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Your Tour Guide to visiting Carmel, Indiana

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These are my favorite places to go in Central Indiana. If you are visiting or wish to visit the beautiful Carmel, Indiana you will love this!
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Places to Eat

My list of the best places that we have gone to eat over the course of mine and my hubby's years together in Indiana!

 
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Best burgers and sides, plus they handmake their own Ketchup and its very delicious. :) Super close to the majority of shopping/hotels/grocery stores.
Carmel, IN | BRU Burger Bar in IN, OH & KY
 
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We love to get different tacos each time we go and the staff is super kind. They have some of the most diverse taco flavors around each one named uniquely. The Korean BBQ tacos are amazing as well as the Ooey-Gooey one! :)
Tacos & Mexican Fare in Carmel, IN | Condado Tacos
 
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This is my favorite breakfast comfort food place that is located in a strip mall. It is always packed, and the owners are very hardworking and sweet people. They have a cute bar to sit at if you wish, and on one side of the restaurant you can see the...
Brunchies
 
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Went there once my brother in law showed us this place and the Country Fried Steak was to die for. Beautiful decor inside with friendly staff. Do not go on a Sunday afternoon because they are super packed! :)
Wild Eggs - Breakfast Carmel, IN | Best Brunch Restaurant
 
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So many vendors with lots of different foods, Admission is free to get in, Winter only between 11/23 and 12/24 this year! Beautiful ice skating rink and it is located in such a beautiful area with places like the Cake Bake Shop to visit for brunch or...
Carmel Christkindlmarkt - Indy Arts Council
 
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Very beautiful place to take your family for a nice meal. My hubby and I go for a date night once a year or so. Their bread served at the table is so delicious we always ask for extra! The chicken parmesan is delicious and the pistachio spumoni ice c...
Carmel, IN – Old Spaghetti Factory

Places to See

Remarkable Places to See while you are visiting Central Indiana.

 
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Color Me Mine Pottery Shop is amazing and my husband and I went there two years in a row for a date night event and made pottery for each other. It can be somewhat expensive for the pieces of pottery so only go if you have some extra money to spend. ...
Color Me Mine Carmel - Indiana • Paint Your Own Pottery Studio
 
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Although it is closed for the 2025 season, this is the coolest waterpark that my husband and I go to almost every year. It is worth a visit for the lazy river alone it is my favorite and is super relaxing! Good inspiration for the upcoming year!
Carmel Clay Parks Waterpark
 
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This is a beautiful massive park that includes a children's garden and play area with clock towers that chime and lots of benches to sit on if you get tired from walking perfect for a picnic and family outing. There are plenty of trails around to wal...
Coxhall Gardens | Hamilton County, IN
 
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This place in Westfield, Indiana is so much fun and the food is very delicious. Located about 5-7 minute drive from Carmel, Indiana via SR 31. My husband and I love the mini-golf course there are TONS of beautiful water falls throughout and lots of o...
Birdies Sports Bar with Mini-Golf

Places to Sleep

Comfortable places to snooze and relax in while you visit Central Indiana.

 
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I stayed here for a week and the rooms are set up comfortably with a kitchen/living room/bedroom and large shower. They even had pots and pans, stove, dishwasher, and fridge it is an EXCELLENT place to stay if you are going to be in one place for a w...
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis-Carmel by IHG
 
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We went here to visit a friend staying here and from our experience it was really nice. There is a huge bright clean atmosphere. Fire pit outside and comfortable chairs for hanging out with friends and family. The rooms are clean and comfortable and ...
Home2 Suites By Hilton Carmel Indianapolis
 
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Luxury on a budget, this hotel is brand new and has the coziest rooms located in the the beautiful Westfield a few minutes from Grand Park Sports Campus. Beds are comfortable, has a great breakfast, a beautiful pool, and is in a very quiet area off o...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Westfield - Indianapolis Hotel