Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
Places to go in Indianapolis
135 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Holliday Park Nature Center
6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
Arts & Culture
Hoosier Dome
Tiny, standing-room-only stage drawing an all-ages crowd for live performances by local rock bands.
1627 Prospect St Central, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
Nightlife
Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.
20 E Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Arts & Culture
Indiana Historical Society
Stately home to exhibits & archives covering Indiana history, plus concerts & lectures.
450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Arts & Culture
Indiana State Museum
Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Arts & Culture
Indiana War Memorial & Museum
This columned building houses a shrine to fallen WWI soldiers, an ornate auditorium & a war museum.
55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Outdoors
Indianapolis Canal Walk
Strolling, paddleboating & kayaking along a canal where paths & bridges are decorated with artwork.
Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Family
Indianapolis Zoo
Zoo with an aquarium, rides, shows, petting & play areas, plus an indoor/outdoor garden.
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA
Family
Kids Empire Hardegan
8707 Hardegan St, Indianapolis, IN 46227, USA
Family
Kids Empire Plainfield
2539 Perry Crossing Way suite 100 #100, Plainfield, IN 46168, USA
Arts & Culture
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library
543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Outdoors
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Neighborhood outdoor recreation area featuring a 9-hole disc-golf course & a splash pad for kids.
6310 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46033, USA
Nightlife
Livery
Stylish bi-level spot with an all-season rooftop patio for Latin classics & lots of tequila.
720 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Outdoors
Marott Woods Nature Preserve
Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.
7350 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA
Nightlife
Melody Inn
Bar, open since 1935, featuring an eclectic lineup of live music plus pool & classic arcade games.
3826 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Outdoors
Military Park
Named for its shape resembling a military badge, this historic 14-acre park also hosts events.
601 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Outdoors
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
Over 24,000 acres, this hardwood forest offers camping, hiking, hunting & fishing.
6220 Forest Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151, USA
Food & Drink
MOTW Coffee and Pastries
4873 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, USA
Nightlife
Mousetrap
Jam bands regularly play at this enduring, relaxed watering hole with beef stew, pool tables & TVs.
5565 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA
Arts & Culture
Newfields
Comprehensive art museum with nature park & historic mansion, plus films, concerts, lectures & more.
4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Wellness
O Spa Massage
11651 Fox Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236, USA
Wellness
Oasis Spa
3905 W 96th St Ste 1300, Indianapolis, IN 46268, USA
Arts & Culture
Old National Centre
502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Arts & Culture
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Docent-led tours offered in the 1930s mansion & grounds once owned by a prominent businessman.
4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA