Looking to grab a bite in Indy? Prefer to shop with a cocktail in hand? Explore the Bottleworks District. Once the largest Coca-Cola Factory in the world, this unique area has tons to eat, shops and great activities to explore. Be sure to check out "The Garage"- one of our favorite places to grab bites to eat! The Garage is a 30,000 plus square foot community-focused food and retail hall located in the heart of the development comprised of two authentic garage buildings sporting Art Deco terra-cotta facades that have large roll up doors allowing for an open air experience
The Downtown Canal Walk’s 3-mile loop is a popular urban respite for fitness enthusiasts and serenity-seekers alike. This Downtown waterfront is dotted with pedal boats, and gondolas, bicycles, surreys and even Segways. Take a look at the map to see all the places to enter!
Known affectionately as Mass Ave, this five-block area is ripe with theaters, restaurants, art galleries, and, most attractively for shoppers, 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/At Home In The City (offering silver jewelry and unique gift items), to The Best Chocolate In Town (which is fairly self-descriptive). Venture to the Athenaeum for a stein of German lager in the historic Rathskeller biergarten, try local craft beers at Ralston's Drafthouse, or sip a cocktail at the prohibition-era Ball & Biscuit. Foodies can indulge in American-modern cuisine at Mesh or take down a platter of tacos at Bakersfield. Take in Indy culture at its finest on Mass Ave, "45 Degrees from Ordinary."
Located just minutes from downtown, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis features five floors of fun and interactive learning that have the power to transform the lives of children and families across the arts, world cultures, sciences, and humanities.
The monument is located on Monument Circle in the center of downtown and has come to symbolize the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.
Located in White River State Park along the scenic riverbanks, the Indianapolis Zoo offers 64 acres of both indoor and outdoor animal attractions as well as three additional acres of outdoor gardens. Open year round with hours that vary by season, guests can explore more than 1,200 animals of approximately 230 species as well as 47,000 plants specimens.
Play your favorite classic arcade games for free while you drink local beers on tap and craft cocktails. Open to guests 21 and older.
The only Duckpin Bowling Alleys in the Midwest are set in the heart of the funky, artsy Fountain Square Cultural District. Action Duckpin Bowl on the fourth floor of the Fountain Square Theatre Building has eight duckpin lanes, a billiard table, spectacular view of the city, and an authentic 1930s decor.
Ryan's favorite lunch/dinner spot!
Kelsey's favorite brunch spot!
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and houses an extensive collection of visual arts by indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as Western American paintings and sculptures collected by businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg.