Jenni’s guidebook
Music
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia AveGreat spot for indoor and outdoor live music.
Outdoor music venue featuring national acts
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
801 West Washington StreetOutdoor music venue featuring national acts
Great historic building with live music food and beer
The biergarten is always a good time, weather permitting
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StGreat historic building with live music food and beer
The biergarten is always a good time, weather permitting
Oldest bar in Indiana
Live blues every night
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StOldest bar in Indiana
Live blues every night
Live local an national acts performing in a cool bar about 3 blocks from the purple house
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radio Radio
1119 Prospect StLive local an national acts performing in a cool bar about 3 blocks from the purple house
Museums
Native American Museum it is located on The Canal which is another great spot for a stroll
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Eiteljorg
500 W Washington StNative American Museum it is located on The Canal which is another great spot for a stroll
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdArt Museum with a nature park
Said to be one of the best in the country.
Great choice for families on a rainy day
362 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Infantil de Indianápolis
3000 N Meridian StSaid to be one of the best in the country.
Great choice for families on a rainy day
Parks and Trails
Nice park 2mi from the purple house
Bike and walking trails
Farmers Market May-Oct
Beautiful Conservatory
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Garfield
2345 Pagoda DrNice park 2mi from the purple house
Bike and walking trails
Farmers Market May-Oct
Beautiful Conservatory
A biking and walking trail in the middle of the city connecting many of the neighborhoods
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StA biking and walking trail in the middle of the city connecting many of the neighborhoods
Idle Park
800 Virginia AveCool Place to sit "Idle"
Nice park great trails
about a 30 min drive
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Southeastway
5624 S Carroll RdNice park great trails
about a 30 min drive
Beautiful Park about 30 min west
Hiking trails
beach
canoe and kayaking
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Eagle Creek
7840 West 56th StreetBeautiful Park about 30 min west
Hiking trails
beach
canoe and kayaking
Sports
Sports venue
Home of the Indianapolis Colts
312 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Lucas Oil
500 S Capitol AveSports venue
Home of the Indianapolis Colts
If you know you know
I mean you are in the racing capital of the world
great museum also
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StIf you know you know
I mean you are in the racing capital of the world
great museum also
Gorgeous field and views of Indy
Home of our AAA baseball team Indianapolis Indians
Affordable tickets
If you have a group, consider lawn seats
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victory Field
501 W Maryland StGorgeous field and views of Indy
Home of our AAA baseball team Indianapolis Indians
Affordable tickets
If you have a group, consider lawn seats
Home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever basketball teams
Host to Concerts and other large events
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StHome of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever basketball teams
Host to Concerts and other large events
Basketball Icon
Home court to the Butler Bulldogs
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hinkle Fieldhouse
510 W 49th StBasketball Icon
Home court to the Butler Bulldogs
Neighborhoods
You are staying in this area a 2 block walk south will get you to the heart of it
Local restaurants, bars, breweries and shops
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fountain Square
You are staying in this area a 2 block walk south will get you to the heart of it
Local restaurants, bars, breweries and shops
This is our favorite it is where we live
Locally owned restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries
along the cultural trail
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fletcher Place
This is our favorite it is where we live
Locally owned restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries
along the cultural trail
Fun neighborhood full of food options, bars and retail shops
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueFun neighborhood full of food options, bars and retail shops
Coffee Shops
Italian style coffee shop 2 blocks away
indoor and outdoor seating in the middle of fountain square
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bovaconti Coffee
1042 Virginia AveItalian style coffee shop 2 blocks away
indoor and outdoor seating in the middle of fountain square
Local favorite great drinks and pastries
Closed Sunday
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveLocal favorite great drinks and pastries
Closed Sunday
Local Goods and coffee locates about a mile from the house
order online for fast pick up
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amberson Coffee & Grocer
401 S College AveLocal Goods and coffee locates about a mile from the house
order online for fast pick up
Food scene
Wonderful food great ambience
Request bar seating and order the bolognese
Tuesday is half price wine
Reserve on Open Table
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar
1103 Prospect StWonderful food great ambience
Request bar seating and order the bolognese
Tuesday is half price wine
Reserve on Open Table
Upscale dining in a historic building with a great vibe
Great food and cocktails
Live Jazz on the weekends
Reservations recommended
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Geraldine's Supper Club & Lounge
1101 English AveUpscale dining in a historic building with a great vibe
Great food and cocktails
Live Jazz on the weekends
Reservations recommended
Our go to for a delish quick meal tacos are great salsa is even better!
Walking Distance from the house
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia AveOur go to for a delish quick meal tacos are great salsa is even better!
Walking Distance from the house
A groovy locally owned restaurant and TIKI bar
Perfect patio tasty cocktails and a lively atmosphere
get the nacho" boat"
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StA groovy locally owned restaurant and TIKI bar
Perfect patio tasty cocktails and a lively atmosphere
get the nacho" boat"
An Indy legend on the same corner since 1913
Just ...go sit in the bar chat with Dom order spaghetti the pizza is amazing too.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College AveAn Indy legend on the same corner since 1913
Just ...go sit in the bar chat with Dom order spaghetti the pizza is amazing too.
Wood fire Pizza with great local beer options yummy salads too.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
King Dough
452 N Highland AveWood fire Pizza with great local beer options yummy salads too.
By far a local fav it is about a 15 min drive but def worth it!
Meat Lovers get the Slaughter house 5
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington StBy far a local fav it is about a 15 min drive but def worth it!
Meat Lovers get the Slaughter house 5
A heavy Metal theme Burger Bar
located a couple blocks from the house
It is loud but its delish and fun!
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect StA heavy Metal theme Burger Bar
located a couple blocks from the house
It is loud but its delish and fun!
A fun favorite burger joint with boozy shakes & yummy grub!
This is about a 15 min from the house but I mean BOOZY SHAKES!!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baby's Indy
2147 N Talbott StA fun favorite burger joint with boozy shakes & yummy grub!
This is about a 15 min from the house but I mean BOOZY SHAKES!!
An Indy Icon
Known for their Shrimp cocktail
We personally prefer the chill vibe of their sister restaurant
Harry & Izzy's same steaks less pomp.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StAn Indy Icon
Known for their Shrimp cocktail
We personally prefer the chill vibe of their sister restaurant
Harry & Izzy's same steaks less pomp.
Up scale dining with the best service and one of our special occasion favorites
Live music most weekends
Bar menu available
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tony's of Indianapolis
110 W Washington StUp scale dining with the best service and one of our special occasion favorites
Live music most weekends
Bar menu available
Highly awarded local restaurant with amazing food and cocktails
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveHighly awarded local restaurant with amazing food and cocktails
Highly awarded brunch spot in Fletcher Place
be prepared to wait but it is worth it.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveHighly awarded brunch spot in Fletcher Place
be prepared to wait but it is worth it.
Great breakfast
often there is wait on the weekends but it is really good
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yolk - City Way
220 E South StGreat breakfast
often there is wait on the weekends but it is really good
Great food& family owned
Fun date night spot
Weather permitting make a reservation for the courtyard
Reservations recommended
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StGreat food& family owned
Fun date night spot
Weather permitting make a reservation for the courtyard
Reservations recommended
Amelia's
653 Virginia AveLocal bakery
delish bread
Bangkok Restaurant & Jazz Bar
225 E Ohio StDelish food and live jazz on the weekends
our fav Thai in the city
Mori Sushi
231 S College AveWonderful food
indoor and outdoor seating
FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts AveHip fun Sushi restaurant on Mass ave