Guidebook for Indianapolis

Neil & Courtney
Neil & Courtney
Guidebook for Indianapolis

Food Scene

Try their Big Ugly burger! Located right off the Monon. Enjoy a walk after your All-American meal.
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Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream
210 W Main St
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Try their Big Ugly burger! Located right off the Monon. Enjoy a walk after your All-American meal.
Roy is LA born and bred and makes a mean rice & beans that your kids (and wallet) will love. Try his Beignets for the perfect Main Street dessert.
Mudbugs Cajun Cafe
20 W Main St
Roy is LA born and bred and makes a mean rice & beans that your kids (and wallet) will love. Try his Beignets for the perfect Main Street dessert.
The Aasen family will serve you fantastic food every time. My personal favorite is the fried calamari appetizer. They are a true family-run restaurant that takes service to the customer seriously.
Donatello's Italian Restaurant
9 W Main St
The Aasen family will serve you fantastic food every time. My personal favorite is the fried calamari appetizer. They are a true family-run restaurant that takes service to the customer seriously.
If you haven't tried Jamaican Food, you need to. Here, Jamaican natives cook up hearty, budget friendly, authentic meals. The food has a kick if you appreciate spice, which I do. Their plantains are yum. Right next door is Union Brewing Company, so you can get a quality draft, too.
Jamaican Reggae Grill
622 S Rangeline Rd
If you haven't tried Jamaican Food, you need to. Here, Jamaican natives cook up hearty, budget friendly, authentic meals. The food has a kick if you appreciate spice, which I do. Their plantains are yum. Right next door is Union Brewing Company, so you can get a quality draft, too.
A lovely, quaint, thentraditional tea house in the heart of Carmel. Tina is an Great Britain-native and stays true to form with fantastic scones and clotted cream & jam.
Tina's Traditional Old English Tea Room & Tavern
A lovely, quaint, thentraditional tea house in the heart of Carmel. Tina is an Great Britain-native and stays true to form with fantastic scones and clotted cream & jam.
Owner Vivian takes her coffee seriously. One of our favorite spots for a Saturday morning coffee + pastry and then walk down the Monon. She also serves food!
SoHo Cafe & Gallery
620 S Rangeline Rd
Owner Vivian takes her coffee seriously. One of our favorite spots for a Saturday morning coffee + pastry and then walk down the Monon. She also serves food!
Open until Midnight! A great place to hangout when you just want to get out and it's late or raining. They have boardgames and books. One of the owners is a pastry chef!
The Quirky Feather Confectionery
890 E 116th St
Open until Midnight! A great place to hangout when you just want to get out and it's late or raining. They have boardgames and books. One of the owners is a pastry chef!
A generic name for food that is anything but. Truly fantastic, authentic Asian food (mostly Chinese). This is not your typical greasy, American Chinese--the dishes are delicious, nuanced, and just the right amount. A hidden gem.
Indy Asian Cuisine
9516 Haver Way
A generic name for food that is anything but. Truly fantastic, authentic Asian food (mostly Chinese). This is not your typical greasy, American Chinese--the dishes are delicious, nuanced, and just the right amount. A hidden gem.
A hole-in-the-wall place that serves food on styrofoam to-go containers. If you're still reading, the gyros are fantastic!! A spot many local don't even know about!
Adel's Gyros
10450 N College Ave
A hole-in-the-wall place that serves food on styrofoam to-go containers. If you're still reading, the gyros are fantastic!! A spot many local don't even know about!
One of the best steaks in Indy. Not for the budget conscious, but worth it.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
2727 E 86th St
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One of the best steaks in Indy. Not for the budget conscious, but worth it.
Westfield's BBQ bragging rights belong to Big Hoffa's! Their meat and BBQ are the main attractions. Attached to Westfield Antique Mall which can easily be an hour of your time perusing the unique treasures.
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Big Hoffa's Smokehouse
800 E Main St
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Westfield's BBQ bragging rights belong to Big Hoffa's! Their meat and BBQ are the main attractions. Attached to Westfield Antique Mall which can easily be an hour of your time perusing the unique treasures.
Mexican food meets Chinese food. Yes, you read that right. It is a fantastic mash-up. Make sure to try their bubble tea and carnitas tacos! Seating outside or standing tables inside. Feels like you step into Mexico when you walk in. In the heart of Broad Ripple. One of my favorite lunch/afternoon snack spots off of the Monon Trail.
La Chinita Poblana
906 Carrollton Avenue
Mexican food meets Chinese food. Yes, you read that right. It is a fantastic mash-up. Make sure to try their bubble tea and carnitas tacos! Seating outside or standing tables inside. Feels like you step into Mexico when you walk in. In the heart of Broad Ripple. One of my favorite lunch/afternoon snack spots off of the Monon Trail.
Their popsicles are fantastic!! The chocolate & avocado ones are my favorite. Right across the street from La Chinita Poblana. Right off Monon Trail! Perfect bike ride to Broad Ripple, finished with a sweet treat.
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Nicey Treat
916 E Westfield Blvd
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Their popsicles are fantastic!! The chocolate & avocado ones are my favorite. Right across the street from La Chinita Poblana. Right off Monon Trail! Perfect bike ride to Broad Ripple, finished with a sweet treat.
This place is simply iconic. It has a high price tag, but the food, desserts, & experience are absolutely worth it. Owner Gwendolyn has made sure every detail is touched. A french-inspired bakery that is unlike any other. North side of Broad Ripple & near Monon Trail.
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The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers
6515 Carrollton Ave
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This place is simply iconic. It has a high price tag, but the food, desserts, & experience are absolutely worth it. Owner Gwendolyn has made sure every detail is touched. A french-inspired bakery that is unlike any other. North side of Broad Ripple & near Monon Trail.
Ignore the other Greek restaurants, this one is legit & reasonably priced. Delicious, filling food.
Parthenon
1482 W 86th St
Ignore the other Greek restaurants, this one is legit & reasonably priced. Delicious, filling food.
If you're tired of food dripping in oil and appreciate good, clean food, this is your place! Food is excellent and high quality.
Pure Eatery Fishers
8235 East 116th Street
If you're tired of food dripping in oil and appreciate good, clean food, this is your place! Food is excellent and high quality.
If you're looking for familiar and quick, this is 5 minutes down the road.
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Steak 'n Shake
8640 Michigan Rd
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If you're looking for familiar and quick, this is 5 minutes down the road.
Affordable and delicious sushi. Great ambiance for the price! 5 minute's away.
Naked Tchopstix
3855 E 96th St
Affordable and delicious sushi. Great ambiance for the price! 5 minute's away.
An Indianapolis staple. High quality incredients and excellent coffee. On the higher price end, but one of the best breakfast places in town.
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Café Patachou
5790 E Main St
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An Indianapolis staple. High quality incredients and excellent coffee. On the higher price end, but one of the best breakfast places in town.
a FANTASTIC Turkish eating experience. If you're an adventurous eater at all, GO. Located in Fountain Square. Pair it with Swing Dancing at Fountain Square Theatre which is the 2nd and 4th Friday nights of each month or Duckpin bowling!
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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East St
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a FANTASTIC Turkish eating experience. If you're an adventurous eater at all, GO. Located in Fountain Square. Pair it with Swing Dancing at Fountain Square Theatre which is the 2nd and 4th Friday nights of each month or Duckpin bowling!
In Carmel for decades and one of the best Mexican places around. Walking distance of Carmel Arts and Design District.
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Cancun Mexican Restaurant
1268 W 86th St
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In Carmel for decades and one of the best Mexican places around. Walking distance of Carmel Arts and Design District.

