Stef's Indy Recs
Neighborhoods
Trendy, hip neighborhood with several bars and restaurants. Less than a 15 minute walk from the property.
225 locals recommend
Fountain Square
Trendy, hip neighborhood with several bars and restaurants. Less than a 15 minute walk from the property.
Trendy downtown Indy neighborhood with lots of bars, restaurants, and near several entertainment venues. A quick cab ride away!
223 locals recommend
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueTrendy downtown Indy neighborhood with lots of bars, restaurants, and near several entertainment venues. A quick cab ride away!
Indianapolis
Downtown Indianapolis is a 25-30 minute walk or quick cab ride away!
Popular (college-feel) area of town for bars, restaurants, night vibe. Quick cab ride from the house.
6 locals recommend
Broad Ripple Avenue
Broad Ripple AvenuePopular (college-feel) area of town for bars, restaurants, night vibe. Quick cab ride from the house.
Food scene
Upscale American great for cocktails or date night. An easy 15 minute stroll from the house.
169 locals recommend
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveUpscale American great for cocktails or date night. An easy 15 minute stroll from the house.
Great for a glass of wine, a bottle to bring back to the house, or some nibbles. Go alone and people watch or sit with your friends and catch-up.
11 locals recommend
The Wine Market
1110 Shelby StGreat for a glass of wine, a bottle to bring back to the house, or some nibbles. Go alone and people watch or sit with your friends and catch-up.
If you are into the foodie scene, this is a must-try for brunch. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait for an hour or two on the weekends. Good news, you can visit their coffee counter while you wait.
182 locals recommend
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveIf you are into the foodie scene, this is a must-try for brunch. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait for an hour or two on the weekends. Good news, you can visit their coffee counter while you wait.
A wonderful German restaurant in the Mass Ave neighborhood. You'll often find live music in the outdoor bier garden.
111 locals recommend
The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StA wonderful German restaurant in the Mass Ave neighborhood. You'll often find live music in the outdoor bier garden.
Indy's famous steak house is a must-try for steak lovers or for a special occasion. Besides excellent steaks in a wood-paneled atmosphere, they are famous for their shrimp cocktail. Be forewarned, the sauce is HOT!
157 locals recommend
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StIndy's famous steak house is a must-try for steak lovers or for a special occasion. Besides excellent steaks in a wood-paneled atmosphere, they are famous for their shrimp cocktail. Be forewarned, the sauce is HOT!
My FAVORITE for Mediterranean food. The dip sampler is a must-try and crowd pleaser appetizer. Sometimes I just get the dip-sampler to go and eat it for dinner back at the house on the front swing or back deck. Quick <10 minute walk from the house.
23 locals recommend
Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East StMy FAVORITE for Mediterranean food. The dip sampler is a must-try and crowd pleaser appetizer. Sometimes I just get the dip-sampler to go and eat it for dinner back at the house on the front swing or back deck. Quick <10 minute walk from the house.
If you don't want to brew a cup at the house or are looking for something a little fancier, you'll find this gem just a couple blocks away.
16 locals recommend
Lincoln Lane Coffee Co.
516 Lincoln StIf you don't want to brew a cup at the house or are looking for something a little fancier, you'll find this gem just a couple blocks away.
My absolute favorite brunch place (also great for lunch). You'll find a couple locations around Indy, including at the airport.
77 locals recommend
Cafe Patachou
4901 N Pennsylvania StMy absolute favorite brunch place (also great for lunch). You'll find a couple locations around Indy, including at the airport.
An staple in the neighborhood and full-service coffee shop with nibbles or happy hour beverages. Worth the 10-15 minute stroll from the house.
95 locals recommend
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveAn staple in the neighborhood and full-service coffee shop with nibbles or happy hour beverages. Worth the 10-15 minute stroll from the house.
This is the place for cocktails to people watch or catch up with friends. They take their Tiki Bar theme seriously!
45 locals recommend
The Inferno Room
902 Virginia AveThis is the place for cocktails to people watch or catch up with friends. They take their Tiki Bar theme seriously!
Sightseeing
Historic building with well-done, family-friendly exhibits. One of my favorite museums in Indy. During the holiday season, they have a dozens of trees on display as part of a decorating contest--worth the visit!
17 locals recommend
Indiana Historical Society
450 W Ohio StHistoric building with well-done, family-friendly exhibits. One of my favorite museums in Indy. During the holiday season, they have a dozens of trees on display as part of a decorating contest--worth the visit!
Beautiful museum along the canal. During the summer, they have a free, outdoor concert on Wednesday evenings.
131 locals recommend
The Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StBeautiful museum along the canal. During the summer, they have a free, outdoor concert on Wednesday evenings.
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdArt museum with stunning grounds and outdoor movies in the summer.
Lovely, eclectic museum for all things Indiana. Check out the IMAX schedule for movies, too. Something for everyone if you need a rainy-day plan.
88 locals recommend
Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington StLovely, eclectic museum for all things Indiana. Check out the IMAX schedule for movies, too. Something for everyone if you need a rainy-day plan.
If it's a nice day, you can't miss strolling along the canal in downtown Indy. Parking is easy (although not free) at the Indiana State Museum or Eiteljorg Museum.
85 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkIf it's a nice day, you can't miss strolling along the canal in downtown Indy. Parking is easy (although not free) at the Indiana State Museum or Eiteljorg Museum.
Historic IRL race track. There's a museum in centerfield that you can visit.
322 locals recommend
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th StHistoric IRL race track. There's a museum in centerfield that you can visit.