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I’VE ALWAYS ADMIRED folks who uproot their familiar existence and move to a new city or state or time zone, especially if they have no friends or family in the area. Being a fish out of water can be uncomfortable and scary and stressful and daunting—but also exciting. How many of us would choose to “start over” if we could?
But the unfamiliar can stay unfamiliar only for so long. In the spirit of acclimating to the Circle City, our feature on p. 11 presents 20 ideas for doing just that. When brainstorming the story, though, art director Allison Edwards and I discussed far more than 20. If space allowed, we probably could have offered 200. Because no matter what you’re into, there are tons more ways to become better acquainted with Indy. Like if you consider yourself a foodie, you’ll want to check out the Burmese restaurants on the near-south side (Indianapolis is home to about 24,000 Burmese Chin refugees, the largest enclave in the country) or the many ethnic restaurants in the International Marketplace centered at 38th Street and Lafayette Road on the west side.
If you’re wondering what other high-speed action exists aside from the Indy 500, you should make plans to attend the NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, a staple of Labor Day weekend. If you think IndyCars are fast, just wait till dragsters zip by at over 300 mph. It seems counterintuitive to suggest leaving Indy, but road trips are a great way to learn the state as a whole. You’ll be charmed by one of my favorite destinations, Nashville (in Brown County, that is, not Tennessee), filled with homey restaurants and artists’ studios. Columbus is renowned for its modernist architecture, and Fort Wayne has a new boutique hotel with a rooftop lounge.
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The list can go on and on. We hope this City Guide inspires you to really dig in to everything Indy has to offer and forge a connection with the city. Doing so will only make it feel more like home.
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HOW TO BE MORE INDY
Welcome to the Circle City! There’s so much to see and do, to learn, to explore. Start with the 20 suggestions in this guide, and you’ll feel like a native in no time.
BY LAURA KRUTY
ON THE COVER Central Canal in White River State Park.
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5 DIGGING IN What’s new at the Children’s Museum’s Dinosphere.
6 GOLDEN TICKETS
Two local theaters celebrate their 50th anniversaries.
7 TV & SPORTS
Our small-screen stars, and fun ways to get active.
8 UPCOMING EVENTS
Fill your year with concerts, museum exhibits, and more.
72 LAST LOOK
Picnicking, Indy style.
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SEE, DO & PLAY
Start exploring with these attractions and museums.
25 PLACES TO LIVE
Neighborhood rundowns for Indy and its suburbs.
30 ARTS & CULTURE
Get to know Indy’s theater, dance, and music groups, plus must-attend events.
35 SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Scores, tuition rates, and other info for high schools and beyond.
45 SHOPS & MALLS
The city’s best boutiques for clothes, gifts, and more.
51 EAT & DRINK
A full buffet of options, including standout independent restaurants.
63 HEALTH & WELLNESS
Services and amenities of area hospitals and care providers.
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CITY INFO & STATS
Details for police, fire, elected officials, and others.
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Twisted House at Indianapolis Art Center’s ArtsPark
Digging In
If you were one of the first in line to see Jurassic World Dominion this June, now it’s time to make plans to see real dinosaurs—well, real dino fossils that is, at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’s revamped Dinosphere ¶ After a year-long closure for renovations, Dinosphere reopened in March with new sections and new fossils, some of which were unearthed by Children’s Museum paleontologists during a digging mission in Wyoming’s Jurassic Mile.
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Since Dinosphere initially opened in 2004, a pair of T. rexes and a Triceratops have welcomed guests back to the Cretaceous period. Those are still there, but they’re now joined by two towering sauropods, a species that could grow up to 80 feet long; an Elasmosaurus, a marine reptile with a 20-foot-long neck; and an Archelon, a giant sea turtle, among other land- and water-dwellers. The bones, along with teeth, fossilized plants, and footprints you’ll see, help paleontologists—and visitors—better understand how dinosaurs lived tens of millions of years ago.
A second-level Dinosphere Art Lab invites kids into the studio of a paleo artist and encourages creativity with activities such as sculpting a dino egg out of putty and drawing a dinosaur comic. Back down near the T. rexes, Dinosphere’s two Paleo Prep Labs serve as a reminder that the space isn’t just for gawking at prehistoric fossils—it’s where actual scientific work happens, with scientists preparing and studying fossils and chatting about those tasks with curious guests.
“We’re doing real science in the lab, but the point of the lab is really that encounter that the visitor has,” says Chris Carron, director of collections. “They can come up to the window, and there’s somebody prepping a bone who was just out at the dig site last summer. It’s that rich experience that happens with firsthand, one-onone conversation.”
Laura Kruty
GOLDEN TICKETS
Two Indy theater mainstays hit milestones.
THE 2022–23 ARTS SEASON will be extra-special for two stalwarts in Indy’s culture scene. The Indiana Repertory Theatre and Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre each celebrate 50 years of entertaining audiences. For the IRT, it will be a season-long party beginning with Sense & Sensibility in September and followed by the Indiana debut of The Chinese Lady Indy’s own Lloyd Suh before the season wraps up in May 2023. Beef & Boards officially toasts the big 5-0 on March 2, 2023, but you can get an early start on the festivities by seeing Mary Poppins, The Honky Tonk Angels Escape to Margaritaville, The Addams Family, or It’s a Wonderful Life, all on the docket before the end of this year. Check their websites for additional events. After the last two years, a half century on stage is all the more impressive.
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An Archelon (top) and an Elasmosaurus inside Dinosphere
The dig site in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin
The sauropods in the Giants of the Jurassic portion of Dinosphere
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A fossilized Baptanodon, part of a new exhibit at Dinosphere
Watch List
Indy has been well-represented on the small screen. Here’s where to catch whom you might have seen on TV.
Two Chicks and a Hammer
AS SEEN ON Good Bones
When they’re not filming for HGTV, you might spot Mina Starsiak Hawk, MJ Coyle, and others on the homerehab team at Two Chicks District Co., the company’s decor boutique and bistro in Bates-Hendricks.
Kelsey Murphy
AS SEEN ON MasterChef
The Fishers resident—and MasterChef winner—parlayed her TV success into Inspo, a pop-up at the Fishers Test Kitchen serving spicy chicken sandwiches, lasagna, and lobster rolls.
Steven Oakley
AS SEEN ON Beat Bobby Flay
Oakley’s shrimp corndogs did indeed best Flay’s dish, and you can try them at the chef’s northwestside restaurant, Oakleys Bistro. It celebrates 20 years in December.
Clarissa Morley
AS SEEN ON The Talk
In a cookoff on this CBS show, Morley’s sugar crème brûlée pie took the top spot. Find it and other sweet and savory options at her Pots & Pans Pie Co. in South Broad Ripple.
George Turkette
AS SEEN ON Guy’s Grocery Games
Turkette won over the judges with his Triple P, a tricked-out, bacontopped tenderloin sandwich, which makes the occasional menu appearance at Turchetti’s Salumeria in Fountain Square.
The Matchup
NEED A NEW ACTIVITY? PICK ONE OF THESE POPULAR PASTIMES IN INDY, BASED ON WHAT YOU ALREADY ENJOY.
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FOWLING
In fowling (rhymes with “bowling”), you toss a football at bowling pins set up in standard formation on a cornhole board, aiming to knock down your opponents’ before they topple yours. Try it at Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis at the Circle City Industrial Complex. Bonus points if you manage a “bonk.”
TENNIS
PICKLEBALL
This fast-growing sport is rapidly gaining momentum in Indy, too, with numerous places to play. Find dedicated outdoor courts at Cyntheanne Park in Fishers, Craig Park in Greenwood, and Swinford Park in Plainfield; modified tennis courts at Broad Ripple Park and Garfield Park; and 24/7 permanent indoor courts at The Hideout on the west side.
ROCK CLIMBING BOWLING GOLF
BOULDERING
If you find indoor rock climbing too easy, cut the cord and try bouldering, in which you scale a wall via hand and foot rests with no ropes or harnesses. Intro classes at downtown’s North Mass Boulder run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights.
DUCKPIN BOWLING
The premises are the same, but in duckpin, the ball is smaller with no holes and you get three throws instead of two. Indy’s OG spots are Action and Atomicduckpin bowl in Fountain Square, with the newest, Pins Mechanical, in Bottleworks.
INDY’S NEWEST DRIVING RANGE
Tee off on the near-southwest side at Back 9 Golf & Entertainment, opening in July along the White River with 75 hitting bays, a restaurant, and a music pavilion. A similar experience can be had at Topgolf in Fishers.
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ONGOING
Warhol’s West
ENDS 8/7 View the West through Warhol’s eyes, including his 1986 Cowboys and Indians series, in this exhibit at the Eiteljorg Museum. eiteljorg.org
(1) Symphony on the Prairie
ENDS 9/4 On weekends, head to Conner Prairie for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s al fresco concert series primarily featuring tribute acts. BYO food and drink. indianapolis symphony.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A SAMPLING OF 2022’S TOP EXHIBITS, FESTIVALS, SPORTS, AND HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS.
(3) Ruoff Music Center Season
ENDS 10/1 The Noblesville amphitheater hosts some of music’s biggest touring acts this summer: Santana, Backstreet Boys, The Black Keys, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Dead & Company, and more. livenation.com
TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park Season
ENDS 10/8 Downtown’s outdoor venue welcomes a range of artists, including Jack White, Goo Goo Dolls, ZZ Top, The National, and Lee Brice. livenation.com
Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World
ENDS 10/23 The on- and off-track life of worldchampion cyclist and Indy native Marshall “Major” Taylor is spotlighted in this interactive Indiana State Museum experience. indiana museum.org
No “Compact of Silence”
ENDS 11/1 This exhibit at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site focuses on the work and legacy of local and national Black civil rights activists during Harrison’s term. bhpsite.org
JULY
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration
7/7–17 This multifaceted event includes education and business workshops, film and music festivals, youth events, concerts, and much more. summer celebration.net
Stephen Sprouse: Rock | Art | Fashion
OPENS 7/16 The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields shows the Indiana designer’s street-style-meets-highfashion ensembles. discovernewfields.org
Indiana Microbrewers Festival
7/23 Breweries from across the state converge on Military Park to pour samples of IPAs, lagers, stouts, and more. drinkin.beer
NASCAR Doubleheader
7/29–30 NASCAR’s Truck Series and various stock car series hit the pavement at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park over two days. raceirp.com
Indiana State Fair 7/29–8/21 The 165th fair returns to the Indiana State Fair-
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grounds with animals, a massive midway, and deep-fried everything. indianastatefair.com
AUGUST
(1) Gen Con
8/4–7 The best four days in gaming return to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, with tabletop games, a film fest, and much more. gencon.com
The Stadium Tour
8/16 Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett have “Nothin’ But A Good Time” at Lucas Oil Stadium. ticketmaster.com
IndyFringe Festival
8/18–9/4 Dance, comedy, magic, and more bitesized theatrical shows make up this IndyFringe Theatre event. indyfringe.org
(5) Artomobilia
8/27 Drool over 500 sports cars, classics, exotics, and other vehicles displayed on the streets of downtown Carmel. artomobilia.org
Momentum Indy
8/27–28 The Indy and
Mass Ave crits, a Major Taylor ride, and a kids’ ride make up this cycling festival downtown. momentumindy.org
SEPTEMBER
BUTTER A Fine Art Fair
9/1–4 Browse the works of Black artists from around the country at this second annual fest at the Stutz Building. butterartfair.com
All IN Music & Arts Festival
9/3–4 The Indiana State Fairgrounds hosts this inaugural event featuring Cage the Elephant, Portugal. The Man, and Hall & Oates, to name a few. allinfestival.com
The Indianapolis 11th Quadrennial Violin Competition
9/9–25 Top violinists from around the world come to Indy in hopes of taking home the top prizes in this prestigious event. violin.org
(4) Penrod Arts Fair
9/10 Visit the grounds of Newfields to browse works of hundreds of artists. penrod.org
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See OPENS 9/17 The Children’s Museum launches a traveling exhibit it helped create, about the life and legacy of Emmett Till. childrensmuseum.org
OCTOBER
Harvest
10/1–30 Newfields transforms into an autumnal wonderland with thousands of pumpkins, seasonal food and drink, and more. discovernew fields.org
ZooBoo
10/5–31 Trick or treating, whimsical science demos, the “RoundGo-Merry,” and more Halloween events for kids make up this Indianapolis Zoo event. indyzoo.com
Heartland International Film Festival
10/6–16 Dozens of screenings of heartwarming flicks from around the world comprise this festival, now in its 31st year. heartlandfilm.org
Headless Horseman
10/6–29 Take a hayride to Conner Prairie’s Sleepy Hollow where you just might see this spooky character. A corn maze, games, and other activities are also offered. connerprairie.org
GermanFest
10/8 The grounds of the Athenaeum turn into a rollicking festival with live music, games, wiener-dog races, and pints aplenty. athfound .org
NOVEMBER
Monumental Marathon
11/5 Take your pick: the full marathon, the half, or the 5K, all of which start and end downtown. monumental marathon.com
Champions Classic
11/15 Kentucky battles Michigan State and Duke takes on Kansas in this warmup to the college hoops season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. ticketmaster.com
Christmas at the Zoo
11/19–12/30 Light displays, visits from Santa, and animal encounters are only a few aspects of this Indianapolis Zoo offering. indyzoo.com
Jingle Rails
11/19–1/16/23 At the Eiteljorg Museum, model trains travel through landscapes and past landmarks made of natural materials. eiteljorg.org
Winterlights
11/21–1/1/23 The grounds of Newfields and Lilly House come to life with over 1 million lights, some synced to music. discover newfields.org
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Circle of Lights
11/25 After live entertainment and a visit from Santa, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument lights up with thousands of twinkling bulbs. downtownindy.org
A Merry Prairie Holiday
11/25–12/18 Indoor and outdoor activities, including light displays, snow tubing, crafts, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, get you in the festive spirit at Conner Prairie. connerprairie.org
Jolly Days Winter Wonderland
11/25–1/1/23 Meet Jolly Days characters, go “ice skating,” explore the Ice Castle, and more in this popular Children’s Museum event. childrens museum.org
DECEMBER Big Ten Championship Football Game
12/3 The conference’s top teams battle for the title of champion at Lucas Oil Stadium. bigten.org
Andrea Bocelli
12/7 The Italian operatic tenor—making his first-ever Indiana appearance—and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra team up for a memorable concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. ticketmaster.com
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WHETHER YOU’VE JUST MOVED HERE OR YOUR ROOTS HAVE BEEN PLANTED FOR A FEW YEARS, USE THIS GUIDE TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW THE CIRCLE CITY BETTER. YOU’LL FEEL LIKE A NATIVE IN NO TIME.
by LAURA KRUTY
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The Total Newbie
STARTING TO LEARN INDY IN FIVE EASY STEPS.
SPEND THE DAY EXPLORING
A morning-through-night plan for the city’s buzziest neighborhoods.
BROAD RIPPLE
Begin your day with a freshpressed juice at Garden Table before scoping out nearby boutiques for clothing, gifts, and home decor. Break at Just Pop In, a gourmet-popcorn maker with a full menu. Then, pay a visit to the Indianapolis Art Center, where galleries display work by local and national artists. Outside, stroll the ArtsPark to see its various sculptures, such as the quirky Twisted House. End the day with Mediterranean favorites at Canal Bistro next to the water. Or, keep the night going by seeing a show at Storefront Theatre or The Vogue
FOUNTAIN SQUARE
Once you’re caffeinated with a Bovaconti Coffee latte, head to the area’s shops for leather bags, sustainable lifestyle goods, new and used books, reclaimedwood art, and thrifted finds. Swing into Wine Market & Table for sharable plates, then test your skills at Action and Atomic duckpin bowling. Go casual for dinner at Upland Brewing Co. (try the tenderloin made with seitan) or more upscale at Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar. Fountain Square’s big on nightlife—take in a performance at HI-FI or White Rabbit Cabaret, or sip away at Thunderbird or The Brass Ring Lounge
MASS AVE
Fuel up with a breakfast sandwich at quirky Love Handle Then start to make your way down the avenue, popping into Homespun: Modern Handmade, Boomerang Boutique, Penn & Beech Candle Co., and Decorate
before stopping for lunch. Maybe German fare at The Rathskeller or an Italian beef or Chicago dog at Fat Dan’s Deli sound good. More shopping awaits at Three Dog Bakery, Silver in the City, Global Gifts, Francis + Fern, and Stout’s Footwear. For dinner, consider nearby pizza favorite Bazbeaux or seafood joint Slapfish. Catch a flick at Living Room Theaters, a show at The District Theatre, a concert at the Old National Centre, or sample the drink menu at The Ball & Biscuit or Almost Famous
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Travel our trails
And hit these stretches with the most action.
CULTURAL TRAIL
Mass Ave to Monument Circle Begin on the east end of Mass Ave and zigzag south and west. You’ll pass City Market, a great spot to stop and rest before arriving at Monument Circle.
Central Library to Central Canal From the library, head west to the canal, pausing at the USS Indianapolis Memorial and looping around the Canal Walk.
MONON TRAIL
54th to 75th streets
Check out the shops and restaurants at 54th Street before venturing north to Broad Ripple proper, where yet more shops, eateries, and watering holes await.
116th to 136th streets
Carmel City Center, Midtown Plaza (with a fab all-ages playground), and Main Street are popular retail clusters.
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ArtsPark’s Twisted House
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SAMPLEOUR FAMOUS FOODS
A half dozen delicious intros to Indy’s culinary scene.
1. An Indy mainstay since 1905, Shapiro’s Delicatessen is famous for its piled-high Reuben and corned beef sandwiches. / 2. You’ve probably heard warnings about the incendiary shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo Steak House. Dive in anyway— it’s an Indy essential. / 3. On sourdough or whole-wheat bread, Cafe Patachou’s thick, buttery cinnamon toast is practically a meal in and of itself. / 4. Another local rite of passage is a fried breaded tenderloin on a comically small bun. Favorites include those at The Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant and Dooley O’Toole’s in Carmel. / 5. Melt-in-yourmouth yeast doughnuts from old-school, cash-only Long’s Bakery are a morning staple. / 6. The smashburgers at Workingman’s Friend, thin with lacy edges, are best accompanied by onion rings and an icy schooner of Bud Light.
attend the indy 500
You’ll see a starting grid of these characters.
The C-List Celeb
Perfectly coiffed and one of the few not sweating profusely. You might recognize them from that one CW show that lasted only a couple of seasons.
The Snakepit Bro
As identified by the unofficial uniform of cutoff jorts, an American flag tank, a painful-looking sunburn, and a Miller Lite tallboy glued to his hand.
The Driver
Hidden behind cool sunglasses and often spotted in and around Gasoline Alley. A selfie is allowed. One with his wife or girlfriend probably isn’t.
The Lifer
Same seats since the late ’70s. Knows that Bobby Unser led 89 laps in his 1981 victory. Ask him how many 500s he’s been to.
The Yellow Shirt
The gold-clad Safety Patrol clan is everywhere, shepherding crowds, directing traffic—and adding to the noise with their
VISIT OUR CULTURAL GEMS
And cross off these top five things to see or do at each.
NEWFIELDS
The 150-acre campus is anchored by the IMA.
1. Browse the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s galleries. /
2. Snap a photo by the LOVE sculpture. / 3. Jump from piece to piece in Funky Bones in the 100 Acres art park. / 4. Sip in the seasonal outdoor beer garden. / 5. Tour the gorgeous Lilly House.
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
This is the world’s largest museum of its kind.
1. Have a ball in the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, an outdoor play space. / 2. Walk among prehistoric giants inside Dinosphere (see p. 5). / 3. Take a spin on the carousel. / 4. Learn about inspiring kids in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. /
5. Try on astronaut gear in the interactive Beyond Spaceship Earth.
CONNER PRAIRIE
The Fishers living-history site dates back to the early 1800s.
1. Get a glimpse of pioneer life by visiting Lenape Indian Camp. / 2. Chat with merchants and residents in 1836 Prairietown. / 3. Immerse yourself in Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s raid of Dupont, Indiana, in 1863 Civil War Journey. / 4. Get hands-on in the four-story Treetop Outpost. / 5. View rare animal breeds, including sheep, goats, and cattle, in Animal Encounters.
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WITH THE BASICS OUT OF THE WAY, TIME TO DIG DEEPER INTO PARKS, ARTS, SPORTS, AND MORE.
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Indy’s parks are equipped for visits in all seasons.
FORT HARRISON STATE PARK
On the northeast side, this 1,700-acre former military facility named in honor of Indiana’s president welcomes visitors year-round for myriad activities. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare keeps alive the site’s past, while The Fort Golf Resort, part of the Pete Dye Golf Trail, is one of the state’s top public courses.
EAGLE CREEK PARK
A giant reservoir complements 3,900 acres of land, making this northwestside spot one of the country’s largest city
parks. Avid bird-watchers will want to visit the Ornithology Center. Zipline through the trees at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park, or rent a boat through Eagle Creek Outfitters for a peaceful trip on the water.
HOLLIDAY PARK
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City skyscraper welcome you to this 94-acre northside hangout whose trails meander through woods and alongside the White River for prime wildlife viewing. It’s home to summertime’s Rock the Ruins concert series and day camps for kids, and the familyfriendly Trail Run each spring.
STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK
Hamilton County’s largest park is rich in history—artifacts found here suggest it was inhabited by Native Americans in 1200 AD. Today, archery, ziplin-
CHEER FOR OUR TEAMS
Even the ones you’re not totally familiar with.
ing, and a mock archaeological dig site are among the locale’s unique draws alongside more traditional outdoor recreation offerings.
SOUTHWESTWAY PARK
Surprisingly hilly terrain makes for challenging hiking and biking at this nearly 600acre property in, yes, the southwest corner of Marion County. At least its location along the White River gives you great water views when it’s time to take a break.
Sure, the Indianapolis Colts (new quarterback!) and the Indiana Pacers (new top-10 draft pick!) are great, but how about rooting for a home team that’s not always in the spotlight? Indianapolis Indians games are one of the best ways to spend a summer night. Plus, the Triple-AAA squad has an adorable bat-retrieving dog. Summertime is also when the Indiana Fever take to the hardwood, and when you can catch the Indy Eleven of the USL Championship on the pitch. This year, a USL women’s Indy Eleven team made its debut. Fall and winter call for bundling up for an Indy Fuel hockey game at the fairgrounds.
LEVEL TWO
AMENITIES KEY biking trails / boating fishing / golf / hiking horseback riding / picnic facilities / playground visitor center / winter fun
Eagle Creek Park
Strawtown Koteewi Park
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SEE A SHOW
For an intimate experience or one amid hundreds (or thousands), all of Indy’s your stage
THEATER
SMALLER SCALE Fonseca Theatre Company stages works that share stories from Indy’s underrepresented communities, while Summit Performance Indianapolis puts women’s voices and stories in the spotlight.
GO BIGGER The Phoenix Theatre tackles cultural and political topics. In the heart of downtown, the Indiana Repertory Theatre entertains with a mix of classic and contemporary plays. Carmel’s Civic Theatre is the state’s largest community theater.
MUSIC
SMALLER SCALE The Chatterbox Jazz Club offers live music daily in its intimate Mass Ave space. The Cabaret welcomes Broadway stars, while The Vogue (OK, more of a medium-sized venue) and Fountain Square’s HI-FI present an array of concerts.
GO BIGGER Hear classical standards by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the HilbertCircle Theatre. Come out for myriad genres at the Palladium in Carmel, while Ruoff Music Center and the TCU Amphitheater host artists touring nationwide.
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KNOW OUR STAR CHEFS
We’re always interested in what these culinary minds are cooking up next.
ABBI MERRISS (1)
Merriss has earned multiple James Beard Award nominations for her work at Bluebeard. She also helms the kitchen at The Brasserie, a European-inspired bistro at Kan-Kan Cinema.
JONATHAN BROOKS (2)
First he opened brunch spot Milktooth, one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants. Now he’s dishing up black-truffle chopped
cheeseburgers and octopus katsu at dinner-only Beholder
ERIN KEM (3)
Kem draws on global influences for Scarlet Lane Brewing, serving bibimbap at the SoBro taphouse, and pancetta and pineapple pizza at the Kennedy-King location.
OYA WOODRUFF (4)
With a love of community and
feeding the masses, Woodruff’s The Trap attracts lines queued up for trays loaded with seafood and addictive Trap Buttahs.
CARLOS SALAZAR (5)
The brains behind Lil DumplingsNoodle Bar at The Garage Food Hall is also the executive chef of Hoosier-centric cuisine at West Fork Whiskey’s new Westfield destination, slated to open in 2022.
KOTEEWI COURTESY HAMILTON COUNTY TOURISM; OTHER PHOTOS BY TONY VALAINIS Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Harrison’s former home is filled with artifacts that tell the story of the 23rd U.S. president, the only one elected from Indiana. Crown Hill Cemetery
take you to the gravesites of some of Crown Hill’s most famous, interesting, and notorious residents, and often end at James Whitcomb Riley’s hilltop tomb overlooking downtown.
Tours
Historical Society
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Landmarks Tours Learn about Monument Circle and the Athenaeum on walks hosted by the state’s preservation organization. Indiana State Museum History, science, and culture converge in galleries that illustrate the people, places, objects, and events of Indiana. Walk & Talk Sampson Levingston leads strolling tours of history-rich pockets of Indy. His most popular is on Indiana Avenue.
Through interactive exhibits and features, the IHS makes creative use of its troves of photos, maps, and other
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Crown Hill Cemetery
LEVEL THREE
The Committed resident
FURTHER EMBED YOURSELF IN INDY WITH LOCAL GARB, DRINKS, ART, AND CULTURE.
EXPLORE A NICHE MUSEUM
What interests you? Maybe it’s a specific subject covered at these five spots.
BOOKS
Indy native Kurt Vonnegut and principles he held dear— free expression, kindness, common decency—are championed at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, a Literary Landmark with artifacts, exhibits, and events.
MUSIC
Bang on a drum (and other instruments) all day at Rhythm! Discovery Center, an interactive ode to all things percussion— their history, what they’re made of, the unique sounds they make, and more.
POETRY
The “Hoosier Poet,” James Whitcomb Riley, lived out his days in Lockerbie Square in what is now the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, a gorgeous preservation of life in the Victorian era.
MEDICINE
A fascinating time capsule of healthcare from days gone by, the Indiana Medical History
Museum keeps alive a former hospital’s pathology building and its labs, teaching amphitheater, and autopsy room.
CRAFTING
If you agree that small things are inherently adorable, head to Carmel’s Museum of Miniature Houses for displays of expertly built pint-sized homes, rooms, and objects. Make no mistake: These are art, not dollhouse toys.
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First Fridays
Scope out multiple artists’ work during a lively First Friday event at the Harrison Center, Circle City Industrial Complex, or Tube Factoryartspace
Meet Me on Main Carmel’s Arts & Design Districtgalleries stay open later on these second Saturday events, giving you more time to browse paintings, sculptures, and more.
Local galleries
Wander through LongSharp Gallery, the Indianapolis Art Center, Gallery 924, and Editions
Limited + Frame Designs to discover pieces that are traditional, modern, and places in between.
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A concert at Rhythm! Discovery Center
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DRESS LIKE A LOCAL
FIND YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT
And show your out-oftown guests how magical Indy can be.
YOU NEED TO ENTERTAIN … YOUR GIRLFRIENDS
With singing, dancing, sequined costumes, and tapdancing Santas, Yuletide Celebration at the Hilbert Circle Theatre is a surefire way to gain some holiday endorphins. Nearly 100 creatively embellished trees (and, in some cases, “trees”) make up Festival of Trees at the Indiana Historical Society, a unique way to gather decorating inspiration. Grab a mug of glühwein and browse food and shopping vendors at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, a scene right out of your beloved Hallmark movies.
YOUR KIDS
Silly, wholesome holiday fun awaits at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in Jolly Days Winter Wonderland, with a giant snow globe, faux ice skating, and character meet-and-greets. Santa’s arrival by helicopter kicks off Celebration Crossing at the Indiana State Museum, where you can take a train ride and meet Santa himself. Encounters with penguins and reindeer are among the highlights of the Indianapolis Zoo’s Christmas at the Zoo
YOUR IN-LAWS Newfields’s Winterlights, with over a million lights, some of which are synced to music, and a decked-out Lilly House, has quickly become one of the city’s premier holiday events. Those who appreciate craftsmanship will want to visit the Eiteljorg Museum’s Jingle
Rails to see model trains chug through landscapes and around attractions made of natural materials. Indianapolis Ballet’s version of The Nutcracker, held at the Old National Centre, is en pointe, from the dancing to the costumes to the music.
EVERYONE
The whole gang will be entertained at Circle of Lights, when the Soldiers and Sailors Monument glows with nearly 5,000 colorful bulbs. Conner Prairie’s Merry Prairie Holiday appeals to both adults (costumed interpreters in Prairietown, strolls through Civil War Journey) and kids (selfies with Santa, tube slides). Pile in the car for Christmas Nights of Lights and slowly make your way through the Indiana State Fairgrounds to see lights dancing to music played through your radio.
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1. Brushed and hammered silver Indiana necklace by Twigs & Twine Jewelry, $58 at Silver in the City /
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2. IN LOVEbutton by Sunday Afternoon Housewife, $2.50 at Stomping Ground / 3. Eagle Creek Park Dad hat, $28 at The Shop / 4. INDY Arrows tee by Home Town Riot, $27.50 at Homespun: Modern Handmade / 5. Intern Handbag, made from upcycled materials, including fabric from the RCA Dome roof, $72 at People for Urban Progress / 6. Indiana Flag Hearts white tumbler, $25 at The Shop
Hotel Tango Distillery's Hotel Tango Gin
Sun King Brewery’s Sunlight Cream Ale
Daredevil Brewing Co.'s Lift Off IPA
West Fork Whiskey Co.'s Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ash & Elm Cider Co.'s Semi Sweet Cider
WINTERLIGHTS COURTESY NEWFIELDS; NUTCRACKER BY MOONBUG PHOTOGRAPHY; OUTFIT, BEER BY TONY VALAINIS
8th Day Distillery's 8th Day Rum
Winterlights at Newfields
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Indianapolis Ballet's The Nutcracker
The true local
JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU’VE SEEN AND DONE IT ALL, HERE’S A FRESH BATCH FOR YOUR TODO LIST. FINISHED? CONGRATS! YOU’RE AN AUTHENTIC HOOSIER.
SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE
These fundraisers also happen to be some of Indy’s best parties.
