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Stuff to do in Indy!
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Emily Springer
Some fun spots for family and adults. Good eats. Recommendations from a local.
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A local gem! Pricey. Must try the shrimp cocktail (sauce) - whew weee it’s spicy! Great steaks! Great atmosphere! Been a local favorite staple for forever! They sell the steak seasoning & more at Kroger, Walmart etc… not sure if that’s local or n...
St. Elmo Steak House
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The seasoning from the previous rec note ❣️
St. Elmo Steak House Seasoning 5.75 oz
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So good! If you’re in the area, you have to try this place!
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, Carmel City Center
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Omg! So good! The chocolates, the truffles, the caramel and the desserts! Can order online too! If in person they have coffees, espresso, lattes, ice cream … def worth the stop and the $
DeBrand Fine Chocolates
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Beautiful campus, rich history, plus tons of local restaurants, bars & shops in Bloomington!
Indiana University Bloomington
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If you’re able to go when the leaves are changing…wow, just gorgeous! Great camping in the state forest / park, outdoor activities, shop downtown Nashville, IN with plenty of good eats, deserts and coffee spots! Including Big Woods Pizza. The 6ft Str...
Brown County Indiana
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An amazing little bakery on the southside of town! Everything I’ve had from here has been wonderful! If you’re ever off Main & I65 in Greenwood, it’s worth the stop!
Le Croissant French Bakery
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This cafeteria style deli has been around forever! The sandwiches are huge! The desserts are delicious!
Shapiro's Delicatessen
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Pacers, Fever, concerts etc… check the schedule! Nice venue!
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Come catch a ball game! Indianapolis Indians play here! Most games have themes. Good pricing & outfield seating. Long season! Friday night games have a firework show! Show on the 4th too.
Victory Field
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Colts, concerts, motocross etc.. Retractable roof! Nice venue.
Lucas Oil Stadium
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Nice water park in Greenwood. Family friendly. Nice snack shack. Pricing for greenwood/johnson county residents is cheaper.
Freedom Springs Greenwood Aquatics Park
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The world tour is my go to here! Also, the lobster bisque, so good!
Prime 47- Indy's Steakhouse
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Nice gem in old downtown Greenwood.
Revery
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Pretty nice zoo! Quite a few newer exhibits to check out! Dolphin shows daily. Giraffe feeding (feeding food extra $). Carousel, “roller coaster”, face painting (kinda $$) and a cafe +snack/drink stands scattered around the property. Nice gift shop, ...
Indianapolis Zoo
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Cool “old timey” place! Lots of field trips. They have the hot air balloon for rides! Symphony on the Praire is here! They put on a nice headless horseman event in the fall. Fun place to check out, esp to see the symphony!
Conner Prairie
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Large children’s museum! Always changing exhibits! Food court and gift shop (both kinda $$).
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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Awesome placed right downtown! Tons of food vendors inside, something for everyone! Great meet up spot for lunch!
The Garage Food Hall
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Nice monument right in the center of downtown Indy. Nice area to walk. Circle theatre is in the circle, rocket fizz, coffee-chocolate shop, strawberry fest is in the circle… in the winter they turn it into “the circle of lights,” and make the monumen...
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
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Definitely a great people watching event! If you’re in Indy in May, def try to make it to the track, I think everyone should go to at least one 500. It’s a hot, all day event. They have practice days too that are open to the public. Carb day. The sna...
Indianapolis 500
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Old drive in still standing on the west side of Indy. They make their own root beer! Sooo good! Coney dogs, onion rings, burgers, my personal fave, the breaded tenderloin & more. They have picnic tables and an indoor seating area as well.
Mug-n-Bun
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Decent mall on the south side. They have some newly added stores and restaurants. Still have some good shops inside. Fair amount of choices food court wise and several full restaurants on the property.
Greenwood Park Mall
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Laid back local restaurant/bar on the south side. Huge beer menu! Upstairs seating. My fave is the breaded tenderloin!
Shallo's Antique Restaurant & Brewhaus
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Great little German bakery! Huge selection of sweets and treats! Great pretzels too! Small indoor seating areas including counter seats. Definitely worth the visit! Pricing is very reasonable!
Heidelberg Haus
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Cool concert and event venue! If you’re able to see it during the day it’s really beautiful in and of itself!
Murat Theatre
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Nice area downtown to walk, boat rentals, some bistros and the greening of the canal for St. Patrick’s Day!
Indianapolis Canal Walk
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Quite a few things to do… golf course, nice, old hotel, hiking, bx & more!
Fort Ben - Visit Lawrence
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Love this fest! Great food! Lamb and baklava, yes!!! Tour the beautiful church! Dancing and other festivities to do outside! Italian fest at Holy Rosary off Stevens St, downtown is another great fest! Strawberry fest on the circle is another nice...
Indy GreekFest
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