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Breakfast Recommendations

Here's some of my favorite nearby restaurants for breakfast.
This place has amazing Biscuits and Gravy for a true Indiana breakfast experience. They also have wonderful lunch and dinner options.
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Steer-In
5130 E 10th St
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This place has amazing Biscuits and Gravy for a true Indiana breakfast experience. They also have wonderful lunch and dinner options.
Do you love a great pancake house? Get here early on a Sunday to beat the church crowd. Often has a wait but they seem to get people in and out quickly.
Blueberry Hill Pancake House
460 Town Center Dr
Do you love a great pancake house? Get here early on a Sunday to beat the church crowd. Often has a wait but they seem to get people in and out quickly.
While not the most inexpensive breakfast option, everything on their menu is healthy and amazing. I prefer this location over the Monument Circle location.
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Yolk - City Way
220 E South St
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While not the most inexpensive breakfast option, everything on their menu is healthy and amazing. I prefer this location over the Monument Circle location.
This is the closest McDonalds if you need a quick breakfast fix.
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McDonald's
1611 N Meridian St
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This is the closest McDonalds if you need a quick breakfast fix.
Yes it is a bar, so its not a place to take children, but it does have one of the BEST Bloody Mary's in the city.
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Tick Tock Lounge
2602 E 10th St
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Yes it is a bar, so its not a place to take children, but it does have one of the BEST Bloody Mary's in the city.
There a several Lincoln Square Pancake Houses nearby. This is the closest. The breakfast menu is the same everywhere and full of good options. My other favorite one is a little farther away on East 21st street.
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Lincoln Square Pancake House - Irvington
5648 E Washington St
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There a several Lincoln Square Pancake Houses nearby. This is the closest. The breakfast menu is the same everywhere and full of good options. My other favorite one is a little farther away on East 21st street.
Great place to grab a coffee any time of day and people watch.
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Starbucks
430 Massachusetts Ave
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Great place to grab a coffee any time of day and people watch.
Great breakfast food for groups and breakfast meetings.
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Le Peep Downtown Indy
301 N Illinois St
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Great breakfast food for groups and breakfast meetings.