REV
May / Bites by tons of local restaurants, creative entertainment, and a DJed dance party on the IMS Yard of Bricks have quickly made this one of Indy’s hottest tickets. / BENEFITS IU Health Foundation’s trauma and critical-care programs
LAUGHING MATTERS
Spring / The likes of Wayne Brady, Sinbad, and Nick Offerman have taken the stage to entertain guests during this Cancer Support Community fundraiser. / BENEFITS Free education and support programs for cancer patients throughout Indiana
THE GIVING GIG
June / Bigtime musical artists—such as Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie, and Steve Miller Band—have headlined Community Health Network Foundation’s annual bash. / BENEFITS The Oncology Patient Assistance Fund
ZOOBILATION
June / This long-running fete
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attracts thousands of revelers to the Indianapolis Zoo grounds for appetizers, drinks, and dancing. / BENEFITS The zoo’s conservation efforts
ARTSPARKLE
August / Live music, entertainment, and inspired outfits highlight this summer party. / BENEFITS The Indianapolis Art Center
take a staycation
Ditch the chores for a weekend and act like a tourist.
The area’s unique hotels provide ideal digs for a respite, no matter how brief. The newest is midcentury-styled Hotel Indy in the heart of downtown. Have brunch at The Hulman and rooftop cocktails at the Cannon Ball Lounge. On the outside, the beautifully restored Bottleworks Hotel screams Art Deco, but inside, rooms are full-on contemporary. Onsite dining includes Asianinspired Modita and cocktail lounge Sundry & Vice, plus entertainment and shopping are mere steps away. Near Gainbridge Fieldhouse, The Alexander is highlighted by contemporary art everywhere you look (even the parking garage) and the city’s prettiest bar, Plat 99. On the north side, Carmel’s elegant Hotel Carmichael is within walking distance of top attractions and restaurants.
LEVEL FOUR
Zoobilation
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FIND A NEW VIEW
Where to see Indy from a fresh perspective.
1. Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage feature takes you up nearly 380 feet in a tethered vessel—on a clear day, you can see downtown. / 2. Just east of downtown, Highland Park is a great spot for picnics, vistas of the city, and watching Fourth of July fireworks. / 3. Beneath City Market, the Catacombs offer an intriguing subterranean glimpse of Indy history. Go on a tour to learn what really went on down there. / 4. Cross the White River Pedestrian Bridge and continue west on the White River Trail behind the Indianapolis Zoo for stellar— and unexpected—views. / 5. Ride the elevator (or ascend 331 stairs) to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument for 360-degree views of downtown and beyond. / 6. Dogs can romp around the pooch playground, you can sip your beer and admire the skyline from Metazoa Brewing Co.
DISCOVER LOCAL CREATORS
Give your bookshelves or Spotify playlists a dose of Indy.
AUTHORSMUSICIANS
Maurice Broaddus
WRITES Young-adult sci-fi, horror, and fantasy novels and short stories
READ Pimp My Airship, Buffalo Soldier
Ashley C. Ford
WRITES Pieces for the web and magazines, her memoir
READ Somebody’s Daughter
John Green
WRITES Young-adult novels and nonfiction essays
READ The Fault in Our Stars, The Anthropocene Reviewed
Susan Neville
WRITES Fiction, nonfiction, and essays
READ In the House of Blue Lights
Adrian Matejka
WRITES Poetry
READ Somebody Else Sold the World, The Big Smoke
Leah Johnson
WRITES Young-adult novels
READ You Should See Me in a Crown, Rise to the Sun
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Otis Gibbs
GENRE Alt-country, folk
LISTEN “The Darker Side of Me” on Souvenirs of a Misspent Youth
Brenda Williams & Indy Blues Revue
GENRE R&B, Motown, jazz
LISTEN At The Jazz Kitchen, District and IndyFringe theaters
Premium Blend
GENRE Jazz fusion
LISTEN At venues around Indy, including The Jazz Kitchen
Marrialle Sellars
GENRE R&B, pop
LISTEN Naked 81355 (“bless”)
GENRE Hip-hop
LISTEN This Time I’ll Be of Use
PsyWrn Simone
GENRE Neo-soul, hip-hop
LISTEN At venues around Indy, like the Mousetrap and The Jazz Kitchen
do something exclusive
Behind-the-scenes experiences with bragging rights.
INDY ULTIMATE Kick a field goal at Lucas Oil Stadium and run the Victory Field bases, among other activities, at sports and cultural venues during this adventure walk through downtown.
DOLPHIN IN-WATER ADVENTURE Those who long ago abandoned their dreams of being a marine biologist can still help Indianapolis Zoo trainers feed and run through enrichment activities for dolphins.
INDY RACING EXPERIENCE Ride as a passenger in a two-seater IndyCar and turn laps up to 180 mph at the famous Speedway.
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COURTESY CONNER PRAIRIE, CITY MARKET; ZOOBILATION BY ANNE SHUMAKER; REV BY IMS PHOTO/CHRIS OWENS; BOTTLEWORKS, MONUMENT, TRAIL, HIGHLAND PARK, METAZOA BY TONY VALAINIS
SEE, DO & PLAY
INFORMATION
Official Visitor Centers
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Washington and Illinois streets, 317-624-2563; Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., 317-262-3400; Indianapolis
International Airport Guest Services, 317-4877243; White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., 317-233-2434; visitindy.com
ATTRACTIONS
tional Register of Historic Places, was designed by the grandfather of Indianapolis’s most famous author, Kurt Vonnegut. Architect Bernard Vonnegut blended Renaissance Revival and German Romanesque styles when erecting the 1898 landmark, which now houses the popular Rathskeller restaurant, a beer garden, and the most atmospheric YMCA in town. Take a self-guided walking tour by scanning QR codes throughout the building, or sign up for a group tour led by Indiana Landmarks. 401 E. Michigan St., 317-655-2755, athenaeumindy.org
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
After leaving the White House, Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States— and the only one from Indiana—came home to this grand 1875 brick Italianate mansion
near the city’s downtown. A lively calendar of exhibits and events includes a Victorian-style croquet tournament each summer. 1230 N. Delaware St., 317-631-1888, bhpsite.org
Central Library
The stately Doric-style building that once served as the entire Central Library is now just the entryway. Walk through it to find a soaring modern atrium housing books, but also rotating displays of artwork, meeting rooms, a green-screen theater play area for kids, 3-D printing equipment, and more. A popular community gathering space in the heart of downtown, the library also hosts concerts, talks, and other special events, and is home to the Center for Black Literature & Culture. 40 E. St. Clair St., 317-275-4100, indypl.org
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The Athenaeum
This striking brick building, listed in the Na-
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Christ Church Cathedral
This Episcopalian house of worship on Monument Circle with soaring gables, tall windows, and stained Tiffany glass is the oldest Indianapolis church in continuous use. It puts on the annual Strawberry Festival each June. 125 Monument Circle, 317-636-4577, cccindy.org
Crown Hill Cemetery
Visit the final resting places of President Benjamin Harrison and gangster John Dillinger on the sprawling grounds of the nation’s thirdlargest private cemetery. The tomb of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley lies upon one of Marion County’s highest natural hills, which offers a stunning view of downtown. Book a themed walking tour, of which there are many, or grab a map at the funeral home to guide you through the cemetery’s 555 leafy acres, which attract tourists, cyclists, and ramblers alike. 3400 Boulevard Pl., 317-920-4165, crownhill hf.org
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Fieldhouse’s unique architecture brings to mind Indiana’s vintage high school basketball arenas. But it’s much more than a haven for hoops: The building hosts home games of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, plus some of the biggest concerts in town and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. The Pacers Team Store has all manner of Pacers and Fever souvenirs. The venue is currently undergoing a facelift that includes a new outdoor plaza (with an ice skating rink) and observation decks high above inside, among other upgrades. 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 317-917-2727, gainbridgefieldhouse.com
Hinkle Fieldhouse
The largest basketball arena in the United States for more than 20 years after it was built in 1928, this 9,100-seat venue on the campus of Butler University has long been distinguished as the site of the championship game in the movie Hoosiers. Now, it’s probably better known as the home court of the Butler Bulldogs. 510 W. 49th St., 317-940-3647, butler sports.com/facilities
Holcomb Gardens
Literary types will especially enjoy this 20-acre formal garden at Butler University, which features a central fountain crowned by a statue of Persephone and stone benches carved with quotes from famous poets. In summer months, take a picnic to the lush lawn next to the canal and soak it all in. Admission is free. 4600 Sunset Ave., 317-940-8000
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
The state’s biggest reflecting telescope is housed at this northside observatory, where visitors can peer at the heavens when weather permits. One of the largest public observatories in the world, it has been used by Butler students and community members for more than 60 years. Public tours are held most Friday and Saturday nights. 4600 Sunset Ave., 317-940-8333, butler.edu/ arts-sciences/holcomb-observatory
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Suspended over a busy downtown intersection, this steel-and-glass structure connects Circle Centre mall, several hotels, and the Indiana Convention Center. The Artsgarden serves as an official visitor center, with an attendant on duty every day to answer questions, provide free maps, and offer ticket assistance. Washington and Illinois streets, 317-624-2563, indyarts .org/artsgarden
Indianapolis City Market
Historic City Market is home to an eclectic assortment of vendors offering ethnic foods, gourmet coffee and tea, sweet treats, freshcut flowers, and more. Breakfast and lunch— and the occasional dinner—vendors are open Monday through Saturday. The Tomlinson Tap Room on the market’s mezzanine showcases the state’s many craft breweries, and a farmers market is out front every Wednesday from May through October. 222 E. Market St., 317-634-9266, indycm.com
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The home of the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event, the Indianapolis 500, is worth a visit even when there’s no race going on. You can take a lap around the track in a van, book a high-speed ride in a racecar on select summer days, or go on a behind-thescenes tour of this National Historic Landmark. Check out the Speedway’s iconic pagoda and the complex’s championship-caliber golf course with four holes inside the track. (See the separate museum listing under Museums & Galleries.) 4790 W. 16th St., 317-492-8500, indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Indianapolis Zoo
Approximately 230 animal species are housed at this world-class zoo, which prides itself on being a leader in animal conservation and breeding programs. It includes a large, fully enclosed dolphin pavilion, home to the first underwater viewing dome in the country, and the Dolphin In-Water Adventure, for which you don a wetsuit to feed and pet Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The zoo, which opened the groundbreaking Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center in 2014, includes White River Gardens (closed through spring 2023 due to construction) and the Hilbert Conservatory as well. 1200 W. Washington St., 317-630-2001, indianapoliszoo.com
Indiana Repertory Theatre
many facilities are a one-mile dirt track for harness racing, a grandstand, an arena for ice skating, and the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, a 1939 Art Deco arena. 1202 E. 38th St., 317-9277500, indianastatefair.com
Indiana Statehouse
The seat of state government resides in this 1888 Renaissance Revival–style building with a dramatic rotunda and stained-glass windows. Free tours are offered Monday through Saturday; email touroffice@idoa.in.gov for more info. 200 W. Washington St., 317-233-5293, in.gov/ idoa/statehouse
Indiana War Memorial
Plaza Historic District
The nation’s greatest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans outside Washington, D.C., is anchored by the stunning Neoclassical War Memorial, which dominates the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. On the top of the to-do list should be stepping inside the spectacular Shrine Room, which is made from materials from across the world and is meant to symbolize peace and unity. The 25-acre district also includes the American Legion Mall, the Veterans Memorial Plaza, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and the USS Indianapolis Memorial on Central Canal. 55 E. Michigan St., 317-650-9058, indianawarmemorials.org
James Whitcomb Riley Museum
Home & Visitor Center
Nestled in the historic downtown neighborhood of Lockerbie is the former home of Indiana’s most famous poet. Tours of this Victorian residence, a National Historic Landmark that was built in 1872, showcase the life of Riley during his final 23 years. 528 Lockerbie St., 317-631-5885, rileymuseumhome.org
Lucas Oil Stadium
The home field of the Indianapolis Colts is a state-of-the-art facility with a retractable roof, 67,000 seats, 139 luxury suites, and a two-level team store. The stadium also hosts conventions, big concerts and events, and NCAA championships, like the annual Big Ten Football Championship Game and the Final Four for men’s basketball. 500 S. Capitol Ave., 317-262-8600, lucasoilstadium.com
Madam Walker Legacy Center
check it out!
New this year at the zoo is Kangaroo Crossing, in which guests and marsupials can roam side by side in the same area.
Housing one of the leading regional theaters in the nation, this Spanish Baroque landmark boasts ornate terra cotta details that make it unique among downtown façades. Built in 1927 as a movie house, the building became home to the repertory theater in 1980. 140 W. Washington St., 317-635-5252, irtlive.com
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
Yes, there’s a state fair here every summer, but this community gathering place hosts more than 400 other events year-round, from horse shows to flea markets to Christmas light shows. Among the fairgrounds’
This 1927 National Historic Landmark is one of the few surviving examples of African Art Deco and a testament to Indianapolis’s rich African-American history. World-class jazz has long been the lavish 935-seat theater’s mainstay. 617 Indiana Ave., 317-236-2099, madamwalkerlegacycenter.com
Medal of Honor Memorial
The names of 3,462 recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, an award given by Congress for military valor, are on glass panels at this moving site north of the Indiana State Museum. The one-acre memorial stands for conflicts from the Civil War through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. At dusk, audio recordings tell their stories. Central Canal, indianawarmemorials.org
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
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city’s prestigious Lilly family. The National Historic Landmark has been meticulously preserved with 1930s decorations and belongings from the family of businessman J.K. Lilly Jr., resulting in a stunning example of the American Country Place era. 4000 Michigan Rd., 317-923-1331, discovernewfields.org
Old National Centre
The exotic exterior of North America’s largest Shrine temple adds a dash of mystique to the downtown skyline. The style of this impressive yellow-brick complex built in 1909 nods to the architecture of the Middle East, with its stained glass, terra cotta detailing, and minarets. It hosts comedians and touring productions of Broadway shows in the Murat Theatre and popular bands in the more intimate Egyptian Room. 502 N. New Jersey St., 317-231-0000, oldnationalcentre.com
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Indianapolis is home to the largest Scottish Rite cathedral in the world, a magnificent Tudor Gothic edifice boasting a massive pipe organ, 54-bell carillon, 1,100-seat auditorium, and floating ballroom. Tours are offered. 650 N. Meridian St., 317-262-3100, aasr-indy.org
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Indy’s iconic 284-foot-tall monument, topped off by the 38-foot Victory statue, anchors downtown’s geographic and civic hub. Climb 331 stairs (or take the elevator) to the observation deck for 360-degree views. 1 Monument Circle, 317-234-6999, indianawarmemorials.org
Union Station
This stately 1888 Romanesque Revival building on the site of America’s first union railway depot is not only a landmark in the National Register of Historic Places, it’s still an active train station. 39 W. Jackson Pl.
Victory Field
The home of the Triple-A International League Indianapolis Indians recently underwent renovations, the largest of which was the addition of the indoor-outdoor Home Plate Club high above, you guessed it, home plate. The Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate plays here April through September. Themed games and Friday fireworks draw crowds all summer. 501 W. Maryland St., 317-269-3545, indyindians.com
The Virginia B. Fairbanks
Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres
100 Acres makes use of untamed wetlands, meadows, and a 35-acre lake northwest of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Hailed as groundbreaking when it opened in June 2010 with commissioned, site-specific sculptures, 100 Acres is one of the largest museum art parks in the country. It’s free and open daily from dawn to dusk. 1850 W. 38th St., 317-923-1331, discovernewfields.org
White River Gardens
You’ll have to wait until spring 2023 to visit this botanical complex at the Indianapolis Zoo, as it is currently closed while the zoo constructs a brand-new entry. The organization promises that its natural wonders, such as rare and beautiful floral specimens, will remain, to be joined by new surprises sprouting up. 1200 W. Washington St., 317-630-2001, indianapoliszoo.com
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The world’s largest children’s museum houses more than 130,000 artifacts in 13 permanent and four temporary galleries. In addition to hosting popular touring exhibitions, the museum boasts tons of permanent attractions: a 26-foot-tall water clock; Beyond Spaceship Earth, featuring the Liberty Bell 7; the recently reimagined Dinosphere, where you can observe real dinosaur fossils unearthed by museum paleontologists; shows in the Lilly Theater; a working antique carousel; a 55ton steam engine; and Dale Chihuly’s largest blown-glass sculpture. One of the coolest permanent exhibits, National Geographic Treasures of the Earth, treats visitors to a firsthand experience of some of the greatest archaeological sites around the world. The seasonal Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience features numerous outdoor, hands-on activities and a few indoor exhibits. 3000 N. Meridian St., 317-334-4000, childrensmuseum.org
Conner Prairie
Time-travel back to 19th-century Indiana at this pioneer village, brought to life through first-person interpreters. The park encompasses several historic areas and an indoor center on 1,000 acres. Survey the entire scene from above when you ascend up to 380 feet in 1859 Balloon Voyage; meet residents of Dupont, a town that Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan invaded, in 1863 Civil War Journey; explore the four-story Treetop Outpost; and feed, pet, and play with livestock in Animal Encounters. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, 317-776-6000, connerprairie.org
Crispus Attucks Museum
This museum on the grounds of Crispus Attucks High School houses four galleries celebrating the accomplishments of alumni of the city’s first all-Black high school. Among the famous honorees are NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, a member of the first allBlack basketball team to win a state championship; jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard; and opera singer Angela Brown. 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 317-226-2432
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Nestled beside Central Canal, this museum celebrates Native American and Western art, culture, and history, all in a building that evokes the mesas, canyons, deserts, and pueblos of the Southwest. Learn about the indigenous peoples of Indiana and the Great Lakes region, and look at traditional and contemporary pottery, woodcarvings, and clothing created by North American Indians. You’ll also find artwork by Frederic Remington, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Charles Russell. Finally, climb aboard a replica of a late-1800s stagecoach and have a bite to eat in the Eiteljorg Museum Cafe. 500 W. Washington St., 317-636-9378, eiteljorg.org
Eugene and Marilyn Glick
Indiana History Center
The Indiana History Center, home of the Indi-
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CANAL ACTIVITIES
Downtown’s waterway brims with ways to explore, on and off water.
ROMP ON THE PLAYGROUND
On the northern end of Central Canal, the Colts Canal Playspace beckons energetic kids—OK, adults, too—with slides, swings, and various climbable features. Parents can relax in the grass nearby.
TAKE A GONDOLA RIDE
Picture this: It’s a beautiful summer night, and you and your sweetie are gliding down Central Canal in a gondola while your gondolier croons Italian love songs. Romance is alive and well, thanks to Old World Gondoliers
VIEW PUBLIC ART
The deer outside the Eiteljorg, The Tent’s tower of colors, murals painted for Super Bowl XLVI— you’ll come across myriad pieces of art brightening up the canal and White River State Park.
CRUISE ON WHEELS OR WATER
Venture around White River State Park or the canal courtesy Wheel Fun Rentals, from which you can borrow a bike (some seat up to six), a kayak, or a paddleboat festooned with a swan’s head.
LEARN ABOUT INDIANA
Look closely: Each of Indiana’s counties—92 in all—is represented by a small sculpture or other piece of art on the limestone exterior of the Indiana State Museum
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Central Canal paddleboats
ana Historical Society, is centered around the Indiana Experience, which makes creative use of the society’s rich photo archives—guests can “step into” 3-D re-creations of images, which come to life thanks to costumed interpreters and detailed sets. The center also includes a 1940s-style cabaret room dedicated to Hoosier legend Cole Porter and Festival of Trees, a holiday-time display. 450 W. Ohio St., 317-2321882, indianahistory.org
Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden
The 10,000-square-foot Art Deco–style conservatory houses hundreds of tropical plants and hosts various nature-related special events and workshops throughout the year. The three-acre Sunken Garden boasts illuminated fountains and flowerbeds in the style of a European classical formal garden. 2505 Conservatory Dr., 317-327-7183, garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Harrison Center
This center prides itself on showcasing art that’s edgy yet accessible. Its 34 studios are occupied by established and emerging artists, and several galleries host a constantly changing selection of exhibits. 1505 N. Delaware St., 317-396-3886, harrisoncenter.org
Herron Galleries
The exhibition space of Indianapolis’s premier fine-arts secondary school features rotating displays of contemporary shows by regional, national, and international artists. The corridors of Eskenazi Hall, the home of IUPUI’s Herron School of Art & Design, are adorned with student work. 735 W. New York St., 317278-9410, herron.iupui.edu
Indiana Medical History Museum
This fascinating must-see, located in the historic pathology building on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital, provides a look at the dawn of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine through exhibits and displays, a teaching amphitheater, and jars of preserved organs. 3270 Kirkbride Way, 317-635-7329, imhm.org
Indianapolis Art Center
Exhibitions rotate through this Michael Graves–designed building year-round, where halls are embellished with art and teaching facilities include one of the few glass hot shops in the country open to the public. The outdoor ArtsPark is packed with interactive sculptures. 820 E. 67th St., 317-255-2464, indyartcenter.org
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Take a cruise through auto history at this museum, which chronicles the legends of racing and the history of the car industry. On display are engines, trophies, historic photos, and a 65- to 80-vehicle selection from its vast inventory. Highlights include the Marmon Wasp, the winning car of the first Indianapolis 500, and the Borg-Warner Trophy. 4750 W. 16th St., 317-492-6784, imsmuseum.org
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
A city gem nestled on 152 acres overlooking the White River, the IMA is one of the 10 largest general art museums in the United States and
where you can view art spanning 5,000 years. Galleries feature Monets, Rembrandts, and Gauguins, plus standout displays of Asian, American, European, and African art; objects in the world of design; and textiles. 4000 Michigan Rd., 317-923-1331, discovernewfields.org
Indiana State Museum
Families will enjoy this lively 72,000-squarefoot museum in White River State Park. It tells the story of the Hoosier State through newly renovated galleries that focus on history, science, and culture. Visitors are encouraged to interact with exhibits that include a lock from the Wabash and Erie Canal and the famous Foucault pendulum. 650 W. Washington St., 317-232-1637, indianamuseum.org
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Vonnegut Museum & Library
The late writer, artist, war veteran, and Indianapolis native is celebrated in this arts center, which recently was designated Indiana’s first Literary Landmark. The museum includes displays of Vonnegut’s life and works and offers a year-round slate of events, including fall’s Banned Books Week and VonnegutFest, as well as education initiatives. 543 Indiana Ave., 317-423-0391, vonnegutlibrary.org
NCAA Hall of Champions
Sports fans won’t want to miss this museum that pays homage to the 24 sports and 90 national championships administered by the NCAA, headquartered next door. The building includes sports simulators and other interactive features, like the basketball court where you can try to reproduce legendary gamewinning shots. 700 W. Washington St., 317916-4255, ncaahallofchampions.org
Rhythm! Discovery Center
Embrace your musical side at this unique downtown display of percussive instruments, including gongs, marimbas, xylophones, waterphones, bells, and chimes. Visitors are encouraged to play many of the instruments on exhibit here. 110 W. Washington St., Ste. A, 317-275-9030, rhythmdiscovery center.org
DESTINATIONS
Broad Ripple
This village-style hangout has been an Indianapolis favorite for more than 175 years, evolving into one of Indy’s best collections of indie shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Broad Ripple and College avenues, broadrippleindy.org
The Canal & White River State Park
Abutting the city’s downtown is this 250-acre urban district that features pedestrian walkways, plenty of green space, and major attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo, a concert venue, and several museums. 801 W. Washington St., whiteriverstatepark.org
Carmel
Enjoy this suburb’s picturesque and walkable downtown, with charm-
ing boutiques, smart restaurants, and highend art galleries. Catch a show at the Center for the Performing Arts, people-watch over a beer at Midtown Plaza, or walk or bike the Monon Trail. North suburbs, Rangeline Road and Main Street, carmelartsanddesign.com
Fletcher Place
This hip stretch of Virginia Avenue houses some of the city’s most praised eateries, including contemporary-American Bluebeard and brunch hotspot Milktooth. 12.05 Distillery, Hotel Tango Distillery, and Chilly Water Brewing Company give you three great options for a beverage. Play retro games at Tappers Arcade Bar. Southeast of downtown on Virginia Avenue
Fountain Square
With its old-fashioned duckpin bowling alleys and classic cocktail bars, this bustling neighborhood embodies the heart of retro Indy. Enjoy a concert at HI-FI, a drink at Wine Market & Table or Thunderbird, or shopping at an eclectic mix of independent retailers, which includes a used-book store, a plant shop, a chocolatier, and a butcher. Southeast of downtown at Shelby and Prospect streets and Virginia Avenue, discoverfountainsquare.com
Massachusetts Avenue
This popular cultural district near downtown boasts a wide-ranging assortment of boutiques, restaurants, bars, and theaters, and is bookended on the east by Bottleworks District. Grab breakfast at The Garden Table, lunch at Fat Dan’s Deli for Italian beef, dinner at Bodhi for Thai, and a nightcap at The Oakmont. Locally owned stores hawk handcrafted jewelry, home decor, kids’ items, pet toys, gifts, and more. IndyFringe and the District Theatre provide year-round entertainment. Downtown, running northeast from the corner of New York and Delaware streets, massavelydifferent.com
Noblesville
The courthouse square in the Hamilton County seat, about 25 miles northeast of downtown Indy, teems with clothing and specialty boutiques, antiques emporiums, and restaurants. Take in a concert at the Federal Hill Commons amphitheater. North suburbs, Conner Street west of State Road 37
SoBro
check it out!
On display July 16–April 2, 2023, is a selection of apparel designed by Stephen Sprouse, an Indiana native acclaimed for his creative punkpop fashions.
Concentrated around 54th Street and the Monon Trail, South Broad Ripple is home to an array of restaurants, nightspots, and boutiques. You’ll find clusters of independent businesses near the busy trail, as well as on College Avenue at 52nd and 54th streets. North, College Avenue east to Keystone Avenue, south of 54th Street
Zionsville
Just try not to be charmed by this quaint community 20 minutes north of Indianapolis. Dozens of sweet, locally owned boutiques, restaurants and tasting rooms, art galleries, antiques shops, and cottages line the brick streets of this storybook-like enclave. North suburbs, I-65 north to 334 east, boonecvb.com
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PLACES TO LIVE
DOWNTOWN
Chatham Arch
Charming 19th-century cottages abut cosmopolitan new condos. BOUNDARIES: I-65, North and East streets, College Avenue. ATTRACTIONS: Cultural Trail, Mass Ave, Bottleworks. AVERAGE
HOME SALE: $499,941.
Bates-Hendricks
Just west of Fountain Square, this up-and-coming area is popular for those looking for an affordable downtown property, whether move-in ready or prime for a reno. BOUNDARIES: Madison Avenue, I-70/I-65, Beecher Street. AVERAGE HOME
SALE: $253,488.
Cottage Home
In this close-knit community listed in the National Register of Historic Places, residences range from sweet, colorful cottages to elaborate Victorian homes dating to the 1800s. Many have adorable picket fences and gardens. BOUNDARIES: 10th, Michigan, and Oriental streets, College Avenue. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $512,182.
Fall Creek Place
A concerted turnaround effort, started in 2001, has led to a mix of rehabilitated older homes and new homes in historic vernacular on 54 acres just north of downtown. Residents enjoy area parks and community events. BOUNDARIES: Meridian Street, Fall Creek Parkway, 22nd Street, College Avenue. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $372,008.
Fletcher Place/Holy Rosary
These two areas, divided by Virginia Avenue, both were the city’s original Italian neighborhoods. This designated historic district is located across from Eli Lilly and Company headquarters. Home styles include Italianate and Queen Anne, while the Villaggio offers condo options. ATTRACTIONS: Nearby restaurants, Cultural Trail. BOUNDARIES: East Street, I-65/70, Louisiana Street. AVERAGE
HOME SALE: $368,692.
Fountain Square
Urban-revival projects have rejuvenated the area, now a favorite for young couples and those looking for fixer-uppers. BOUNDARIES: Roughly Fletcher and State avenues, I-65/ I-70, Pleasant Run Creek. ATTRACTIONS: Foun-
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tain Square Theatre, independent shops and restaurants. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $334,717.
Herron-Morton Place
This historic district is known for a collection of 19th-century Queen Annes alongside ultracontemporary new homes. BOUNDARIES: Central Avenue, 22nd, 16th, and Pennsylvania streets.
ATTRACTIONS: Footlite Musicals, Talbot Street Art Fair. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $538,618.
Holy Cross
The refurbished north-central pocket of Holy Cross, dramatically more upscale than the rest of the area, has everything established historic districts have—except maybe the name recognition. BOUNDARIES: I-65/I-70, Michigan, Washington, New York, Oriental, and State streets. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $314,292.
Lockerbie Square
The city’s first urban-revitalization success, Lockerbie Square offers a storybook setting in the heart of the city. Cottages, condos, and even urban lofts sit on brick and cobblestone streets.
BOUNDARIES: Michigan, Fulton, New York, and East streets. ATTRACTIONS: James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $438,209.
Mile Square
Crave the hustle and bustle of urban life? You’ll find condos on nearly every block downtown.
BOUNDARIES: North, South, East, and West streets. ATTRACTIONS: Monument Circle, White River State Park, Cultural Trail, Mass Ave, Indiana War Memorial, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $393,549.
Old Northside
This historic district has been revitalized by those looking for a Victorian or a Queen Anne, either already restored or in need of a little work. BOUNDARIES: 16th and Pennsylvania streets, College Avenue, I-65. ATTRACTIONS: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Harrison Center. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $446,887.
Ransom Place
Adjacent to the IUPUI campus, Ransom Place was one of the first African-American neighborhoods in the city. Recent preservation efforts have resulted in renewed interest in the neighborhood. BOUNDARIES: Martin Luther King Jr., St. Clair, Paca, and 10th streets. ATTRACTIONS: Madam Walker Legacy Center, Cultural Trail, Central Canal. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $314,343.
St. Clair Place
The boost this area received from the Super Bowl 2012 Near Eastside Legacy Project continues today. Oncevacant residences have transformed into modern, desirable homes, and the neighborhood boasts sustainable street design and infrastructure features. BOUNDARIES: 10th, Rural, Michigan, and Tecumseh streets. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $255,953.
St. Joseph
A mix of converted warehouses, row houses, and homes whose architecture reflects the area’s late19th/early-20th-century roots packs St. Joseph, whose proximity to the
Indianapolis and surrounding areas
city’s most happening spots continues to make it a popular choice. BOUNDARIES: I-65, Fort Wayne and Central avenues, Pennsylvania Street. ATTRACTIONS: Mass Ave. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $283,357.
Windsor Park
A gateway from the near-east side to downtown, Windsor Park is home to a diverse mix of residents and an inventory of homes that spans historic to new. BOUNDARIES: 10th Street, Massachusetts and Jefferson avenues. ATTRACTIONS: Kan-Kan Cinema, Circle City Industrial Complex, Mass Ave. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $313,987.
Woodruff Place
check it out!
Woodruff Place celebrates its 150th anniversary this year with special events through December. Its annual Flea Market in June is a city favorite.
Renovations have brought new life to many of the Victorian and Colonial mansions here, which line grassy esplanades with fountains. BOUNDARIES: 10th and Michigan streets, Woodruff Place East and West drives. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $371,400.
