseeing
Beautiful grounds and state of the art Orangutan facility
311 habitants recommandent
Zoo d'Indianapolis
1200 W Washington StBeautiful grounds and state of the art Orangutan facility
One of the best in the country. Great for families but lots of fun even if you are not a kid.
362 habitants recommandent
Musée pour enfants d'Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StOne of the best in the country. Great for families but lots of fun even if you are not a kid.
Filled with former race cars and cool memorabilia.
63 habitants recommandent
Musée de l'Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4750 W 16th StFilled with former race cars and cool memorabilia.
Unique exhibits of American Indians and Western Art in downtown Indianapolis, close to the canal.
131 habitants recommandent
Le musée Eiteljorg
500 W Washington StUnique exhibits of American Indians and Western Art in downtown Indianapolis, close to the canal.
The heart of downtown Indianapolis and a great people watching spot day or night.
170 habitants recommandent
Monument Circle
Monument CircleThe heart of downtown Indianapolis and a great people watching spot day or night.
Great insight into the life of Indiana's only President.
29 habitants recommandent
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware StGreat insight into the life of Indiana's only President.
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie StBeautiful victorian home of "Hoosier Poet"
Five city blocks of war memorials in downtown Indy. The largest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans and war casualties in the U.S. outside of Washington D.C.
66 habitants recommandent
Mémorial de guerre de l'Indiana
55 E Michigan StFive city blocks of war memorials in downtown Indy. The largest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans and war casualties in the U.S. outside of Washington D.C.
Full of the author's personal items. Includes a library, museum, art gallery and reading room.
13 habitants recommandent
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
543 Indiana AveFull of the author's personal items. Includes a library, museum, art gallery and reading room.
Formerly known as The Indiana Museum of Art. Besides the world-class art museum, the grounds are home to acres of beautiful gardens and the Lily House.
364 habitants recommandent
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdFormerly known as The Indiana Museum of Art. Besides the world-class art museum, the grounds are home to acres of beautiful gardens and the Lily House.