Things To Do
Food
Sidedoor Bagel - near Bottleworks, order ahead if you don't want to wait in line Steer-In - classic diner near Irvington Milktooth - modern brunch spot in Fountain Square Shin Dig - next door to North Mass Boulder. Pizza, wings, and more with a large and cozy bar King Dough - probably our favorite pizza in the city, lots of vegan/vegetarian options Bodhi - a lovely Thai restaurant at the end of Mass Ave Livery - trendy little Latin American spot where we went on our first date; just off Mass Ave Union 50 - seasonal menu and yummy cocktails right off Mass Ave Tlaolli - tiny Mexican restaurant with the sweetest owner and lots of vegan/vegetarian options; located on the near east side Strangebird - our favorite ramen and tiki bar, plus they have oysters; located in Irvington
Coffee
Calvin Fletcher, Provider, Coat Check, Blue Mind, Quills, Tinker, Helm, Amberson
Beer
Metazoa - pet friendly spot near Fountain Square Centerpoint - also pet friendly, near Bottleworks/Mass Ave Sun King - probably Indy's most well-known brewery, tap room downtown Chilly Water - small and cozy tap room in Fountain Square with a good food menu Taxman CityWay - a great brewery and restaurant downtown Upland - one of our favorite spots in Fountain Square, great food too Garfield - a great little spot next door to Helm Coffee in Garfield Park. (they should have a great pumpkin beer this time of year) Ash & Elm - cider!
Bars
Gay Bars - Metro and Tini, right next door to each other on Mass Ave Cocktails - Hotel Tango in Fountain Square, 8th Day Distillery in Factory Arts, Nowhere Special on Mass Ave Dive Bars - Dorman Street in Cottage Home, Sam's Silver Circle in Fountain Square
Activities
North Mass Boulder - our gym/bouldering spot with a cozy cafe upstairs. $20 day passes Newfields - Indy's art museum. They should be all set up for Harvest Nights this time of year (reservation required). They also have a nice outdoor trail/art space that is free to walk around (the 100 Acre Woods) Parks for walking/leaf peeping - Garfield Park, Holliday Park Areas to shop/dine/drink/enjoy - Mass Ave, Fountain Square, Garfield Park Monuments downtown - outside of D.C., Indianapolis has the most monuments and memorials of any U.S. city! The canal and the Central Library are also cool spots for views.