EAST & NORTHEAST
Avalon Hills
One of the most hilly and heavily wooded areas of Marion County, this
neighborhood contains 1960s-era homes, most of which are two stories with basements. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 9 miles. BOUNDARIES: Hillcrest Country Club, 71st Street, I-465, Fall Creek Road. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $435,791.
Brendonwood
A National Historic District developed from about 1920 to 1950, this tree-dense enclave features homes in the Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and American Craftsman styles. Residents can enjoy the country club and proximity to Fort Harrison State Park. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 14 miles. BOUNDARIES: 56th Street, Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, Fall Creek Road, and Brendon Forest Drive. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $755,417.
Castleton
Traffic on Allisonville Road and 82nd Street sometimes overshadows the attractions of this suburban sector. The area’s residences are, for the most part, traditional ranch dwellings and two-story homes with ample lawns. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles. BOUNDARIES: I-465, I-69, 96th Street, Allisonville Road. ATTRACTIONS: Castleton Square Mall, William S. Sahm Park and Golf Course. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $200,870.
Cumberland
This progressive eastside community provides an easy commute for downtown workers. Already a region of historic neighborhoods, the
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town is expanding east into Hancock County with pricier new homes. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $238,780.
Devonshire
Ranches from the 1950s and split-levels from the 1960s might show some wear, but the homes here are a better deal than nearby areas. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: Binford Boulevard, I-465, Fall Creek Road, and 71st Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $336,885.
Emerson Heights
Filled with small bungalows and doubles on tree-lined esplanades, this neighborhood borders the hip communities of Little Flower and Irvington. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: Linwood and Emerson avenues, 10th and Michigan streets. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $156,907.
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Since Fort Benjamin Harrison closed more than two decades ago, the area along East 56th Street has grown and changed into a residential enclave while retaining the fort’s Colonial Revival character. Fort Harrison State Park practically doubles as a backyard. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 9 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $333,395.
Geist
Exclusive, affluent subdivisions and extravagant waterfront custom homes fill this northeast corner, where the lifestyle centers around water recreation. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 14 miles.
ATTRACTIONS: Geist Reservoir, Indianapolis Yacht Club, Indianapolis Sailing Club. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $493,912.
Indian Lake
This community may not have the name recognition of Geist to the north, but that’s
part of Indian Lake’s appeal. Residents say the woods and wildlife remind them of Wisconsin, and they can take kayaks, canoes, and pontoon boats out on the 60-acre private lake. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 11 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: n/a.
Irvington
The community is a magnet for people in creative industries, and it shows: Older homes are carefully enhanced and maintained, with Irvingtonian pride rivaling that of any place in the city. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: 10th Street, Brookville Road, Emerson and Arlington avenues. ATTRACTIONS: Ellenberger Park, Pleasant Run Golf Course. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $193,505.
Ivy Hills
Traditional homes built in the 1950s and ’60s on large lots with mature trees dominate this area just south of Castleton’s hustle and bustle. You’ll find original owners and growing families alike. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 12 miles. BOUNDARIES: 81st Street, Allisonville Road, 75th Street, and Knue Road. ATTRACTIONS: Castleton Square Mall. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $332,474.
Little Flower
Homes in this historically Irish-Catholic area come with affordable price tags and vintage styles, and are popular with singles and young couples. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: 16th and 10th streets, Emerson Avenue, and Sherman Drive. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $150,702.
Warren Park
This eastside neighborhood features move-inready bungalows and fixer-upper ranches, all a tee drive away from Pleasant Run Golf Course. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: 16th Street, Shadeland Avenue, Ridgeview Drive,
Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive, and Perry Drive. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $189,998.
SOUTH
Beech Grove
This small community is characterized by cottages, comfortable ranches, and new homes, offering inexpensive options close to downtown Indy. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $162,672.
Franklin Township
A southeastern Marion County township, Franklin remained relatively undeveloped from its settlement in the 1820s until the mid20th century, when the construction of several interstates made Franklin Township a convenient settling point for suburbanites. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $218,384.
Garfield Park
The area boasts a large public park with a conservatory, 1903 pagoda, gardens, and a bike trail to Ellenberger Park. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Garfield Park and Conservatory. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $191,318.
Homecroft
Just beyond I-465 on the south side, modest bungalows and cottages form a neighborhood listed in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: Banta Road, Tulip Drive, Orinoco Avenue, Penn railroad tracks. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $221,215.
Southport
Housing here was constructed mostly during the 1960s and 1970s, after the expansion of Madison Avenue, though early-20th-century homes also dot the area. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 6 miles. BOUNDARIES: McFarland Road, Buck Creek, Madison Avenue, Stop 11 Road. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $197,234.
University Heights
To the south of the University of Indianapolis lies this historic district, which dates back to 1902. The fact that it’s at the southern point of the Red Line transit route adds to its appeal. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: Hanna, Lawrence, and Keystone avenues, Shelby Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $167,127.
WEST & NORTHWEST
Clermont
Initially a working-class suburb, the town became a part of Indianapolis in 1970. It’s perhaps best known for being a stone’s throw from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles. AVERAGE HOME
SALE: $209,424.
Crooked Creek
A dozen or so areas along Michigan Road from 38th to 86th streets are known collectively as Crooked Creek. Middle-class areas marked by ranches, split-levels, and large yards dominate
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Geist Reservoir
the district. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $180,254.
Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek Reservoir anchors one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Crossing the causeway at the end of the workday transports residents to a quiet setting of hills, woods, and wildlife. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 11 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $281,335.
Garden City
Originally, this section was marked by expansive farms; only glimpses of the area’s rural heritage can be seen today. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. BOUNDARIES: I-465, Rockville Road, Tibbs Avenue, and 10th Street. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $117,581.
Golden Hill
This affluent, historic neighborhood overlooking the White River on Indy’s west side offers up a true urban oasis. Golden Hill is noted for its collection of homes designed by several of the city’s prominent architects, and its estate homes reflect various styles of period revival architecture. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles.
BOUNDARIES: Clifton Street, White River, 36th Street, and Woodstock Country Club. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $736,050.
Golden Triangle
Bounded by three interstates—465, 865, and 65—this city corner feels like a slice of the country in places. Upscale subdivisions and older homes on wooded lots are tucked away from busy streets. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 12 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $383,706.
New Augusta
This village grew up around a railroad depot and still boasts homes in styles typical of the time, including Italianate and Queen Anne. It’s centered on the corner of Guion Road and 71st Street. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles.
AVERAGE HOME SALE: $236,438.
Speedway
Speedway’s growth has relied on the auto industry surrounding the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It hosts single-family ranches and apartments, and an increasingly busy and bustling Main Street. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $202,519.
Wynnedale
Architects and other creative types have an affinity for this hidden gem near Newfields. Developed as a residential area in 1932, it still features a bird sanctuary and flower beds maintained by residents, along with homes of Tudor, Spanish, Art Deco, and ranch styles. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 3 miles. BOUNDARIES: 44th and 42nd streets, Cold Spring Road, and Crooked Creek. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $400,000.
NORTH
Arden
Winding streets, mature trees, and a range of home styles have made
Arden a hot address. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 6 miles. BOUNDARIES: Meridian and 71st streets, College Avenue, and the White River. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $499,941.
Broad Ripple
A popular resort area for Indianapolis citizens during the early 1900s, Broad Ripple is still vibrant, as reflected by the eclectic boutiques, galleries, and restaurants in the village business district. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles.
ATTRACTIONS: Broad Ripple Park, Monon Trail, Central Canal Towpath, Indianapolis Art Center. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $287,502.
Butler-Tarkington
Residents of the traditional homes on these tree-lined streets enjoy the shops and eateries at 56th & Illinois and cultural activities at Butler University. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles.
BOUNDARIES: Central Canal, Michigan Road, Meridian and 38th streets, and Westfield Boulevard. ATTRACTIONS: Clowes Memorial Hall, Newfields. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $355,545.
Crow’s Nest
City leaders Eli Lilly and L.S. Ayres once owned homes in this neighborhood, still dotted with large estates and imposing architecture. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 6 miles. BOUNDARIES: 62nd Street, White River, and Lieber Road. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $820,000.
Forest Hills
This picturesque area is known for Tudor Revival cottages on winding roads. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles. BOUNDARIES: College and Northview avenues, Kessler Boulevard, and the Monon Trail. ATTRACTIONS: Proximity to Broad Ripple and the Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $673,509.
Mapleton-Fall Creek
Once home to Indianapolis’s wealthy, these streets are now lined with bungalows, condos, and the occasional early-20th-century home. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles. BOUNDARIES: 38th and Meridian streets and Fall Creek Parkway. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $266,659.
Meridian-Kessler
In one of the Circle City’s oldest neighborhoods, architecture varies from large Colonial, Tudor, and French-inspired homes on the west side to bungalows on the east. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. BOUNDARIES: Meridian and 38th streets, Kessler Boulevard, and the Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $418,406.
Meridian Hills
COMMUNITY FESTIVALS
A strong sense of neighborhood pride permeates these local gatherings.
IRVINGTON HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
A week of spooky events (including an organ concert and Zombie Bike Ride) leads up to the grand finale of this popular eastside October gathering: a giant street fair and a parade along Audubon Road
FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Greenwood’s late-June takeover of Craig Park includes a parade, live music, kids’ activities, and dozens of vendors, all capped off with fireworks lighting up the sky.
FESTIVAL OF LANTERNS
Artists, food trucks, music, a beer garden, and strings of colorful paper lanterns comprise this near-eastside event in August in Spades Park
SAUSAGEFEST
check it out!
Work is expected to begin this summer on the RiverWalk trail, a paved biking and walking path connecting Broad Ripple Park and the Monon.
Exclusive since its development in the 1920s and ’30s, Meridian Hills remains a quiet neighborhood of wealthy families. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 7 miles. BOUNDARIES: 81st and 64th streets, Spring Mill Road, College Avenue, and Williams Creek. ATTRACTIONS: Holliday Park. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $890,523.
Meridian Park
Large Arts and Crafts homes, some with double lots, distinguish this area. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 2 miles.
Cue the snickering about the name—the team at St. Thomas Aquinas has heard all the jokes by now. This late-summer midtown fete features sausages, brews, and a lively atmosphere.
HERRON-MORTON OKTOBERFEST
Residents of this historic downtown neighborhood gather in the park at 19th and Alabama streets for a falltime fundraiser with food, beer, and music.
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five to try
Irvington Halloween Festival
BOUNDARIES: 30th, 34th, and Pennsylvania streets, and Washington Boulevard. ATTRACTIONS: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $391,800.
Nora
Nora residents can walk to the Monon Trail and great northside shopping and dining. Classic ranch homes from the 1960s and ’70s sit on generous wooded lots. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $383,973.
Rocky Ripple
In 1921, the mayor of Indianapolis floated a proposal to turn this area near Central Canal and the White River into a lake. Today, it’s a fairly isolated, quiet middle-class spot. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 5 miles.
ATTRACTIONS: Broad Ripple, Clowes Memorial Hall, Newfields. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $234,313.
SoBro
check it out!
In May, the city opened Greenwood Fieldhouse, an indoor sports facility with an elevated walking track, multipurpose fields, golf simulators, and basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts.
With unique bungalows, modest yards, and plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance, South Broad Ripple is a desirable spot for singles and young couples. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 4 miles. BOUNDARIES: 54th and 49th streets, College and Keystone avenues. ATTRACTIONS: Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $228,854.
Williams Creek
Tudor- and Victorian-style homes and new custom showpieces line the creek and winding lanes of this affluent neighborhood. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 8 miles. BOUNDARIES: College Avenue, Pennsylvania and 81st streets, and Williams Creek. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $1,268,153.
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Avon
Avon has witnessed rapid growth in the last couple of decades and now boasts good schools, attractive parks, custom homes, and a traditional neighborhood development in the Village of Turner Trace. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 10 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $301,813.
Brownsburg
This Hendricks County community is replete with housing options, from older ranches and two-story homes to custom and track homes in new developments. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 12 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $282,597.
Carmel
People like Carmel for its easy access to highways, generous supply of upscale shops and restaurants, luxurious houses on wooded lots, top-notch school system, and genuine sense of community. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 13 miles.
ATTRACTIONS: Arts & Design District, Midtown, Monon Trail. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $516,196.
Fishers
Fishers’s growth in recent years sustains, as projects continue to pop up in and around its
downtown. It’s been named by CNN Money as one of the top places to live in the country. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 17 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Conner Prairie, Topgolf, Ikea, The Yard at Fishers District. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $301,489.
Franklin
Beautifully restored homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s decorate the main thoroughfares of this small city south of Indy. Amenities include easy access to I-65, a charming town square, and Franklin College. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 25 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $218,384.
Greenfield
Thousands visit the seat of Hancock County for the annual Riley Festival, an ode to Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley, born there in 1849. His birth site sits just down the road from a lively courthouse square. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 25 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Pennsy Trail, James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $238,191.
Greenwood
In this southside suburb, newer subdivisions have been built alongside homes from the 1960s–1980s. Greenwood Park Mall and surrounding shopping centers are the area’s retail hubs. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 14 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Craig Park, Valle Vista Golf Club, Freedom Springs Aquatic Center. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $249,797.
Lebanon
The downtown square has seen revitalization in recent years, and is now home to a boardgame store, a distillery, and other charming mom-and-pop spots. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 28 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $204,079.
Noblesville
Here, brick-lined streets lead to quaint boutiques and great independent restaurants. Ruoff Music Center, which hosts national touring acts, is a destination all summer long, as is the White River for kayaking trips. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 24 miles. ATTRACTIONS: Federal Hill Commons, courthouse square. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $351,408.
Plainfield
Plainfield is a popular alternative to northside ’burbs for its schools, parks, proximity to the airport, and diverse housing market. New, mid-range homes mingle with historic downtown charmers. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 18 miles. ATTRACTIONS: The Shops at Perry Crossing, Splash Island water park. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $271,214.
Westfield
Most homes here are only about a couple of decades old and are located in well-planned communities with amenities like golf courses and clubhouses. The new Grand Junction Plaza boasts a playground, an amphitheater, permanent seating, trail connectivity nearby, and a forthcoming ice skating rink. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 20 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $445,684.
Zionsville
This coveted Boone County address offers old and new places to live: pricey Victorians with gorgeous gardens, midcentury ranches, spacious and pastoral horse farms, customhome communities, and traditional neighborhood developments. DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN: 16 miles. AVERAGE HOME SALE: $552,092.
Average home sale prices based on data compiled by the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors and provided by F.C. Tucker Co. Prices reflect January 1–December 31, 2021.
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Franklin Family Aquatic Center
ARTS & CULTURE
INFORMATION
Indy Arts Council
This nonprofit organization maintains the city’s most up-to-date arts calendar. 317-6313301, indyarts.org, indyartsguide.org
VENUES
The CAT Theatre
The CAT dubs itself the “off-off-Broadway” venue of Carmel, giving local outfits without a home a place to rehearse and perform. It has 120 seats, and accommodates plays, musicals,
cabaret, and private events. 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, 317-649-4228, thecattheatre.com
The Center for the Performing Arts
The northside destination for all genres of music, dance, and theater is this $150 million performing arts venue, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. It’s composed of the Palladium, a 1,600-seat concert hall with meeting spaces; the 500-seat Tarkington Theater; and the 200-seat Studio Theater for young, emerging, and established artists. 1 Carter Green, Carmel, 317-843-3800, thecenterpresents.org
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
The education and performance facility at
the entrance to the University of Indianapolis is home to a two-tiered performance space, an art gallery, classrooms and studios, and a lecture hall. It hosts faculty and student recitals, talks, readings, and concerts. 1400 E. Hanna Ave., 317-788-3251, events.uindy.edu
Clowes Memorial Hall
This performing arts center on the campus of Butler University offers a busy calendar that includes all manner of theater, music, dance, readings, and lectures. The 2,148-seat hall (pronounced “clues”) is renowned for its acoustics. Home to Butler Ballet, Clowes also welcomes some Broadway in Indianapolis shows, jazz and pop concerts, art exhibits, comedians, and seminars. 4602 Sunset Ave., 317-9406444, butlerartscenter.org
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The District Theatre
This venue in the heart of Mass Ave offers theatrical performances, concerts, dance, and more on the Christel DeHaan Main Stage (120 seats) and in a cabaret space (60 seats). 627 Massachusetts Ave., 317-522-8099, indydistrict theatre.org
Eugene and Marilyn Glick
Indiana History Center
Local groups stage shows that range from music to storytelling at the 290-seat Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at the History Center. 450 W. Ohio St., 317-232-1882, indianahistory.org
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Built in 1916 as one of the nation’s first magnificent movie palaces, this 1,660-seat venue on Monument Circle is home to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and also welcomes a slew of other musical groups, Broadway stars, and movie screenings all year long. 45 Monument Circle, 317-639-4300, hilbertcircletheatreindy.org
The Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
Open since 2013, the Schrott Center includes 475 seats and a full-size proscenium stage. It hosts musical, dance, and theatrical performances, many of which are put on by students at Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts. 610 W. 46th St., 317-940-6444, butlerartscenter.org
Indianapolis Art Center
Founded in 1934 to provide work for artists, this complex now holds a 224-seat auditorium, a 40,000-square-foot art school, studios, a library with a coffee bar, and eight galleries. In warmer months, enjoy the 9½-acre sculpture park or a concert at the riverfront stage. 820 E. 67th St., 317-255-2464, indyartcenter.org
The Indiana Roof Ballroom
Affectionately called “The Roof,” this unique venue atop the Indiana Repertory Theatre building recreates the ambience of a European village at twilight. The lavish Spanish-villa decor includes detailed stucco facades and columns and a 30-foot domed ceiling deco rated to resemble a night sky. Several big-band dances and dozens of banquets, corporate meetings, and receptions take place here throughout the year. 140 W. Washington St., 317-2361870, indianaroof.com
Madam Walker Legacy Center
Duke Ellington was one of the many early-20th-century jazz legends who took the stage at this lavish 1927 African Art Deco theater near the IUPUI campus, now open again after a major restoration. Programming also received a makeover and will include cultural offerings, classes, workshops, and forums on topics such as entrepreneurialism and philanthropy, all in partnership with IUPUI. Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker is said to be the country’s first African-American woman to become a self-made millionaire. 617 Indiana Ave., 317-236-2099, madamwalkerlegacycenter.com
Old National Centre
Touring bands, comedians, and Broadway shows are among the many acts that grace the stages at this venue, formerly known as the Murat Centre. This landmark was one of the nation’s largest Masonic temples upon its construction in 1909, and its stained glass and minarets have left a unique imprint on the skyline. 502 N. New Jersey St., 317-231-0000, oldnationalcentre.com
Pike Performing Arts Center
The Center features an auditorium with nearly 1,500 seats and an experimental Studio Theatre with up to 150 seats. It stages touring productions and student performances. 6701 Zionsville Rd., 317-216-5450, pike.k12.in.us/ performingartscenter/home
Ruoff Music Center
One of Central Indiana’s largest concert arenas can accommodate about 18,000 people on its sprawling lawn and seat roughly 6,000 beneath its covered pavilion. The biggest touring acts—Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews Band, and the like—appear here. 12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 317-776-8181, livenation.com
TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
The city’s premier downtown greenspace is home to an open-air venue that features large concerts and a waterfront bandstand for summertime shows. A recent renovation project included a permanent stage and seats, new bathrooms, and a canopy. 801 W. Washington St., 317-776-8181, livenation.com
Tobias Theater
The IMA’s auditorium, nicknamed “The Toby,” has become a go-to place to catch artsy films, stimulating discussions on art and culture, and performances by cutting-edge musicians. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., 317-923-1331, discovernewfields.org
The Warren Performing Arts Center
This 116,000-square-foot facility on the city’s east side is home to a nearly 1,000-seat auditorium and the 150-seat Studio Theatre. It presents professional and community theater, music, dance, and more. 9500 E. 16th St., 317-532-6280
DANCE
Butler Ballet
the limits of the human body via eclectic contemporary programs, are trained in classical ballet, as well as the rigorous modern dance technique of Martha Graham. The outfit has permanent studios inside the Circle City Industrial Complex. The Indiana Repertory Theatre usually hosts DK’s performances. 4603 Clarendon Rd., Ste. 32, 317-940-6555, dancekal.org
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
This company embraces a range of styles that includes modern and ballet, combining to create a unique style of theatrical storytelling. The resident dance company for the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, its vast repertoire of programs has been presented throughout the area and internationally. 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel, 317-844-2660, gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org
Indianapolis Ballet
With its 2018 debut, Indianapolis Ballet is the first professional ballet company in Indy in more than 10 years and is affiliated with the Indianapolis School of Ballet. Performances take place at The Toby at the IMA at Newfields and other venues. 502 N. Capitol Ave., Ste. B, 317-955-7525, indyballet.org
check it out!
Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Guy, Billy Strings, Goo Goo Dolls, Maren Morris, and Jack White are among the artists playing TCU this summer.
Modeled after a professional dance company and ranked among the top college programs, Butler University’s Department of Dance performs classic ballets, such as Swan Lake and Cinderella, along with a holiday production of The Nutcracker Lilly Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., 317-9409346, butler.edu/dance
Dance Kaleidoscope
The 13 professional dancers who form this group, which explores
Indianapolis
Movement Arts Collective
Sign up for a modern, belly, or tap dance class from this small outfit, which also hosts an artist-in-residency program, workshops, and the occasional performance by guest dancers. Basile Opera Center, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., indymovementarts.org
FILM
The Historic Artcraft Theatre
A short jaunt from downtown gets you to this Art Deco theater that shows old films on weekends—and occasionally on weekdays— throughout the year. 57 N. Main St., Franklin, 317-736-6823, historicartcrafttheatre.org
IMAX Theater
Enjoy a larger-than-life experience on an 84foot-wide screen at this theater at the Indiana State Museum, which offers Hollywood’s latest and documentaries in both 2-D and 3-D. 650 W. Washington St., 317-233-4629, imaxindy.com
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields Summer Nights Film Series
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy classic, blockbuster, and independent films al fresco, June through August, typically on Friday and Saturday nights. 4000 Michigan Rd., 317-923-1331, discovernewfields.org
Indy Film Fest
A summertime film festival might be this group’s biggest claim to fame, but its other events include Roving Cinema, in which it stages films in apropos locations (think Field of Dreams at the Indianapolis Indians’ Victory Field), pop-up movies, and the summertime series Sunset Cinema on the Canal. Various venues, 317-560-4433, indyfilmfest.org
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Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie
Kan-Kan screens documentaries, comedies, independent films, and other genres in a location in the Windsor Park neighborhood. Inside are three theaters and the Brasserie, a European bistro–style restaurant. 1258 Windsor St., 317800-7099, kankanindy.com
Keystone Art Cinema
With seven screens, stadium seating, a bar, and out-of-the-ordinary snacks, this mall multiplex is the place to catch foreign, indie, and documentary films with a cocktail or beer in hand. The Fashion Mall, 317-566-8185, landmarkthe atres.com/indianapolis/keystone-art-cinema
MUSIC
American Pianists Association
Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship and Cole Porter Jazz Fellowship awards are each given every two years on an alternating basis. Pianists ages 18 to 30 participate in a 13-monthlong competition composed of performances by world-class musicians vying for the top prize. 4603 Clarendon Rd., Ste. 30, 317-9409945, americanpianists.org
The Cabaret
In these intimate shows that shatter the fourth wall, Broadway stars (past performers include Jane Lynch, Alan Cumming, and Leslie Odom Jr.) share stories and anecdotes during a night of song. The Cabaret also offers master classes and workshops. 924 N. Pennsylvania St., 317275-1169, thecabaret.org
Carmel Symphony Orchestra
This 80-member orchestra, led by music director Janna Hymes, presents an annual series that includes a mix of classical, pops, and family concerts. The group makes its home at the Center for the Performing Arts. The Palladium, 1 Carter Green, Carmel, 317-844-9717, carmel symphony.org
Indianapolis Arts Chorale
Professional singers, teachers, homemakers, ministers, executives, and others raise their voices together in Indianapolis Arts Chorale, an auditioned chamber choir that partners with many local organizations to perform everything from Ella Fitzgerald to Carmina Burana Meridian Street UMC, 5500 N. Meridian St., 317-721-8779, indyartschorale.org
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
This 34-piece professional ensemble specializing in music written for small orchestras presents an intimate, classic, and original concert series each year, and provides orchestral accompaniment for local arts and educational organizations. 4603 Clarendon Rd., Ste. 36, 317-940-9607, icomusic.org
Indianapolis Children’s Choir
More than 2,500 singers from across Indiana, from toddlers to high schoolers, comprise one of the largest youth choral programs in the nation. 4600 Sunset Ave., 317-940-9640, icchoir.org
Indianapolis Early Music
Each summer, the Indianapolis Early Music
Festival showcases the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and early classical eras. Performances include vocal and instrumental music, as well as dance. 8134 River Bay E. Dr., 317-537-2458, iemusic.org
Indianapolis Men’s Chorus
With a focus on inclusivity, this all-volunteer, 60-plus-member choir counts classical, spiritual, Broadway, and world music among its wide-ranging repertoire. 317-969-7464, indianapolismenschorus.org
Indianapolis Opera
Indiana’s only professional opera company performs classic works at area theaters, as well as smaller productions and recitals at its home, the Basile Opera Center. Its Indianapolis Opera Resident Artists stage opera scenes for more than 30,000 children and adults statewide each year. 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., 317-283-3531, indyopera.org
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir
The choral partner of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, this all-volunteer group of approximately 150 singers specializes in choral masterworks. The choir was founded in 1937 and presents a 10-month season each year that includes the popular Festival of Carols concerts in December. 4600 Sunset Ave., 317-940-9057, indychoir.org
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
With a home base at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre in the heart of Indy, the ISO, founded in 1930, is one of the country’s premier orchestras. Also making appearances at Conner Prairie’s amphitheater in the summer, the ISO entertains nearly 300,000 listeners annually. Audience favorites tend to include Yuletide Celebration and the Film Series. 45 Monument Circle, 317-639-4300, indianapolissymphony.org
Indianapolis Women’s Chorus
The Indianapolis Women’s Chorus focuses on giving a voice to the unheard or unacknowledged through myriad types of music: religious, jazz, spiritual, feminist, and even medieval chants, at various venues. 4550 Central Ave., 317-682-4946, indianapolis womenschorus.org
Indianapolis Youth Orchestra
Children and teens are guided by professional musicians who help them learn and present a catalog of contemporary and classical works. The organization is made up of three groups: Concert, Philharmonic, and Symphony orchestras. 32 E. Washington St., Ste. 950, 317912-0547, indianapolisyouthorchestra.org
THEATER (COMMUNITY)
The Belfry Theatre
Founded in 1965, the Belfry produces comedies, musicals, and dramas in an old church with just eight rows of seats. 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, 317-773-1085, thebelfrytheatre .com
ART CLASSES
Kick-start your imagination or learn a new skill with a lesson in creativity.
POTTERY
Try a one-night clay fling just for fun or, for the more serious potters, instruction over the course of several weeks at Fountain Square Clay Center and Yellow Door Ceramics
PHOTOGRAPHY
If figuring out f-stops is causing F-bombs, sign up for Roberts Camera’s Fundamentals of Photography class, a four-week session to help you master your equipment.
WRITING
Aspiring authors, playwrights, and poets can hone their words with single or multiweek classes and workshops hosted by the pros at the Indiana Writers Center
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Start strumming at Arthur’s Music Store, in Fountain Square since 1952, which offers one-onone lessons in the guitar, bass, and plenty more music-makers. Castleton’s Rock Garage does the same.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
The Indianapolis Art Center, Garfield Park Arts Center, Nickel Plate Arts in Noblesville, Arts for Lawrence, and Mars Hill Arts Center on the southwest side hold classes in myriad creative outlets.
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Booth Tarkington Civic
Theatre
Founded in 1915, what’s considered to be the nation’s longest continuously operating community theater group is named for the Indianapolis author who wrote several original plays for the troupe in its early days. The outfit performs musicals, comedies, and dramas, and puts on classes and workshops for all ages. The Tarkington, 3 Carter Green, Carmel, 317-843-3800, civictheatre.org
Buck Creek Players
In a former indoor tennis facility converted to a church and then a theater, this company presents a range of musicals, dramas, and comedies. 11150 Southeastern Ave., 317-8622270, buckcreekplayers.com
Epilogue Players
A theater company with a special regard for roles for men and women over 50, Epilogue hosts five plays running three weekends each. 1849 N. Alabama St., 317-926-3139, epilogue players.com
Footlite Musicals
This theatrical group, founded in 1955 in the historic Herron-Morton neighborhood, puts on seven Broadway musicals per year at the Hedback Community Theater, home to a rare 1925 pipe organ that’s played before each performance. 1847 N. Alabama St., 317-9266630, footlite.org
Mud Creek Players
Since 1950, this amateur company has staged family-oriented comedies, mysteries, musicals, and dramas in perhaps the most unusual theater venue in Indy: a barn on the northeast side of the city. 9740 E. 86th St., 317-290-5343, mudcreekplayers.org
THEATER (PROFESSIONAL)
Actors Theatre of Indiana
Founded by New York City transplants, this company draws on elite talent both locally and nationally to bring a dose of off-Broadway to Indiana all year long. Studio Theater, 4 Carter Green, Carmel, 317-843-3800, atistage.org
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
At one of the big remaining dinner theaters, enjoy a buffet meal before taking in a performance of a classic musical, such as Hello Dolly!, or a recent Broadway hit. 9301 N. Michigan Rd., 317-872-9664, beefandboards.com
Fonseca Theatre Company
This outfit celebrates the city’s diversity and aims to engage and enlighten audiences via works by minority playwrights; poetry, music, and dance programs; classes and workshops; and community events. 2508 W. Michigan St., 317-653-1519, fonsecatheatre.org
Freetown Village
Learn about African-American history and culture in Indiana through historical reenactments. Freetown Village stages educational programs including theater, storytelling, and hands-on workshops. 317-631-1870, freetown.org
Indiana Repertory Theatre
In its home at the historic 1927 Indiana Theater, this fully professional, resident not-for-profit theater offers shows from September
through May. Productions range from contemporary plays to classics. 140 W. Washington St., 317-635-5252, irtlive.com
Phoenix Theatre
The company produces issue-oriented contemporary plays that explore topics like race, gender, culture, sexuality, and identity. In addition to theater, its downtown building hosts community conversations and dance performances. 705 N. Illinois St., 317-6357529, phoenixtheatre.org
Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis
Founded in 2016 by Chicago theater veteran Ronan Marra, Storefront focuses on new plays by female and minority playwrights staged in an intimate setting. Its home includes an art gallery and event space. 717 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-643-0329, storefront indy.com
Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Reconnect with the pleasure of hearing a good story at this group’s performances, which are presented by local, regional, and national storytellers at various locations throughout Central Indiana. 317-576-9848, storytelling arts.org
Summit Performance
check it out!
