Guidebook for Indianapolis
Arts & Culture
Great for sporting events, concerts, and competitions. You don't even have to go outside to get there.
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Estadio Lucas Oil
500 S Capitol AveGreat for sporting events, concerts, and competitions. You don't even have to go outside to get there.
Modern convention center that hosts tons of conventions every year. Within 2 blocks walking, and able to get to via skywalk.
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Indiana Convention Center
Monument CircleModern convention center that hosts tons of conventions every year. Within 2 blocks walking, and able to get to via skywalk.
The Indianapolis Indians play here, and tickets are very affordable. Almost every day has a promotion. The ballpark is quite nice for a AAA team, and the backdrop of downtown is lovely.
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Victory Field
501 W Maryland StThe Indianapolis Indians play here, and tickets are very affordable. Almost every day has a promotion. The ballpark is quite nice for a AAA team, and the backdrop of downtown is lovely.
The Indiana Pacers of the NBA and Fever of the WNBA play here. It's a pretty nice venue and tickets usually aren't outrageous.
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Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StThe Indiana Pacers of the NBA and Fever of the WNBA play here. It's a pretty nice venue and tickets usually aren't outrageous.
Entertainment & Activities
Next to the NCAA headquarters, the hall of champions is a museum dedicated to student athletes across the country. It's a pretty cool place and very interactive.
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NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington StNext to the NCAA headquarters, the hall of champions is a museum dedicated to student athletes across the country. It's a pretty cool place and very interactive.
This is a beautiful park in downtown Indy. Numerous museums are within the park, as well as the zoo and various trails. Rent a multi-person bike or pedal boat. The lawn is a cool concert venue.
Wheel Fun Rentals
801 W Washington StThis is a beautiful park in downtown Indy. Numerous museums are within the park, as well as the zoo and various trails. Rent a multi-person bike or pedal boat. The lawn is a cool concert venue.
There's so much to see inside from the Imax theater presentations to the galleries on the history of everything Indiana. There's also a nice little cafe that overlooks the canal.
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Museo Estatal de Indiana
650 W Washington StThere's so much to see inside from the Imax theater presentations to the galleries on the history of everything Indiana. There's also a nice little cafe that overlooks the canal.
A stunning museum displaying all sorts of history on Native Americans. It also has a great little cafe inside and outdoor seating on the beautiful canal.
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El Museo Eiteljorg
500 W Washington StA stunning museum displaying all sorts of history on Native Americans. It also has a great little cafe inside and outdoor seating on the beautiful canal.
Nestled just across the pedestrian bridge over the river in White River State Park, the zoo has dozens of different animals and rides, including the new koala exhibit.
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Zoológico de Indianápolis
1200 W Washington StNestled just across the pedestrian bridge over the river in White River State Park, the zoo has dozens of different animals and rides, including the new koala exhibit.
Sightseeing
The de facto center of the city, this monument was completed in 1901 as a dedication to civil war soldiers. Standing at 284 feet, it offers great views. Climb the stairs or take the elevator for $2.
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Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument CirThe de facto center of the city, this monument was completed in 1901 as a dedication to civil war soldiers. Standing at 284 feet, it offers great views. Climb the stairs or take the elevator for $2.
Pan Am Plaza
201 S Capitol AveSee the plaza dedicated to the 1987 Pan Am games that Indianapolis hosted.
This goliath memorial to the soldiers from the World Wars is modeled after the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It's breathtaking from the outside, but the shrine room is a must-see. Admission is free.
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Monumento de Guerra de Indiana
55 E Michigan StThis goliath memorial to the soldiers from the World Wars is modeled after the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It's breathtaking from the outside, but the shrine room is a must-see. Admission is free.
Tour the magnificent domed building that has housed the capitol since 1878. After all, it's only about a 45 second walk away.
Indiana State House
200 W Washington StTour the magnificent domed building that has housed the capitol since 1878. After all, it's only about a 45 second walk away.
Food Scene
Completely revamped for the 2012 superbowl, Georgia St is a haven for those in town for conventions, sports, or tourists in general. The street is very pedestrian friendly and lined with restaurants.
West Georgia Street
West Georgia StreetCompletely revamped for the 2012 superbowl, Georgia St is a haven for those in town for conventions, sports, or tourists in general. The street is very pedestrian friendly and lined with restaurants.
Every burger on this menu beats every other burger I've had in Indianapolis. Great local craft beers on tap.
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Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StEvery burger on this menu beats every other burger I've had in Indianapolis. Great local craft beers on tap.
Best pizza I've had so far in Indianapolis. The options are seemingly limitless, but you can never go wrong with the quattro fromagio.
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Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveBest pizza I've had so far in Indianapolis. The options are seemingly limitless, but you can never go wrong with the quattro fromagio.
During weekdays, the market is bustling, and it is a great place to pick up a tasty lunch at a good price. Most vendors close by 2pm.
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Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StDuring weekdays, the market is bustling, and it is a great place to pick up a tasty lunch at a good price. Most vendors close by 2pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to get the real Hoosier experience (this is an offshoot of an Indiana University bar in Bloomington), this is the bar you want to come to.
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Kilroy's
201 S Meridian StIf you want to get the real Hoosier experience (this is an offshoot of an Indiana University bar in Bloomington), this is the bar you want to come to.
The oldest continuously operated bar in Indiana, it certainly has a lot of character. Drinks are usually pretty cheap, and it's right near Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StThe oldest continuously operated bar in Indiana, it certainly has a lot of character. Drinks are usually pretty cheap, and it's right near Lucas Oil Stadium.
Easily one of my favorite bars. Steins of 32 oz german beers, Bavarian food served since 1894 (it's also a historic landmark), and live music Thurs-Sat on the vast outdoor patio in the summer.
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StEasily one of my favorite bars. Steins of 32 oz german beers, Bavarian food served since 1894 (it's also a historic landmark), and live music Thurs-Sat on the vast outdoor patio in the summer.
Extremely popular Mexican style bar. Great tostadas and tacos, reasonably priced margs.
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Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveExtremely popular Mexican style bar. Great tostadas and tacos, reasonably priced margs.
A hipper, more divey section of town. It's still up and coming, and offers some cool places. Short drive or uber ride, or short bike ride along the cultural trail.
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Fountain Square
A hipper, more divey section of town. It's still up and coming, and offers some cool places. Short drive or uber ride, or short bike ride along the cultural trail.
Essentials
A little overpriced, but easily walkable if you need to pick something up during your stay.
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Marsh
A little overpriced, but easily walkable if you need to pick something up during your stay.
Everything Else
Roughly a 3 mile loop around the downtown canal. It's a very pleasant walk, run, or bike ride. It offers picturesque views, and goes past man restaurants and museums.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkRoughly a 3 mile loop around the downtown canal. It's a very pleasant walk, run, or bike ride. It offers picturesque views, and goes past man restaurants and museums.