Effie’s guidebook to the neighborhood
Best places for Coffee
Great coffee right around the corner. Espresso drinks, teas and some snacks with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveGreat coffee right around the corner. Espresso drinks, teas and some snacks with indoor and outdoor seating.
Great specialty coffee. Beautiful interior and both indoor and outdoor seats. A bit further to walk but less than 10 minutes and well worth it.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bovaconti Coffee
1042 Virginia AveGreat specialty coffee. Beautiful interior and both indoor and outdoor seats. A bit further to walk but less than 10 minutes and well worth it.
Cute hip little coffee shop. Not far to walk and all drinks served in jars for take out and a small market here also.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amberson Coffee & Grocer
401 S College AveCute hip little coffee shop. Not far to walk and all drinks served in jars for take out and a small market here also.
Food scene
In my humble opinion (oh and Food and Wine Magazine) best dinner in town. Cool relaxed vibe with upscale fantastic food. There really is something for everyone here. Including a fantastic wine list and craft cocktails. Indoor and out door seating. No reservations allowed so get there at 5pm and put your name on the list for an early dinner or get a drink at a nearby bar or restaurant. Worth the wait.
169 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveIn my humble opinion (oh and Food and Wine Magazine) best dinner in town. Cool relaxed vibe with upscale fantastic food. There really is something for everyone here. Including a fantastic wine list and craft cocktails. Indoor and out door seating. No reservations allowed so get there at 5pm and put your name on the list for an early dinner or get a drink at a nearby bar or restaurant. Worth the wait.
Chilly Water is a great laid back place for food and drinks. Only a block away and quick affordable casual food. Beer is also top notch and wine, cider and hard seltzers also available.
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Chilly Water Brewing Company
719 Virginia AveChilly Water is a great laid back place for food and drinks. Only a block away and quick affordable casual food. Beer is also top notch and wine, cider and hard seltzers also available.
Best Middle eastern (Turkish) food in town. Always good and huge portions. Share the meat plate and an appetizer. Casual vibe and so goooood.
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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East StBest Middle eastern (Turkish) food in town. Always good and huge portions. Share the meat plate and an appetizer. Casual vibe and so goooood.
Local pizza joint and 1205 distillery. Located in an old bank and great craft cocktails. Outdoor and indoor seating available
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Greek's Pizzeria Fletcher Place/Fountain Square
630 Virginia AvenueLocal pizza joint and 1205 distillery. Located in an old bank and great craft cocktails. Outdoor and indoor seating available
Cool Vibes and Atmosphere!! Best Craft Cocktails in town. Veteran owned and operated and snack are available.
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveCool Vibes and Atmosphere!! Best Craft Cocktails in town. Veteran owned and operated and snack are available.
The Dugout Bar is a great space for outdoor drinks and check some live music, cheap drinks, and pub food. Try the spicy cheese balls. yummy and fun spot to chill before or after dinner. Always open late
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Dugout Bar
621 Virginia AveThe Dugout Bar is a great space for outdoor drinks and check some live music, cheap drinks, and pub food. Try the spicy cheese balls. yummy and fun spot to chill before or after dinner. Always open late
Rated one of the best restaurants by Food and Wine and many other magazines and James Beard. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Check website for hours and days of operation. Amazing food, always an adventure for foodies and no reservations needed. Worth the wait but not for picky eaters because no modifications allowed.
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Milktooth
534 Virginia AveRated one of the best restaurants by Food and Wine and many other magazines and James Beard. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Check website for hours and days of operation. Amazing food, always an adventure for foodies and no reservations needed. Worth the wait but not for picky eaters because no modifications allowed.
La Eskina is a Mexican restaurant within 2 blocks from the house. They specialize in tortas and other Mexican fare. Cute atmosphere and casual.
La Eskina Indy
641 Virginia AvenueLa Eskina is a Mexican restaurant within 2 blocks from the house. They specialize in tortas and other Mexican fare. Cute atmosphere and casual.
This is a one of my favorite brunch or lunch spots. They are an authentic Italian Butcher and restaurant. No reservations and food is always fresh and yummy. Amazing burgers, dogs, sandwiches and hand made sausages and meats. Trust me its next level. Don't forget the fries!!!
