Guidebook for Indianapolis
Sightseeing
Don’t miss the iconic heart of Indianapolis! Drive this loop coming or going through town. It’s even better enjoying it as a pedestrian. Beautifully lit at night.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
1 Monument CirDon’t miss the iconic heart of Indianapolis! Drive this loop coming or going through town. It’s even better enjoying it as a pedestrian. Beautifully lit at night.
Walk, bike or Segway on the beautiful canal. Start near the NCAA hall of fame and walk toward the zoo. See beautiful views from the bridge and enjoy family-friendly art installations.
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Indianapolis Canal Walk
Canal WalkWalk, bike or Segway on the beautiful canal. Start near the NCAA hall of fame and walk toward the zoo. See beautiful views from the bridge and enjoy family-friendly art installations.
Parks & Nature
Get in touch with nature and your whimsical side with this free outdoor museum. Enjoy views of the pond, quirky art and wooded trails.
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Virginia B. Fairbanks Kunst- und Naturpark: 100 Acres in Newfields
1850 W 38th StGet in touch with nature and your whimsical side with this free outdoor museum. Enjoy views of the pond, quirky art and wooded trails.
Walk or bike through Indianapolis on this trail that was converted from the railroad line. This location has parking and basketball courts.
Fall Creek Parkway Trail
Walk or bike through Indianapolis on this trail that was converted from the railroad line. This location has parking and basketball courts.
Arts & Culture
See how the president lived in 1875. Take a full tour of the home with knowledgeable tour guides for family fun.
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware StSee how the president lived in 1875. Take a full tour of the home with knowledgeable tour guides for family fun.
Enjoy this modern, six floor glass atrium filled with books! Great views of the city, technology for kids and the cafe for a caffeine boost. Don’t miss this gem.
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Indianapolis Public Library – Zentralbibliothek
40 E St Clair StEnjoy this modern, six floor glass atrium filled with books! Great views of the city, technology for kids and the cafe for a caffeine boost. Don’t miss this gem.
Shopping
Discover unique, budget friendly items and give back to a great nonprofit, Goodwill.
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Vintage Vogue by GW
1056 Virginia AveDiscover unique, budget friendly items and give back to a great nonprofit, Goodwill.
Everything you don’t need, but would love to have! Quirky local items and gifts that will make you smirk.
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Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveEverything you don’t need, but would love to have! Quirky local items and gifts that will make you smirk.
Rocket Fizz Indianapolis
55 Monument CirUnique candies, fun sodas and nerdy paraphernalia!
Best bookstore in town! Low prices for used books go toward local adult literacy.
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Indy Reads Books
1066 Virginia AvenueBest bookstore in town! Low prices for used books go toward local adult literacy.
Food Scene
Get a taste of the local Northside. Choose from breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Coffee is great but not particularly fast. Stop by here for the patio or funky indoor vibe.
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Foundry Provisions
236 E 16th StGet a taste of the local Northside. Choose from breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Coffee is great but not particularly fast. Stop by here for the patio or funky indoor vibe.
Local and fast Cajun food. I recommend the B&B or Maque Choux. You will leave with a full wallet and stomach.
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Yats
885 Massachusetts AveLocal and fast Cajun food. I recommend the B&B or Maque Choux. You will leave with a full wallet and stomach.
Entertainment & Activities
See the highlights and hidden gems of downtown Indy. Wear walking shoes, use the bike share or find a motorized scooter (Use app for Bird or Limes).
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StSee the highlights and hidden gems of downtown Indy. Wear walking shoes, use the bike share or find a motorized scooter (Use app for Bird or Limes).
Essentials
Kroger
524 E 16th St Nearby groceries and a Redbox.
Walgreens
1530 N Meridian StOpen 24 hours, includes some groceries.
T.J. Maxx
17100 Mercantile BlvdHelpful if you left any clothes at home.
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StUnique and healthy foods galore.
Excellent source of liquors, local beers and unique wines. Don’t be discouraged by the facade—walk on in.
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Alabama Liquor Store
947 N Alabama StExcellent source of liquors, local beers and unique wines. Don’t be discouraged by the facade—walk on in.