Guide to FSq & Indy
Neighborhoods
Fountain Square
Food scene
Upland Brewery is brand new with an industrial vibe, delicious food and unique craft beers
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Upland Brewery
1201 Prospect StUpland Brewery is brand new with an industrial vibe, delicious food and unique craft beers
Heavy metal rock n’ roll themed restaurant with amazing burgers
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Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect StHeavy metal rock n’ roll themed restaurant with amazing burgers
Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar
1103 Prospect StGreat Italian spot in the heart of FSQ
Thunderbird
1127 Shelby StSuch a cool, funky place with some great Southern food
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia AveA little Irish pub in the middle of Indianapolis
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveOutstanding brunch. An absolute favorite
Pure Eatery
1043 Virginia AveGreat for a quick bite- salads or sandwiches
You can’t beat the view. The food is good but it’s a great spot for a date night cocktail too.
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The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect StYou can’t beat the view. The food is good but it’s a great spot for a date night cocktail too.
Siam Square
936 Virginia AveMmm, Thai food! This is the best Thai restaurant in Indy
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StAge 21+
Cash-only local institution serves up a variety of treats including donuts, danishes & cakes
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Long's Bakery
2301 E Southport RdCash-only local institution serves up a variety of treats including donuts, danishes & cakes
Charming bakery featuring daily-made breads & pastries, plus gourmet grocery items and gluten free choices
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Amelia's
653 Virginia AveCharming bakery featuring daily-made breads & pastries, plus gourmet grocery items and gluten free choices
Bovaconti Coffee is a locally owned coffee shop in Fountain Square featuring the best coffees available from exclusively Indiana roasters
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Bovaconti Coffee
1042 Virginia AveBovaconti Coffee is a locally owned coffee shop in Fountain Square featuring the best coffees available from exclusively Indiana roasters
Family-run, locally owned fantastic Mexican restaurant
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Loco Restaurant and Cantina
1417 Prospect StFamily-run, locally owned fantastic Mexican restaurant
California-style hot chicken with boozy frozen chocolate drinks. Highly recommend!
World Famous HotBoys
1004 Virginia AvenueCalifornia-style hot chicken with boozy frozen chocolate drinks. Highly recommend!
Tiki cocktails & creative bar bites on offer in this bamboo clad, island-themed haunt
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The Inferno Room
902 Virginia AveTiki cocktails & creative bar bites on offer in this bamboo clad, island-themed haunt
Jerk chicken, oxtail & other traditional dishes served in a snug space with outdoor seating
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Yaso Jamaican Grill
1501 Prospect StreetJerk chicken, oxtail & other traditional dishes served in a snug space with outdoor seating
Geraldine’s is a tip of the hat & a throwback to the nostalgic steakhouses & jazz clubs of the 1940’s-1960’s. Great for a date night!
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Geraldine's Supper Club & Lounge
1101 English AveGeraldine’s is a tip of the hat & a throwback to the nostalgic steakhouses & jazz clubs of the 1940’s-1960’s. Great for a date night!
Swanky speakeasy with an outdoor patio serving cocktails, plus pizza, tacos, wraps & more
The Brass Ring
2511 W North AveSwanky speakeasy with an outdoor patio serving cocktails, plus pizza, tacos, wraps & more
Sip wines by the glass, savor freshly prepared cuisine and then take home your favorite bottle
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The Wine Market
1110 Shelby StSip wines by the glass, savor freshly prepared cuisine and then take home your favorite bottle
Amazing teas and poke bowls sourced with carefully selected local seasonal fruits and dairy farms
Harmony Tea Shoppe
1031 Virginia AvenueAmazing teas and poke bowls sourced with carefully selected local seasonal fruits and dairy farms
Historic & stately wining & dining destination known for its steaks & seafood, plus cocktail lounge
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StHistoric & stately wining & dining destination known for its steaks & seafood, plus cocktail lounge
An award-winning neighborhood butcher shop, deli & USDA salumeria
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Turchetti’s Delicatessen
1110 Prospect StAn award-winning neighborhood butcher shop, deli & USDA salumeria
Wildwood is a family-owned specialty market that supports local farmers and food brands while providing a thoughtfully curated selection of fresh and packaged food products
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Wildwood Market
1015 Virginia AveWildwood is a family-owned specialty market that supports local farmers and food brands while providing a thoughtfully curated selection of fresh and packaged food products
Sightseeing
Quirky, fun blast from the past. Great for groups or a date night
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Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StQuirky, fun blast from the past. Great for groups or a date night
Famed speedway home to the Indy 500 & many other races, plus on-site museum, tours & golf course
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StFamed speedway home to the Indy 500 & many other races, plus on-site museum, tours & golf course
Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more
7840 W 56th St
7840 West 56th StreetHuge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more
2 Chicks and a Hammer
Touring bands, comedy acts & an in-house burlesque troupe entertain nightly at this revered venue. 21+
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White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect StTouring bands, comedy acts & an in-house burlesque troupe entertain nightly at this revered venue. 21+
Underground expanse of 19th-century building's brick arches. Bi-monthly tours available May–October.