Among the shows Civic will stage in its 2022–23 season are Rent, A Christmas Story, and The Diary of Anne Frank
Indianapolis
Based at the Phoenix Theatre
Cultural Centre, Summit produces theater that explores the lives and experiences of women via works written by female playwrights, and aims to employ a high percentage of female actors, directors, and designers. 705 N. Illinois St., summitperformanceindy.com
must-see
FIRST FRIDAYS
FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Downtown’s popular tour of art galleries and venues includes a strong lineup of exhibit openings and related events. You’ll find the most activity at the Harrison Center (harrisoncenter.org) and the Circle City Industrial Complex (circlecityind .com). Visit indyartsguide .org for more locations.
SPOTLIGHT INDY
APRIL This annual spring fundraising event at Clowes Memorial Hall offers a taste of the city’s
Special Events
leading performing arts groups, from tango to theater. Proceeds benefit the Indiana AIDS Fund. spotlightindy.org
INDY FILM FEST
JUNE 15–26 More than 100 independent movies are shown at this thriving competition, including documentaries and shorts that won’t appear at local cinemas. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., 317-5604433, indyfilmfest.org
INDYFRINGE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 18–SEPTEMBER 4
The Mass Ave arts district is home to this eclectic theater event, which draws offbeat performers from around the world, based on the famous Edinburgh festival. Several stages host dozens of live shows in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, and cabaret. Various venues on Massachusetts Avenue, 317-210-4639, indyfringe.org
HEARTLAND
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 6–16 Established in 1991, this
annual festival dedicated to films highlighting the positive aspects of life is one of the town’s premier cinematic events. More than 300 screenings fill several theaters over the course of the event, which includes an opening-night party, an awards brunch, and celebrity appearances. Various screening venues, 317-464-9405, heartland film.org
SPIRIT & PLACE FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 3–13 This 11day forum promotes civic engagement, respect
for diversity, and public imagination through dozens of programs, including plays, discussions, and hands-on workshops. This year’s theme is Identity. Multiple venues, 317-274-2462, spiritandplace.org
TONIC BALL
NOVEMBER 18 Dozens of top local bands play the songs of famous musicians (think Beyoncé, Bob Marley, and Johnny Cash) at Fountain Square venues. Proceeds benefit Second Helpings, a local “food rescue” organization. tonicindy.com
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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
All school information, except private school tuition, is from the Indiana Department of Education. Enrollment figures are from 2022. ILEARN proficiency rates for grades 3–8 (English/language arts and Math), ISTEP+ passage rates for grade 11 (English/language arts and Math) are from 2021, and graduation rates are also from 2021, unless otherwise noted. For more info, visit doe.in.gov or, for more school data, visit inview.doe.in.gov.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MARION COUNTY BEECH GROVE CITY SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT: 2,888. ILEARN: 13.1%; ISTEP+: 14.8%. 5334 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove, 317-788-4481
Beech Grove Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 968. ISTEP+: 14.8%. GRAD. RATE: 78.4%. 5330 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove, 317-786-1447
MSD DECATUR TOWNSHIP
ENROLLMENT: 6,681. ILEARN: 14%; ISTEP+: 20.9%. 5275 Kentucky Ave., 317-856-5265
Decatur Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,011. ISTEP+: 21.1%. GRAD. RATE: 89.8%. 5251 Kentucky Ave., 317-856-5288
Decatur Township School for Excellence (7–12)
ENROLLMENT, ILEARN, ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. 5106 S. High School Rd., 317-856-0900
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CSC
ENROLLMENT: 11,139. ILEARN: 32.7%; ISTEP+: 41.7%. 6141 S. Franklin Rd., 317-862-2411
Franklin Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,223. ISTEP+: 41.7%. GRAD. RATE: 95.7%. 6215 S. Franklin Rd., 317-862-6646
INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 123. ILEARN, ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. 7725 N. College Ave., 317-253-1481
INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 138. ILEARN: 4.7%. ISTEP+ & GRAD.
RATE: n/a. 1200 E. 42nd St., 317-550-4800
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INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ENROLLMENT: 22,126. ILEARN: 10%; ISTEP+: 8.1%. 120 E. Walnut St., 317-226-4411
Arsenal Technical High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,122. ISTEP+: 4.4%. GRAD. RATE: 70%. 1500 E. Michigan St., 317-693-5300
Crispus Attucks High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,143. ISTEP+: 3.5%. GRAD. RATE: 85.2%. 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 317-226-2800
George Washington High School
ENROLLMENT: 910. ISTEP+: 3.3%. GRAD. RATE: 72.4%. 2215 W. Washington St., 317-693-5555
Shortridge High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,025. ISTEP+: 19.2%. GRAD. RATE: 82.8%. 3401 N. Meridian St., 317-226-2810
MSD LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
ENROLLMENT: 16,247. ILEARN: 14.3%; ISTEP+: 22.8%. 6501 Sunnyside Rd., 317-423-8200
Lawrence Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,255. ISTEP+: 20.9%. GRAD. RATE: 92.8%. 7300 E. 56th St., 317-964-7400
Lawrence North High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,844. ISTEP+: 24.2%. GRAD. RATE: 94.1%. 7802 N. Hague Rd., 317-964-7700
PERRY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
ENROLLMENT: 16,603. ILEARN: 29.3%; ISTEP+: 28.8%. 6548 Orinoco Ave., 317-789-3700
Perry Meridian High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,385. ISTEP+: 32.3%. GRAD. RATE: 94.9%. 401 W. Meridian School Rd., 317-789-4400
Southport High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,391. ISTEP+: 24.9%. GRAD. RATE: 85.3%. 971 E. Banta Rd., 317-789-4800
MSD PIKE TOWNSHIP
ENROLLMENT: 10,928. ILEARN: 11.5%; ISTEP+: 28.5%. 6901 Zionsville Rd., 317-293-0393
Pike High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,387. ISTEP+: 28.5%. GRAD. RATE: 89.7%. 5401 W. 71st St., 317-291-5250
SPEEDWAY SCHOOLS
ENROLLMENT: 1,863. ILEARN: 41.7%; ISTEP+: 55.7%. 5300 Crawfordsville Rd., Speedway, 317-244-0236
Speedway Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 543. ISTEP+: 55.7%. GRAD. RATE: 99.2%. 5357 W. 25th St., Speedway, 317-244-7238
MSD WARREN TOWNSHIP
ENROLLMENT: 11,801. ILEARN: 7.9%; ISTEP+: 16.8%. 975 N. Post Rd., 317-869-4300
Warren Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,868. ISTEP+: 16.8%. GRAD. RATE: 81.7%. 9500 E. 16th St., 317-532-6200
MSD WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
ENROLLMENT: 10,902. ILEARN: 21%; ISTEP+: 34.6%.
8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., 317-845-9400
North Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,709. ISTEP+: 34.6%. GRAD. RATE: 91.7%.
1801 E. 86th St., 317-259-5301
MSD WAYNE TOWNSHIP
ENROLLMENT: 16,343. ILEARN: 10.9%; ISTEP+: 17.4%.
1220 S. High School Rd., 317-988-8600
Ben Davis High School (10–12)
ENROLLMENT: 3,278. ISTEP+: 16.5%. GRAD. RATE: 87.2%.
1200 N. Girls School Rd., 317-988-7000
Ben Davis University High School (10–12)
ENROLLMENT: 387. ISTEP+: 20.8%. GRAD. RATE: 100%.
1155 S. High School Rd., 317-988-7800
BOONE COUNTY
Lebanon Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,001. ISTEP+: 40.3%. GRAD. RATE: 86.7%. 510 Essex Dr., Lebanon, 765-482-0400
Western Boone JuniorSenior High School
ENROLLMENT: 794. ISTEP+: 39.3%. GRAD. RATE: 96.3%. 1205 N. S.R. 75, Thorntown, 765-482-6143
Zionsville Community High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,242. ISTEP+: 68.3%. GRAD. RATE: 97.2%. 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville, 317-873-3355
HAMILTON COUNTY Carmel High School
ENROLLMENT: 5,327. ISTEP+: 76.1%. GRAD. RATE: 97%. 520 E. Main St., Carmel, 317-846-7721
Fishers High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,611. ISTEP+: 62%. GRAD. RATE: 97.8%. 13000 Promise Rd., Fishers, 317-915-4290
Hamilton Heights High School
ENROLLMENT: 731. ISTEP+: 29.7%. GRAD. RATE: 96.2%. 25802 S.R. 19, Arcadia, 317-984-3551
Hamilton Southeastern High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,430. ISTEP+: 63.9%. GRAD. RATE: 97%. 12499 Olio Rd., Fishers, 317-594-4190
Noblesville High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,234. ISTEP+: 53%. GRAD. RATE: 98.3%. 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville, 317-733-4680
Sheridan High School
ENROLLMENT: 329. ISTEP+: 35.1%. GRAD. RATE: 89.7%. 24185 N. Hinesley Rd., Sheridan, 317-758-4431
Westfield High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,627. ISTEP+: 60%. GRAD. RATE: 96.3%. 18250 N. Union St., Westfield, 317867-6800
HANCOCK COUNTY Eastern Hancock High School
ENROLLMENT: 379. ISTEP+: 53.2%. GRAD.
RATE: 91.6%. 10320 E. 250 North, Charlottesville, 317-936-5595
Greenfield-Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,474. ISTEP+: 35.4%. GRAD.
RATE: 91.7%. 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield, 317-462-9211
Mt. Vernon High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,375. ISTEP+: 38.6%. GRAD.
RATE: 95.4%. 8112 N. 200 West, Fortville, 317-485-3131
New Palestine High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,167. ISTEP+: 40.7%. GRAD. RATE: 95.9%.
4485 S. Victory Dr., New Palestine, 317-861-4417
HENDRICKS COUNTY Avon High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,258. ISTEP+: 43.9%. GRAD. RATE: 97.3%.
7575 E. C.R. 150 S, Avon, 317-544-5000
Brownsburg High School
ENROLLMENT: 3,013. ISTEP+: 58.5%. GRAD. RATE: 97.9%.
1000 S. Odell St., Brownsburg, 317-852-2258
Cascade Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 495. ISTEP+: 48.8%. GRAD. RATE: 99.1%.
6565 S. C.R. 200 W, Clayton, 317-539-9315
Danville Community High School
ENROLLMENT: 766. ISTEP+: 39.6%. GRAD. RATE: 90%.
100 Warrior Way, Danville, 317-745-6431
Plainfield High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,823. ISTEP+: 58.4%. GRAD. RATE: 93.4%.
1 Red Pride Dr., Plainfield, 317-839-7711
Tri-West Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 625. ISTEP+: 38.2%. GRAD. RATE: 90.3%. 7883 N. S.R. 39, Lizton, 317-994-4000
JOHNSON COUNTY Center Grove High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,754. ISTEP+: 50.4%. GRAD. RATE: 95.6%. 2717 S. Morgantown Rd., Greenwood, 317-881-0581
Edinburgh Community High School
ENROLLMENT: 228. ISTEP+: 27.7%. GRAD. RATE: 90.4%. 300 S. Keeley St., Edinburgh, 812-526-5501
Franklin Community High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,571. ISTEP+: 27.7%. GRAD. RATE: 90.6%. 2600 Cumberland Dr., Franklin, 317-738-5700
Greenwood Community High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,193. ISTEP+: 37.4%. GRAD. RATE: 88.6%. 615 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood, 317-889-4000
Indian Creek Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 591. ISTEP+: 31%. GRAD. RATE: 96.4%. 803W. Indian Creek Dr., Trafalgar, 317-878-2110
Whiteland Community High School
ENROLLMENT: 2,021. ISTEP+: 37.3%. GRAD. RATE: 92.1%. 300 Main St., Whiteland, 317-535-7562
MORGAN COUNTY Eminence Junior-Senior High School (6–12)
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ENROLLMENT: 191. ILEARN: 2%; ISTEP+: 4.2%. GRAD. RATE: 97.1%. 6760 N. S.R. 42, Eminence, 765-528-2221
Martinsville High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,286. ISTEP+: 35.6%. GRAD.
RATE: 87.9%. 1360 E. Gray St., Martinsville, 765-342-5571
Monrovia High School
ENROLLMENT: 531. ISTEP+: 30.6%. GRAD.
RATE: 86.8%. 205 S. Chestnut St., Monrovia, 317-996-2258
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Mooresville High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,391. ISTEP+: 40.9%. GRAD. RATE: 96%. 550 N. Indiana St., Mooresville, 317-831-9203
SHELBY COUNTY Morristown Junior-Senior High School (6–12)
ENROLLMENT: 337. ILEARN: 34.1%; ISTEP+: 31.1%. GRAD.
RATE: 94.4%. 223 S. Patterson St., Morristown, 765763-1221
Shelbyville Senior High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,133. ISTEP+: 29.1%. GRAD. RATE: 95.2%. 2003 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, 317-398-9731
Southwestern High School (7–12)
ENROLLMENT: 269. ILEARN: 28.9%; ISTEP+: 41.2%.
GRAD. RATE: 95.6%. 3406 W. 600 South, Shelbyville, 317-729-5122
Triton Central High School
ENROLLMENT: 462. ISTEP+: 39.6%. GRAD. RATE: 91%. 4774 W. 600 North, Fairland, 317-835-3000
Waldron Junior-Senior High School (6–12)
ENROLLMENT: 283. ILEARN: 18.3%; ISTEP+: 61.3%. GRAD.
RATE: 93.9%. 102 N. East St., Waldron, 765-525-6822
CHARTER SCHOOLS
Charter schools are public schools that are granted control of their own curricula by the state, under an agreement that they will meet certain performance standards. Many are aimed toward specific educational purposes, and all are tuition-free. This is not a comprehensive collection; for a full list of institutions authorized by the Indiana Charter School Board, visit in.gov/icsb/icsb-schools.
MARION COUNTY
Andrew J. Brown Academy (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 640. ILEARN: 6.6%. 3600 N. German Church Rd., 317-891-0730
Avondale Meadows Academy (K–5)
ENROLLMENT: 327. ILEARN: 3.3%. 3980 Meadows Dr., 317-803-3182
Avondale Meadows Middle School (6–8)
ENROLLMENT: 158. ILEARN: 6.6%. 3980 Meadows Dr., 317-550-3363
Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School (7–12)
ENROLLMENT: 396. ILEARN: 4.2%; ISTEP+: 25%. GRAD.
RATE: 79.6%. 3960 Meadows Dr., 317-545-1745
Christel House Academy South (K–12)
ENROLLMENT: 738. ILEARN: 19.8%; ISTEP+: 14%. GRAD.
RATE: 88.2%. 2717 S. East St., 317-783-4690
Christel House Academy West (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 474. ILEARN: 5.8%. 55 N. Tibbs Ave., 317-783-4901
Christel House DORS (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 705. ISTEP+: n/a. GRAD. RATE: 19.5%. Three locations: South, 317-783-4686; West, 317-783-4722; and Ivy Tech, 317-916-7544
Enlace Academy (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 654. ILEARN: 5.4%. 3725 Kiel Ave., 317-383-0607
Herron High School (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 976. ISTEP+: 53.4%. GRAD. RATE: 94%. 110 E. 16th St., 317-231-0010
Herron Preparatory Academy (K–3)
ENROLLMENT: 120. ILEARN: n/a. 110 E. 16th St., 317231-0010
Herron–Riverside High School (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 409. ISTEP+: 36%. GRAD. RATE: 81.7%. 3010 N. White River Pkwy. E. Dr., 317-231-0010
Hope Academy (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 29. ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. 8102 Clearvista Pkwy., 317-572-9356
Paramount School of Excellence Englewood (5–8)
ENROLLMENT: 207. ILEARN: 24.6%. 3029 E. Washington St., 463-231-2830
Purdue Polytechnic High School North (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 189. ISTEP+: 36.8%. GRAD. RATE: n/a. 1405 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-832-4800
Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 563. ISTEP+: 33.7%. GRAD. RATE: 72.7%. 3029 E. Washington St., 317-832-1200
Tindley Genesis Academy (K–6)
ENROLLMENT: 419. ILEARN: 11.7%. 4020 Meadows Pkwy., 317-777-6832
Tindley Summit Academy (K–6)
ENROLLMENT: 260. ILEARN: 10.4%. 3698 Dubarry Rd., 317-777-6830
HAMILTON COUNTY Options Charter School— Noblesville (6–12)
ENROLLMENT: 224. ILEARN: 5.6%; ISTEP+: 5.3%. GRAD. RATE: 49.1%. 9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd., Noblesville, 317-773-8659
Options Charter School— Westfield (6–12)
ENROLLMENT: 170. ILEARN: 5.6%; ISTEP+: 0%. GRAD. RATE: 68.2%. 17721 Gunther Blvd., Westfield, 317-815-2098
Cathedral High School
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 256. ISTEP+: 1.7%. GRAD. RATE: 41.7%. 1635 W. Michigan St., 317-524-4627
Irvington Community School Inc. (K–12)
ENROLLMENT: 978. ILEARN: 19.9%; ISTEP+: 11.9%. GRAD. RATE: 62.5%. 6705 E. Julian Ave., 317-357-3770
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School (7–8)
ENROLLMENT: 237. ILEARN: 2.7%. 4352 Mitthoeffer Rd., 317-552-1600
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle (6–8)
ENROLLMENT: 377. ILEARN: 1.7%. 1740 E. 30th St., 317-547-5477
KIPP Indy Legacy High School (9–11)
ENROLLMENT: 304. ISTEP+: n/a. 2255 N. Ralston Ave., 317-547-5477
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary (K–5)
ENROLLMENT: 627. ILEARN: 1.6%. 1740 E. 30th St., 317-547-5477
Paramount School of Excellence Brookside (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 801. ILEARN: 36.7%. 3020 Nowland Ave., 317-775-6660
Paramount School of Excellence Cottage Home (K–4)
ENROLLMENT: 218. ILEARN: 32.4%. 1203 E. St. Clair St., 463-231-2880
HANCOCK COUNTY Geist Montessori Academy (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 220. ILEARN: 22.1%. 6058 W. 900 North, McCordsville, 317-813-4626
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Graduation rates, ILEARN proficiency rates for grades 3–8 (English/language arts and Math), and ISTEP+ passage rates for grade 11 (English/ language arts and Math) are listed if provided by the Indiana Department of Education. Enrollment figures are from 2022, and graduation rates are from 2021. Tuition rates are for 2022–23 (for one student), unless otherwise noted. Many schools offer discounts for multiple students from the same family, as well as several types of financial aid (including vouchers and scholarships). Regardless of their financial situation, all parents are encouraged to apply.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (NORTH) Bishop Chatard High School
ENROLLMENT: 667. ISTEP+: 61.9%. GRAD. RATE: 100%.
TUITION: $10,690 archdiocesan rate, $13,815 non-archdiocesan rate. 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., 317-251-1451
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
ENROLLMENT: 841. ISTEP+: 80.5% GRAD. RATE: 99.5%.
TUITION: $19,980. 2801 W. 86th St., 317-524-7050
Cathedral High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,073. ISTEP+: 64.2%. GRAD. RATE: 93.2%. TUITION: $16,250. 5225 E. 56th St., 317-542-1481
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Christ the King Catholic School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 344. ILEARN: 71.1%. TUITION (2020–21): $5,130 parishioners, $7,940 non-parishioners. 5858 N. Crittenden Ave., 317-257-9366
Guerin Catholic High School
ENROLLMENT: 740. ISTEP+: 91.7%. GRAD. RATE: 100%.
TUITION: $14,900. 15300 N. Gray Rd., Noblesville, 317-582-0120
Immaculate Heart of Mary School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 379. ILEARN: 64.1%. TUITION: $5,630 parishioners, $9,220 non-parishioners. 317 E. 57th St., 317-255-5468
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 328. ILEARN: 46.8%. TUITION: $6,400 parishioners, $6,900 Catholics, $7,900 nonparishioners. 9900 E. 191st St., Noblesville, 317-770-5660
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 619. ILEARN: 70.8%. TUITION: tithing through the parish; must be a church member. 14596 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, 317-846-1118
St. Joan of Arc School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 269. ILEARN: 26.6%. TUITION (2021–22): $5,250 parishioners, $6,500 non-parishioners. 500 E. 42nd St., 317-283-1518
St. Lawrence Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 234. ILEARN: 11.2%. TUITION: contact school. 6950 E. 46th St., 317-543-4923
St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 540. ILEARN: 73.1%. TUITION: $6,280 active parishioners, $8,750 non-active parishioners. 11441 Hague Rd., Fishers, 317-842-1125
St. Luke Catholic School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 539. ILEARN: 57.3%. TUITION: $5,500 active parishioner, $8,445 non-parishioner. 7650 N. Illinois St., 317-255-3912
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 438. ILEARN: 56.1%. TUITION: tithing through the parish. 17104 Spring Mill Rd., Westfield, 317-896-5582
St. Matthew Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 358. ILEARN: 34.4%. TUITION: $5,740 active parishioners, $7,200 Catholics, $9,640 non-Catholics. 4100 E. 56th St., 317-251-3997
St. Monica Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 360. ILEARN: 25.3%. TUITION: $5,100 parishioners, $5,662 Catholics, $7,168 non-parishioners. 6131 N. Michigan Rd., 317-255-7153
St. Pius X Catholic School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 398. ILEARN: 56.2%. TUITION: $5,227 parishioners, $7,035 non-parishioners. 7200 Sarto Dr., 317-466-3361
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 198. ILEARN: 68.8%. TUITION: $5,875 parishioners, $9,386 non-parishioners. 4600 N. Illinois St., 317-255-6244
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (EAST)
Holy Cross Central School (K–8)
ENROLLMENT: 171. ILEARN: 5.1%. TUITION: contact school. 125 N. Oriental St., 317-638-9068
Holy Spirit Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 373. ILEARN: 32.8%. TUITION: contact school. 7241 E. 10th St., 317-352-1243
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 182. ILEARN: 42.9%. TUITION: $6,390 parishioners, $7,690 non-parishioners. 30 S. Downey Ave., 317-357-3316
St. Michael Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 142. ILEARN: 44.7%. TUITION: contact school. 515 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield, 317462-6380
St. Philip Neri Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 286. ILEARN: 6.8%. TUITION: contact school. 545 N. Eastern Ave., 317-636-0134
St. Simon the Apostle Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 545. ILEARN: 61.7%. TUITION: $6,111 parishioners, $10,664 non-parishioners. 8155 Oaklandon Rd., 317-826-6000
St. Therese/Little Flower Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 314. ILEARN: 24.5%. TUITION (2020–21): grades K–7, $6,540; grade 8, $7,120. 1401 N. Bosart Ave., 317-353-2282
Scecina Memorial High School
ENROLLMENT: 439. ISTEP+: 17.9%. GRAD. RATE: 94.8%. TUITION (2021–22): $10,325 Catholics, $12,974 nonCatholics yet Catholic-educated, $13,840 nonCatholics. 5000 Nowland Ave., 317-356-6377
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (SOUTH)
Central Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 245. ILEARN: 12.9%. TUITION: contact school. 1155 E. Cameron St., 317-783-7759
Holy Name School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 238. ILEARN: 21.9%. TUITION: contact school. 21 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, 317-784-9078
Lumen Christi Catholic School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT, ILEARN, ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. TUITION: K, $2,975 Holy Rosary parishioners, $3,475 non-parishioners; grades 1–8, $5,525 parishioners, $6,025 non-parishioners; grades 9–12, $7,550 parishioners, $8,050 non-parishioners. 580 Stevens St., 317-632-3174
Nativity Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 352. ILEARN: 35.8%. TUITION: K–8, $5,703 parishioners, $7,235 non-parishioners. 3310 S. Meadow Dr., 317-357-1459
Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 314. ILEARN: 36.5%. TUITION: $5,665 parishioners, $6,435 non-parishioners. 399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, 317-881-1300
Roncalli High School
ENROLLMENT: 1,081. ISTEP+: 69%. GRAD. RATE: 98.7%.
TUITION: $10,430 parishioners, $13,615 nonparishioners. 3300 Prague Rd., 317-787-8277
St. Barnabas School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 479. ILEARN: 49.4%. TUITION: contact school. 8300 Rahke Rd., 317-881-7422
Sts. Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 363. ILEARN: 62.5%. TUITION: $5,556. 5901 Olive Branch Rd., Greenwood, 317-859-4673
St. Jude Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 493. ILEARN: 53.3%. TUITION: $5,551 parishioners, $8,358 non-parishioners. 5375 McFarland Rd., 317-784-6828
St. Mark Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 487. ILEARN: 41%. TUITION: $5,200 parishioners, $5,950 non-parishioners. 541 E. Edgewood Ave., 317-786-4013
St. Roch Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 278. ILEARN: 49.7%. TUITION: contact school. 3603 S. Meridian St., 317-784-9144
St. Rose of Lima School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 149. ILEARN: 21.7%. TUITION (2020–21): $4,890 parishioners, $6,138 non-parishioners. 114 Lancelot Dr., Franklin, 317-738-3451
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (WEST) Cardinal Ritter High School (7–12)
ENROLLMENT: 608. ILEARN: 13.1%; ISTEP+: 37%. GRAD.
RATE: 95.8%. TUITION: junior high, $5,965 Catholics, $6,965 non-Catholics; high school, $10,100 Catholics, $12,800 non-Catholics. 3360 W. 30th St., 317-924-4333
Holy Angels Catholic School (PK–6)
ENROLLMENT: 154. ILEARN: 7.7%. TUITION: contact school. 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., 317-926-5211
Providence Cristo Rey High School
ENROLLMENT: 191. ISTEP+: 4.8%. GRAD. RATE: 80.4%.
TUITION: $300 (average family contribution). 75 N. Belleview Pl., 317-860-1000
St. Christopher School (PK–6)
ENROLLMENT: 183. ILEARN: 38.6%. TUITION: $5,640 parishioners, $6,220 Catholics, $6,830 nonparishioners. 5335 W. 16th St., 317-241-6314
St. Malachy Catholic School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 472. ILEARN: 65.1%. TUITION (2021–22): $5,840 parishioners, $6,530 non-parishioner. 7410 N. C.R. 1000 E, Brownsburg, 317-852-2242
St. Michael–St. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Elementary School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 326. ILEARN: 14.5%. TUITION: $5,965 parishioners, $6,964 non-parishioners. 3352 W. 30th St., 317-926-0516
St. Susanna School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 226. ILEARN: 61.2%. TUITION: $6,500 Catholic, $7,500 non-Catholic. 1212 E. Main St., Plainfield, 317-839-3713
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/NONDENOMINATIONAL Covenant Christian High School
ENROLLMENT: 352. ISTEP+: 72.1%. GRAD. RATE: 96.4%.
TUITION: $12,950. 7525 W. 21st St., 317-390-0202
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Gray Road Christian School (PK–6)
ENROLLMENT & ILEARN: n/a. TUITION: $4,200. 5500 S. Gray Rd., 317786-3559
Greenwood Christian Academy (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 455. ILEARN: 58.7%.
TUITION: K–grade 4, $7,125; grades
5–6, $8,275; grades 7–8, $9,375. 835 W. Worthsville Rd., Greenwood, 317-215-5300
Greenwood Christian Academy High School
ENROLLMENT: 166. ISTEP+: 64%. GRAD. RATE:
97.7%. TUITION: $11,375. 1495 W. Main St., Greenwood, 317-215-5300
Heritage Christian School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 1,457. ILEARN: 60%; ISTEP+:
75.2%. GRAD. RATE: 99.1%. TUITION: K, $9,405; grade 1, $10,725; grades 2–4, $11,154; grades 5–6, $13,079; grades
7–8, $13,464; grades 9–12, $14,718. 6401 E. 75th St., 317-849-3441
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Horizon Christian School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 271. ILEARN: 23.3%; ISTEP+: n/a. GRAD.
RATE: 85.7%. TUITION: K–grade 6, $8,380; grades
7–8, $8,570; grades 9–12, $9,150. 7702 Indian Lake Rd., 317-823-4538
Kingsway Christian School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 489. ILEARN: 43.2%. TUITION: K, $7,440; grade 1–4, $7,660; grade 5, $7,985; grades 6–8, $8,930. 7979 E. C.R. 100 N, Avon, 317-272-2227
Legacy Christian School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 373. ILEARN: 49%; ISTEP+ & GRAD RATE: n/a. TUITION: K, $8,272; grades 1–5, $8,944; grades 6–8, $9,601; grades 9–12, $10,004. 470 N. Lakeview Dr., Noblesville, 317-776-4186
Mooresville Christian Academy (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 326. ILEARN: 30.8%; ISTEP+: n/a. TUITION: K–grade 4, $6,468; grades 5–8, $6,840, high school, $7,540. 4271 E. S.R. 144, Mooresville, 317-831-0799
Traders Point Christian Schools (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 556. ILEARN: 34.4%; ISTEP+: 39.4%. GRAD.
RATE: 86.7%. TUITION: K–grade 4, $10,259; grades 5–6, $11,379; grades 7–8, $12,957; grades 9–10, $14,480; grades 11–12, $14,995. Lower school: 5770 Whitestown Pkwy., Whitestown, 317-7692450; upper school: 5608 Whitestown Pkwy., Whitestown, 317-360-0468
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/BAPTIST
Bethesda Christian Schools (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 386. ILEARN: 46.1%; ISTEP+: 31.8%. GRAD.
RATE: 96%. TUITION: K, $7,795; grades 1–2, $8,545; grades 3–4, $8,645; grades 5–6, $8,745; grades 7–8, $9,745; grades 9–12, $10,895. 7858 N. C.R. 650 E, Brownsburg, 317-858-2823
Central Christian Academy (K–12)
ENROLLMENT: 187. ILEARN: 4.8%; ISTEP+: n/a. GRAD.
