Guide Book for a Great Stay in Indianapolis
Neighborhoods
"Irvington is a historic district five miles east of downtown Indianapolis founded in 1870 by prominent abolitionist lawyers Jacob Julian and Sylvester Johnson. Named for writer Washington Irving and straddling the Historic National Road, the carefully planned neighborhood was originally platted as an independent suburban town but annexed by the city of Indianapolis in 1902." - https://irvingtondevelopment.org/why-we-do/about-irvington/
Irvington is the neighborhood I call home and I love all of the historical homes and friendly neighbors. There are several beloved restaurants in the area, such as Jockamos Pizza and a great brewery where you can grab a drink. Easily accessible by walking or biking, get out and enjoy the winding, tree-lined streets and many local businesses.
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Irvington
"Irvington is a historic district five miles east of downtown Indianapolis founded in 1870 by prominent abolitionist lawyers Jacob Julian and Sylvester Johnson. Named for writer Washington Irving and straddling the Historic National Road, the carefully planned neighborhood was originally platted as an independent suburban town but annexed by the city of Indianapolis in 1902." - https://irvingtondevelopment.org/why-we-do/about-irvington/
Irvington is the neighborhood I call home and I love all of the historical homes and friendly neighbors. There are several beloved restaurants in the area, such as Jockamos Pizza and a great brewery where you can grab a drink. Easily accessible by walking or biking, get out and enjoy the winding, tree-lined streets and many local businesses.
White River State Park Cultural District - On the west side of downtown, this district is the city's museum and culture corridor. Its 250-acre/100-hectare park has a canal running through it, and its grounds offer a number of museums and gardens. It's one of the city's official cultural districts.
White River Trail
Central White River TrailWhite River State Park Cultural District - On the west side of downtown, this district is the city's museum and culture corridor. Its 250-acre/100-hectare park has a canal running through it, and its grounds offer a number of museums and gardens. It's one of the city's official cultural districts.
The city's first official cultural district extends northeast from downtown along one of the diagonal streets. Although officially named Massachusetts Avenue, it's "Mass Ave" to the locals and has attracted eclectic shops, art galleries, theaters, public art, nightspots and restaurants. Among the latter, check out the Rathskeller.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueThe city's first official cultural district extends northeast from downtown along one of the diagonal streets. Although officially named Massachusetts Avenue, it's "Mass Ave" to the locals and has attracted eclectic shops, art galleries, theaters, public art, nightspots and restaurants. Among the latter, check out the Rathskeller.
The first commercial historic district in Indiana. This area, 1.5 mi/2.5 km from downtown, represents more than a century of development from 1871 to the present. It was once dominated by German-American businesspeople and once had more theaters than any other part of Indianapolis. Today, its original buildings house antiques shops, art galleries and restaurants that lead to its fountain in the square. This is one of the few places in the country where you can go duckpin bowling, in which players get three wooden, softball-sized balls per frame to knock down 10 pint-sized pins. One of the city's official cultural districts.
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Fountain Square
The first commercial historic district in Indiana. This area, 1.5 mi/2.5 km from downtown, represents more than a century of development from 1871 to the present. It was once dominated by German-American businesspeople and once had more theaters than any other part of Indianapolis. Today, its original buildings house antiques shops, art galleries and restaurants that lead to its fountain in the square. This is one of the few places in the country where you can go duckpin bowling, in which players get three wooden, softball-sized balls per frame to knock down 10 pint-sized pins. One of the city's official cultural districts.
An artsy, eclectic blend of nightclubs, boutiques and restaurants (some with sidewalk seating) draws people to this hip neighborhood about 20 minutes north of downtown. Situated on the canal, the neighborhood is especially popular in warmer months, when people fill the outdoor cafes and sidewalks. It's one of the city's official cultural districts. The heart of the district begins at the intersection of Broad Ripple and College avenues. Contact the Broad Ripple Village Association for more information.