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Catacombs
222 E Market StUnderground expanse of 19th-century building's brick arches. Bi-monthly tours available May–October.
Exhibits & tours on the grounds of the 23rd U.S. president's home
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware StExhibits & tours on the grounds of the 23rd U.S. president's home
Strolling, paddleboating & kayaking along a canal where paths & bridges are decorated with artwork
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkStrolling, paddleboating & kayaking along a canal where paths & bridges are decorated with artwork
This columned building houses a shrine to fallen WWI soldiers, an ornate auditorium & a war museum
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Indiana War Memorial
55 E Michigan StThis columned building houses a shrine to fallen WWI soldiers, an ornate auditorium & a war museum
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
543 Indiana AveThis neoclassical limestone memorial with an observation deck houses a Civil War museum & gift shop
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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
1 Monument CirThis neoclassical limestone memorial with an observation deck houses a Civil War museum & gift shop
Home stadium for the Indiana Pacers, Fever & Ice also hosts big-name concerts & comedy tours
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Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania StHome stadium for the Indiana Pacers, Fever & Ice also hosts big-name concerts & comedy tours
Stately home to exhibits & archives covering Indiana history, plus concerts, speakers & more
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Indiana Historical Society
450 W Ohio StStately home to exhibits & archives covering Indiana history, plus concerts, speakers & more
Museum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities
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The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StMuseum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities
Park home to myriad cultural venues also offers bike rentals, gondola rides & Segway tours
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White River State Park
801 W Washington StPark home to myriad cultural venues also offers bike rentals, gondola rides & Segway tours
A variety of artists & bands perform at this outdoor concert venue at White River State Park
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Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
801 West Washington StreetA variety of artists & bands perform at this outdoor concert venue at White River State Park
This historic Italianate-style house, once home to a famous children's poet, offers guided tours
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James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie StThis historic Italianate-style house, once home to a famous children's poet, offers guided tours
Retractable-roof stadium with modern amenities is home to the Indianapolis Colts, concerts & more
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Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveRetractable-roof stadium with modern amenities is home to the Indianapolis Colts, concerts & more
Docent-led tours offered in the 1930s mansion & grounds once owned by a prominent businessman
Oldfields-Lilly House and Gardens
4000 N Michigan RdDocent-led tours offered in the 1930s mansion & grounds once owned by a prominent businessman
A $275 million expansion in 2011 has made the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium a powerhouse destination for the largest events in the country – including the 2012 Super Bowl.
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Convention center
1861 Monument CirA $275 million expansion in 2011 has made the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium a powerhouse destination for the largest events in the country – including the 2012 Super Bowl.
Kids' Activities
Such a fun (and affordable) local water park
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Freedom Springs Greenwood Aquatics Park
850 W Stop 18 RdSuch a fun (and affordable) local water park
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian StHighly recommend!!
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington StZip City Indy
6650 Bluff RdRhythm! Discovery Center
127 East Michigan StreetLarge arcade in a mall with video games, laser tag, racing activities & more, plus a party space
Tilt Studio Indianapolis
49 W Maryland StLarge arcade in a mall with video games, laser tag, racing activities & more, plus a party space
Hot Shot Tot Lot
Grove AvenueCommunity park for kids
Stacy Park
1503 Hoyt AveCommunity park for kids
Indiana State Fair MIDWAY
Amusement park
Mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, an arcade & play area, plus casual dining
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Greatimes Familien-Freizeitpark
5341 Elmwood AveMini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, an arcade & play area, plus casual dining
Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StWalmart Supercenter
4650 S Emerson AveKroger Marketplace
8745 S Emerson AveSafeway
2176 Shelby St