RATE: 5.6%. TUITION (2021–22): K–grade 4, $7,300; grades 5–8, $7,500; grades 9–12, $8,500. 2565 Villa Ave., 317-788-1587
Colonial Christian School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 213. ILEARN: 58.9%; ISTEP+: 68.4%. GRAD. RATE: n/a. TUITION: $6,070. 8140 Union Chapel Rd., 317-253-0649
Indianapolis Junior Academy (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 52. ILEARN: 17.9%. TUITION (2020–21): $5,200. 2910 E. 62nd St., 317-251-0560
(PK–12)
Fishers Christian Academy
ENROLLMENT: 114. ILEARN: 48.6%; ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. TUITION: K, $6,325; grades 1–12, $6,425. 9587 E. 131st St., Fishers, 317-577-1777
Suburban Christian School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 537. ILEARN: 28.2%; ISTEP+: 75%. GRAD. RATE: 100%. TUITION: contact school. 722 E. County Line Rd., 317888-3366
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/ EPISCOPALIAN St. Richard’s Episcopal School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT & ILEARN: n/a. TUITION: K, $18,635; grades 1–4, $19,250; grade 5–7, $19,995, grade 8, $21,330. 33 E. 33rd St., 317-926-0425
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/LUTHERAN Calvary Lutheran School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 200. ILEARN: 42.5%. TUITION: contact school. 6111 Shelby St., 317-783-2305
Emmaus Lutheran School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 78. ILEARN: 20%. TUITION: contact school. 1224 Laurel St., 317-632-1486
Lutheran High School
ENROLLMENT: 224. ISTEP+: 58.5%. GRAD. RATE: 93%. TUITION: $11,600. 5555 S. Arlington Ave., 317787-5474
Our Shepherd Lutheran School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 179. ILEARN: 40.8%. TUITION (2021–22): K, $5,032 members, $6,290 non-members; grades 1–4, $5,278 members, $6,766 non-members; grades 5–8, $5,505 members, $7,058 non-members. 9201 E. C.R. 100 N, Avon, 317-271-9103
St. John Lutheran School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 114. ILEARN: 43.4%. TUITION: $6,100. 6630 Southeastern Ave., 317-352-9196
Trinity Lutheran School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 143. ILEARN: 27.1%. TUITION: 5,500. 8540 E. 16th St., 317-897-0243
Zion Lutheran School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 128. ILEARN: 56.9%. TUITION: contact school. 6513 W. 300 South, New Palestine, 317-861-4210
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/PRESBYTERIAN Southport Presbyterian Christian School (PK–5)
ENROLLMENT: 196. ILEARN: 37%. TUITION: K, $5,120; grades 1–5, $5,330. 7525 McFarland Blvd., 317-534-2929
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/ SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Indiana Academy (9–12)
ENROLLMENT: 78. ISTEP+: 36.4%. GRAD. RATE: 100%. TUITION: contact school. 24815 S.R. 19 N, Cicero, 317-984-3575
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS/ UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Calvary Christian School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 231. ILEARN: 47.1%; ISTEP+: 71.4%. GRAD. RATE: 100%. TUITION (2021–22): elementary, $4,035 members, $6,440 non-members; middle school, $4,140 members, $6,610 non-members; high school, $4,210 members, $6,725 non-members. 3639 S. Keystone Ave., 317-789-8710
JEWISH SCHOOLS
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 89. ILEARN: 62.8%. TUITION: K, $11,075; grades 1–4, $15,400; grades 5–8, $15,830. 6602 Hoover Rd., 317-251-1261
NON-CHURCH-AFFILIATED
Curtis Wilson Primary School & Academy (PK–6)
ENROLLMENT (2021–22): 120. ILEARN: 50%. TUITION: $210–$240 per week. 7850 S. Emerson Ave., 317-882-8636
International School of Indiana (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT: 138 (9–12 only). ILEARN: n/a; ISTEP+: 52.3%. GRAD. RATE: 85.2%. TUITION: K, $21,193; grades 1–5, $21,649; grades 6–8, $22,017; grades 9–12, $23,625. Preschool and elementary: 200 W. 49th St.; middle and high school: 4330 N. Michigan Rd., 317-923-1951
Marian University Preparatory School (6–9)
Inaugural class begins August 2022. TUITION: $7,500. 2916 W. 30th St., 855-777-0679
Midwest Academy of Indiana (3–12)
ENROLLMENT, ILEARN, ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. TUITION: contact school. 1420 Chase Ct., Carmel, 317843-9500
The Oaks Academy (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT: 1,044. ILEARN: Fall Creek, 58.1%; Brookside, 53.9%; Middle School, 48.1%. TUITION: K–grade 5, $12,300; grades 6–8, $12,560. Fall Creek: 2301 N. Park Ave., 317-931-3043; Brookside: 3092 Brookside Pkwy. N. Dr., 317-822-4900; Middle School: 1301 E. 16th St., 317-969-8500
The Orchard School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT & ILEARN: n/a. TUITION: K–grade 4, $21,998; grade 5, $22,273; grade 6, $22,408; grade 7, $22,453; grade 8, $23,738. 615 W. 64th St., 317-251-9253
Park Tudor School (PK–12)
ENROLLMENT, ILEARN, ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. TUITION: K–grade 5, $23,400; grades 6–8, $24,930; grades 9–12, $25,050. 7200 N. College Ave., 317-415-2700
Sycamore School (PK–8)
ENROLLMENT & ILEARN: n/a. TUITION: $20,430. 1750 W. 64th St., 317-202-2500
University High School of Indiana
ENROLLMENT: 335. ISTEP+ & GRAD. RATE: n/a. TUITION: $22,260. 2825 W. 116th St., Carmel, 317-733-4475
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INDIANA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Costs listed are approximate for Indiana resident full-time undergraduates for the 2022–23 school year, unless otherwise noted. Those figures may vary based on majors and other factors; federal financial aid, grants, and scholarships are available. Enrollment figures include both undergraduate and graduate students.
Anderson University
ENROLLMENT: 1,567. TUITION: $33,070. ROOM AND BOARD: $11,420. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This private Christian liberal arts school offers more than 50 majors and several graduate programs, including business and theology. Its small size is a plus for many. 1100 E. Fifth St., Anderson, 800-428-6414, anderson.edu
Ball State University
ENROLLMENT: 21,597. TUITION: $8,434. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,676. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Ball State, founded in 1899 as a private teacher’s college, is an NCAA Division I public university with nationally ranked programs in architecture, business, music, communications, and education. 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, 800-3828540, bsu.edu
Butler University
ENROLLMENT: 5,554. TUITION: $43,470. ROOM AND BOARD: $14,820 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s, Pharm.D. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Located five miles from downtown Indy, Butler is a private, independent university offering more than 65 majors. It is continually ranked among the top schools for first-year student experiences, internships, and study-abroad opportunities. 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, 800-368-6852, butler.edu
Christian Theological Seminary
ENROLLMENT: 161. TUITION: $710 per credit hour. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), CTS offers master’s degrees in divinity, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, theological studies, and Christian ministry. 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, 317-924-1331, cts.edu
DePauw University
ENROLLMENT: 1,752. TUITION: $54,400. ROOM AND BOARD: $14,400. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: At this Methodist-affiliated liberal arts school, all students live on campus, and approximately 70 percent take part in the Greek system. The annual football game against Wabash College, known as the Monon Bell, draws national attention. 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle, 765658-4800, depauw.edu
Earlham College
ENROLLMENT: 900 (undergraduate).
TUITION: $49,218. ROOM AND BOARD:
$12,447. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded by Quakers in 1847, Earlham College is an independent liberal arts college with programs under the umbrellas of business, humanities, math, science, social sciences, and performing arts. 801 National Rd. W., Richmond, 765-983-1200, earlham.edu
Franklin College
ENROLLMENT: 952. TUITION: $35,636. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,398. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Franklin College, founded in 1834, is a residential liberal arts institution offering 50-plus majors and two master’s programs. In 1842, the college became the first coed institution in Indiana and only the seventh in the nation. The charming small-town campus includes more than 50 student organizations and a Greek system. 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, 800-852-0232, franklincollege.edu
Goshen College
ENROLLMENT: 811. TUITION: $36,660. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,980. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This private Christian liberal arts college also owns a marine biology laboratory in Florida and a 1,189-acre environmental learning center about 30 miles southeast of Goshen. It has earned honors for its student-run farm and is home to one of the top-ranked study-abroad programs in the country. Popular majors include nursing, biology, elementary education, and business. 1700 S. Main St., Goshen, 574-535-7000, goshen.edu
Hanover College
ENROLLMENT: 1,028. TUITION: $40,681. ROOM AND BOARD: $13,148. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, doctorate. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: At this private liberal arts school, students can choose from 32 majors, or design their own, on a beautiful 650-acre campus on the Ohio River. 517 Ball Dr., Hanover, 812-866-7000, hanover.edu
Huntington University
ENROLLMENT: 1,364. TUITION: $27,914. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,600. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Christ-centered liberal arts university offers more than 70 academic programs. 2303 College Ave., Huntington, 260-3566000, huntington.edu
Indiana State University
ENROLLMENT: 9,459. TUITION: $9,452. ROOM AND BOARD: $7,346 (traditional freshman housing). DEGREES OF-
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FERED: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Indiana State offers more than 100 academic majors, ranging from criminology to education. It supports a lively student community with nearly 300 clubs and organizations, NCAA athletic programs, and a Greek system. 200 N. Seventh St., Terre Haute, 812-237-3773, indstate.edu
Indiana Tech
ENROLLMENT: 5,564. TUITION: $29,064. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,232 and up. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This four-year private residential university offers degrees
in human services, business, information systems, criminal justice, and more. Accelerated degree programs are offered at satellite campuses to fit the needs of working adult students. Main campus: 1600 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, 260-422-5561. Satellite campuses in Elkhart, Evansville, Fishers, Greenwood, Hammond, Huntington, Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, Kendallville, Lafayette, Mishawaka, and Warsaw; indianatech.edu
Indiana University
ENROLLMENT: 43,134 (Bloomington). TUITION: $11,446. ROOM AND BOARD: $12,228. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Indiana’s premier public liberal arts university system draws thousands with its wide academic offerings, including music, education, health, informatics, journalism, law, and more. Its undergraduate business program is ranked among the top five in the country by Bloomberg Businessweek Main campus: 107 S. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, 812-855-4848. Satellite campuses in Fort Wayne, Gary, Kokomo, New Albany, Richmond, and South Bend; indiana.edu
Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI)
ENROLLMENT: 27,690. TUITION: $10,144. ROOM AND BOARD: $11,252. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: IUPUI combines more than 350 programs—including medicine, law, dentistry, nursing, business, and social work—from both Purdue University and Indiana University at its campus on the near-west side of Indy. 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis, 317274-5555. Satellite campus in Columbus; iupui .edu
Indiana Wesleyan
University
ENROLLMENT: 13,285. TUITION: $29,684. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,050. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This evangelical Christian university offers more than 80 majors, from art and accounting to global ministries and Biblical literature. 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, 866468-6498. Six educational centers throughout Indiana; indwes.edu
Ivy Tech Community College
ENROLLMENT: 148,091 statewide. TUITION: $2,243. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, technical certificate, workforce certifications, associate.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Ivy Tech is Indiana’s largest post-secondary degree-granting institution. It offers two-year associate degrees and one-year technical certificates in fields such as nursing, computer technology, education, and business. Credits can also be transferred to four-year schools. Main campus: 50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy. N. Dr., Indianapolis, 888-489-5463. 49 additional campuses throughout Indiana; ivytech.edu
Manchester University
ENROLLMENT: 1,265. TUITION: $34,504. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,694. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, Pharm.D. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: All students receive financial aid at this liberal arts school, which offers more than 70 areas of study and 20 NCAA Division III sports. 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, 260982-5055, manchester.edu
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Marian University
ENROLLMENT: 3,722. TUITION: $37,600. ROOM AND BOARD: $12,000. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts university is a private school catering to both traditional and non-traditional students. It opened its osteopathic medical school in 2013, and recently launched an engineering school, with the first class entering fall 2022. 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis, 317-955-6000, marian.edu
Martin University
ENROLLMENT: 412. TUITION: $535 per credit hour.
DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This private, not-for-profit liberal arts institution offers a wide variety of programs, and is the only such predominately Black institution of higher learning in the state. Most students are over age 25. 2186 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, 317-543-3235, martin.edu
Oakland City University
ENROLLMENT: 1,241. TUITION (2021–22): $25,740. ROOM
AND BOARD: $10,400. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Oakland City is a Christian university founded in 1885, with schools of business, education, and religious studies, among others. 138 N. Lucretia St., Oakland City, 800-737-5125. Learning centers in Bedford, Evansville, Jasper, and Rockport; oak.edu
Purdue University
ENROLLMENT: 49,639. TUITION: $9,992. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,030. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Purdue began in 1869 as a land-grant school and continues a strong program in agriculture to this day—but it is probably best known for engineering: U.S. News & World Report has ranked Purdue’s undergraduate engineering programs among the top 10 in the U.S. 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, 765-494-4600. Satellite campuses in Fort Wayne, Hammond, and Westville; purdue.edu
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
ENROLLMENT: 2,066. TUITION: $50,961. ROOM AND BOARD: $16,647. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded in 1874, this private, technology-oriented university is one of the nation’s top colleges for engineering, science, and math. The school has a virtually 100 percent career-placement record and has ranked first on U.S. News & World Report’s list of undergraduate engineering programs for 23 consecutive years. 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, 812-8771511, rose-hulman.edu
Saint Mary-of-theWoods College
ENROLLMENT: 1,300. TUITION: $31,150. ROOM AND BOARD: $11,350. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The nation’s oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women was granted a charter for the higher education of women in 1846. It now also offers courses to men, and has the only equine program in the state. 1 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 812535-5151, smwc.edu
Saint Mary’s College
ENROLLMENT: 1,390. TUITION: $48,880. ROOM AND BOARD: $13,580. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s,
doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: At this all-female liberal arts school, students design their own major or choose from about 60 areas of study. Saint Mary’s offers many cooperative programs with the University of Notre Dame, which is within walking distance of campus. Notre Dame, 574-284-4000, saintmarys.edu
Taylor University
ENROLLMENT: 1,779. TUITION: $37,176. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,788. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Christian liberal arts university’s top majors are business, art, film and media, and education.
It is continually ranked highly in the “Best Regional Colleges–Midwest” category by U.S. News & World Report. 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland, 765-998-2751, taylor.edu
University of Notre Dame
ENROLLMENT: 12,809. TUITION: $60,301. ROOM AND BOARD: $16,710. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Perhaps best known for its picturesque campus and academic rigor, Notre Dame, founded in 1842, has been deemed one of the “new Ivies” in American higher education by The Wall Street Journal U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and others consistently rank the school among the top 25 institutions of higher learning. Notre Dame, 574-631-5000, nd.edu
University of Saint Francis
ENROLLMENT: 2,196. TUITION: $32,870. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,910. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This Catholic university has been providing a liberal arts education in Indiana for 130 years and offers 70 degree programs. 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne, 260-399-7700. Additional education center in Crown Point; sf.edu
University of Southern Indiana
ENROLLMENT: 9,758. TUITION: $275 per credit hour. ROOM AND BOARD: $9,874. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Among its 130+ areas of study, USI offers degrees in business administration, health services, education, nursing, and engineering. The school recently announced a move to NCAA Division I athletics. 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, 812-464-8600, usi.edu
Valparaiso University
Purdue University
Trine University
ENROLLMENT: 5,421. TUITION: $34,330. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,320. DEGREES OFFERED: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Trine provides 40-plus degree programs, primarily in education and engineering, and small class sizes, at its northeast Indiana campus. 1 University Ave., Angola, 260-6654100, trine.edu
University of Evansville
ENROLLMENT: 2,078. TUITION: $40,100. ROOM AND BOARD: $13,620. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Much of the student body studies abroad at some point, many at the university’s Harlaxton College in England. UE offers more than 80 areas of study in Indiana’s third-largest city. 1800 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, 812-488-2000, evansville.edu
University of Indianapolis
ENROLLMENT: 5,600. TUITION: $33,252. ROOM AND BOARD: $11,828. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded in 1902, UIndy offers 100+ undergraduate degree programs, with the largest being physical and occupational therapy, nursing, business, and education. UIndy is a national leader in aging studies and education reform. 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, 317-788-3368, uindy.edu
ENROLLMENT: 2,939. TUITION: $43,400. ROOM AND BOARD: $13,180. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Valpo, a NCAA Division I school founded in 1859, enjoys a location near Chicago and Indiana Dunes National Park. U.S. News & World Report ranks it in the top 10 of the “Best Regional Universities–Midwest.” 1700 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso, 219-464-5000, valpo.edu
Vincennes University
ENROLLMENT: 17,485 (systemwide). TUITION: $6,450. ROOM AND BOARD: $10,908. DEGREES OFFERED: certificate, associate, bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The state’s first college, VU was founded in 1801 by William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. president. Today, the campus offers more than 200 programs, and prides itself on offering the lowest tuition of any residential college in Indiana. 1002 N. First St., Vincennes, 800-742-9198. Additional campus in Jasper and an aviation tech facility in Indianapolis; vinu.edu
Wabash College
ENROLLMENT: 837. TUITION: $46,600. ROOM AND BOARD: $13,150. DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This all-male private institution wears its 189-year history proudly. Classes have a student-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1 or lower, and all faculty members hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. 301 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, 765361-6100, wabash.edu
WGU Indiana
TUITION: $3,475 and up (per 6-month term).
DEGREES OFFERED: bachelor’s, master’s. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: This nonprofit online university offers more than 60 degree programs in career fields with high demand, such as teaching, IT, business, and healthcare. 877-214-7014, wgu.edu/ indiana
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SHOPS & MALLS
MALLS
Castleton Square Mall
The largest mall in Indiana makes Castleton’s constantly bustling commercial scene whole. It features an AMC theater, several department stores, and 120-plus retailers, filled with the latest in clothing, accessories, and entertainment.
ANCHORS: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s, Von Maur, JCPenney. HIGHLIGHT STORES: American Eagle Outfitters, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Express, H&M, Hollister, Lego Store, Pandora. 6020 E. 82nd St., 317-849-9993, simon.com/ mall/castleton-square
Circle Centre Mall
Indy’s downtown mall features four levels of
food, entertainment (including Helium Comedy Club), and shops. The central location is ideal for those working and living nearby, as well as visitors to Indianapolis. Restaurants include Nada, Yard House, P.F. Chang’s, and Punch Bowl Social. HIGHLIGHT STORES: Aldo, Bath & Body Works, Finish Line, Forever 21, Lids, Lucky Brand, T.J. Maxx. 49 W. Maryland St., 317-681-5615, circlecentre.com
Clay Terrace
This outdoor walkable shopping center has more than 70 retailers to browse while enjoying the fresh air. The mix of shops and restaurants includes plenty of well-known chains, along with some independents like The Wedding Studio, Hoosier Sister, and AH Collection. Tee off virtually at simulator X Golf, and let
your four-legged pals play in the attached dog park. ANCHORS: Dick’s Sporting Goods, DSW, Orvis, Whole Foods. HIGHLIGHT STORES: Bath & Body Works, Chico’s, Lululemon Athletica, Sephora, Sur La Table, White House/Black Market. 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, 317-818-0725, clayterrace.com
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
There’s always a stylish new selection at this posh shopping center filled with popular boutiques, many of which you can’t find anywhere else in the state. Shoppers can relax in comfortable seating areas and fill up for lunch or dinner at several fast-casual and more upscale eateries. ANCHORS: Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue. HIGHLIGHT STORES: Anthropologie, Apple, Crate & Barrel, J. Crew, Kate
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Two Chicks District Co., a home boutique brought to you by the team behind HGTV’s Good Bones, p. 50
Spade, Louis Vuitton, Lush, Michael Kors, Nike, Peloton, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma. 8702 Keystone Crossing, 317-574-4000, simon.com/ mall/the-fashion-mall-at-keystone
Glendale Town Center
A large-scale apartment community recently opened adjacent to this northside spot, whose anchors include Target, Staples, and Lowe’s. Other retailers are Old Navy, Ross, and Bath & Body Works, alongside a movie theater, medical offices, and several fast-casual eateries.
6101 N. Keystone Ave.
Greenwood Park Mall
This sprawling southside mall offers 130-plus stores and restaurants such as Bar Louie, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, or Kumo Japanese Steakhouse and Hibachi Grill. ANCHORS: Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Macy’s, Von Maur.
HIGHLIGHT STORES: Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble, Buckle, Carhartt, Coach, Loft, Pandora, Sephora, Vans. 1251 U.S. Hwy. 31 North, Greenwood, 317-887-6758, simon.com/mall/green wood-park-mall
Hamilton Town Center
Noblesville’s outdoor lifestyle center has it all, with shops, restaurants, an Emagine movie theater, coworking space, and a dog park.
ANCHORS: Bed Bath & Beyond, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney. HIGHLIGHT STORES: Chico’s, Evereve, Finish Line, Loft, Old Navy, Soma, Ulta. 13901 Town Center Blvd., Noblesville, 317-770-5996, simon.com/mall/hamilton-towncenter
The Shops at Perry Crossing
Plainfield shoppers head to this outdoor mall no matter the weather to experience its stores, restaurants, theater, and more. BRU Burger and Stone Creek Dining Co. provide sit-down dining options, and live music and kids’ shows increase the area’s appeal. ANCHORS: Barnes & Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney. HIGHLIGHT STORES: DSW, H&M, Journeys, Lane Bryant, Rocket Fizz, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, Ulta, Yankee Candle Co. 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield, 317-203-4555, perry-crossing.com
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
8 Fifteen
Instagram-worthy outfits for events like Zoobilation and Rev—or just a day of running errands—are found here, one of the city’s best boutiques for high-end lines. The Broad Ripple location is always stocked with some of the hottest labels. Expect to see denim by Mother, Moussy, and Trave; summery frocks by Cleo Bella; ruffled numbers by Ulla Johnson; supersoft knits by 360 Sweater; beautiful handbags by Jerome Dreyfuss; sporty sneakers by Golden Goose; pool-ready totes by Squeeze De Citron; and an excellent selection of sandals by Pedro Garcia. 815 E. 65th St., 317-253-1234, 8fifteen.com
Barbara’s New Beginnings
Does your bra really fit? Knowledgeable, certified fitters give it to you straight at Barbara’s. And they’ll also lend shoppers their full attention, helping ladies find a style that both fits and flatters. With a huge range of sizes and more than 10,000 bras from which to choose, customers can truly have it all underneath it all. Barbara’s also stocks loungewear, bridal lingerie, shapewear, and cupsized swimsuits. 8635 River Crossing Blvd., 317-844-1600, barbarasnewbeginnings.com
BluePeppermint Boutique
In Fishers, find plenty of on-trend styles that are easy on the wallet. Shop for tunic-length cardigans, lace camis, sweet wrap sweaters, slouchy printed tops, long floral kimonos, coldweather scarves, and ankle booties. Popular accessories include Gorjana’s simple gold jewelry and BruMate insulated tumblers. The Yard at Fishers District, 317-436-7082, shopbluepepper mint.com
Boomerang BTQ
Felicia Kiesel’s shop on Mass Ave’s east end is always packed with the cutest clothing, accessories, and housewares. There’s a fun mix of oversized cardigans, Kiesel’s own T-shirt line (such as the V-necks that declare #Naptown and Boss Lady), checkered-flag merch, and an endless collection of vintage and modern earrings. Hip home items include Real Housewives of Indianapolis tumblers, throw pillows, cactus vases, and ceramic piggy banks. 845 Massachusetts Ave., 317-966-7373, boomerang boutique.com
Dottie Couture Boutique
Here, merchandise comes in regularly and flies out the door quickly. You’ll find affordable denim and slouchy tops to wear with it, leopard-print cardigans, plaid ponchos, versatile boots and heels, and sleek, girly party dresses. Take a look at the accessories, too, such as summer-ready woven handbags and fringed earrings. 8659 River Crossing Blvd., 317-844-5848, dottiecouture.com
Endeavor Boutique
Just down the street from Carmel City Center, you can find trendy clothes, from tanks and shorts to maxi dresses and denim. Endeavers sizes up to 3X, so you can browse the racks confident you’ll find something in your size and your budget. Floral dresses, fringed sweaters, stone-pendant necklaces, and graphic tees round out the selection. 846 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 317-9933112, endeavorboutique.com
Francis + Fern
PLANT SHOPS
We’ve got the dirt on where to grow (or find) your green thumb.
ROOT 31
Inside this Westfield bungalow, find hanging and potted varieties, pre-picked bouquets, planters, and other necessities, while sister shop Remedy has candles, crystals, handmade soaps, and other giftables.
GROUNDED PLANT AND FLORAL CO.
Near-eastside residents go green at Grounded, where succulents, snake plants, philodendrons, and plenty more plants share space with pots, candles, and other lifestyle goods.
SNAKEROOT BOTANICALS
Locations in Fountain Square and Fishers are one-stop shops with, yes, plants, but also vegetable and herb starters, soil, citrus trees, pottery, and gardening tools.
MONON PLANT CO.
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For a fun photo op, take a seat on Francis + Fern’s vintage scooter it once belonged to store owner Kim Pauszek’s grandfather.
You can’t help but be perked up by Francis + Fern’s bubble gum–pink interior. Merchandise is equally uplifting: all manner of Dolly Parton items, including stickers, mugs, and coasters, upon which you can set smiley-face drinkware; sherbet-hued babydoll dresses and tops; and girlfriend gifts, such as an “Emotional Support Candle,” journals, keychains, and bangles. 421 Massachusetts Ave., 317-643-1890, francisand fernboutique.com
Houseplants populate the interior of this Broad Ripple boutique, which hosts the occasional howto workshop, but if you need help with your exterior, design services are also offered.
THE FOREST FLOWER
Come to this mother-daughter–helmed northwestside location for plants, seeds, pots, and gift items, and definitely don’t leave before saying hi to its two resident miniature donkeys.
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Grounded Plant & Floral Co.
Joseph’s Imports, Inc. 4230 E. Fall Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 317-255-4230 www.josephsimports.com mon-sat 9-5 Your one-stop shop for the life of your rug. Joseph’s Oriental Rug Imports offers cleaning, ORRA certified appraising, eco-friendly padding, conservation and restoration. Pick up and delivery available. Celebrating Over 70 Years
Rooms designed by Deanna Whetstone of Whetstone & Associates
Heritage Clothier and Home
This SoBro boutique’s casual vibe pairs well with the classic menswear found here. Browse polos, long- and short-sleeve button-ups, chambray shirts, chinos, and denim. Accessories include leather wallets, winter scarves, ball caps, shoes, and even some home decor. 1134 E. 54th St., 317-426-5732, heritageclothierand home.com
Howl + Hide
Out of a new Fountain Square storefront, owner Christian Resiak and his team handcraft tote bags, crossbodies, wallets, backpacks, and messenger bags out of locally sourced Landwerlen leather. The newest collection features eye-catching, candy-colored hues that brighten up the sea of brown and black. Alongside those goods are racks of gender-neutral hoodies, jumpsuits, and button-downs. 1046 Virginia Ave., howlandhidesupply.com
James Dant
This Irvington retailer is all about well-made, contemporary casual men’s apparel inspired by classic, outdoorsy looks. Check out Naked & Famous denim; graphic tees by Samurai Jack; and button-downs by Corridor, 3sixteen, Benzak, and Iron Heart. Lifestyle goods include journals by Field Notes, owner Tommy Dant’s own line of beard oils and work boots designed with Mark Albert, candles by Manready Mercantile, and body and skin care. 5624 E. Washington St., 317-974-9715, jamesdant.com
J. Benzal
Men can look their absolute best with these boutiques’ suits, sport coats, and dress shirts, all in the finest fabrics. Owner and designer Ben Diallo has a sharp eye for style, ensuring a sophisticated look that stands the test of time. Accessories include colorful ties, pocket squares, cufflinks, and shoes. 22 E. Washington St., 317-222-1216; The Fashion Mall, 317-342-3082; Carmel City Center, 317-805-1879; jbenzal.com
Lily & Sparrow Boutique
Go casual with a vintage graphic tee and a chunky cardigan; dress up an outfit with fauxcrocodile or leopard-print mules; and update your closet with wide-leg pants, tie-front blouses, oversized plaid blazers, and flowy floral dresses. Pretty stationery and journals, Craft + Foster candles, and skin care are offered, too. Carmel City Center, 317-578-2445, lilyandsparrowboutique.com
Metalmark Fine Jewelry
Gemologists Mary Leppert and Samantha
Hurst Larkins came together to open this retailer in Carmel’s Arts & Design District, a chic, airy space that sells medallion charms by Foundrae, delicate rings and hoop earrings by Jade Trau, black opal and turquoise necklaces by Samantha Louise Jewelry, origamiinspired designs by Kavant & Sharart, and unique engagement rings. 211 W. Main St., Carmel, 720-441-4635, metalmarkfinejewelry.com
Monon Toys & Crafts
Items made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials are the name of the (board) game at this Broad Ripple retailer. Expect lots of wooden pieces (such as pretend cookies and cake pops, and magnetic blocks), stuffed animals, DIY kits, books, puzzles, and plenty
more good clean fun that stokes creativity and imagination. 6510 Cornell Ave., 317-749-1567, monontoys.com
Moyer Fine Jewelers
Exquisite pieces from Tacori, Noam Carver, Michael M, and Jack Kelége sparkle among Moyer’s large inventory of modern designs. Fashion lines include John Hardy, Freida Rothman, David Yurman, Eriness, Jude Frances, Tamara Comolli, and Phillips House. Customers can browse an extensive selection of high-end watch brands for men and women, such as Michele, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Chopard. Moyer also buys fine and estate jewelry, watches, and diamonds. 14727 Thatcher Ln., Carmel, 317-785-1140, moyerfinejewelers.com
and footwear by Donald Pliner, Zegna, Golden Goose, Ferragamo, and Wolverine 1000 Mile, among other top names. The Fashion Mall, 317844-1148, raleighlimited.com
Reis-Nichols Jewelers
This classic jeweler has plenty of top designer brands, including David Yurman, Ippolita, Marco Bicego, Penny Preville, Roberto Coin, Mikimoto, and John Hardy. Engagement rings are a specialty, and luxury brands, such as Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, and Breitling, are among Reis’s watch offerings. Staff jewelers can create a custom piece or help you revamp a family heirloom. Extensive watch services are offered, and Reis also buys watches, estate jewelry, and diamonds. 3535 E. 86th St., 317-255-4467; 789 U.S. Hwy. 31 North, Greenwood, 317-883-4467; reisnichols.com
Roman & Leo
Fashion-forward parents who want their sons to look equally hip have a store that’s just for them. One table is devoted to trendy T-shirts with phrases like “Extra Salty” and “Fueled by Fruit Snacks,” while printed raglan longsleeved tees, skinny jeans, and chunky-knit V-neck cardigans hang from racks. Adorable accessories include beanies, aviator sunglasses, trucker hats, and superhero capes. 8800 North St., Ste. 115, Fishers, 317-922-5758, romanand leo.com
The Secret Ingredient
People for Urban Progress
Inside this nonprofit’s location at Central State on the near-west side, its messenger bags and totes are surrounded by midcentury-modern furniture and ceramic-tile walls. PUP’s warehouse and showroom reside in the same building, so you can see how its upcycled products, such as those crafted from RCA Dome fabric and leather Amtrak seats, are made. 160 Steeples Blvd., 317-497-5492, peopleup.org
Petite G Jewelers
Dana Friedman’s Petite G Jewelers beckons shoppers with all manner of sparkling baubles—estate jewels, engagement and wedding rings, and designers such as Walters Faith, Lika Behar, Three Stories Jewelry, Rachel Katz, Cynthia Ann, and Dilamani, among others. Stop in for repairs, appraisals, custom work, a piercing party (by appointment)—or just to pet shop dog Burke. 5609 N. Illinois St., 317-255-5555, petiteg.com
Raleigh Limited Menswear
Raleigh Limited has outfitted men in beautiful pieces from designer brands for decades. Its spacious store in The Fashion Mall carries suits and sportswear from lines like Autumn Cashmere, Canali, Brunello Cucinelli, Robert Talbott, Etro, Robert Graham, and Peter Millar. Find ties, belts, socks, Eyebobs eyeglasses,
A longtime Butler-Tarkington staple, The Secret Ingredient is filled with clothing and accessories from hundreds of designers at various price points. Founded by Jeanne Rush, the store is now under the guidance of new owner Pam Ellis, who undoubtedly share’s Rush’s firm belief that details make the difference. Brands include Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Juetta West, Kozan, and Alberto Makali. Clothes are sorted by color and displayed with accessories to show the latest trends from head to toe. 5631 N. Illinois St., 317-253-6632, thesecretingredient.us
The Shop
Local sports fans come here to show their allegiances with tees, hoodies, beer koozies, hats, pennants, and glassware. Favorites include the Pacers-inspired Blue & Gold and Indy 500 collections and apparel related to the Colts, Indy Eleven, Indians, Indiana colleges and universities, and businesses from days gone by. 918 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-426-4899; 826 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 317-669-2559; theshopindy.com
Uplift Intimate Apparel
This shop at Carmel City Center specializes in high-end European lingerie, carrying lacy lines like Blush, Jane Woolrich, Lise Charmel, Marlies Dekkers, and Jolidon. It also offers bra fittings, swimwear, and shapewear. In addition to the wide range of options in cup sizes from A to J, Uplift also sells specialty bras for sports and nursing. Carmel City Center, 317-853-6007, upliftintimateapparel.com
Windsor Jewelry
Windsor has helped customers make educated decisions and find exactly what they’re looking for more than a century. Designer lines include Tissot, Nina Nguyen Designs, Gabriel & Co.,
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Malo, and the store’s own line. Also offered are custom designs, watch and jewelry repair, engraving, and cleaning. 16 N. Meridian St., 317-634-6736, windsorjewelry.com
GIFTS, HOME DECOR & MORE
Addendum Gallery
This upscale Carmel boutique—with a second location in the Fashion Mall—is dedicated to luxurious finds for your home, many of which also make great gifts. Picks include a large array of beautiful, nature-inspired pieces by Michael Aram, goods by Ralph Lauren Home, barware by Simon Pearce and Estelle Colored Glass, home fragrances by Nest, and jewelry by Uno de 50 and Capucine De Wulf. Carmel City Center, 317-253-3400; The Fashion Mall, 317-797-5557; addendumgallery.com
Artifacts Gallery
Searching for a unique gift? You’ll likely find it at Artifacts, a shop that focuses on the work of American artists and craftspeople. First, check out the many cases of jewelry and the fun display filled with greeting cards, adult coloring books, and stationery in the front of the store. Picture frames, pottery, beautiful glass vases and drinkware, and baby gifts are just a few other items you’ll see. 6327 Guilford Ave., 317-255-1178, artifactsindy.com
Charles Mayer & Co.
