Guidebook for Downtown Indy Carriage House
Arts & Culture
This is the former Victorian home of the 23rd President of the United State and now a museum.
http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware StThis is the former Victorian home of the 23rd President of the United State and now a museum.
http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is just 10 minutes away. They have a world class collection of art on a 152 acre campus that included the 100 aces of art outdoor sculpture garden, the Oldfields Estate and its American Country Place estate, along with an outstanding art collection in the main museum.
http://www.imamuseum.org
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Ньюфилд
4000 N Michigan RdThe Indianapolis Museum of Art is just 10 minutes away. They have a world class collection of art on a 152 acre campus that included the 100 aces of art outdoor sculpture garden, the Oldfields Estate and its American Country Place estate, along with an outstanding art collection in the main museum.
http://www.imamuseum.org
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is one of the oldest and largest children’s museums in the US. Located just 7 minutes north, they have a fantastic campus with exhibits that will entertain children and adults alike.
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/
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Детский музей Индианаполиса
3000 N Meridian StThe Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is one of the oldest and largest children’s museums in the US. Located just 7 minutes north, they have a fantastic campus with exhibits that will entertain children and adults alike.
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/
At the turn of the 19th century, Hoosier poet and author, James Whitcomb Riley (Riley Hospital for Children was named after him), lived in downtown Indianapolis, and now his former home is a museum.
http://www.rileykids.org/about/riley-museum-home/#.WLN7G2_yvRY
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James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie StAt the turn of the 19th century, Hoosier poet and author, James Whitcomb Riley (Riley Hospital for Children was named after him), lived in downtown Indianapolis, and now his former home is a museum.
http://www.rileykids.org/about/riley-museum-home/#.WLN7G2_yvRY
Museum of Western Art, plus they have a great Cafe
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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
500 W Washington StMuseum of Western Art, plus they have a great Cafe
This is a main Library for Indianapolis. The original part of the building built in 1906. It is worth seeing the main reading room, decorated in an Egyptian revival style. Go to the 6th floor of the new addition for some great views of downtown.
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Публичная библиотека в Индианаполисе
40 E St Clair StThis is a main Library for Indianapolis. The original part of the building built in 1906. It is worth seeing the main reading room, decorated in an Egyptian revival style. Go to the 6th floor of the new addition for some great views of downtown.
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a urban trail system for safe walking or biking, lined with art, connecting the major downtown districts.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StThe Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a urban trail system for safe walking or biking, lined with art, connecting the major downtown districts.
Sightseeing
Old Northside Historic District. The area contains an amazing variety of late 19th century historic building styles. The boundaries of the district are the 16th Street on the North, the Interstate on the South, Pennsylvania Street on the West, and Soccer fields on the East. If you like old houses, take some time to drive up and down the streets of the neighborhood. (pictured: Great Oak Common’s Park, 1427 N Park Ave)
http://www.oldnorthside.org/
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Old Northside
Old Northside Historic District. The area contains an amazing variety of late 19th century historic building styles. The boundaries of the district are the 16th Street on the North, the Interstate on the South, Pennsylvania Street on the West, and Soccer fields on the East. If you like old houses, take some time to drive up and down the streets of the neighborhood. (pictured: Great Oak Common’s Park, 1427 N Park Ave)
http://www.oldnorthside.org/
A former 1890’s church is now the Indiana Landmarks Center and headquarters of the historic preservation group Indiana Landmarks.
https://www.indianalandmarks.org/indiana-landmarks-center/
Indiana Landmarks
1201 Central AveA former 1890’s church is now the Indiana Landmarks Center and headquarters of the historic preservation group Indiana Landmarks.
https://www.indianalandmarks.org/indiana-landmarks-center/
Former beer baron mansion, now a private club and tearoom cafe.