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Broad Ripple
An artsy, eclectic blend of nightclubs, boutiques and restaurants (some with sidewalk seating) draws people to this hip neighborhood about 20 minutes north of downtown. Situated on the canal, the neighborhood is especially popular in warmer months, when people fill the outdoor cafes and sidewalks. It's one of the city's official cultural districts. The heart of the district begins at the intersection of Broad Ripple and College avenues. Contact the Broad Ripple Village Association for more information.
Food scene
Neighborhood staple located a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from the house. Try the Thai pizza!
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Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington StNeighborhood staple located a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from the house. Try the Thai pizza!
This cozy breakfast spot is a quick walk or drive from the home. Service is fast and they have a large covered patio you can enjoy in both the summer and winter.
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Lincoln Square Pancake House - Irvington
5648 E Washington StThis cozy breakfast spot is a quick walk or drive from the home. Service is fast and they have a large covered patio you can enjoy in both the summer and winter.
Previously featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, this cafe serves your favorite comfort foods including breakfast, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza! Plus, it's only a 5-minute walk from the home!
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Steer-In
5130 E 10th StPreviously featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, this cafe serves your favorite comfort foods including breakfast, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza! Plus, it's only a 5-minute walk from the home!
Absolutely phenomenal friend chicken. Seriously, try it if you're on Mass Ave, you will not regret it, even if you have to wait for a table (which you will). Don't skip the spoonbread.
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The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveAbsolutely phenomenal friend chicken. Seriously, try it if you're on Mass Ave, you will not regret it, even if you have to wait for a table (which you will). Don't skip the spoonbread.
Drinking Choices
SUPER cool outdoor beer garden. Pet and family-friendly! Try their beers and spirits brewed and distilled on-site! You can bring your food or order delivery. Located a 5-minute drive from the house, this is an excellent spot for a chill evening.
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Black Acre Brewing Co. Garden & Production Brewery
5529 Bonna AveSUPER cool outdoor beer garden. Pet and family-friendly! Try their beers and spirits brewed and distilled on-site! You can bring your food or order delivery. Located a 5-minute drive from the house, this is an excellent spot for a chill evening.
The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect StThe Commodore
Cool "speakeasy" located on the first floor of the Rooftop Garden.
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StThe Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StSightseeing
Completed in 1902, this ornate limestone monument in the heart of the city is a tribute to Indiana's Union casualties in the Civil War. As construction progressed, salutes to those who served in other conflicts were added. Its observation level, accessible by elevator or stairs, affords a panoramic view of the city skyline. From Thanksgiving to January, the monument is festooned in holiday lights.
May-October daily 10:30 am-5:30 pm; November-April Friday-Sunday 10:30 am-5:30 pm. The elevator ride to the top of the monument costs US$2 adults, US$1 children, free for seniors and veterans; free if you walk to the top. (The elevator ride down is free.).
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
1 Monument CirCompleted in 1902, this ornate limestone monument in the heart of the city is a tribute to Indiana's Union casualties in the Civil War. As construction progressed, salutes to those who served in other conflicts were added. Its observation level, accessible by elevator or stairs, affords a panoramic view of the city skyline. From Thanksgiving to January, the monument is festooned in holiday lights.
May-October daily 10:30 am-5:30 pm; November-April Friday-Sunday 10:30 am-5:30 pm. The elevator ride to the top of the monument costs US$2 adults, US$1 children, free for seniors and veterans; free if you walk to the top. (The elevator ride down is free.).
An urban trail of 8 mi/13 km connecting six of the Indianapolis Cultural Districts makes it easy to explore the downtown area and attractions by foot. Well-marked, there is an inner loop trail ideal for families. (There are one-way spurs to outlying districts such as Fountain Square.) Walkers and cyclists permitted. A bike share program makes it easy to go for a spur-of-the-moment ride.
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인디애나폴리스컬처럴트레일
132 W Walnut StAn urban trail of 8 mi/13 km connecting six of the Indianapolis Cultural Districts makes it easy to explore the downtown area and attractions by foot. Well-marked, there is an inner loop trail ideal for families. (There are one-way spurs to outlying districts such as Fountain Square.) Walkers and cyclists permitted. A bike share program makes it easy to go for a spur-of-the-moment ride.
