Plan Your Indianapolis Trip 🌿
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EAT 🍽️ & DRINK 🍸
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🍽️ Fine Dining
-The Grey: Award winning Southern cuisine by James Beard winning Chef Mashama Bailey, served inside a beautifully restored 1938 Greyhound bus station.
-Elizabeth On 37th : Elegant fine dining in a historic mansion featuring seasonal Southern coastal cuisine and one of Savannah’s premier wine lists.
-Alligator Soul: An upscale underground restaurant known for creative Southern cuisine, wild game specialties, and an intimate atmosphere.
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EXPERIENCES✨
🎵 Major Concert Venues
🏛️ Must-Visit Museums
MUST DO ✅
🏎️ Visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
See the home of the legendary Indy 500 and one of Indianapolis’ most iconic attractions.
🥂 Explore Bottleworks District
Restaurants, cocktails, shopping and entertainment all together in one of Indy’s coolest areas.
🍴 Eat at The Garage Food Hall
A fun food hall with lots of different options, perfect when everyone wants something different.
🛍️ Walk Mass Ave
Browse boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and local finds along one of Indy’s most popular streets.
🌊 Walk the Downtown Canal
Take a relaxing walk along the water and enjoy a different view of downtown Indianapolis.
⛲ Visit Monument Circle
Stop by one of Indianapolis’ most recognizable landmarks in the heart of downtown.
🎨 Visit Newfields
Spend a few hours exploring art, beautiful gardens and seasonal exhibits.
🎳 Try Duckpin Bowling
A fun Indianapolis activity for drinks, games and a little friendly competition.
🍸 Have Dinner & Drinks on Mass Ave
Plan a girls’ night with a great dinner followed by cocktails and nightlife.
🏀 Catch a Pacers or Fever Game
Experience Indianapolis’ huge sports culture with a game downtown.
🎶 Go to a Concert at Ruoff Music Center
Catch a major touring artist at one of the area’s most popular outdoor concert venues.
🎭 Explore Fountain Square
Check out this artsy neighborhood filled with restaurants, entertainment, shops and local character.
TIP/TRICKS💡
💡 Plan Your Days by Neighborhood
Group activities together in areas like Downtown, Mass Ave, Bottleworks and Fountain Square so you spend less time driving.
🚶 Downtown Indy Is Very Walkable
Many downtown restaurants, attractions, sports venues and bars are close enough to explore on foot.
🚲 Use the Cultural Trail
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a great way to walk or bike between several popular neighborhoods and downtown attractions.
🍽️ Make Weekend Dinner Reservations
Popular restaurants can fill up quickly, especially Friday and Saturday nights.
🏎️ Check the Event Calendar
The Indy 500, major conventions, concerts and sporting events can dramatically increase hotel prices, traffic and crowds.
🎶 Don't Forget About Noblesville
If you're attending a concert at Ruoff Music Center, remember that it's in Noblesville, outside downtown Indianapolis. Plan your hotel and transportation accordingly.
🚗 Plan Ahead for Ruoff
Concert traffic can get heavy, especially when leaving. Give yourself plenty of time and remember where you parked.
🥂 Give Bottleworks Plenty of Time
Don't schedule it as a quick stop. You can easily spend several hours eating, drinking, shopping and exploring the area.
🏨 Consider Staying Downtown
For a girls’ trip focused on restaurants, nightlife and sightseeing, staying downtown can reduce how much driving you'll need to do.
👟 Bring Comfortable Shoes
Between Downtown, Mass Ave, Bottleworks and the Canal, you may end up walking much more than expected.
🌦️ Check the Weather
Indianapolis weather can change quickly, and several of the best activities involve walking or being outdoors.
💛 Connected Legacy Tip
Indianapolis is especially easy to build into a weekend girls’ trip. Pick one or two areas each day, park once when possible and explore everything nearby before moving on.