Tightly packed displays showcase glamorous, high-end crystal, porcelain, silver, and china from the likes of L’Objet, Juliska, William Yeoward, Match, Garnier Thiebaut, Herend, Reed & Barton, Jan Barboglio, and Christofle. This longtime local favorite also offers jewelry, fauxfur throws, luxury bath products, and beautiful dinnerware brides can’t resist for their registries. 5629 N. Illinois St., 317-257-2900, charles mayer.com
Chatham Home
Step inside this family-owned business and you’ll instantly feel at ease, as if you’ve just entered the home of a close friend with a knack for pulling together a stylish, relaxed space. With wood floors and an open staircase, Chatham Home specializes in solid-wood furniture, upholstered sofas and chairs, and finishing touches, like tabletop accents, lamps, rugs, throw pillows, and wall art. 517 E. Walnut St., 317-917-8550, chathamhomeindy.com
Decorate
Fun, quirky, and bright, Decorate brings a dash of playful decor to downtown. From floor to ceiling, the boutique has you covered with accessories such as pillows, planters, lamps, doormats, kitchen and entertaining supplies, and an assortment of tchotchkes. 708 Massachusetts Ave., 317-737-2109, decorateindy.com
FiveThirty Home
Erica and Jim Carpenter fix up and repurpose furniture and other pieces to give them a new lease on life, most often with a coat or two of Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint or Jolie Paint. In the shop that Joanna Gaines would love, you’ll find refurbished chests, trunks,
and dressers; wall art; faux florals; and throw pillows in various shapes and sizes. 205 S. Main St., Zionsville, 317-567-7781, fivethirtyhome.com
French Pharmacie Flea
Stop in here for a self-proclaimed “curated interior decor shopping experience.” Translation? Inventory that’s a blend of faux taxidermied rhino heads; potted succulents and terrariums; novelty, artisan-made mugs; flamingo-print wallpaper; vintage furniture; and framed winged creatures. 823 E. Westfield Blvd., face book.com/frenchpharmacieflea
Global Gifts
This locally owned fair-trade store proffers goods that can’t be found anywhere else. Shoppers love browsing colorful scarves, ceramic and wooden items, kids’ toys, jewelry, books, and wall art, crafted by artisans all over the world. 446 Massachusetts Ave., 317-423-3148; 1300 E. 86th St., 317-569-0670; globalgiftsft.com
Goose the Market
Sample the best in gourmet meats and cheeses at Goose the Market. The proprietors stock seasonal produce, coffees, breads, and desserts. And don’t forget the wine and beer—the downstairs Enoteca boasts plenty of options to sip alongside your aged prosciutto, as well as pastas, oils, vinegars, honeys, and more. 2503 N. Delaware St., 317-924-4944, goosethemarket.com
Homespun: Modern Handmade
Homespun continues to be one of the city’s best sources for creative handcrafted goods from both Indiana artists and those around the country. Looking for a state or city T-shirt? You’ll find it here, along with wall prints, felt baby bibs, body products, greeting cards, candles, kitchen goods, pottery, and much more. 869 Massachusetts Ave., 317-351-0280, homespunindy.com
Indy Reads
This bookstore has something going for it that most don’t: It combines reading with community service—all proceeds benefit Indy Reads’s adult literacy, English language, and job readiness programs. The store sells new and used books for adults and kids. 1066 Virginia Ave., 317-384-1496, indyreads.org/bookstore
Midland Arts & Antiques Market
Set aside at least a couple of hours to leisurely browse this downtown location, home to more than 160 vendors from around the Midwest. You’ll come across a variety of furniture, glassware, artwork, lamps and light fixtures, clothing, and jewelry. 907 E. Michigan St., 317-267-9005, facebook.com/midlandarts
Onatah General
Tap into a West Coast hipster vibe at this Fountain Square source for handmade and eco-friendly goods. Onatah has everything you’ll need for your next at-home spa day. While you’re there, browse accessories, houseplants, paper goods, candles and incense, and gourmet chocolates. 1058 Virginia Ave., onatahgeneral.com
Penn
& Beech Candle Co.
At Indy’s first pour-your-own candle shop, guests can prepare their own custom fragrances, which take about two hours to cure, from the selection of 120-plus smells, or opt to purchase a pre-bottled scent from Penn & Beech’s lineup. Bourbon, Champagne, and the signature P&B blend are the most popular. 747 N. College Ave., 317-721-6885; 145 Elm St., Carmel, 317-689-0789; pennandbeech.com
Silver in the City
One of Mass Ave’s most popular stores, with a second location in Carmel, is packed with the types of amusing gifts you’d love to give and receive. Ever-changing displays showcase funny books, pretty stationery, handmade jewelry, Indiana tees and hoodies, puzzles in bold prints, greeting cards, novelties, and home decor. 434 Massachusetts Ave., 317-955-9925; 111 W. Main St., Carmel, 317-993-3669; silver inthecity.com
Three Dog Bakery
Don’t be confused as you observe the delicious-looking pastries: They’re all for dogs, and they have adorable names like Pupcakes, Ciao Wow Cheese Pizza, and Peanut Mutter Cookies. Pick up some goodies, or browse the selections of toys and patterned leashes and collars. 444 Massachusetts Ave., 317-238-0000; 844 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-466-1646; Hamilton Town Center, 317-776-6699; threedogindy.com
Two Chicks District Co.
A retail offering from the team on HGTV’s Good Bones sets up shop in Bates-Hendricks, providing glasses of bubbly and local beer to sip as you browse shelves of platters and oversized utensils, throw pillows and linens, candlesticks and bud vases, and succulents and tabletop accents. 1531 S. East St., 317-426-3652, twochicks districtco.com
Vine & Table
Entertaining is easy at this food-and-drink emporium. In addition to thousands of bottles of wine and craft beer, including many brews from around Indiana, there are spirits, bitters, cheeses, meats, dips, chocolates, and nuts. It frequently hosts sampling events. 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 317-817-9463; The Wine Shop, 5897 N. College Ave., 317-981-4532; vineandtable.com
Wildwood Home Company
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Calling
A former kids’ boutique is now a California-cool home decor shop, proffering handwoven seagrass baskets, throw pillows in muted tones of blue and green, charcuterie boards, and stoneware for that effortless coastal-chic look. 180 S. Main St., Zionsville, 317-759-5578
Willa Gray Home
Tucked away in Broad Ripple, Willa Gray Home features a revolving stock of furniture, antiques, fine art, books, pottery, textiles, accessories, and apothecary goods from around the world. The curated selection of unique and handcrafted furnishings comes in a mostly neutral color palette. 6516 Carrollton Ave., 317756-9148, willagrayhome.com
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all MacKenzie-Childs fans: Addendum recently opened a standalone Carmel location solely dedicated to all things MC, famous for its black-andwhite “Courtly Check” design.
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CRITIC’S CHOICE
Eateries in the Critic’s Choice category were compiled from Indianapolis Monthly’s Best Restaurants issues from April 2020 and September 2021, and the Best New Restaurants edition from April 2019, chosen at the discretion of the magazine’s dining editor.
10th Street Diner
VEGAN Surprisingly familiar and hearty plantbased takes on diner classics occupy the entire menu at this rehab of a former pawn shop, a comfy backdrop for enjoying such tasty fakeouts as a gooey and satisfying seitan Reuben, a “chicken” pot pie, and house chili that rivals
your favorite version con carne. Showstoppers include the many-layered lasagna with plenty of fresh veggies, a bright tomato sauce, and a tangy “cheese” concocted from tofu and cashews. Arrive early, before the day’s supplies run out. 3301 E. 10th St., 463-221-1255 V $$
Anthony’s Chophouse
STEAKHOUSE The interior of this swanky heavy hitter along Carmel’s Main Street has the polished gleam of a new Vegas hotel, with an upper-level lounge containing the salvaged mahogany bar from The Glass Chimney, a fine-dining legend. The food has equal flourish. Lobster bisque with a hunk of tempurafried meat begins a meal that might include a cowgirl ribeye, a flight of filets, or a domestic Wagyu smashburger. Black-suited servers and
well-composed cocktails keep the high-dollar meal running smoothly. 201 W. Main St., Carmel, 317-740-0900, anthonyschophouse.com
$$$$
Apocalypse Burger
BURGERS The Patachou crew repurposed its shuttered Crispy Bird location into this modern-day diner. The focus is on a handful of burger variations and clever greasy-spoon sides like Old Major bacon–loaded fries and blocks of fried macaroni and cheese. 115 E. 49th St., 317-426-5001, apocalypseburger.com
V$$
Aroma
INDIAN Familiar tandoori and tikka masala staples mingle with heartier, more elevated
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offerings at this elegant pan-Indian spot that opened in the former Rook location in early 2021, and has since added a SoBro outpost. Lunchtime lamb and chicken rolls in crispy flatbread wrappers stand out, as do hearty chaat dishes dressed up with yellow peas, yogurt, and chutneys. An impressive lamb shank is the highlight of the chef’s specialties and easily feeds two or more. A full bar and an artful array of desserts help round out a special-occasion meal. 501 Virginia Ave., 317-602-7117; 4907 N. College Ave., 317737-2290, aromaindy.com V $$
Baby’s
BURGERS This playful, family-friendly joint limits its menu to smashburgers, broasted chicken, milkshakes (spiked or not), and cocktails, which means it hits every pulse point for its faithful Herron-Morton clientele. Housed in a former drag-show bar, it also has fun with the building’s artsy legacy—the house burger is called a Strut Burger, and all of the cocktail names come straight from the RuPaul meme factory. Sip a Tongue Pop or a Sashay Away as you polish off the last of the Talbott Street Style fries dressed with bacon, cheese sauce, white barbecue sauce, and pickled jalapeño. 2147 N. Talbott St., 317-600-3559, babysindy .com V $$
Beholder
CONTEMPORARY A former car-repair shop sets the stage for daring performance art that has featured pig-skin noodles and granita-topped uni designed to melt on the tongue, as well as buttermilk fried chicken with wildflower honey. The labor-intensive cocktails are spoton. 1844 E. 10th St., 317-419-3471, beholderindy .com V $$$
Bica Cafe
PORTUGUESE A huge chalkboard menu lays out the options at this counter-service cafe in downtown Noblesville. Dishes are infused with Portuguese and Italian flavors, including cacoila (slow-cooked pulled pork), a Portuguese steak sandwich, and a weekend brunch of batter-fried chicken and waffles drizzled with both maple syrup and peppery piri piri sauce. Pick up something sweet from the pastry case stocked with Portuguese desserts like fried-dough malasadas and tiny custard tarts. 933 Conner St., Noblesville, 317-764-2555 $$
Bluebeard
CONTEMPORARY Bluebeard opened in 2012, and crowds still roll in for chef Abbi Merriss’s take on seasonal comfort food. Start with the bread baked next door at Amelia’s—it’s especially delicious slathered with anchovy butter—and build your meal from the ever-changing menu of small and large dishes. Fried morels may show up on a spring picnic plate, while winter nights call for a comforting butcher-shop Bolognese. For a special-occasion meal, rent out the private upper-level dining room. 653 Virginia Ave., 317-686-1580, bluebeardindy.com
V $$
The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
TURKISH This cozy, colorful cafe in the Holy Rosary neighborhood has been one of our most consistent ethnic restaurants, introducing local diners to the aromatic cuisine of the Middle East, Greece, and the Eastern Mediter-
ranean. Silky, tahini-rich hummus is a must, alongside exemplary falafel, creamy eggplant salsa, and borek—buttery phyllo stuffed with feta and parsley. 935 S. East St., 317-974-1770, bosphorusistanbulcafe.com V $$
Capri
ITALIAN The menu reads like a Wikipedia entry for traditional Italian cuisine: spaghetti Bolognese made with fresh pasta, tender ricotta-stuffed tortelloni, sweet potato gnocchi, hearty pennetta boscaiola. That sounds about right for a restaurant that has sat quietly off Keystone Avenue since 1951 (and once housed a legendary piano bar). Yet Capri remains one of Indy’s most polished white-tablecloth establishments. Take a seat in the sexy, dark dining room near the stone fireplace or at one of the more laidback outdoor spots beneath a lush, vine-covered pergola. You’ll feel like you’re on Roman holiday, even before the server arrives to recite the evening’s specials in a musical Italian accent. 2602 Ruth Dr., 317-259-4122, capriindianapolis.com
Carniceria Guanajuato
MEXICAN The brain needs a moment to adjust to the reality of a full-blown Mexican restaurant tucked into the back of a colossal Mexican grocery store. Even the bar outsizes the average taqueria. The menu has the same proportions, its laminated pages representing all of the familiar branches of the cuisine, with extra attention to a la carte tacos folded around chopped meats dressed with onions and cilantro, lime wedges, and cucumber slices. Bring friends and tag-team the Tablita de Carnes that serves four hungry people. 5210 W. Pike Plaza Rd., 317-490-5060 $$
Baby’s
Chapati / Shani’s Secret Chicken
MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not enough that the butter chicken melts in your mouth, the lamb kebab bursts with flavor, or a split plate of luscious paneer tikka masala and slow-cooked lentil daal is presented with warm slips of chapati bread for dunking and smearing up the last trace of sauce from the dish—or that those family recipes, passed from generation to generation, barely scratch the surface of a menu that goes deep into Pakistani, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisine. This chill westside
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$ Under $10
Restaurants included in this guide are selected at the discretion of the Indianapolis Monthly editorial staff based on food quality, innovation, atmosphere, service, value, and consistency. IM does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for dining coverage. Price symbols indicate the average cost of a meal per person (without tax, tip, or alcohol). Due to limited space, this list does not cover every evaluated restaurant. For a more comprehensive guide to Indianapolis dining, visit IndianapolisMonthly .com/Dining. Feedback? Please email TheDish@ IndianapolisMonthly.com.
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and, more precisely, the pairing of the two is at the core of what we’re all about. FOOD BEER www.101BeerKitchen.com FISHERSCARMEL
counter-service spot has a fried-chicken side hustle called Shani’s Secret Chicken focused on humanely prepared Halal fried chicken cooked three ways: tandoori-marinated and buttermilk-battered; fried and dipped in spicysweet sauce; and the batterless, dry-rubbed Faridi style that’s extra spicy. 4930 Lafayette Rd., 317-405-9874, eatchapati.com V$$
Che Chori
ARGENTINEAN Marcos Perera-Blasco’s colorful westside drive-thru restaurant offers a delectable introduction to full-flavored Argentinean street food. A selection of traditional butterflied-sausage sandwiches and warm empanadas filled with seasoned meats are the focus of the menu. But do not overlook the seasoned burgers and cook-at-home sausages, from Spanish-style chorizo with smoked paprika to rich Argentinean black sausage. 3124 W. 16th St., 317-737-2012, chechori.com $$
Daredevil Hall
BEER HALL A companion to the Speedway brewery, this family-friendly Ironworks establishment focuses on crowd-pleasing dishes, like a crispy chicken sandwich dressed with a jalapeño and honey sauce, various smashburgers, and tavern-style pizzas, that pair well with Daredevil’s beers. 2721 E. 86th St., 317-7572888, daredevilbeer.com $$
Delicia
NEW LATIN Since it opened in 2013, this sexy SoBro spot has served up classic sips and easyon-the-eyes Caribbean dishes to a chic and boisterous crowd. The Fire ’n’ Ice is still the go-to cocktail for its chile-dusted rim and mix of tequila, hibiscus, and basil. Standards include tender, smoky octopus tostones; bright guacamole dusted with pistachios; and rich, aromatic enchiladas de pato filled with tender shredded duck and topped with habanero sauce, lime crema, and plenty of bubbling chihuahua cheese. Churros with chocolate sauce make for the perfect finale. 5215 N. College Ave., 317-925-0677, deliciaindy.com $$
Festiva
MEXICAN This lively Latin spot puts a gourmet flourish on south-of-the-border fare. The menu includes tacos, plus an old favorite: poblanos stuffed with housemade chorizo and queso. 1217 E. 16th St., 317-635-4444, festivaindy.com $$
Field Brewing
FAMILY BREWPUB This Westfield addition to the local craft brewery scene would be dazzling enough for its mod fixtures and bocce ball court that spans the family-friendly outdoor space. But the menu is as daring as it is easy to pair with the house brews. Tender lamb ribs with chimichurri are a standout small plate, and roasted brussels sprouts are some of the best in town. 303 E. Main St., Westfield, 317804-9780, fieldbrewing.com V$$
Fishers Test Kitchen
MULTIPLE The Yard at Fishers District ushered in a host of sleek and on-trend restaurant concepts to
fill out its multiuse development. The culinary incubator attached to a busy Sun King tasting room is an outlet for three counterservice restaurants to workshop their menus. Neal Brown griddles pucks of beef for no-frills, simply topped (and delicious) smashburgers, and little else, at One Trick Pony. Recent MasterChef winner Kelsey Murphy dishes out comfort-food classics, such as meatball Bolognese and jambalaya, from Inspo, and Levi Kinney’s Gordito’s Rust Belt Tacos & Tortas specializes in, yes, tacos and tortas, anchored by pork, chicken, or brisket and served with consomme, but you may also choose a dressed-up coney dog. The Yard at Fishers District, fisherstestkitchen.com $
grapefruit, and coconut cream; and frites with apricot mustard or sausage and gravy are nice departures from midday fodder, with bartender Corey Ewing’s light, refreshing cocktails. 110 S. Pennsylvania St., 317-8205526, bar.gallerypastry.com $$
Geraldine’s Supper Club & Lounge
STEAKHOUSE Already famous for the slowsmoked brisket, Chicago dogs, and loaded burgers at his two Fat Dan’s Deli locations, restaurateur Dan Jarman goes upscale at this retro homage to his mother and the swank dinner draws of his youth. Exposed brick from the former Ironworkers Corner Bar and a lacquered wood bar set the scene for a lounge-like atmosphere worthy of Dean Martin. Fun takes on classic cocktails include a color-changing gin and tonic and a dirty martini with a rosemary sprig and blue cheese–stuffed olives. Jumbo prawns with cocktail sauce, crab cakes, and oysters Rockefeller may be familiar steakhouse starters, but broiled tomatoes are a recipe straight from Jarman’s mother. Steaks include throwback cuts such as tender Chateaubriand and a buttery, juicy boneless Delmonico ribeye aged for 60 days. 1101 English Ave., 317-600-3336, geraldines indy.com $$$$
Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall
BARBECUE In the airy back half of the complex that houses its sister business, event facility Liter House, owner Eddie Sahm’s Bavarianthemed barbecue-and-beer hall has all the rollicking energy of Oktoberfest with the laid-back charm of a Texas brisket pit. Try the smoked pork on a bun or nachos, the brisket in tacos or a grilled cheese, or chicken, fried in a sandwich or in wing form. Feed a small crowd with carryout family meals. 5301 Winthrop Ave., 463-221-2800, halfliterbbq.com $$
The HC Tavern + Kitchen
The Flatiron on Penn
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CONTEMPORARY It’s hard to imagine a better chef to revive downtown’s storied Elbow Room than Glenn Brown. The former Country Club of Indianapolis chef specializes in “vintage American” cuisine—straightforward but expertly prepared pork chops, chicken, shrimp, and steak, jazzed up with fine-dining presentation. The familiar standards complement the bar and dining room’s cozy, pubby feel that’s exactly the way you remember it from when you came here for chili and tenderloin sandwiches. The latter is still on the menu as a tribute, but you’ll also be tempted by a burger spread with mushroom-andartichoke dip, and a full plate of fat shrimp, grits, and seared tuna. 605 N. Pennsylvania St., 317-746-6961, thepointonpenn.com
Looking for a showstopping carryout meal?
Che Chori’s porchetta, seasoned and marinated pork belly stuffed with prosciutto and plums and then roasted, more than fits the bill.
Gallery Pastry Bar
CONTEMPORARY The second location of Ben Hardy and Alison Keefer’s popular Broad Ripple bakery and brunch spot brings an elegant allday affair to downtown with graband-go pastries in the morning and brunch well into the afternoon. Macaron shells filled with foie gras mousse; scallops with jowl bacon,
CONTEMPORARY Among the handful of standalone restaurants to open at The Yard at Fishers District since its 2019 debut, this upscale grill with Hamilton County initials has a distractingly good-looking veneer. But beyond the flagstone columns, plush leather banquettes, and impressive wine tower, it delivers a solid menu of elevated yet accessible dishes that is right on brand for parent company Huse Culinary (which also operates St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, and 1933 Lounge). A thick-cut, nicely charred Berkshire pork chop retains its succulence, served with chipotle-peach jam that kicks up the flavor. The leg-quarter chicken is smoked then fried to a delicious crackle. Nibs of lobster are presented like escargot, bubbling with garlic butter and molten havarti. Even the grilled cheese is truffled and served with rich roasted-tomato soup poured tableside. The Yard at Fishers District, 317-530-4242, atthehc.com
Hinata Japanese Fine Dining
JAPANESE Recent limits on dine-in restaurant service didn’t keep Columbus-based engine manufacturer Nobuharu Nakajima from realizing his dream of bringing an elevated approach to the cuisine of his homeland to local diners. Along with business partner Kazuhiro Hirata, he opened his prix-fixe, multicourse shrine to authentic Japanese cuisine in late July 2020 in a newly redecorated office
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tower lobby on Washington Street. Indulge in jewel-like small-bite appetizers, ultra-fresh sashimi, and comforting chawanmushi (a traditional Japanese egg custard), all prepared at the counter with the understated theatrics of well-known chef Akinori Tanigawa. 130 E. Washington St., 317-672-4929, hinataindy .com
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His Place Eatery
SOUTHERN The chicken wings have a light shatter of a crust. The fried bologna sandwich can be upgraded to a coleslaw-topped beauty called The Experience. The smoked meats span the barbecue spectrum, from rib tips to brisket. Whatever you pick, order a side of cooked cabbage, a glass of The Uptown (a lemonade-heavy Arnold Palmer), and a cup of peach cobbler to go. 6916 E. 30th St., 317545-4890, hisplaceeatery.com $$
Hoss Bar & Grill
CASUAL A fitting addition to Eddie Sahm’s brood of casually cool restaurants, this Fishers conversion of Sahm’s Bar & Grill pays tribute to family patriarch William S. Sahm. Old photos of him decorate the walls, and the senior Sahm provided the inspiration for the eatery’s retro cigarette-pack branding, as well as the Hoss tenderloing. The Cap’n Crunch–crusted fried chicken sandwich is called the Cap’n Eddie after the owner. And even if we’re not in on the joke of the Speedo burger, one of Hoss’s signature thick burgers topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and banana peppers, it’s a fantastic melding of flavors. Dessert could take the form of a hunk of peach cobbler, a slice of Mexican chocolate pie, or something equally decadent topped with the house soft serve ice cream. 7870 E. 96th St., Fishers, 317-841-3014, hossbarandgrill.com $$
Iozzo’s Garden of Italy
ITALIAN Expand your pasta knowledge with the textbook bucatini all’Amatriciana with a rich and hearty pomodoro sauce, or an order of light but decadently dressed gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce and just enough sliced beef filet. Save room for creamy tiramisu cheesecake and a refreshing lemon olive oil cake topped with sweet and tangy Meyer lemon confiture and toasted meringue. 946 S. Meridian St., 317-974-1100, iozzos.com
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The Inferno Room
TIKI A hit both at the beginning of the night and the end of it, this tiki-centric showstopper in Fountain Square pairs its gilded cocktails with a fun menu of smallish plates familiar to any Chinese-takeout enthusiast. Those include General Tso’s chicken, beef and broccoli, egg rolls, and crab rangoon. Try an Asian-inspired banh dog or the Inferno Burger with pineapple relish and Chinese mustard. Salty Spam sliders are the perfect foil to a sweet and fruity drink served over crunchy ice. 902 Virginia Ave., 317-426-2343, theinfernoroom.com V$$
J’s Lobster & Fish Market
SEAFOOD In early 2021, former Chicago food truck purveyor J. Wolf opened a counter inside The Garage Food Hall at Bottleworks District. The headliner, Wolf’s chunky roll, is the essence of hand-held decadence. Cool claw and knuckle meat tucked inside a toast-
ed, mayo-swiped New England–style split bun gets a drizzle of butter and a shake of Old Bay seasoning. It is perfect in its simplicity, but the menu goes off in more elaborate directions, tempting you away from the classic crustacean sandwich with a lobster BLT, a fried cod sandwich on a brioche bun, and clam chowder queso nachos that you can upgrade to a $26 “Whole Boat” version topped with lobster, crab, and shrimp. The Garage Food Hall, 855-562-7655, jslobster.com
Just Pop In
SMALL PLATES This popcorn-centric restaurant at Just Pop In’s production facility is bursting at the seams with good vibes. The menu makes quirky use of Just Pop In’s famous favorites, like cheddar popcorn on the tomato soup. The star of the show is the lox service, with cold-smoked Scottish salmon from Smoking Goose served with a bagel and cream cheese, veggies, and dill pickle popcorn. 6406 Cornell Ave., 317-257-9338, justpopinpopcorn.com V $$
King Dough
PIZZA Chewy and with just the right flop in the middle, the pizzas are bona fide craft, from the dough to the quality toppings. Standouts include the Stinky Pete with wild mushrooms, gorgonzola, and plenty of garlic and herbs. Burgers, including one made from chorizo and topped with manchego cheese, play surprisingly close second fiddles to the pies. Cocktails concocted from boutique liqueurs and aromatics are reason enough to drop in, and they make for perfect sippers while you wait for your pie on the patio. 452 N. Highland Ave., 317-602-7960, kingdoughpizzas.com V $$
Late Harvest Kitchen
CONTEMPORARY A luscious comfort-food menu delivers top-shelf versions of familytable dishes, such as chunked kielbasa (on a base of mustard spaetzle browned in dill butter) and braised short ribs. Dessert is all about the sticky toffee pudding. 8605 River Crossing Blvd., 317-663-8063, lateharvestkitchen.com
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Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar
NOODLES When Chef Carlos Salazar left Rook downtown to open Lil Dumplings at Fishers Test Kitchen in 2019, Marion County’s loss was Hamilton County’s gain. People in the northern ’burbs could finally have easy access to Salazar’s singular take on global favorites. (His Dan Dan noodles with pork and chili oil practically had its own fan club in Indy.) Last fall, Salazar headed back downtown where Lil Dumplings evolve into Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar in The Garage at Bottleworks. Expect noodles of all sorts—ramen, crispy noodles, and even the long-awaited return of Dan Dan. There is also a small menu of appetizers like pork spring rolls and okonomiyaki pancakes. The Garage Food Hall, Facebook: Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar
Love Handle
SANDWICHES Daily lunch and brunch features such as schnitzel and waffles and a pulledchicken Hot Brown are the main draw at Chris and Ally Benedyk’s cheeky sandwich shop. The chalkboard menu also offers side options in the form of braised greens and potato salad
SPOTS FOR COFFEE & COCKTAILS
PARLOR PUBLIC HOUSE
Cozy, plant-filled environs set the stage for morning lattes and espressos and, later, beautiful seasonal cocktails and wine at this Lockerbie Square hangout.
PROVIDER
Just off of 16th Street and the Monon, swing in for a locally famous pistachio latte and schmeared bialy, then get an early start on happy hour with kombucha and cocktails on the patio.
CREMA / ALMOST FAMOUS
Mass Ave’s Crema pours local Tinker Coffee, seasonal drinks, and a list of “breakfast wines” before morphing into Almost Famous, with a lengthy selection of classic cocktails, martinis, and wines.
TOP OUT CAFE
Fuel up for your climb inside North Mass Boulder, a downtown bouldering gym, with coffee, tea, and smoothies. Post-workout, relax with a local beer, cider, or kombucha on tap.
CHALET
A former fire station in ButlerTarkington heats up mornings with coffee and pastries before operations shift to wine and small plates later in the afternoon.