Parks & Nature

Fanastic Kids playground + splash pad in Summer.
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Monon Community Center
1195 Central Park Dr W
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Fanastic Kids playground + splash pad in Summer.
Award-winning playground at Monon Community Center (Central Park). No lack of entertainment for the kids. Monon Trail goes through the middle of the property.
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Monon Community Center
1195 Central Park Dr W
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Award-winning playground at Monon Community Center (Central Park). No lack of entertainment for the kids. Monon Trail goes through the middle of the property.
20 acres of quaint trails and creek access for a picnic + water play with the kids. Features an artesian well, so bring empty water bottles!
Flowing Well Park
5100 E 116th St
20 acres of quaint trails and creek access for a picnic + water play with the kids. Features an artesian well, so bring empty water bottles!
Fantastic trail runs.
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Парк Игл Крик
7840 West 56th Street
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Fantastic trail runs.
Hiking, biking, picnic areas, playgrounds for kids, fishing... Probably my favorite Indianapolis park.
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Парк штата Форт Гаррисон
6000 N Post Rd
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Hiking, biking, picnic areas, playgrounds for kids, fishing... Probably my favorite Indianapolis park.
Playground & hiking trails near Grand Park & Walmart... a great stopover in the midst of a busy day.
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Cool Creek Park Nature Center
2000 E 151st St
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Playground & hiking trails near Grand Park & Walmart... a great stopover in the midst of a busy day.

Sightseeing

Countless restaurants and shopping along the Monon Trail from Broad Ripple (Indianapolis) to Westfield (Northern Suburb). A beautiful walk, run, ride. Bikes can be rented to enjoy an afternoon!
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Monon Trail
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Countless restaurants and shopping along the Monon Trail from Broad Ripple (Indianapolis) to Westfield (Northern Suburb). A beautiful walk, run, ride. Bikes can be rented to enjoy an afternoon!

Shopping

A gem in the Carmel Arts and Design District! Bohemian clothing and home decor + hair salon. A truly inspired place with an owner that is as sweet as can be! Definitely worth a visit!!
Kindred Boheme
301 S Rangeline Rd
A gem in the Carmel Arts and Design District! Bohemian clothing and home decor + hair salon. A truly inspired place with an owner that is as sweet as can be! Definitely worth a visit!!
Get the full IKEA experience just 15 minutes away! Portillo's is right next door so you can get your Chicago dog, too!
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IKEA
11400 IKEA Wy
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Get the full IKEA experience just 15 minutes away! Portillo's is right next door so you can get your Chicago dog, too!
You know Target makes you happy. If it's raining, head on down. Near shopping mall.
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Target
6101 N Keystone Ave
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You know Target makes you happy. If it's raining, head on down. Near shopping mall.

Entertainment & Activities

A gorgeous venue in the heart of Carmel that boasts nationally recognized musicians all year long!
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The Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter Green
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A gorgeous venue in the heart of Carmel that boasts nationally recognized musicians all year long!
Great family friendly option!
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Royal Pin Woodland
3421 E 96th St
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Great family friendly option!

Everything Else

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks. A hidden gem on the Northside.
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Landmark Keystone Art Cinema
219 8702 Keystone Crossing
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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks. A hidden gem on the Northside.

Essentials

Right off the Monon Trail!
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Kroger
2629 East 65th Street
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Right off the Monon Trail!