Guidebook for Indianapolis
Parks & Nature
You can easily walk to Ellenberger Park. There is a public pool ($4 for adults, $3 for children), 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, softball fields, and lovely trail around the perimeter. If you don't mind longer walks, I tend to go through the park to get to downtown Irvington.
20 locals recommend
Ellenberger Park
5301 East St Clair StreetYou can easily walk to Ellenberger Park. There is a public pool ($4 for adults, $3 for children), 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, softball fields, and lovely trail around the perimeter. If you don't mind longer walks, I tend to go through the park to get to downtown Irvington.
Shopping
James Dant - Purveyors of Men's Goods
5624 E Washington StBlack Sheep Gifts
5626 E Washington StIrvington Vinyl & Books
202 Johnson AveEclectic shop filled with a mix of quirky home decor, vintage items, handmade jewelry, and much more.
Hampton Designs Studio & Shop
5515 E Washington StEclectic shop filled with a mix of quirky home decor, vintage items, handmade jewelry, and much more.
Drinks & Nightlife
My absolute favorite brewery in the city - and just a mile away from the house! They have a huge list of beers on tap, including their own as well as some guest beers and wine. They also serve delicious salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and select other items.
38 locals recommend
Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington St My absolute favorite brewery in the city - and just a mile away from the house! They have a huge list of beers on tap, including their own as well as some guest beers and wine. They also serve delicious salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and select other items.
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveA trendy cocktail bar with creative concoctions.
One of the coolest bars in the city! Children are allowed but it’s better suited for adults. Tiki decor, always changing food menu, and delicious cocktails.
13 locals recommend
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon RdOne of the coolest bars in the city! Children are allowed but it’s better suited for adults. Tiki decor, always changing food menu, and delicious cocktails.
Food Scene
Coal Yard Coffee
400 Bonna AveLittle-known coffee shop with eclectic decor.
Great coffee and crepes in a gorgeous building. A convenient stop on the way to downtown from Irvington, but not walkable to much from there.
20 locals recommend
Neidhammer Coffee Co.
2104 Washington StGreat coffee and crepes in a gorgeous building. A convenient stop on the way to downtown from Irvington, but not walkable to much from there.
This coffee shop looks like it was made for posting pictures on Instagram. It's on a somewhat hidden street, so it feels like you stumble upon a secret, but it's still walkable to all Mass. Ave. has to offer.
26 locals recommend
Kaffeine Coffee Co.
B 707 Fulton StThis coffee shop looks like it was made for posting pictures on Instagram. It's on a somewhat hidden street, so it feels like you stumble upon a secret, but it's still walkable to all Mass. Ave. has to offer.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StEntertainment & Activities
This arcade bar (21+) has free play games with purchase of a drink.
82 locals recommend
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveThis arcade bar (21+) has free play games with purchase of a drink.
Such a fun pre-dinner activity! About $20 will get you a “pour your own” candle experience, and then you get to take home your own custom scented candle (after it sets for 90 minutes). Reservations aren’t required but are recommended on weekends and with large groups.
13 locals recommend
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
747 N College AveSuch a fun pre-dinner activity! About $20 will get you a “pour your own” candle experience, and then you get to take home your own custom scented candle (after it sets for 90 minutes). Reservations aren’t required but are recommended on weekends and with large groups.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St