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Where you can quench your thirst from morning till happy hour—and beyond.
five to try
Parlor Public House
with roasted tomatoes. 877 Massachusetts Ave., 317-384-1102 $$
Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar
ITALIAN Straw-wrapped chianti bottles, wooden cross-back chairs, and family photos give a throwback trattoria feel to this Fountain Square addition to the city’s Italian scene, opened by Ambrosia heir Francesca Pizzi and stepbrother Lawrence Green. Meatballs, from a family recipe, are always a good choice with a solid house marinara. Pastas range from a straightforward toss of rigatoni with sausage and broccoli rabe to a rich, three-meat Bolognese lavished atop plump gnocchi. The Torta della Nonna, a light and lemony ricotta sweet, is the perfect way to end a meal. 1103 Prospect St., 317-982-7676, maialinaindy.com $$$
Milktooth
BRUNCH The Milktooth team used last year’s pandemic downtime to refresh the dining room and take its daytime menu through a couple of transformations that sounded more dramatic and metamorphic than they actually were. (Scaled-back hours? Join the postquarantine club. Jewish deli conversion? The occasional smoked-salmon bialy seems to be all that’s left of that major dust-up.) With chef Esteban Rosas—a talented alum of Black Market and Rook—now in command of the peekaboo kitchen, brunch might consist of a pan-seared grouper sandwich layered with fried green tomatoes and esquites pimento cheese, flank steak chilaquiles, a pistachio waffle with whipped salted butter and limeleaf syrup, or a sexy still-life of strawberrylemonade sourdough beignets. Daytime craft cocktails include the blueberry mint bellini and a Painkiller slushie rimmed with toasted coconut. 534 Virginia Ave., 317-986-5131, milktoothindy.com V $$
The Missing Brick
PIZZA This upbeat pizza joint has created its own style of pie, with a dense, focaccia-like crust and unorthodox toppings. Witness the Trap Pizza, gooey with cheese and loaded with the contents of a seafood boil, or the Woodstock, stacked with meat and sauce from Hank’s Smoked Brisket. Trap music provides the soundtrack for this 21-andolder spot. 6404 Rucker Rd., 317-257-7557, themissingbrick.com $$
Modita
ASIAN-INSPIRED The lavish restaurant in Bottleworks District’s showpiece slot gets extra style points for its gorgeous industrial-sleek decor that is equal parts silk wallpaper and factory-grade doors. Dine on sweet beets in white shoyu cream, kimchi fried rice, or any of executive chef Braedon Kellner’s fanciful interpretations of Asian cuisine. Sip a Singha or a citrusy Tokyo Exchange Rate under the glow of dangling pendants and soak up the thoughtfully preserved vintage vibe. 850 Massachusetts Ave., 317-316-0470, modita.com $$$
Monterey Coastal Cuisine
SEAFOOD The famed town on California’s rugged Central Coast provides inspiration for this good-looking Carmel offering. Seafood entrees include a Fisherman’s Wharf ravioli and soy ginger–glazed salmon with forbidden black rice and wild mushrooms, while half of
the menu revolves around cutting-edge sushi and traditional nigiri. The turf counterparts include elaborately plated steaks, roasted chicken, and burgers. Cocktails go down nicely on the enclosed patio that faces a bustling stretch of the Monon. 110 W. Main St., Carmel, 317-853-2280, montereycuisine.com $$$
Moontown Brewing Company
BREWPUB The craft beer and barbecue come with a side of Hoosier hoops nostalgia at this popular Boone County hangout. Its location, a former high school gymnasium, drips with vestiges of its hardwood past, but Moontown’s house-brewed beers are constantly evolving, from the Moon Lite Cream Ale quencher to Moontown’s robust porter, Into the Void. The food is kissed with just the right amount of smoke, served on paper-lined trays, and not limited to conventional barbecue. Though the beef brisket and pulled pork have that thick Southern dialect, the adobo brisket nachos, smoked Portobello burger, and Nashville hot chicken sandwich prove that nothing should be sacred. 345 S. Bowers St., Whitestown, 317769-3880, moontownbeer.com $$
Nesso
ITALIAN Highly stylized seafood and meats paired with small pasta courses and shared à la carte sides add up to a sumptuous dining experience inside the Alexander hotel. Pass around a plate of prosciutto-wrapped prunes or crab arancini, but keep the tortelloni and sea bass to yourself. 339 S. Delaware St., 317643-7400, nesso-italia.com $$$
Oakleys Bistro
CONTEMPORARY The meticulously plated fare
at Steven Oakley’s eatery hails from a culinary era when sprigs of herbs and puddles of purées provided the flavor, and every single element on the plate served a purpose. The presentations are wild, with menu descriptions giving little more than clues as to what might arrive at the table. Heads-up on anything that appears in quotes, such as a creative “Coq au Vin.” 1464 W. 86th St., 317-824-1231, oakleysbistro.com
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Old Gold Barbecue
BARBECUE The slick rollout of this permanent food stall in the parking lot of Metazoa Brewing Company in early 2019 brought hungry customers aplenty, and one taste of the perfectly seasoned brisket smoked for 16 hours over post oak had them hooked. Just as impressive is the juicy, ultra-tender turkey, a rare standout among slow-smoked classics. Sides are just as standup, especially mac and cheese fortified with green chiles, and Mexican street corn slathered with crema. The no-nonsense service with white bread and pickles, as well as an array of sauces, makes this newcomer a contender for top ’cue in the city. 140 S. College Ave., 317-764-3443, oldgoldbarbecue.com $$
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar
FRENCH-INSPIRED The most tempting dishes at this polished and perky eatery take the stylishcomfort-food formula in a decadent direction. The sweet-or-savory crepe dilemma is no contest: dessert. The brown-sugar version delivers gooey caramelized filling, velvety bananas, and sugar that crystallizes as you eat. 823 E. Westfield Blvd., 317-259-0765, petitechoubistro .com V $$
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Root & Bone
SOUTHERN Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth opened an Indianapolis version of their Miami and New York restaurant that focuses on “the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America.” Repurposing an ornate 1927 limestone storefront, they offer a menu of spiffed-up comfort foods like Drunken Deviled Eggs and braised short-rib meatloaf. Sweet tea–brined fried chicken dusted with lemon powder and barbecued brûlée short ribs that fall off the bone are the big standouts. 4601 N. College Ave., 317-602-8672, rootnboneindy.com $$
Scarlet Lane Gastropub
BREWPUB Chef Erin Kem is lending her unique style of globally inspired cooking to many of the Scarlet Lane Brewing Company locations these days, including the former Cannon Ball Brewing spot in the Kennedy-King neighborhood. Mussels steamed in a rotation of house brews and a hearty sausage roll with beer cheese pair nicely with the beers on tap. Seasonal standouts include a Moroccan steak salad with tahini dressing, pulled-pork mac and cheese, and the always-tasty Turkish wet burger with a blend of lamb and beer. 1702 Bellefontaine St., 317-602-7730; 4601 N. College Ave., 317-986-6125; scarletlanebrew.com V$$
Spoke & Steele
CONTEMPORARY At the sleek lobby restaurant of Le Méridien, French classics with fusion touches imagined by chef Joel Johnson include a spiffed-up bouillabaisse with wasabi tempura cod, steak tartare with fennel and watermelon radishes, and a Niçoise salad with fried potatoes standing in for the traditional tuna. Entrees feature hearty pastas, steak au poivre lavished with bone marrow butter, and chicken paillard accompanied by broccolini. A perfectly cooked Local burger made with Fischer Farms beef and crowned with Colby and shaved garlic may require more napkins than you’d like, but it comes with textbook crispy frites. 123 S. Illinois St., 317-737-1616, spokeandsteele.com
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St. Elmo Steak House
STEAKHOUSE Since 1902, this stately house of red meat has served as the unofficial ambassador of downtown Indianapolis—the walls carry decades’ worth of celebrity photos, the burnished bar hearkens to an earlier era, and the servers remain starched and bow-tied. The drill remains the same as well: a generous martini; a shrimp cocktail with that infamously hot sauce; the bean soup or tomato juice; the wedge; and one of the large steaks. 127 S. Illinois St., 317635-0636, stelmos.com $$$$
Strange Bird
TIKI Located along Irvington’s Audubon Road, Strange Bird’s name references the work of ornithologist John James Audubon, whose detailed illustrations fit perfectly into the cozy, exotic space framed in bamboo and a mod banana-leaf motif. Bartenders shake up tropical potions—husky, floral razor-blade soups to be admired and nursed,
not guzzled—with names like Jungle Bird and Scorpion Reef. Shoyu Shop serves up scratchmade ramen, fragrant curry rice, dumplings, and wings. 128 S. Audubon Rd., strangebirdindy .com $$
Taste Restaurant @ Lucky Lou
CHINESE Daily dim sum and a menu with glimmers of authentic Cantonese cuisine set this International Marketplace restaurant ahead of the pack. A 2020 refresh brightened the large, open dining room furnished with big round tables perfect for groups. Dim sum carts bear baskets of shrimp dumplings, chive pancakes, noodle rolls, and other tiny delights. 3623 Commercial Dr., 317-293-8888, tasterestaurant luckylou.com V $$
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It doesn’t get more farm to fork than at Traders Point Creamery. In addition to your leftovers, take home goods such as grassfed milk, ice cream, eggnog, and cheese, all made on site.
Tavern at the Point
UPSCALE PUB GRUB Historically, this Mass Ave location’s biggest draw has been its outdoor tables on the V-shaped patio that wraps around the tip of the building. When Cunningham Restaurant Group purchased the spot from Old Point Tavern, the Indy-based company retained that casual al fresco vibe. The new-school nachos have sliced radishes and pulled pork that still avalanche off the plate and onto the table. But now, the menu also offers spicy chick-
en sticky buns made funky with pickled daikon and sticky kabayaki sauce—and the mac and cheese contains pimento. Order a barrel-aged Negroni with your Tavern wings, sit back, and embrace the change. 401 Massachusetts Ave., 317-756-9609, tavernatthe point.com $$
Tinker Street
NEW AMERICAN Reservations are a must, so snag whatever date you can get and hope there’s a warm-night seat on the twinkling patio. Then settle in for small plates such as surprisingly light and flavorful chickpea ravioli with vegan ricotta and a host of colorful garnishes. Or try one of the always-vegan soups or a seasonal salad such as a refreshing mix of greens with asparagus, pickled rhubarb, and tangy blue cheese. Fall-apart pork belly with kimchi, forbidden rice, and a duck egg is perhaps the star of the main dishes, though shrimp and grits with green-tomato chow-chow and a refreshing halibut with carrot soubise are excellent bets. 402 E. 16th St., 317-925-5000, tinkerstreetindy.com V $$$
Traders Point Creamery
FARM TO TABLE Dishes constantly change based on the season and available ingredients, but the restaurant at this bucolic dairy farm always delivers a rustic opulence. Chef Jon Warner oversees a kitchen that turns out dishes like a wintry duck breast with wild mushrooms, turnips, and apples. For dessert,
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Root & Bone
order anything that involves a scoop of ice cream. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 317-7331700, traderspointcreamery.com $$$
Turchetti’s Salumeria
DELI Fans of old-school Italian delis will dig the vibe at George Turkette’s storefront showcase of his salamis and deli meats in the heart of Fountain Square. A delectable pastrami Reuben, a homey Indiana ham sandwich, and the Rosino sub with a taste of just about every style of cured meat are solid bets, served on waxed paper–lined trays. 1106 Prospect St., 317-426-3048, turchettis.com $$
Vida
CONTEMPORARY The former home of Lockerbie Italian spot Amici’s features soaring ceilings above intimate dining spaces, with a state-of-the-art kitchen fitted with a floorto-ceiling hydroponic herb garden, as well as nooks for curing charcuterie and showcasing house preserves. The menu has scaled back to a pair of options, both of them excellent: a multiple choice four-course dinner composed of seasonal ingredients in imaginative combinations, and a six-course chef’s tasting menu. 601 E. New York St., 317-4202323, vida-restaurant.com $$$$
DOWNTOWN
INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square
Ash & Elm Cider Co.
Restaurant and Cider Bar
GASTROPUB A long-awaited move to the historic former Ford Assembly Plant building on East Washington Street not only brought Indy’s premier cider-maker a few blocks closer to downtown but also ushered in a full menu of snacks and dinner dishes created by chef Tracey Couillard. Start with a cider slushie or a cidermosa (peach, mango, or guava) to enjoy with tangy, rich deviled eggs or crisp, light elote fritters with a bright cilantro crema. Then move to a flagship cider such as the semi-sweet or tart cherry for the main courses, including a standout roasted chicken breast with a crispy hasselback potato, hanger steak with chanterelles, or pan-fried walleye. But don’t pass up the apt apple-cheddar melt or the burger of the moment, lavished with crab dip or garlic scape pesto. 1301 E. Washington St., 317-600-3164, ashandelmcider.com $$
Bakersfield Mass Ave
TACOS Done up with bourbon barrels and dangling Edison bulbs, this popular Mass Ave spot does a nice job with all the late-night standards: booze, raucous music, and tacos topped with the likes of achiote-braised pork, pickled red onions, and habanero salsa. 334 Massachusetts Ave., 317-635-6962, bakersfieldtacos.com V $$
Bodhi: Craft Bar + Thai Bistro
THAI Three generations of women form the culinary foundation of this Mass Ave restaurant serving a small, focused menu of Thai dishes like Massaman curry with braised beef and Bodhi’s own version of non-Americanized
pad thai. Cocktails get a lot of attention on a drinks list designed by Ball & Biscuit’s Heather Storms. Try the Thai Iced Tea cocktail with bourbon, rye, spiced ginger liqueur, demerara sugar, orange peel, and housemade Thai iced tea. 922 Massachusetts Ave., 317-941-6595, bodhi-indy.com V $$
Brew Link
BREWERY What started as a casual brewery on the edge of a Hendricks County golf course has expanded to include a good-time downtown Indianapolis spot that is serious about its bar bites. Get an order of smoked chicken wings for the table or loaded nachos piled high with your choice of pulled pork, chicken, carnitas, or steak. The burgers are elaborately garnished, and the mac and cheese is doused with Brew Link’s house beer cheese. 714 N. Capitol Ave., 317-653-1884, brewlinkbrewing.com $$
Bru Burger Bar
GOURMET BURGERS The generous patties here combine sirloin, chuck, and brisket and are paired with cocktails and craft beers in a stylish spot off the Cultural Trail. Highlights include the signature Bru Burger, which reinvents the bacon cheeseburger with Taleggio, sweet tomato jam, and porter-braised onions. 410 Massachusetts Ave., 317-6354278, bruburgerbar.com $$
dark-paneled walls to the selection of elaborate steaks (one of them drenched in a Courvoisier cream sauce, another flavored with aged balsamic—and some of them dry-aged). The servers are exquisite, of course. 40 W. Washington St., 317-423-8790, thecapitalgrille.com $$$$
Dave’s Hot Chicken
CHICKEN The name of this Los Angeles–based chain is no joke. Strips of white meat are brined to lock in the chicken’s juiciness before the Nashville hot–style, Carolina reaper–based spice is applied in seven levels of firepower. Heat-seekers line up to order the incendiary poultry in degrees that top out at a 911 call–worthy “Reaper,” but even the tamer “Hot” and “Medium” are not for the faint of heart. Order an entry-level “Mild” in slider form, dressed with slaw, sweet pickles, a generous swipe of the tangy, mayo-based house sauce, and tucked inside a squishy white bun that serves as a layer of insulation between the tongue and sear. Crinkle-cut french fries and a soothing chocolate milkshake complete the meal. 530 Massachusetts Ave., 317-285-0200, daveshotchicken.com $$
The Eagle
SOUTHERN-INSPIRED Just try to resist the country-fried charms of this place on Mass Ave. The drinks are as potent as they are fun, but The Eagle had us at whole-bird fried chicken—which you may drizzle with spicy honey and pair with mashed potatoes drenched in white gravy, if you like. (And yes, you do want the whole bird.) We’re smitten with the friendly staff, the wildly embellished Bloody Marys, and the mini cast-iron skillets. 310 Massachusetts Ave., 317-929-1799, eagle restaurant.com $$
Fat Dan’s Deli
MEAT AND POTATOES Brisket cooked for 14 hours is a mainstay of the made-from-scratch menu, as is the house corned beef. Get an order of tender smoked wings and some tots for the table, served no-frills on a spread of craft paper. Whatever you do, don’t miss the plump Vienna dogs that will transport you straight to Wrigleyville. 410 E. Michigan St., 317-6003333, fatdansdeli.com $
The Garden Table
Cafe Patachou
CAFE The original Meridian-Kessler “student union for adults” continues to draw in the morning crowds and has inspired citywide offshoots, such as this sleek downtown location, a huge hit with the business and weekend hordes alike. The cinnamon toast remains as thick as a brick; the produce is still locally sourced; the massive omelets continue to have cheeky names; and the broken-yolk sandwiches are a perennial lunch favorite. 225 W. Washington St., 317-632-0765, cafepatachou.com V $$
The Capital Grille
CLASSIC A theme of rich decadence permeates this downtown steakhouse adjoining the equally posh Conrad hotel, from the gildedframed pastoral paintings that hang on its
CAFE Expanding on the spa-style menu at its original Broad Ripple location, this pretty, sundrenched venue adds a full dinner and drinks menu to the established house-pressed juices, health-conscious salads, and carefully embellished toasts. The place remains a cafe at heart, though, especially with the elaborate espresso station cranking out caffeinated stunners like an iced latte with strawberry puree and the peppery, basil-infused Pablo Honey. 342 Massachusetts Ave., 317-638-0321, thegardentable .com V $$
Harry & Izzy’s
STEAKHOUSE Craig Huse’s casual alternative to big brother St. Elmo holds its own as a clubby hangout worthy of destinationsteakhouse status itself. The marbled bonein ribeye sizzles in its juices, a smart umamirich pick among the high-quality (and highpriced) Midwest-sourced prime cuts. The menu expands to thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and seafood selections like
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pan-seared scallops. 153 S. Illinois St., 317-635-9594, harryandizzys.com $$$
The Hulman
CONTEMPORARY With its sleek midcenturymodern decor, the street-level restaurant inside downtown’s Hotel Indy pays tribute to the VIP Indianapolis Motor Speedway experience. Chef Patrick Russ supplies some fittingly elegant dishes, like short rib spaccatelli with horseradish sugo and a fancy Alaskan king crab bisque presentation. High-concept desserts like a candied-almond churro curled around banana gelato are a must, as are the signature craft cocktails that will make you sink deeper into your low-slung leather booth. 141 E. Washington St., 317-735-2586, thehulmanindy.com $$$
Isuka Hibachi Express & Sushi
SUSHI This corner-spot sushi restaurant keeps it simple with a streamlined list of well-executed nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls. Isuka caters to quick lunches and grab-and-go meals, but you can also take a seat at the sushi bar to leisurely watch your Spider roll or White River roll (spicy crab topped with torched salmon, tuna, and yellowtail) come together beautifully. For heartier appetites, Yum Yum–sauced fried rice and hibachi dinners are mounded generously on the plate. 32 E. 16th St., 317-602-6716, isukaindy.com V $$
La Eskina
M EXICAN Opened in early 2022 in the former home of beloved Fletcher Place sandwich shop Tortas Guicho Dominguez, Jesus Metlat’s new Latin cantina offers a wide array of regional Mexican specialties, as well as spiffed-up versions of generously stuffed tortas and expertly mixed fruit drinks and limeades. Be sure to start with ultra-creamy guacamole topped with tender braised pork belly, though savory plantains slathered with mole and crema and showered with cotija cheese also make for a great first course. Tacos filled with everything from familiar carne asada to veggies with mushroom-scented huitlacoche are good bets, but the trendy birria taco (made with beef instead of goat) is among the best in the city, and platters of carnitas, carne en su jugo (beef cooked in its juices with bacon), and redsauced chicken and cheese enchiladas make this cozy, colorful spot a refreshing change from other taquerias around town. Save room for churros, and plan to come back for one of two styles of tortas, whether named in homage to Salma Hayek or Pitbull or layered with refried beans, fried pork, and pickled onions. Salsa lessons and cooking classes are planned for the second floor. 641 Virginia Ave., 317492-9467, orderlaeskina.com $$
Leviathan Bakehouse
BAKERY Pastry chef Pete Schmutte’s patisserie and lunch cafe near Chatham Arch is a welcome addition to the downtown bakery scene. Schmuttedraws on his talented staff’s specialties to produce earthy artisan breads, French-style laminated pastries, and elegant financiers. If you oversleep the day’s breakfast sandwich with creamy, soft eggs and local charcuterie, grab a chimichurriroast beef sandwich withapple-fennel chutneyand brie on porridge bread. 1101 N. College Ave., 317493-1879, leviathanbakehouse.com $$
Livery
LATIN This place feels like a hidden urban treasure, especially when the mezcal cocktails are flowing and the partially open kitchen is sending out small plate after small plate of contemporary Latin-inspired fare. Favorites have included a salad tucked inside a folded manchego crisp, meltingly tender steak fanned over a block of polenta, and a silky tres leches cake to die for. Snag a spot on the upper-level deck for a real treat. 720 N. College Ave., 317-383-0330, livery-restaurant .com $$
Mesh
CONTEMPORARY This Mass Ave restaurant has settled into veteran status as one of the most consistent dinner spots downtown. The seasonal menu changes constantly, but past hits have included fork-tender lamb chops, housemade garganelli with sherry cream and wild mushrooms, and duck confit with black rice. Steak frites and any plate that includes Ora King salmon are always great choices. 725 Massachusetts Ave., 317-955-9600, meshrestaurants.com V$$$
Moar Tea and Poke
POKE Customers order via paper checklists at this counter-service spot that specializes in DIY poke creations. The Hawaiian diced-fish sensation is served by the rice bowl, salad, and “burrito” (more like a giant piece of noriwrapped sushi). The list of possible ingredients is rambling—and a little overwhelming, with the choices ranging from spicy salmon, organic tofu, eel sauce, and pickled radish to chicken, bacon, green onion, and Thousand Island dressing, clearly leaning in the direction of variety, not authenticity. The tea and smoothie selection gets equal attention, scooping up all of the boba, popping bubbles, and jellies your sweet tooth desires. 448 Massachusetts Ave., 317-737-1897, moar-tea.com $
Mori Sushi
JAPANESE At this cheery ramen-and-sushi spot that opened in early 2020 in one part of the former Milano Inn, highlights include the Spiderman roll, which accents crunchy soft-shell crab tempura with avocado, spicy mayo, and eel sauce, as well as especially fresh yellowtail and white tuna sashimi. Tonkotsu pork-belly ramen is a rich and flavorful go-to bowl, but yakisoba and udon in beef, chicken, and seafood versions are good bets as well. 231 S. College Ave., 317964-0139, morisushi-japaneserestaurant .business.site $$
Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar
SEAFOOD In a sleek, well-placed fish house across the street from the Pacers’ arena, diners pregame on fresh seafood delivered from the restaurant’s own South Bristol, Maine, fishery. The selections range from a fried chicken sandwich to market-priced lobster prepared baked, steamed, or chargrilled. But the Lobstah Roll, dressed with either butter or mayonnaise, is the star of the show. 130 S. Pennsylvania St., 317-560-4848, pier48fresh .com $$$
The Rathskeller
GERMAN Head to Indy’s oldest restaurant (established in 1894) for a hearty dinner of
ICE CREAM
Here’s the scoop on locally made treats.
LICK ICE CREAM
The sisters behind this line of unique flavors, such as gingersnap lemon curd and rosewater pistachio brittle, dish out tastes from their location in Bottleworks’s food hall.
GORDON’S MILKSHAKE BAR
Owner Carl Gordon uses homemade ice cream as the base for gourmet milkshakes (try the birthday cake, tiramisu, or red velvet) and topping-heavy sundaes and ice cream nachos at his Mass Ave and Carmel spots.
CIRCLES ICE CREAM
Pick up flavors like bourbon apple pie, pretzel toffee, and cornbread and honey from this small-batch maker’s downtown kitchen or from the freezers at Fountain Square’s Wildwood Market.
SUNDAE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Choose from 32 rotating options, among them banana brownie, watermelon chip, and peanut butter pie, at this long-standing Geist-area locale. Sundae’s also provides ice cream for numerous local shops.
CONE + CRUMB
Visit this turquoise cottage in Westfield for slices of slab pie or housemade ice cream, such as blueberry buttermilk, sugar cream pie, and fireside s’mores. Vegan choices are available, too.
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Gordon’s Milkshake Bar
slow-roasted sauerbraten or rouladen with spaetzle noodles, potato salad, and giant steins of German beer. Or drop into the Kellerbar for a brat or a frikadelle, a German-style burger. When it’s warm, join the crowds for a deep selection of suds under a leafy oak in the biergarten. 401 E. Michigan St., 317-6360396, rathskeller.com $$$
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
STEAKHOUSE While nightly specials at this stately steakhouse include innovative seafood and poultry options, supper-club classics abound, from the succulent, fat-marbled ribeye to a delicate petite filet, all served on sizzling-hot plates. 45 S. Illinois St., 317-6331313, ruthschris.com $$$$
Salt on Mass
SEAFOOD Fresh fish arrives daily at this gleaming Mass Ave restaurant that boasts of not even owning a freezer. That means the menu is written around the latest catch, but perennial favorites include sea-salt grilled salmon and meaty seared cobia topped with a cheesy mix of crab and artichokes. 505 Massachusetts Ave., 317-638-6565, saltonmass.com $$$
Shapiro’s Delicatessen
DELI Slide your tray along and take your pick of kosher comfort foods at this downtown institution. Hot pastrami and corned-beef sandwiches on rye have drawn long lines for more than a century. The Reuben contends for the city’s best, and heartier fare such as potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, and matzoball soup are perennially satisfying standbys. Load up on a massive wedge of pie, or you haven’t really had the proper Shapiro’s experience. 808 S. Meridian St., 317-6314041, shapiros.com $$
Siam Square
THAI Soothing red and green curries—redolent of coconut milk, Thai chili paste, and fresh veggies—play strictly by the book. The same goes for the fresh shrimp-and-chicken spring rolls packed inside a filament of rice paper, and the crab Rangoon, fried crisp around the fluffiest sweet cream-cheese filling. 936 Virginia Ave., 317-636-8424, siamsquareindy.com V $$
Sidedoor Bagels
BAGELS This carb-lover’s dream draws in customers with the warm baking smell of 16 varieties of bagels. With nine schmear options (from bacon-scallion cream cheese to deviled egg salad to Amazeball vegan spread)—well, you do the math. Order online in advance to secure your dozen, or one of the open-face Lox & Loaded bagel sandwiches. 1103 E. 10th St., 317-762-5336 V $
Taxman CityWay
GASTROPUB Soaring ceilings, rustic candelabra lighting, brick walls, and a 3,000-square-foot patio make this one of Indy’s most welcoming drinking spots. The gastropub menu includes some of the city’s best frites, served with more than half a dozen sauces or loaded with bacon, beer cheese, and scallions. Liège waffles are topped with add-ons like fried chicken and rosemary-scented ma-ple syrup or cheesy shrimp and grits. 310 S. Delaware St., 317734-3107, taxmanbrewing.com $$
Top Out Cafe
HEALTHY Located on the second level of the North Mass Boulder climbing gym, Top Out Cafe offers fitness enthusiasts a variety of healthy meals. With filling vegan options like the Banana Nut Butter Top Out Bowl, (a heaping serving of cool smoothie dressed with a variety of fruits), alongside a vegan patty melt topped with walnut Parmesan, smeared with sriracha aioli, and sandwiched in between two pieces of focaccia, the cafe puts the power in plant-based power. For those looking for a quick refreshment, there’s no shortage of smoothies, juices, and coffees, as well as a rotating selection of 14 local brews on tap. 1411 Roosevelt Ave., 317-953-6669, topoutcafe .com $$
Union 50
CONTEMPORARY Marrying the retro trappings of a onetime union hall with all of the sleek amenities of a 21st-century cocktail lounge, this instantly popular supper club features a stunning backlit glass bar and a wood-fired kitchen with a prep line and pass-through visible to the spacious dining room. One of the first upscale eateries to bring poutine to local palates, the restaurant helmed by chef Adan Sandoval also does more nuanced dishes that span the globe, known for such favorites as sesame-soy sticky chicken wings and a unique kimchi meatloaf with apple-yuzu jam. 620 N. East St., 317-610-0234, union-50.com $$$
Upland Fountain Square
GASTROPUB Bloomington’s Upland Brewery brings its casual-dining experience to Fountain Square, with an open-concept dining room and a popular dog-friendly patio. The Upland repertoire gets proper representation in the wall of taps behind the bar. You can casually sip a flight of sours and snack on smoked chicken wings, or get busy with dishes plucked from the chef’s rotating seasonal menu, and vegetarians get plenty of love, with options such as a Three Carrots seitan breaded “tenderloin” as tasty as the State Fair original. 1201 Prospect St., 317-672-3671, uplandbeer.com V $$
Wine Market & Table
CONTEMPORARY One of Fountain Square’s landmark buildings (once home to both Deano’s Vino and Pioneer) now houses this casual tribute to wining and dining. An extensive and affordable list of bottles is bolstered with solid craft cocktails. The food gets plenty of creative flourish, too, from the steak bites appetizer that’s cooked at the table on hot rocks to pork belly served sliced and sizzled with cannellini bean puree, cherry-apple barbecue sauce, and a sweet fermented slaw. Brunch is served every day that the restaurant is open, offering dolled-up mimosas and filling early-bird fare like nduja-spiked skillets and breakfast hash. 1110 Shelby St., 317-493-1010, winemarket indy.com $$$
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
This list of hospitals and facilities is just a sampling of available options. Entries may not mention every service a provider offers. Inclusion does not imply an endorsement by Indianapolis Monthly or Emmis Communications.
