Guidebook for Indianapolis
Sightseeing
Home of the Indianapolis Colts and recent host to Superbowl XLVI, this stadium hosts many events throughout the year. A must see for any sports fan
312 locals recommend
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveHome of the Indianapolis Colts and recent host to Superbowl XLVI, this stadium hosts many events throughout the year. A must see for any sports fan
Beautiful. Scenic. Peaceful. Gondola rides, peddle boats, and 4 person bikes for rent. Free concerts along its banks in the summer. Great place to run/walk and people watch
115 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkBeautiful. Scenic. Peaceful. Gondola rides, peddle boats, and 4 person bikes for rent. Free concerts along its banks in the summer. Great place to run/walk and people watch
Food Scene
This is THE famous steakhouse in Indy most notable for it's horseradish heavy shrimp cocktail aptly named "St. Elmo's Fire." Can't get in here? Try it's sister restaurant Harry & Izzy's.
157 locals recommend
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StThis is THE famous steakhouse in Indy most notable for it's horseradish heavy shrimp cocktail aptly named "St. Elmo's Fire." Can't get in here? Try it's sister restaurant Harry & Izzy's.
The best Greek restaurant in the area. Huge portions. Don't miss the flaming saganaki or the galaktakobourika for dessert!
17 locals recommend
Santorini Greek Kitchen Catering
950 S White River Pkwy W DrThe best Greek restaurant in the area. Huge portions. Don't miss the flaming saganaki or the galaktakobourika for dessert!
Fresh ingredients prepared to your level of desired spiciness. Call ahead and carry out if preferred.
75 locals recommend
Siam Square
936 Virginia AveFresh ingredients prepared to your level of desired spiciness. Call ahead and carry out if preferred.
Perfect brunch spot featured in Bon Appetit. Don't miss the oven baked cinnamon toast or fabulous omelettes
61 locals recommend
Café Patachou
5790 E Main StPerfect brunch spot featured in Bon Appetit. Don't miss the oven baked cinnamon toast or fabulous omelettes
Gourmet pizza that locals love (want shrimp, pesto, or cilantro, on your pie? They've got it) Also their house made creamy cucumber dressing is delish!
95 locals recommend
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveGourmet pizza that locals love (want shrimp, pesto, or cilantro, on your pie? They've got it) Also their house made creamy cucumber dressing is delish!
Chain steakhouse, but delicious. Lobster mac n cheese is outstanding.
20 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
40 W Washington StChain steakhouse, but delicious. Lobster mac n cheese is outstanding.
Come here before or after dinner and soak up the views from the rotating restaurant. Food here is horrible, drink and enjoy the view.
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
1 S Capitol AveCome here before or after dinner and soak up the views from the rotating restaurant. Food here is horrible, drink and enjoy the view.
Tapas. Favorites being patatas bravas, albondigas (meatballs) and do not miss the tres leches cake it is phenomenal!
8 locals recommend
Barcelona Tapas Restaurant Indianapolis
201 North Delaware StreetTapas. Favorites being patatas bravas, albondigas (meatballs) and do not miss the tres leches cake it is phenomenal!
Easy walking distance to the house, small but usually busy bar scene. Crab cakes are excellent.
47 locals recommend
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StEasy walking distance to the house, small but usually busy bar scene. Crab cakes are excellent.
Easy walk from the house. Jewish delicatessen with great corned beef sandwiches and homemade rye bread.
48 locals recommend
Shapiro's Delicatessen
808 S Meridian StEasy walk from the house. Jewish delicatessen with great corned beef sandwiches and homemade rye bread.
Young professionals flock to hip Mesh for happy hour, great gourmet dinner choices, and a more diverse crowd.
44 locals recommend
Mesh - Indianapolis
725 Massachusetts AvenueYoung professionals flock to hip Mesh for happy hour, great gourmet dinner choices, and a more diverse crowd.
Steakhouse. If you can't make it to Elmo's this slightly more relaxed sister restaurant has a circular bar and serves filet sliders along with traditional Elmo's offerings
61 locals recommend
Harry & Izzy's
153 S Illinois StSteakhouse. If you can't make it to Elmo's this slightly more relaxed sister restaurant has a circular bar and serves filet sliders along with traditional Elmo's offerings
Large menu. Outdoor firepit. Loaded with TVs for sports viewing. Great waffle fries
19 locals recommend
Scotty's Brewhouse
1 Virginia AvenueLarge menu. Outdoor firepit. Loaded with TVs for sports viewing. Great waffle fries
Steakhouse with a touch of sophistication. The bar is a place to see and be seen and usually fills with NBA players before and after the game. Live piano on weekends.
Mo's
15 E Maryland StSteakhouse with a touch of sophistication. The bar is a place to see and be seen and usually fills with NBA players before and after the game. Live piano on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most modern nightclub in Indy. Excellent Asian fusion cuisine by day.
12 locals recommend
Sensu Nightclub
225 S Meridian StMost modern nightclub in Indy. Excellent Asian fusion cuisine by day.
Oldest bar in Indy with live music (usually blues) every night.
46 locals recommend
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StOldest bar in Indy with live music (usually blues) every night.
NIghtclub attracting the young and trendy. Music is generally top 40 Billboard and dance.
Cadillac Ranch
39 West Jackson PlaceNIghtclub attracting the young and trendy. Music is generally top 40 Billboard and dance.
Nightclub with a western flair. Ride the mechanical bull amongst a throng of onlookers.
Cadillac Ranch
39 West Jackson PlaceNightclub with a western flair. Ride the mechanical bull amongst a throng of onlookers.
6 Lounge
Nightclub. I can't recommend it as the activity I've seen occur there is not savory.
Casual. Pool tables, jukebox, small dance floor. Great late night pizza/breadsticks
14 locals recommend
Taps and Dolls
247 S Meridian StCasual. Pool tables, jukebox, small dance floor. Great late night pizza/breadsticks
Great wine sampling using a prepaid debit card to purchase various 2 ounce pours. Tapas available as well.
7 locals recommend
Tastings - A Wine Experience
50 W Washington StGreat wine sampling using a prepaid debit card to purchase various 2 ounce pours. Tapas available as well.
Cigar and martini bar. A notorious gentleman's type atmosphere. Popular with business travelers
20 locals recommend
Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge
20 N Meridian StCigar and martini bar. A notorious gentleman's type atmosphere. Popular with business travelers
Tiny cigar bar that locals love for its gourmet sushi rolls. Don't miss the Four Treasures Roll which is served warm or the refreshing Lychee Martini.
Bu Da Lounge
148 E Market StTiny cigar bar that locals love for its gourmet sushi rolls. Don't miss the Four Treasures Roll which is served warm or the refreshing Lychee Martini.
Essentials
Close but very limited selection. I would go only if I needed to grab a few staples or forgotten items.
6 locals recommend
Bud's Supermarket
1260 Shelby StClose but very limited selection. I would go only if I needed to grab a few staples or forgotten items.
Two exits south on 1-65. Unbeatable prices, pretty good selection. Not a full Walmart just groceries and pharmacy.
14 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
5555 Michigan RdTwo exits south on 1-65. Unbeatable prices, pretty good selection. Not a full Walmart just groceries and pharmacy.