Dinner Recommendations

Try out some of these fun places as Dinner options.
A nice upscale Chinese restaurant in the Circle Center mall. Park in the underground mall parking for nearby inexpensive parking option.
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P.F. Chang's
49 W Maryland St
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A nice upscale Chinese restaurant in the Circle Center mall. Park in the underground mall parking for nearby inexpensive parking option.
currently closed. Old style family Chinese restaurant that is very reasonable, nearby and family friendly. Their Hot and Sour soup is like none other.
Oriental Inn
1421 N Arlington Ave
currently closed. Old style family Chinese restaurant that is very reasonable, nearby and family friendly. Their Hot and Sour soup is like none other.
Very inexpensive but fun and trendy Cajun place.
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Yats
885 Massachusetts Ave
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Very inexpensive but fun and trendy Cajun place.
A little pricey but you'll never look at meatballs the same way again.
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Mimi Blue Restaurants
870 Massachusetts Ave
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A little pricey but you'll never look at meatballs the same way again.
Recent addition to the Mass Ave scene. These tacos are amazing and not just your standard Mexican fare.
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Condado Tacos
838 Broad Ripple Ave
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Recent addition to the Mass Ave scene. These tacos are amazing and not just your standard Mexican fare.
Pretty darn awesome pizza joint in Irvington. Try the spinach salad and a local brew.
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Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington St
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Pretty darn awesome pizza joint in Irvington. Try the spinach salad and a local brew.
A small local authentic Mexican restaurant. Super friendly. I love trying the different fruit waters they have available and shrimp cocktail.
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La Parada
1642 E New York St
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A small local authentic Mexican restaurant. Super friendly. I love trying the different fruit waters they have available and shrimp cocktail.
Excellent burgers with fresh ingredients. So fresh they make their own sauces like the ketchup! Too many items are wonderful like The End Burger, or the Viking Lamb Burger, or Provencal Burger. I also recommend the Gorgonberry Pecan Salad and Bread Pudding for dessert.
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Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian St
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Excellent burgers with fresh ingredients. So fresh they make their own sauces like the ketchup! Too many items are wonderful like The End Burger, or the Viking Lamb Burger, or Provencal Burger. I also recommend the Gorgonberry Pecan Salad and Bread Pudding for dessert.
A local farm to table restaurant with rustic farm atmosphere. It has a nice outside patio on warm days.
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The Mug
118 S Audubon Rd
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A local farm to table restaurant with rustic farm atmosphere. It has a nice outside patio on warm days.
My favorite local steakhouse. I've never had a bad meal here. Try the rib-eye with mushrooms or peppercorn pork chops.
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Texas Roadhouse
1405 Shadeland Ave
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My favorite local steakhouse. I've never had a bad meal here. Try the rib-eye with mushrooms or peppercorn pork chops.
If you like Gyros and Turkish cuisine you have to check out this small restaurant in a house across from Eli Lilly.
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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East St
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If you like Gyros and Turkish cuisine you have to check out this small restaurant in a house across from Eli Lilly.
Great steakhouse and FAMOUS for the incredibly hot shrimp cocktail. Every visit to Indianapolis must include a meal at this place.
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois St
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Great steakhouse and FAMOUS for the incredibly hot shrimp cocktail. Every visit to Indianapolis must include a meal at this place.
This is a small and intimate place for dinner with a cozy local vibe and very upscale crowd.
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Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th St
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This is a small and intimate place for dinner with a cozy local vibe and very upscale crowd.
A recent Vegan addition to the near east side restaurant scene.
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10th Street Diner
3301 E 10th St
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A recent Vegan addition to the near east side restaurant scene.
New east side local gastropub created by the owners of Milktooth.
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Beholder
1844 E 10th St
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New east side local gastropub created by the owners of Milktooth.
Local coffee shop on the way to Mass Ave.
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Rabble Coffee
2119 E 10th St
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Local coffee shop on the way to Mass Ave.
Family owned cafe featuring American comfort food and craft beer.
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The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe
5614 E Washington St
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Family owned cafe featuring American comfort food and craft beer.
Authentic German Beer-haus. Great food and the building and architecture are amazing.
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan St
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Authentic German Beer-haus. Great food and the building and architecture are amazing.
And Irish Pub with fantastic food and beer options.
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Nine Irish Brothers
575 Massachusetts Ave
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And Irish Pub with fantastic food and beer options.
A Rustic-chic beer-hall known for its fried chicken and centrally located outside patio.
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The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts Ave
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A Rustic-chic beer-hall known for its fried chicken and centrally located outside patio.
If you are looking for a truly special dinner experience try Fogo de Chao. It is a Brazilian style steak house where they serve you from the spit tableside. You'll never leave hungry.
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
117 E Washington St
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If you are looking for a truly special dinner experience try Fogo de Chao. It is a Brazilian style steak house where they serve you from the spit tableside. You'll never leave hungry.
Chic Sushi and Martini Bar. My favorite roll is the Corona.
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FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts Ave
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Chic Sushi and Martini Bar. My favorite roll is the Corona.
Tasty beers and Metal Music styled burgers.
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Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect St
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Tasty beers and Metal Music styled burgers.
Incredible Italian food. Be sure to make a reservation. This place fills up.
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Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian St
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Incredible Italian food. Be sure to make a reservation. This place fills up.
Wonderful pizza restaurant on Mass Ave.
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Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts Ave
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Wonderful pizza restaurant on Mass Ave.
Italian restaurant with wonderful daily specials. The lasagna is to die for. Garlic bread with sauce is a special treat.
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Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College Ave
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Italian restaurant with wonderful daily specials. The lasagna is to die for. Garlic bread with sauce is a special treat.
Chicago style deep-dish pizza at its best. The chicken parmigiana is also a favorite of mine.
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Giordano's
43 N Illinois St
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Chicago style deep-dish pizza at its best. The chicken parmigiana is also a favorite of mine.
Family style Italian restaurant. Enter through the kitchen and expect large portions.
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Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
35 N Illinois St
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Family style Italian restaurant. Enter through the kitchen and expect large portions.
All you can eat Sushi option. Open for lunch and dinner.
Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen
965 Shadeland Ave
All you can eat Sushi option. Open for lunch and dinner.
Authentic Indian food in a quiet setting.
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India Garden
207 N Delaware St
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Authentic Indian food in a quiet setting.
After dinner save some room for a quick visit for custom made ice cream. You pick the ingredients and they freeze it up for you.
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
427 Massachusetts Ave
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After dinner save some room for a quick visit for custom made ice cream. You pick the ingredients and they freeze it up for you.
Probably some of the best Italian in indianapolis. Make a reservation.
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Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian St
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Probably some of the best Italian in indianapolis. Make a reservation.