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Turchetti’s Delicatessen
1110 Prospect StThis is a one of my favorite brunch or lunch spots. They are an authentic Italian Butcher and restaurant. No reservations and food is always fresh and yummy. Amazing burgers, dogs, sandwiches and hand made sausages and meats. Trust me its next level. Don't forget the fries!!!
Neighbourhoods
Fountain Square is just over the bridge. It's a fun funky neighbor hood and only 10 minute walk. Tons of restaurants, ice cream, bubble tea, bars, shops, and coffee shops. Check out Hi Fi and White Rabbit for Live music Venues and entertainment.
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Fountain Square
Fountain Square is just over the bridge. It's a fun funky neighbor hood and only 10 minute walk. Tons of restaurants, ice cream, bubble tea, bars, shops, and coffee shops. Check out Hi Fi and White Rabbit for Live music Venues and entertainment.
Another fun neighborhood less than 2 miles away. Uber it or walk it on the cultural trail. So many great restaurants, bars, music, and the famous Bottle Works food and game hall this is a definite of things to do in Indy. So many shops and really something for anyone.
223 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts AvenueAnother fun neighborhood less than 2 miles away. Uber it or walk it on the cultural trail. So many great restaurants, bars, music, and the famous Bottle Works food and game hall this is a definite of things to do in Indy. So many shops and really something for anyone.
The cultural trail that's a block away will lead you to downtown Indy. You can talk a short walk, or rent a bike, uber, or bus it there. The monument circle is the center of downtown and a site to see. Take a walk on the canal, go to a football, basketball, or minor league baseball or soccer all in this area.
Concerts, games and museums. Many great restaurants and bars.
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Monument Circle
Monument CircleThe cultural trail that's a block away will lead you to downtown Indy. You can talk a short walk, or rent a bike, uber, or bus it there. The monument circle is the center of downtown and a site to see. Take a walk on the canal, go to a football, basketball, or minor league baseball or soccer all in this area.
Concerts, games and museums. Many great restaurants and bars.
Bakery and food markets
This is the best bakery in town!! Get a croissant, cookie, bread, and they also have a small market if your looking to take something back to the house.
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Amelia's
653 Virginia AveThis is the best bakery in town!! Get a croissant, cookie, bread, and they also have a small market if your looking to take something back to the house.
Whole foods is just a 5 minute drive away and parking is FREE!!
69 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StWhole foods is just a 5 minute drive away and parking is FREE!!
Needlers is great alternative option to Whole Foods and just a few blocks away from WF and also has free parking lot. They have a lot of basics that Whole Foods might not carry.
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Needler's Fresh Market
320 N New Jersey StNeedlers is great alternative option to Whole Foods and just a few blocks away from WF and also has free parking lot. They have a lot of basics that Whole Foods might not carry.
If you need a full size grocery store that has most things this Kroeger is located in the downtown area.
Kroger
If you need a full size grocery store that has most things this Kroeger is located in the downtown area.
Gyms in the area
This YMCA is in walking distance to the house. It is a beautiful newer location with an indoor running track, indoor pool, sauna, and full class schedule.
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Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay
430 S Alabama StThis YMCA is in walking distance to the house. It is a beautiful newer location with an indoor running track, indoor pool, sauna, and full class schedule.
This Orange Theory is only a 5 minute drive and walkable if you are super motivated!!
Orangetheory Fitness
91 N New Jersey StThis Orange Theory is only a 5 minute drive and walkable if you are super motivated!!
This location is just a few blocks away so if you are already a member or want to try it out. It's just a hop skip and jump away!
F45 Training Indianapolis Downtown
This location is just a few blocks away so if you are already a member or want to try it out. It's just a hop skip and jump away!
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
If your able this is a very walkable town.
So many great sites in walking distance and walk the trail. You can also rent bikes or scooters on Virginia Street or take the Redline to downtown or other neighborhoods. Uber and Lyft is always another affordable way to travel.
Viajar con niños
Kid Friendly
Indianapolis has been rated one of America’s top kid-friendly vacations in the US. With dozens of ways for children to learn, build and explore, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis makes this city one of Indianapolis is packed with other kid-friendly attractions. Older kids can test their wits against an escape room game, everyone can lay down beats at Rhythm! Discovery Center and the whole family will get in on the action while exploring Indianapolis on a self-guided scavenger hunt. There is a neighborhood park 2 blocks away from house. Also, duck pin bowling in Fountain Square.