A good friend of mine and I are travelling to indianapolis on July 22nd and 23rd. (It's the closest city within driving distance that we haven't already explored.) What local attractions would you recommend? What local food would you recommend? We are looking for non-chain resturants and hopefully attractions that are city specific - I.E. not something like a six flags or what not that we could get anywhere. All help is appreciated!
2006-07-12 02:53:35 · 3 answers · asked by Boundfate 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Indianapolis
Oh gosh there is lots of stuff to do. The Canal walk is pretty neat. Fountain Square is also a neat area, there is an old Woolworth's soda fountain and a duck pin bowling alley which is pretty vintage 1950s. Eagle Creek park is one of the largest city parks in the country, its really pretty. Broad Ripple is also a cute area with fun clubs and neat little stores. Massachusetts Avenue is also sort of fun, again cute little shops and some good local restaurants. Some Guys pizza is about the best pizza in the world. The Rathskellar Restaurant is neat, it is mostly German food but there is other stuff too and a beer garden with bands on the weekends, its also a historical building. Its down around Massachusetts Avenue. Anyway check out www.indy.org
Oh yeah, I wanted to add something else. I know it may seem creepy but it is really, really beautiful, but Crown Hill cemetery is a neat place to tour. There are lots of historical people buried there, including Dillinger, Benjamin Harrison, and James Whitcomb Riley. It also has the highest point in Indianapolis and its a gorgeous view of the sunset.
2006-07-12 03:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by glitterprincess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Broad Ripple area north of downtown is a cool place to hang around. There are several independent and excellent ethnic restaurants from a variety of cultures, several with outdoor seating, a funky vintage clothing store, and a cultured laid back atmosphere. I pass through Indianapolis from Chicago about every three months or so, and this is my favorite neighborhood.
Also, when downtown you might visit a Native American museum called the Eiteljorg (sp?) which is really worth seeing.
2006-07-13 11:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by clvcpoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just have fun! You can go flirt with cute boys!
2006-07-12 02:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