Fast Food and Take-out

Here are some options if you just want it quick or something to bring home. Many of these will deliver.
Just our local wok in a strip mall. Fast, cheap, and pretty good.
Happy Garden
4401 E 10th St
Just our local wok in a strip mall. Fast, cheap, and pretty good.
There are other Subway's nearby but this has a decent atmosphere and check out the Woodruff Place mansions across the street.
Subway Restaurants
8800-B N Michigan Rd
There are other Subway's nearby but this has a decent atmosphere and check out the Woodruff Place mansions across the street.
Nearby Burger King with a drive through.
Burger King
2122 E 10th St
Nearby Burger King with a drive through.
This place isn't big or impressive but the Chicago style dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches are authentic.
Chicago Beef and Dog Company
5402 E Washington St
This place isn't big or impressive but the Chicago style dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches are authentic.
Never busy and pretty clean option.
Long John Silver's
3301 E Washington St
Never busy and pretty clean option.
Closest Taco Bell location.
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Taco Bell
965 E Tournament Trl
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Closest Taco Bell location.
Love their spicy fried chicken and side options.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3128 E Washington St
Love their spicy fried chicken and side options.
Pretty good pickup or delivery place. They only sell 2 pizzas at a time however so get something small and get two.
Just Pizza
3852 E 10th St
Pretty good pickup or delivery place. They only sell 2 pizzas at a time however so get something small and get two.
I know you'll think I'm crazy but this gas station just three blocks away has amazing chicken tenders.
Valero
2801 Massachusetts Avenue
I know you'll think I'm crazy but this gas station just three blocks away has amazing chicken tenders.
Fast food style rolls but very yummy.
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Sushi Boss
803 W 10th St
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Fast food style rolls but very yummy.
Cincinnati Style Chili over spaghetti.
Skyline Chili
6689 E 82nd St
Cincinnati Style Chili over spaghetti.