Museums
A world-class museum as well as the world's largest children's museum, it explores the arts and investigates the sciences, history and foreign cultures with hands-on exhibits. The Dinosphere is a popular attraction, but the kids also go back for the SpaceQuest Planetarium, a ride on a 1927 carousel (US$1) and a chance to watch the hours change on the world's largest water clock.
September to mid-March Tuesday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm; mid-March to August daily 10 am-5 pm. US$19.50 adults.
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인디애나폴리스어린이박물관
3000 N Meridian StA world-class museum as well as the world's largest children's museum, it explores the arts and investigates the sciences, history and foreign cultures with hands-on exhibits. The Dinosphere is a popular attraction, but the kids also go back for the SpaceQuest Planetarium, a ride on a 1927 carousel (US$1) and a chance to watch the hours change on the world's largest water clock.
September to mid-March Tuesday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm; mid-March to August daily 10 am-5 pm. US$19.50 adults.
College sports are celebrated in this museum, which is part of the headquarters of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The building, designed by Indiana-born architect Michael Graves, contains artifacts, pictures, interactive exhibits and more that recount the history of 23 sports and the student-athletes who competed in them for national championships for more than 80 years.
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm. US$5 adults.
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NCAA 챔피언홀
700 W Washington StCollege sports are celebrated in this museum, which is part of the headquarters of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The building, designed by Indiana-born architect Michael Graves, contains artifacts, pictures, interactive exhibits and more that recount the history of 23 sports and the student-athletes who competed in them for national championships for more than 80 years.
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm. US$5 adults.
"As the Indianapolis Museum of Art has grown to become an internationally renowned museum, we now turn our attention toward increasing our emphasis on combining art with nature.
The galleries are surrounded by gardens, water features, over a hundred acres of woodland filled with surprise and beauty. The campus itself is ideal for performances, afternoon walks, kite-flying, cloud-gazing, memory-making, new-idea-having. There’s a mansion to stage unforgettable events, restaurants for relaxing, bars for microbrews and friendships."
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뉴필드
4000 N Michigan Rd"As the Indianapolis Museum of Art has grown to become an internationally renowned museum, we now turn our attention toward increasing our emphasis on combining art with nature.
The galleries are surrounded by gardens, water features, over a hundred acres of woodland filled with surprise and beauty. The campus itself is ideal for performances, afternoon walks, kite-flying, cloud-gazing, memory-making, new-idea-having. There’s a mansion to stage unforgettable events, restaurants for relaxing, bars for microbrews and friendships."
The year is always 1836 at Prairietown Village in Fishers, Indiana. Costumed interpreters re-enact history by assuming the roles of fictional yet historically accurate characters from the past. The village is one of six areas at Conner Prairie, which is considered one of the best open-air living-history museums in the U.S. You can also visit the William Conner Homestead (which includes the Federal-style home of Hoosier statesman William Conner), an 1816 Lenape Indian camp, a working farm circa 1886 and PastPort, a hands-on activity area. The museum has a restaurant, gift shop and research library. The indoor exhibits are open year-round. Outdoor historic areas open April-November and for special programs December-March. The Conner Prairie by Candlelight experience is a holiday favorite and draws repeat visitors from across the country.
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코너프레리
13400 Allisonville RdThe year is always 1836 at Prairietown Village in Fishers, Indiana. Costumed interpreters re-enact history by assuming the roles of fictional yet historically accurate characters from the past. The village is one of six areas at Conner Prairie, which is considered one of the best open-air living-history museums in the U.S. You can also visit the William Conner Homestead (which includes the Federal-style home of Hoosier statesman William Conner), an 1816 Lenape Indian camp, a working farm circa 1886 and PastPort, a hands-on activity area. The museum has a restaurant, gift shop and research library. The indoor exhibits are open year-round. Outdoor historic areas open April-November and for special programs December-March. The Conner Prairie by Candlelight experience is a holiday favorite and draws repeat visitors from across the country.