Chris’s Downtown Indy guidebook
Coffee Shops
Ranked #1 coffee shop in Indiana. Go for the ginger or butterscotch lattes and some of their croissants fresh made daily - especially the cinnamon croissant. On weekends they also serve incredible home-made macarons.
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Coat Check Coffee
401 E Michigan StRanked #1 coffee shop in Indiana. Go for the ginger or butterscotch lattes and some of their croissants fresh made daily - especially the cinnamon croissant. On weekends they also serve incredible home-made macarons.
We own Indy's only ping pong bar and coffee shop. It's open to the public on evenings and weekends. As our guests, you get free ping pong there during your stay. Come enjoy some laughs over a shared experience with hand crafted espresso drinks, a curated wine selection, and local beers you'll love.
Smash Social
We own Indy's only ping pong bar and coffee shop. It's open to the public on evenings and weekends. As our guests, you get free ping pong there during your stay. Come enjoy some laughs over a shared experience with hand crafted espresso drinks, a curated wine selection, and local beers you'll love.
Food scene
Ball & Biscuit
331 Massachusetts AveExcellent cocktails and small plates
Delicious southern-inspired cuisine. The fried chicken, chicken sandwich, maple cured bacon, sweet tea, spoonbread, and sweet potato caserole are our favorites.
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The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveDelicious southern-inspired cuisine. The fried chicken, chicken sandwich, maple cured bacon, sweet tea, spoonbread, and sweet potato caserole are our favorites.
Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StDelicious burgers and salads. A downtown favorite.
Great bar with delicious cocktails and Latin American themed cuisine such as chips & guac and street tacos.
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Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveGreat bar with delicious cocktails and Latin American themed cuisine such as chips & guac and street tacos.
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveFun pizza place with delicious pizzas and salads.
Awesome ice cream made using liquid nitrogen. Delicious.
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
427 Massachusetts AveAwesome ice cream made using liquid nitrogen. Delicious.
The best steak house in Indy... hands down. Pricey and reservations highly recommended. Get the shrimp cocktail.
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StThe best steak house in Indy... hands down. Pricey and reservations highly recommended. Get the shrimp cocktail.
Rotating restaurant above the city's skyline. Excellent views, and good food, although there is better elsewhere. Go for the views.
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The Eagle's Nest
1 S Capitol AveRotating restaurant above the city's skyline. Excellent views, and good food, although there is better elsewhere. Go for the views.
Café Patachou
5790 E Main StOur favorite brunch spot downtown.
Nada
11 West Maryland StreetOur favorite Latin American cuisine in downtown Indy.
Sightseeing
Monument Circle
Monument CircleThe center of our city. Great views and attractions nearby.
One of the coolest parts of downtown. Great place to walk/bike and get views of the city amidst a nature-filled setting.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkOne of the coolest parts of downtown. Great place to walk/bike and get views of the city amidst a nature-filled setting.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StFun family activity. Easy to get there.
I-Stadium kaLucas Oil
500 S Capitol AveHome of the Colts and many other great events.
Our favorite grassy place to hang out in the summer. Bring a picnic, book, frisbee, etc. and enjoy views of the Canal and White River.
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White River State Park
801 W Washington StOur favorite grassy place to hang out in the summer. Bring a picnic, book, frisbee, etc. and enjoy views of the Canal and White River.
Beautiful library with free meeting rooms, kid play spaces, and a cafe inside.
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Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library
40 E St Clair StBeautiful library with free meeting rooms, kid play spaces, and a cafe inside.
Stuff to do for everybody. Movie theater, arcades, dining court, shopping, etc.
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Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StStuff to do for everybody. Movie theater, arcades, dining court, shopping, etc.