Indy Attractions

Here's some things to do an see in Indianapolis.
The Motor Speedway Museum is located at the track and provides a great history of Indianapolis Racing.
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印第安纳波利斯赛车场名人堂博物馆
4750 W 16th St
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The Motor Speedway Museum is located at the track and provides a great history of Indianapolis Racing.
The Indiana State Museum offers a look into Indiana History.
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印第安纳州立博物馆
650 W Washington St
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The Indiana State Museum offers a look into Indiana History.
A wonderful set of hands-on exhibits for families.
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印第安纳波利斯儿童博物馆
3000 N Meridian St
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A wonderful set of hands-on exhibits for families.
Interactive exhibits explore the history & culture of 23 NCAA sports, complete with old-school gym.
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NCAA 冠军大厅
700 W Washington St
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Interactive exhibits explore the history & culture of 23 NCAA sports, complete with old-school gym.
Offers tours and samples of their beers.
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Sun King Brewery
135 N College Ave
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Offers tours and samples of their beers.
Located in the center of our downtown, this tall monument on the circle has a full museum located underneath and an elevator tour that will take you to the top of the memorial.
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Soldiers & Sailors Monument
1 Monument Cir
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Located in the center of our downtown, this tall monument on the circle has a full museum located underneath and an elevator tour that will take you to the top of the memorial.
A nice little zoo with a terrific ape house and the butterflies are worth seeing as well.
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印第安纳波利斯动物园
1200 W Washington St
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A nice little zoo with a terrific ape house and the butterflies are worth seeing as well.
Our other racetrack in Indiana... Lucas Oil Raceway is an auto racing facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, about 10 miles west of Downtown Indianapolis. It includes a 0.686-mile oval track, a 2.5-mile road course, and a 4,400-foot drag strip which is among the premier drag racing venues in the world.
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Lucas Oil Raceway
10267 US Highway 136
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Our other racetrack in Indiana... Lucas Oil Raceway is an auto racing facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, about 10 miles west of Downtown Indianapolis. It includes a 0.686-mile oval track, a 2.5-mile road course, and a 4,400-foot drag strip which is among the premier drag racing venues in the world.
The Monon is a bike path that follows the old Monon Railway North from downtown all the way to Carmel. Several locations rent bikes in our downtown area.
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Monon Trail
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The Monon is a bike path that follows the old Monon Railway North from downtown all the way to Carmel. Several locations rent bikes in our downtown area.
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 North America.
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The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington St
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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 North America.
Garfield Park is a 128-acre regional city park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in the late 19th century, it is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is located at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks on the near Southside of Indianapolis. The 10,000-square-foot Conservatory and Sunken Gardens are located in the eastern portion of the park. The noted landscape architect George Edward Kessler designed the Sunken Gardens along with many of the other features of the park as part of his Park and Boulevard Plan for the city.
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Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda Dr
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Garfield Park is a 128-acre regional city park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in the late 19th century, it is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is located at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks on the near Southside of Indianapolis. The 10,000-square-foot Conservatory and Sunken Gardens are located in the eastern portion of the park. The noted landscape architect George Edward Kessler designed the Sunken Gardens along with many of the other features of the park as part of his Park and Boulevard Plan for the city.
A hip and trendy arts area Southwest of downtown with interesting venues and restaurants.
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Fountain Square
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A hip and trendy arts area Southwest of downtown with interesting venues and restaurants.
A bar district located along a canal in northern Indianapolis. Many good restaurants and bars nearby. This is Butler Bulldog country.
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Broad Ripple
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A bar district located along a canal in northern Indianapolis. Many good restaurants and bars nearby. This is Butler Bulldog country.
The Indiana Convention Center is the major convention center located in Downtown Indianapolis. The Center hosts a number of large conventions during the year such as GenCon.
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印第安纳州会议中心
Monument Circle
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The Indiana Convention Center is the major convention center located in Downtown Indianapolis. The Center hosts a number of large conventions during the year such as GenCon.
Home of the Indianapolis Colts, this huge stadium boasts a retractable roof.
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鲁卡斯石油体育场
500 S Capitol Ave
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Home of the Indianapolis Colts, this huge stadium boasts a retractable roof.
Good lunch spot in an authentic German knick knack shop.
Heidelberg Haus
7625 Pendleton Pike
Good lunch spot in an authentic German knick knack shop.
Art Museum and beautiful grounds. Famous LOVE Artwork. There is a cost for visiting.
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan Rd
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Art Museum and beautiful grounds. Famous LOVE Artwork. There is a cost for visiting.
Beautiful urban park with art work for an afternoon stroll. Free.
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弗吉尼亚·B·费尔班克斯艺术与自然公园：纽菲尔兹的100英亩
1850 W 38th St
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Beautiful urban park with art work for an afternoon stroll. Free.