The Propylaeum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free self-guided tours of the mansion and grounds. Visitors may also stop in the tearoom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch.
http://thepropylaeum.org/
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The Indianapolis Propylaeum
1410 N Delaware StFormer beer baron mansion, now a private club and tearoom cafe.
The Propylaeum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free self-guided tours of the mansion and grounds. Visitors may also stop in the tearoom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch.
http://thepropylaeum.org/
This is the home of the Indianapolis 500 race in May and the Speedway Museum.
https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/at-the-track/museum
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Автодром Индианаполис
4790 W 16th StThis is the home of the Indianapolis 500 race in May and the Speedway Museum.
https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/at-the-track/museum
Monument Circle is the reason Indianapolis is nicknamed the Circle City. It is the home of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. It started out as Civil War monument, but before it was completed, we tacked on everything up to the Spanish American war. It is worth a trip to the observation deck at the top. in the basement is the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum.
http://www.in.gov/iwm/2335.htm
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Монумент солдатам и морякам в Индианаполисе
1 Monument CirMonument Circle is the reason Indianapolis is nicknamed the Circle City. It is the home of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. It started out as Civil War monument, but before it was completed, we tacked on everything up to the Spanish American war. It is worth a trip to the observation deck at the top. in the basement is the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum.
http://www.in.gov/iwm/2335.htm
Индианаполиский зоопарк
1200 W Washington StOne of the top ten Zoos in the US.
The Indiana War Memorial was built to commemorate “The great war to end all wars” (now known as World War 1). It has a nice museum, but the shrine room at the top of the monument is stunning piece of architecture that is worth seeing.
The building was modeled after an ancient Persian Empire tomb, and you will see the building style of the pyramidal roof repeated in many modern Indianapolis buildings.
https://www.in.gov/iwm/
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Музей Indiana War Memorial
55 E Michigan StThe Indiana War Memorial was built to commemorate “The great war to end all wars” (now known as World War 1). It has a nice museum, but the shrine room at the top of the monument is stunning piece of architecture that is worth seeing.
The building was modeled after an ancient Persian Empire tomb, and you will see the building style of the pyramidal roof repeated in many modern Indianapolis buildings.
https://www.in.gov/iwm/
Massachusetts Avenue, is a diagonal street 10 block long. It contains unique and one of kind shops, restaurants, and bars, along with theater and entertainment venues. It is 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive and is well worth a visit.
http://www.discovermassave.com/directory/
600 Massachusetts Ave
600 Massachusetts AvenueMassachusetts Avenue, is a diagonal street 10 block long. It contains unique and one of kind shops, restaurants, and bars, along with theater and entertainment venues. It is 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive and is well worth a visit.
http://www.discovermassave.com/directory/
Built in 1887, this building is not only the seat of Indiana Government, it is a grand example of Victorian Architecture.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/Travel/indianapolis/indianastatehouse.htm
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Капитолий штата Индиана
200 W Washington StBuilt in 1887, this building is not only the seat of Indiana Government, it is a grand example of Victorian Architecture.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/Travel/indianapolis/indianastatehouse.htm
Built on the campus of the Central State Asylum in the 1896's this building housed the beginnings of what is now the IU school of medicine. The building has period Laboratories and Lecture halls, along with a brain collection. It is one of the quirkier and memorable museums in the US, recommended by the NY Times.
http://imhm.org/
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Indiana Medical History Museum
3270 Kirkbride WayBuilt on the campus of the Central State Asylum in the 1896's this building housed the beginnings of what is now the IU school of medicine. The building has period Laboratories and Lecture halls, along with a brain collection. It is one of the quirkier and memorable museums in the US, recommended by the NY Times.
http://imhm.org/
Entertainment & Activities
The convention center hosts numerous events during the year. It is 2 miles or 8 minutes from the Carriage House.
https://www.icclos.com
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Конференц-центр Индианы
Monument CircleThe convention center hosts numerous events during the year. It is 2 miles or 8 minutes from the Carriage House.
https://www.icclos.com
Home of the Indianapolis Colts and numerous other events.
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Стадион Лукас Ойл
500 S Capitol AveHome of the Indianapolis Colts and numerous other events.
Стадион Бэнкерс Лайф Филдхаус
125 S Pennsylvania StHome of the NBA Pacers
Hosting both the Murat Theater and Egyptian Room, this is a concert venue just 9 blocks south on Alabama Street.
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Old National Centre
502 N New Jersey StHosting both the Murat Theater and Egyptian Room, this is a concert venue just 9 blocks south on Alabama Street.
A brand new development built around a historic cola bottling plant, it includes a food hall, hotel, a movie theater, with more to come.
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Bottleworks District
850 Massachusetts AveA brand new development built around a historic cola bottling plant, it includes a food hall, hotel, a movie theater, with more to come.
Parks & Nature
This is home to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art, The Indiana State Museum, Victory Field (home of the Indianapolis Indians AA baseball team), and the Medal of Honor Memorial
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White River State Park, West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
801 W Washington StThis is home to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art, The Indiana State Museum, Victory Field (home of the Indianapolis Indians AA baseball team), and the Medal of Honor Memorial
Food Scene
Coffee shop and cafe, just two blocks away.
http://www.foundryprovisions.com/
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Foundry Provisions
236 E 16th StCoffee shop and cafe, just two blocks away.
http://www.foundryprovisions.com/
Starbucks
430 Massachusetts AveThis is the closest Starbucks.
Since 1905, Shapiro’s Dell has been an Indianapolis staple. This compares to anything you will find in New York City. Try a Ruben Sandwich and any of their desserts.
http://www.shapiros.com/
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Shapiro's Delicatessen
808 S Meridian StSince 1905, Shapiro’s Dell has been an Indianapolis staple. This compares to anything you will find in New York City. Try a Ruben Sandwich and any of their desserts.
http://www.shapiros.com/
This is a very good German restaurant, located in the basement of the historic German Athenaeum building (now a YMCA). In the warm weather the beer garden is open and they have live music. They have dozens of German beers on tap.
http://www.rathskeller.com/
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StThis is a very good German restaurant, located in the basement of the historic German Athenaeum building (now a YMCA). In the warm weather the beer garden is open and they have live music. They have dozens of German beers on tap.
http://www.rathskeller.com/
This is an Indianapolis institution since 1902. It is a high end steak house where you will see race drivers and celebrities in the month of May.
http://www.stelmos.com/
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StThis is an Indianapolis institution since 1902. It is a high end steak house where you will see race drivers and celebrities in the month of May.
http://www.stelmos.com/
This is a spin off of St. Elmo's Steak House and is more reasonably priced.
http://www.harryandizzys.com/
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Harry & Izzy's
153 S Illinois StThis is a spin off of St. Elmo's Steak House and is more reasonably priced.
http://www.harryandizzys.com/
Newest of the Cunningham Group restaurants. This is his one of a kind, flagship test kitchen, where new items spin out to his other highly successful restaurants.
http://www.vida-restaurant.com/
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Vida
601 E New York StNewest of the Cunningham Group restaurants. This is his one of a kind, flagship test kitchen, where new items spin out to his other highly successful restaurants.
http://www.vida-restaurant.com/
This is an interesting and eclectic place to eat, also at the top of our list, another Cunningham Group restaurant.
http://www.union-50.com/
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Union 50
620 N East StThis is an interesting and eclectic place to eat, also at the top of our list, another Cunningham Group restaurant.
http://www.union-50.com/
This is a Latin American themed restaurant. Think tequilas and empanadas, also another very successful Cunningham Group restaurant.
http://www.livery-restaurant.com/
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Livery
720 N College AveThis is a Latin American themed restaurant. Think tequilas and empanadas, also another very successful Cunningham Group restaurant.
http://www.livery-restaurant.com/
Another Indianapolis institution, family owned since 1933, and still going strong. Classic pastas and pizza. This is our go to Italian Restaurant
http://www.iariasrestaurant.com/
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Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College AveAnother Indianapolis institution, family owned since 1933, and still going strong. Classic pastas and pizza. This is our go to Italian Restaurant
http://www.iariasrestaurant.com/
A James Beard award winning restaurant and mentioned by the New York Times, with an innovative breakfast and brunch menu.