Bars

Some of your best bets for spirits around Indy.
Artisan spirits with tasting room and bar.
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia Ave
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Artisan spirits with tasting room and bar.
Famous for live Blues and Jazz.
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Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian St
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Famous for live Blues and Jazz.
Bring your own cigar or pick one from the vast humidor and then sit back on one of the plush leather sofas with a fine scotch or house martini. This basement bar is full of model Porsche cars, and it's quiet enough here to talk about how fast you drive.
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Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge
20 N Meridian St
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Bring your own cigar or pick one from the vast humidor and then sit back on one of the plush leather sofas with a fine scotch or house martini. This basement bar is full of model Porsche cars, and it's quiet enough here to talk about how fast you drive.
High-end art decorates The Alexander hotel bar serving interesting drinks and upscale snacks. The rooftop patio is one of the best in the city and overlooks Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Plat 99
333 Delaware St
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High-end art decorates The Alexander hotel bar serving interesting drinks and upscale snacks. The rooftop patio is one of the best in the city and overlooks Lucas Oil Stadium.
Wildly irreverent dueling pianos rule this loud and rambunctious spot, keeping the crowd engaged all night long. Get ready for sing-a-longs, dance-offs and dirty humor.
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Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
20 E Georgia St
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Wildly irreverent dueling pianos rule this loud and rambunctious spot, keeping the crowd engaged all night long. Get ready for sing-a-longs, dance-offs and dirty humor.
Set in the historic Athenaeum Building, The Rathskeller's German-themed restaurant and bar is best known for the giant (and always packed) Biergarten in the summer. Live music plays almost every weekend.
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan St
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Set in the historic Athenaeum Building, The Rathskeller's German-themed restaurant and bar is best known for the giant (and always packed) Biergarten in the summer. Live music plays almost every weekend.
A retro arcade bar and craft beer venue. Sip on drinks while playing classics like Asteroids, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-Man, Paperboy and more.
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave
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A retro arcade bar and craft beer venue. Sip on drinks while playing classics like Asteroids, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-Man, Paperboy and more.
Great food and beer, but the outdoor patio is what really makes this place in the summer.
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Blind Owl Brewery
5014 E 62nd St
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Great food and beer, but the outdoor patio is what really makes this place in the summer.
Another beer and food establishment. Great outdoor patio and a great location for people watching.
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The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts Ave
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Another beer and food establishment. Great outdoor patio and a great location for people watching.
Indy's everyone is welcome Gay Bar.
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Gregs Indy
231 E 16th St
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Indy's everyone is welcome Gay Bar.
Drinks and Arcade on Massachusetts Ave.
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16-Bit Bar+Arcade
110 E New York St
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Drinks and Arcade on Massachusetts Ave.

Shopping

Places to shop nearby.
For a really popular new grocery option try the new Whole Foods located on the eastern edge of downtown. There is indoor parking so you won't even have to get wet if it is raining.
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Whole Foods Market
320 E Market St
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For a really popular new grocery option try the new Whole Foods located on the eastern edge of downtown. There is indoor parking so you won't even have to get wet if it is raining.
Another great downtown grocery option is this Kroger located at Michigan Street and Capitol Ave. This store also has a free indoor parking garage to make your shopping downtown convenient. Nice meat, cheese, beer, and wine selections.
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Kroger
524 E 16th St
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Another great downtown grocery option is this Kroger located at Michigan Street and Capitol Ave. This store also has a free indoor parking garage to make your shopping downtown convenient. Nice meat, cheese, beer, and wine selections.
Circle Center Mall is a multi-block mall located in the heart of downtown. I recommend using the underground parking that can be reached from either Washington Street or Maryland Street. I believe it costs around $2 for two hours.
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圆心购物中心
49 W Maryland St
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Circle Center Mall is a multi-block mall located in the heart of downtown. I recommend using the underground parking that can be reached from either Washington Street or Maryland Street. I believe it costs around $2 for two hours.
A fun and quirky gift store that will entertain you with its locally sourced merchandise.
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Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts Ave
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A fun and quirky gift store that will entertain you with its locally sourced merchandise.
Items sourced from around the world make this is place where you can always find interesting items.
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Global Gifts
446 Massachusetts Ave
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Items sourced from around the world make this is place where you can always find interesting items.
If you buy your underwear at Walmart, forget it. But if you enjoy a great selection of men's underwear check this place out.
Toolbox Men's Supply Company
750 N College Ave
If you buy your underwear at Walmart, forget it. But if you enjoy a great selection of men's underwear check this place out.
If you love looking at antiques and collectibles Audrey's is really a treat and very reasonable.
Audrey's Place
3228 E 10th St
If you love looking at antiques and collectibles Audrey's is really a treat and very reasonable.
In addition to the local restaurants, you'll find unique shops tucked away along this 2 block section of Irvington.
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Irvington Historic District
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In addition to the local restaurants, you'll find unique shops tucked away along this 2 block section of Irvington.