http://www.milktoothindy.com/
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Milktooth
534 Virginia AveA James Beard award winning restaurant and mentioned by the New York Times, with an innovative breakfast and brunch menu.
http://www.milktoothindy.com/
One of our favorite places to eat dinner, but get there early, because they don’t take reservations.
http://bluebeardindy.com/
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Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveOne of our favorite places to eat dinner, but get there early, because they don’t take reservations.
http://bluebeardindy.com/
Just a few blocks from the house, this Moroccan restaurant, run by a Moroccan transplant that originally came to Indiana to study at IU Bloomington, and has since started a successful restaurant.
http://saffroncafeindy.com/
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Saffron Cafe
621 Fort Wayne AveJust a few blocks from the house, this Moroccan restaurant, run by a Moroccan transplant that originally came to Indiana to study at IU Bloomington, and has since started a successful restaurant.
http://saffroncafeindy.com/
This is a small, but very authentic Ethiopian restaurant next to the main library about 7 blocks from the house. They have vegan and meat options all served with the traditional injera flatbread.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/axum-ethiopian-restaurant-indianapolis-2
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Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
825 North Pennsylvania StreetThis is a small, but very authentic Ethiopian restaurant next to the main library about 7 blocks from the house. They have vegan and meat options all served with the traditional injera flatbread.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/axum-ethiopian-restaurant-indianapolis-2
This is our go-to for Indian food. Located near the Mass Avenue corridor.
http://www.indiagardenindy.com/
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India Garden
207 N Delaware StThis is our go-to for Indian food. Located near the Mass Avenue corridor.
http://www.indiagardenindy.com/
This is an amazing place to eat lunch. It started as a meat and cheese market, added sandwiches and gelato, and now they have a wine bar in the basement.
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Goose The Market
2503 N Delaware StThis is an amazing place to eat lunch. It started as a meat and cheese market, added sandwiches and gelato, and now they have a wine bar in the basement.
This is a great spot on Mass Ave for an eclectic menu anchored by good sushi. On Sunday’s the sushi is half price.
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FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts AveThis is a great spot on Mass Ave for an eclectic menu anchored by good sushi. On Sunday’s the sushi is half price.
These guys do some really good pizza and they are close by. This is our go-to carry out pizza place.
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Greek’s Pizzeria 16th Street
1601 Columbia AveThese guys do some really good pizza and they are close by. This is our go-to carry out pizza place.
Festiva
1217 E 16th StThis is a great little place for upscale Mexican.
If you want a hearty reasonably priced breakfast meal (and lunch options), this is a great place maybe 5 minutes away. It is a small Indiana based chain.
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Lincoln Square Pancake House
2330 N Meridian StIf you want a hearty reasonably priced breakfast meal (and lunch options), this is a great place maybe 5 minutes away. It is a small Indiana based chain.
Just two blocks away, this is an extraordinary breakfast/brunch place.
https://16th.gallerypastry.com
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Gallery on 16th
319 East 16th StreetJust two blocks away, this is an extraordinary breakfast/brunch place.
https://16th.gallerypastry.com
Within walking distance (2 blocks), this is one of Indy’s top rated restaurants and our go-to place for date night.
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Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StWithin walking distance (2 blocks), this is one of Indy’s top rated restaurants and our go-to place for date night.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a walkable liquor Store with a decent craft beer and wine selection, and almost anything else.
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Alabama Liquor Store
947 N Alabama StThis is a walkable liquor Store with a decent craft beer and wine selection, and almost anything else.
Crown Liquors
150 N Delaware StThese guys have the best selection of wine downtown.
Shopping
Carl Cowan Park
49 W Maryland StA shopping mall in the heart of downtown.
Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveA unique and one of kind gift shop on Mass Ave.