HOSPITALS
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
A recipient of Five Star Excellence Awards in bariatrics and mammography, this hospital offers a wide range of surgeries, emergency care (its emergency room has been designated an Emergency Center of Excellence), a center dedicated to sleep disorders, joint replacement
and cardiopulmonary care, gastroenterology services, and medical imaging. Its maternity department features a Level III neonatal intensive-care unit. The Women’s Center provides personalized care in services such as gynecology; obstetrics; and bone, pelvic, breast, and heart health. 13500 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-582-7000, healthcare.ascension.org
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers has achieved LEED-for-healthcare certification, meaning patients receive care in a healthier environment. Since opening in 2013, the location has earned five Five Star Excellence Awards in the areas of emergency care, inpatient, inpatient OB/GYN, inpatient medical/surgical, and
outpatient services. Additional services include imaging, mental-health care, a weekday sports injury walk-in clinic, a Saturday-morning pediatric walk-in clinic, a pediatric and adult sleep-disorders center, Monogram Maternity, and kids’ services at the Peyton Manning Children’s Outpatient Center. 13861 Olio Rd., Fishers, 317-415-9000, healthcare.ascension.org
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Healthgrades has consistently ranked this northwestside facility in the areas of critical, stroke, and gastrointestinal care, as well as orthopedic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary services. Several Centers of Excellence, including those dedicated to cardiovascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s, bariatric,
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spine, transplant, and cancer care, are located here, as are services in emergency medicine, trauma care, digestive health, sleep disorders, imaging, hospice care, wound treatment, and general surgery. The Center for Healthy Aging provides in-depth geriatric services, and the Stress Center serves youth and adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, and drug and alcohol addiction. 2001 W. 86th St., 317338-2345, healthcare.ascension.org
Ascension St. Vincent Neighborhood Hospitals
Several “micro hospitals” in and around Indy offer care with shorter wait times (like 15 minutes or less) and specialize in 24/7 emergency and urgent care for major and minor incidents. Also available are a range of clinical tests, fully digital X-rays and other imaging services, pharmacies, and laboratory services. Avon: 9613 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, 317-613-5300; Castleton: 8602 Allisonville Rd., 317-703-1970; Noblesville: 9460 E. 146th St., 317-703-1999; Plainfield: 2412 E. Main St., 317-204-6910; South: 8451 S. Emerson Ave., 317-884-7540; healthcare.ascension.org
Community Hospital East
The first full-service hospital of Community Health Network, Community Hospital East opened in 1956. A recent major renovation included a new patient tower and an expanded emergency room and behavioral health unit. The comprehensive acute-care facility offers cardiovascular, maternity, orthopedic, inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency, and cancercare services. The hospital’s affiliation with the MD Anderson Cancer Network provides certified physicians with access to MD Anderson’s evidence-based guidelines and treatment plans. Additional highlights include the Center for Joint Health, the Shelbourne Knee Center, Community Breast Care, Level III obstetrics and neonatal care, a sleep/wake disorders center, the Advanced Wound Center, and accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center. 1500 N. Ritter Ave., 317-355-1411, ecommunity.com/east
Community Hospital North
Community North and its surrounding campus include Community Heart & Vascular Hospital, Community Surgery Center North, Community Rehabilitation Hospital North, and Community Cancer Center North, home to MD Anderson Cancer Network–certified oncologists. An emergency room; the Community Women’s Center; a treasure hunt–themed pediatric area; digestive-health care; a Level III neonatal intensive-care unit; a wide range of medical imaging; the Center for Joint Health; behavioral health for children and adults; medical weight loss; and the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center are among other services and amenities offered. 7150 Clearvista Dr., 317621-6262, ecommunity.com/north
Community Hospital South
The comprehensive, coordinated care here serves residents of the southern metro-Indianapolis area. Community Cancer Center South provides a full range of certified oncologists specializing in gynecologic, breast, skin, colorectal, lung, and head and neck cancers. The multidisciplinary approach includes a dietitian, a social worker, patient navigators, and painmanagement specialists. Community Hospital South also provides the Center for Joint
Health, Community Surgery Center South, an ER, Community Breast Care, private labor and delivery suites, a Level II NICU, Community Heart & Vascular, and an onsite pharmacy. 1402 E. County Line Rd., 317-887-7000, ecom munity.com/south
Franciscan Health Carmel
This short-stay, six-bed hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient services, such as imaging, physical therapy, rehab, sleep tests, and laboratory services; primary care; and the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery. 12188B N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-705-4500, franciscanhealth.org
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Healthgrades has named Franciscan Indianapolis among America’s 50 Best Hospitals, and the southside facility has also been among Truven Health Analytics’ Top 100 Hospitals. Franciscan has achieved top Healthgrades rankings for best overall heart care, heart surgery, heart-failure treatment, and coronary interventions. Its emergency room is an accredited Chest Pain Center, and its Breast Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Other amenities include multidisciplinary cancer care; diabetes and endocrinology care; the Wound Care Institute; joint and spine care; a bariatric-surgery program; behavioral health; outpatient services such as physical and occupational therapy, laboratory tests, and imaging; the Center of Hope for victims of rape and sexual assault; and a full slate of senior, women’s, and children’s
services. 8111 S. Emerson Ave., 317-528-5000, franciscanhealth.org
Franciscan Health Mooresville
The nationally recognized Center for Hip & Knee Surgery, which performs about 2,500 joint replacements each year, is housed here. This hospital also provides a wide range of programs and services, including emergency medicine, cardiovascular care through Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians, behavioral health, diabetes care and education, cancer screening and treatment, neurosciences, sports medicine, sleep disorders, and endoscopy. It is home to the only full-service, hospital-based obstetrical and maternity care program in Morgan County. 1201 Hadley Rd., Mooresville, 317-831-1160, franciscanhealth.org
Franciscan Plainfield Health Center
This facility provides outpatient services, including imaging, laboratory, sports medicine, family medicine, diabetes care, and physical therapy, to residents of Hendricks and Morgan counties. 315 Dan Jones Rd., Plainfield, 317837-4700, franciscanhealth.org
Hancock Regional Hospital
A full complement of inpatient and outpatient services is provided here, including 24-hour emergency care; diagnostic imaging; cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, and oncology care; rehabilitation; and mental-health counseling. The multispecialty outpatient Hancock Surgery Center, the Center for Wound Healing, the
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Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
James T. Anderson MD Center for Women’s Health, a bariatric weight-loss program in partnership with Ascension St. Vincent, a heartburn center, and a sleep-disorders center also are offered. The facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology. 801 N. State St., Greenfield, 317462-5544, hancockregionalhospital.org
Hendricks Regional Health
Hendricks Regional Health achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 14th year in a row in 2021, and is Five Star–rated by Healthgrades in COPD, heart failure, pneumonia, and sepsis. It serves west-central Indiana, including hospitals in Danville and Brownsburg and medical offices in Avon, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Greencastle, Lizton, and Bainbridge. Both hospitals include the Center for Breast and Bone Health (designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence), emergency departments, imaging, rehabilitation, lab services, and respiratory care, while Danville offers the Center for Diabetes Excellence, an inpatient and outpatient surgery unit, pediatric care, neurodiagnostic services, and the Childbirth Center. The Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon offers lab services, nutrition counseling, physical therapy, and sports medicine, among other amenities. Hospitals: 1000 E. Main St., Danville, 317-745-4451; 5492 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Brownsburg, 317-4569051; hendricks.org
IU Health Methodist Hospital
This longtime regional and national healthcare leader is consistently ranked among the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Hospitals. Its designation as a Magnet hospital also speaks to its achievement in excellence for nursing service and patient outcomes, and its partnership with the IU School of Medicine and the Methodist Research Institute gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies using the latest research and technology. It is also a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. It’s home to the largest Level I adult trauma center in the state, a nationally recognized organ-transplant center (the first in the state to perform a pancreas transplant), award-winning cardiac critical care, renowned orthopedics and sports-medicine services, the largest neuroscience critical-care unit in the country, and the Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics. 1701 N. Senate Blvd., 317-962-2000, iuhealth.org/methodist
IU Health North Hospital
This Carmel-based, full-service hospital offers a wealth of assistance for adults and children, as well as an attached medical office building and the IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center. Clinical programs include breast imaging, cardiovascular, emergency, labor and delivery, oncology, outpatient surgery, radiology, urology, hematology, bariatric and medical weight loss, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and a sleep-disorders center. It is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-688-2000, iuhealth.org/north
IU Health Saxony Hospital
Open since late 2011, this hospital in Fishers focuses on advanced cardiovascular care (it is a Level I Heart Attack Program), orthopedics
(home to the IU Health Hip & Knee Center), and emergency services. The facility also provides outpatient surgery, cardiac-rehabilitation services, radiology, sports-medicine care, women’s healthcare, and a sleep-disorders center. Breast care includes 3-D breast tomosynthesis and mammography screening, ultrasounds, and surgery. 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, 317678-2000, iuhealth.org/saxony
IU Health University Hospital
Throughout the years, U.S. News & World Report has routinely ranked several of IU Health University Hospital’s clinical programs among the best in the nation. The teaching facility also boasts one of the most comprehensive organtransplant centers in the region; a nationally recognized gastroenterology program; oncology and dermatology; radiology; full surgical services; diabetes and endocrinology care; and a top orthopedics program that provides joint, bone, spine, and muscle care for adults and children. 550 N. University Blvd., 317-9445000, iuhealth.org/university
IU Health West Hospital
IU Health West has earned Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, meaning its nurses rank in the top tier nationwide. This hospital serves Hendricks County with a unique “sanctuary of healing” design that creates a soothing, stressfree atmosphere. Highlights include emergency services, the Back and Neck Center, a Cancer Center, a 24/7 cardiac cath lab, cardiovascular testing and treatment, orthopedic and sports-medicine care, imaging, sleep services, pediatric care, and a full spectrum of women’s health services. 1111 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Avon, 317-217-3000, iuhealth.org/west
Johnson Memorial Hospital
The Cardiovascular Care Center here is offered in partnership with IU Health Physicians Cardiology. The hospital provides a newly expanded emergency room, general and specialty surgery, a comprehensive weight-loss and wellness program, and care centers related to cancer, diabetes, breast health, respiratory care, maternity, orthopedics, stroke, and sleep. The facility’s Stones Crossing Health Pavilion, in conjunction with Community Health Network, is located in Greenwood and offers imaging and lab services, primary- and specialty-care physicians, rehab and physical therapy, and a sports-performance program and amenities for athletes.
1125 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 317-7363300, johnsonmemorial.org
MHP Major Hospital
Major Health Partners is the primary healthcare provider for Shelby County and serves patients and families throughout southeast Indiana through the hospital and its practice groups. Its MHP Major Hospital has been ranked among The Chartis Group’s top 100 rural community hospitals five years straight. MHP Cardiovascular provides a full slate of services to prevent and treat heart and vascular diseases and conditions, and its Renovo Orthopaedic Center offers a wide range of services, including
surgical and nonsurgical care, joint replacement, rehabilitation, and sports-medicine care. Additional highlights include an emergency department, MHP Oncology & Hematology, diabetes education and prevention, women’s health, gastroenterology and hepatology, primary care, a comprehensive suite of surgery services, and cosmetic surgery. 2451 Intelliplex Dr., Shelbyville, 317-392-3211, mymhp.org
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent features dozens of pediatric specialties, including cancer, blood diseases, cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, leukemia and lymphoma, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology, orthopedics, sleep disorders, and the Hilbert Pediatric Emergency Department, with private rooms that have TVs and video games. The Stress Center provides mental-health services, and the adolescent medicine program offers primary and specialty care. There are also pediatric and neonatal intensive-care units. 2001 W. 86th St., 317-3382345, peytonmanningch.org
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VA Medical Center
This VA Medical Center, in partnership with the IU School of Medicine, has been helping Hoosier veterans since 1932 with a full range of services that includes emergency care, extended care and rehabilitation, cancer care, mental-health services, suicide prevention, palliative care, amputee care, women’s health, dental care, PTSD services, and weight management. Community outpatient clinics providing primary care and some specialty services are based in Bloomington, Brownsburg, Edinburgh, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Martinsville, Lafayette, and at several locations around Indianapolis. 1481 W. 10th St., 317-554-0000, indianapolisva.gov
Riley Children’s Health at IU Health
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Work begins later in 2022 on a Saxony expansion that will increase patient beds, grow programs such as cardiology and primary care, and add standalone offices for outpatient care.
For 2021–2022, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Riley among the top children’s hospitals in the areas of cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, and urology. Riley has achieved Magnet status for nursing excellence, and offers a comprehensive Level IV neonatal intensive-care unit with 60 private rooms. It also features a Level I pediatric trauma center, a Level I children’s surgery center, a nationally recognized pediatric transplant program, and the region’s only dedicated pediatric burn center verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. Its wide range of services includes developmental pediatrics, imaging, sleep disorders, dermatology, emergency care, a stem cell transplant center, and a pain center. 705 Riley Hospital Dr., 317-944-5000; 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-688-2000; rileychildrens .org
Riverview Health
Riverview’s newest hospital opened in Westfield in 2018. There, patients
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receive emergency and urgent care, imaging, rehab, lab services, and surgery. The location in Noblesville offers a combined ER and urgent care, along with surgery, radiology and imaging, a wide spectrum of women’s services, cosmetic surgery (a new service), and care related to diabetes and endocrinology, internal medicine, the heart, cancer, and sleep disorders. A modern maternity center is housed in the women’s pavilion with private guest suites and a Level II special-care nursery. Riverview’s Chest Pain Center is accredited by the American College of Cardiology. It also offers an advanced wound care program with LUNA diagnostic technology and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The Bone & Breast Center is an accredited Breast Center of Excellence. 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, 317-773-0760; 17600 Shamrock Blvd., Westfield, 317-214-5555; riverview.org
Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
Part of Eskenazi Health, Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital accommodates more than 1 million outpatient visits each year, with IU School of Medicine physicians on hand to offer a comprehensive range of primary- and specialty-care services. Facilities include the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana and the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center serves those with mental illnesses and chronic addictions, and 11 Eskenazi Health primary-care locations provide physical exams, immunizations, prenatal care, social services, and dental care throughout the community. Other hospital services include senior care; women’s and children’s care; dermatology and cardiology; infectious diseases; orthopedics; eye health; and urology; family planning; joint replacement; the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation; and palliative care. 720 Eskenazi Ave., 317-880-0000, eskenazihealth.edu
Witham Health Services
Boone County’s Witham facility offers cardiovascular care, a Sleep Center featuring diagnostic testing, an Allergy and Sinus Center, a Wound Healing Center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, emergency and surgical services, radiology and imaging, pediatric care, pain management, dermatology, rheumatology, sports medicine, the GI Institute, and the Cancer Institute. Witham’s Women’s Center, a Breast Center of Excellence, offers 3-D tomosynthesis mammography and a complete slate of physical and mental-health services. 2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, 765-485-8000, witham.org
ADDRESSING SPECIALTY GROUPS & NEEDS
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
Several cardio-related Centers of Excellence are based here. Features and services offered include a 24/7 Heart Emergency Unit, a Women’s Cardiac Risk Clinic, interventional cardiology, vascular and aortic care, radiology and imaging, open-heart surgery, pacemaker
installation, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and transplants. 10580 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-338-2345, healthcare.ascension .org
Ascension St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital
Accredited by The Joint Commission, this long-term acute-care hospital provides services to medically complex and critically ill patients who require an extended hospital stay and more specialized treatment programs. The facility offers ventilator management and individualized weaning programs; complex infusion therapy; telemetry; hemodynamic monitoring; long-term wound care; chemotherapy; surgical, radiological, dialysis, and laboratory services; and physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy. 8050 Township Line Rd., 317-415-8500, healthcare .ascension.org
Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center
A variety of behavioral-health services for all ages is offered, including assessments and consultations; crisis intervention; inpatient and outpatient treatment; addiction services; inpatient detoxification; and care related to PTSD, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Its dual-diagnosis unit assists those with co-occurring mental illness and substance-use disorder. 8401 Harcourt Rd., 317-338-4800, healthcare.ascension.org
Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital
At the largest comprehensive women’s health facility in Indiana, moms can receive a full slate of pre- and post-birth services, including maternal-fetal medicine, care for highrisk babies, breastfeeding classes and support, and a Level IV newborn intensive-care unit. An emergency room; breast, gynecological, and urological surgeries and exams; senior services; bone-density testing; and nutrition and exercise classes are also offered. 8111 Township Line Rd., 317-415-8111, healthcare .ascension.org
Center for Pain Management
Specialists here treat a variety of acute and chronic pain conditions, including back, neck, joint, and cancer pain. Other areas of treatment include degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, fibromyalgia, and myofascial and neuropathic pain. Imaging, infusion therapy, nerve blocks, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and physical therapy also are offered. A Carmel location is slated to open in summer 2022. 8805 N. Meridian St.; 533 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood; 97 Dover St., Avon. 317-706-7246, indypain.com
Central Indiana Orthopedics
This group provides orthopedic and musculoskeletal care for all ages, including that related to the neck, back, spine, foot, ankle, hip, hand, and knee; joint-replacement surgery; treatment of work-related injuries; sports-medicine services; electrodiagnostics; and imaging. Walkin clinics are offered at the Fishers, Muncie, Marion, and Anderson facilities, and satellite locations are based in Elwood and Winchester. 14300 E. 138th St., Building B, Fishers. 800-6226575, ciocenter.com
Community Fairbanks Recovery Center
A part of Community Health Network, Fairbanks focuses on recovery from alcohol and other drug problems. Inpatient detoxification; partial hospitalization and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents; Community Fairbanks Recovery Lodge, long-term residential treatment centers for men and women; transitional-living and recovery-management programs; women’s trauma care; and family counseling are among the services offered. 8102 Clearvista Pkwy., 800-225-4673, ecommunity.com
Community Heart and Vascular Hospital
Located on the campus of Community Hospital North, the facility offers a 24/7 heart-care emergency room and cardiovascular genetic counseling. A cardiologist is on site all hours of the day. Services include cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac-catheterization labs, clinics dedicated to cardio-oncology and anticoagulation, a full range of diagnostic tests, heart failure care, and prevention and wellness tools. Services are also offered at Community Hospitals East and South. 8075 N. Shadeland Ave., 317-621-8000, ecommunity.com/heart
Community Rehabilitation Hospital
Community Rehabilitation Hospital provides intensive services to treat patients living with cognitive and physical disabilities related to brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, amputations, and neurological conditions. The centers are maintained in partnership with Kindred Rehabilitation Services. Amenities include private patient rooms; therapy gyms; private treatment spaces for physical, speech, occupational, and recreational therapy; and outdoor courtyards. In January 2022, ground broke on a new location in Brownsburg. North: 7343 Clearvista Dr., 317-585-5400, communityrehab hospitalnorth.com; South: 607 Greenwood Springs Dr., Greenwood, 317-215-3800; communityrehab hospitalsouth.com
Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Formerly called Methodist Sports Medicine, these offices offer treatment, prevention, and rehab of sports-related injuries; concussion care; pain management; joint replacement; treatment for conditions of the hand, ankle, back, wrist, elbow, shoulder, foot, and knee; and rehabilitation. The group, composed entirely of fellowship-trained physicians, provides care for the Indianapolis Colts and high schools, colleges, and universities around the state. 201 Pennsylvania Pkwy., Ste. 100; 1401 W. County Line Rd., Greenwood; 16289 Boden Rd., Ste. 2, Noblesville. Additional locations in Bloomington and Tipton. 317-817-1200, forteortho.com
Franciscan Health Heart Center
Healthgrades has ranked this center among the top in the country in several areas, including coronary bypass surgery, heart-failure treatment, peripheral vascular surgery, and overall heart care. The state’s first Heart Valve Center was established here and has earned international attention for its technology that has allowed patients to naturally regrow heart tissue and its minimally invasive approach to
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repairing leaking mitral valves. Surgeon Marc Gerdisch was the first ever to implant the CorMatrix ECM Tricuspid Valve, the first and only tissue-regenerative heart valve. Comprehensive cardio care is available, including electrophysiology, cardio-oncology, atrial fibrillation diagnosis and treatment, vascular services, interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging and rehabilitation, and that related to heart failure. 8111 S. Emerson Ave., 317-528-1580, franciscanhealth.org
Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel
This new facility, a joint venture between Franciscan Health and Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, opened in April 2022 and features inpatient and outpatient surgical suites for joint replacements and surgeries on the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot, and ankle; an urgent-care clinic; and a sports performance and athletic training center. Physical and occupational therapy, pain management, primary-care sports medicine, lab services, sports chiropractic care, and imaging also are offered. 10777 Illinois St., Carmel, 317-528-5400, franciscanhealth.org
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Indiana Colon & Rectal Specialists
The center’s doctors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the anus, colon, and rectum, including colon and rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, incontinence, hemorrhoids, prolapse, diverticulitis, and ulcerative colitis. Colonoscopies and surgeries are offered. 5255 E. Stop 11 Rd., Ste. 250, 317-528-2270; 1215 Hadley Rd., Ste. 201, Mooresville, 317-834-2020. Additional location in Columbus; franciscanhealth.org/ fpnindianacolon
Goodman Campbell
Brain and Spine
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine is the merger of the Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group and the IU Department of Neurological Surgery. Clinical specialties include brain and spine tumors, aneurysms and other neurovascular conditions, artificial-disc replacement, interventional neuroradiology, functional neurosurgery, spinal and brain trauma, spina bifida, pediatric neurosurgery, peripheral nerve disorders, and back and neck pain. 13345 Illinois St., Carmel; 120 Avon Marketplace, Ste. 100, Avon; 555 E. County Line Rd., Ste. 202, Greenwood; 13914 Southeastern Pkwy., Ste. 301, Fishers. 317396-1300, goodmancampbell.com
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
This center features comprehensive specialty care for problems and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Areas of expertise include joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries; arthritis care and treatment; care of simple and complex sports injuries; and nonsurgical treatments, like splints, casts, wound care, and strengthbuilding programs. Patients can rehabilitate at the largest hand-andupper-extremity therapy facility in
the U.S. 8501 Harcourt Rd.; 8820 S. Meridian St., Ste. 235. Additional locations in Avon, Greenfield, Fishers, Westfield, and Kokomo. 317-875-9105, indianahandtoshoulder.com
Indiana Spine Group
The comprehensive spine care provided here includes diagnoses for all spinal disorders and abnormalities, surgical and nonsurgical treatment by board-certified specialists, spinal therapeutic and diagnostic treatment, imaging, specialized injections, chiropractic work, and physical therapy. It is affiliated with the Medical Academic Center, a state-of-the-art, hands-on medical-education training facility for physicians, clinicians, educators, and students. 13225 N. Meridian St., Carmel; multiple additional locations throughout Central Indiana. 317-228-7000, indianaspinegroup.com
IU Health Heart & Vascular
As one of the highest-volume heart and vascular programs in the nation, IU Health Heart & Vascular offers a full range of diagnostic testing; interventional radiology; heart and lung transplants; heart-failure therapy; lipid-disorder treatment; and care for congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary artery disease. Multiple Central Indiana locations, iuhealth.org
IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
The IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center. The NCI designation recognizes that the center’s research programs meet rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary cancer research. The goals of those programs—and the center’s 270-plus researchers—range from understanding the molecular changes that cause cancer to developing targeted therapies to prevent and treat the disease. 1030 W. Michigan St., 888600-4822, iuhealth.org; cancer.iu.edu
Kindred Hospitals
Two locations provide long-term acute care to medically complex patients who require continued care and extended recovery time. The facilities provide intensive-care units; a full slate of rehabilitation services; stroke, brain injury, and post-transplant care; dialysis suites; pulmonary services; complex wound care; IV antibiotic therapy; pain management; and nutrition support. 1700 W. 10th St., 317-636-4400; 8060 Knue Rd., 317-813-8900; kindredhealthcare .com
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In 2022, the facility became the 32nd member institution of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an elite group of centers devoted to patient care, research, and education.
Midwest Colon and Rectal Surgery
The experts here provide laparoscopic and da Vinci surgery for colorectal cancer and other maladies; colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies; and diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as incontinence, abdominal pain, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, polyps, irritable bowel syndrome, and small-intestine and pelvic-floor disorders, among others. 13421 Old Meridian St., Ste. 210, Carmel, 317-844-5273; 8240 Naab Rd.,
Ste. 160, 317-872-1577; 2705 N. Lebanon St., Ste. 360, Lebanon, 317-872-1577; midwestcolon.com
OrthoIndy/OrthoIndy Hospital
OrthoIndy specialists present a spectrum of care for muscles, bones, joints, and the spine. Services include surgical and nonsurgical treatment, physical therapy, orthobiologic therapies, trauma and urgent care, pediatric care, sports medicine, imaging, cartilage restoration, and bone oncology. Owned by OrthoIndy physicians, OrthoIndy Hospital is the area’s first specialty facility with a focus on musculoskeletal care and complex inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, including total joint and spinal operations. Hospital locations: Main: 8400 Northwest Blvd., 317-9561000; South: 1260 Innovation Pkwy., Ste. 150, Greenwood, 317-884-5200; West: 7950 Ortho Ln., Brownsburg, 317-268-3600. Additional clinic and urgent-care locations throughout Central Indiana; orthoindy.com
Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder of Indiana
A team of doctors, nurses, and therapists dispenses comprehensive care for all conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, and hand, including arthritis, tumors, Dupuytren’s contracture, nerve-compression disorders, dysfunction and deformities resulting from injury, tendon problems, and fractures and dislocations. 13431 Old Meridian St., Ste. 225, Carmel; 6920 Gatwick Dr.; 6085 Heartland Dr., Ste. 200, Zionsville; 13861 Olio Rd., Ste. 301, Fishers. 317-249-2616, indianahandsurgeons.com
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
A collaboration between IU Health and Ascension St. Vincent, this hospital offers brain, spinal injury, transplant, and stroke rehabilitation, and intensive rehab for patients with complex medical, surgical, and/or neurological injuries and illnesses. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are offered as well. Specialized services include a general physiatry clinic, a spasticity clinic, a balance-retraining program, vision rehabilitation, and a therapy gym and pool. 4141 Shore Dr., 317-329-2000; Northwest Brain Injury Center: 9531 Valparaiso Ct., 317879-8940; rhirehab.com
Shelbourne Knee Center
Dr. Donald Shelbourne established the Shelbourne Knee Center, the state’s only center dedicated to knees, in 2004. He and his staff deliver care related to ligament and meniscus injuries, ACL tears, arthritic pain, tendonitis, deconditioned knees, and arthrofibrosis. Surgeries offered include knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, and patella realignment. 1500 N. Ritter Ave., Ste. 500, 317-924-8636, fixknee.com
Urology of Indiana
Urology of Indiana’s expert urologists and urogynecologists treat patients for disorders and diseases of the genitourinary system. That includes diagnosis and treatment for enlarged prostates, pelvic-floor dysfunction, kidney stones, male infertility, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, low testosterone, and erectile dysfunction. Vasectomies and testing and care for bladder, prostate, testicular, and kidney cancers also are offered. Fourteen Central Indiana locations, 877-362-2778, urologyin .com
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BASICS
INDIANAPOLIS INFORMATION
Indy Chamber
Advocates for local member businesses. Salesforce Tower, 111 Monument Circle, Ste. 1950, 317-464-2222, indychamber.com
Visit Indy Indianapolis’s convention and visitors bureau. 200 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, 317-262-3000, visitindy.com
INDIANA INFORMATION Information Center 317-233-0800, in.gov/core/help.html
MARION COUNTY INFORMATION Building Permits
Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, 1200 Madison Ave., Ste. 100, 317-327-8700, indy.gov/agency/departmentof-business-and-neighborhood-services
City-County Building 200 E. Washington St., 317-327-3200, indy.gov
Mayor’s Action Center Report potholes and road debris, zoning violations, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping, street signal problems, stray animals, graffiti, and more. 200 E. Washington St., Ste. 2160, 317-327-4622, indy.gov/agency/mayorsaction-center
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Adult Protective Services Abuse Hotline 800-992-6978, in.gov/fssa
HOTLINES
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
800-800-5556, in.gov/dcs
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Severe-weather preparedness and safety awareness. 317-232-2222, in.gov/dhs
Marion County Child Advocacy Center
251 E. Ohio St., 317-327-6919, incacs.org/ centers/marion-county-child-advocacycenter-2
POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Beech Grove
340 E. Churchman Ave., 317-782-4930, beechgrove.com/beech-grove-policedepartment.html
IMPD’s Victim Assistance Unit
50 N. Alabama St., 317-327-3331, indy.gov/ activity/crime-victim-assistance
Indianapolis (IMPD)
50 N. Alabama St., 317-327-3811, indy.gov/ agency/indianapolis-metropolitan-policedepartment
Indiana State Police
8620 E. 21st St., 317-899-8577, in.gov/isp
Lawrence
5150 N. Post Rd., 317-545-7575, cityoflawrence .org/police
Marion County Sheriff
675 Justice Way, 317-327-1700, indy.gov/ agency/marion-county-sheriffs-office
Speedway
5300 Crawfordsville Rd., 317-246-4300, speedwayin.gov
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Carmel
10701 N. College Ave. (temporary headquarters as of June 2022), 317-773-1282, carmel.in.gov/ department-services/fire/contact-fire-stationsinformation
Decatur Township
5410 S. High School Rd., 317-856-5400, decaturfire.org
Indianapolis
955 Fort Wayne Ave., 317-327-6041, indy.gov/agency/indianapolis-firedepartment
Lawrence 9001 E. 59th St., Ste. 204, 317-5474371, cityoflawrence.org/firedepartment
Pike Township 4881 W. 71st St., 317-347-5860, pikefire.com
Speedway
1450 N. Lynhurst Dr., 317-246-4300, speedwayin.gov
Wayne Township
700 N. High School Rd., 317-2466200, waynefire.org
ANIMAL CONTROL
Indianapolis Animal Care Services
2600 S. Harding St., 317-327-1397, indy.gov/ agency/animal-care-services
Indy Humane 7929 N. Michigan Rd., 317-872-5650, indy humane.org
UTILITIES
811: Call Before You Dig Indiana law requires you to call before doing any digging on your land. Call 811 24 hours a day or check the website for more information. indiana811.org
AES Indiana
Administration: 1 Monument Circle, aesindiana .com. Customer service: 317-261-8222. Emergency outages: 317-261-8111
CenterPoint Energy
800-227-1376, centerpointenergy.com
Citizens Energy Group (gas and water)
2020 N. Meridian St., 317-924-3311, citizens energygroup.com
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
Contact this group for home weatherization and energy assistance. Marion County: 3266 N. Meridian St., 317-396-1800; Boone/Hendricks County: 1605 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon, 765482-7018; Hamilton County: 1605 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon, 317-773-2221; cagi-in.org
Department of Public Works
City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., 317-327-4000, indy.gov/agency/departmentof-public-works
Duke Energy Indiana
Customer service: 800-521-2232. Emergencies and outages: 800-343-3525; duke-energy.com
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
115 W. Washington St., Ste. 1500, 888-441-2494, in.gov/oucc
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
101 W. Washington St., Ste. 1500E, 317-2322701, in.gov/iurc. Complaints: 317-232-2712
GOOD TO KNOW
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Voting Information
ton St., Room 206, Indianapolis, 317-232-4567, in.gov/gov
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Room 333, Indianapolis, 317-232-4545, in.gov/lg
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., Ste. 2501, 317-327-3601, indy.gov/activity/mayorjoe-hogsett
Sen. Mike Braun
115 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, 317-8228240; 404 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 202-224-4814; braun.senate.gov
Sen. Todd Young
251 N. Illinois St., Ste. 120, Indianapolis, 317-2262700; 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 202-224-5623; young.senate.gov
Rep. Victoria Spartz 216 W. Main St., Carmel, 317-848-0201; 1523 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 202-225-2276; spartz.house.gov
Rep. André Carson
300 E. Fall Creek Pkwy. N. Dr., Ste. 300, Indianapolis, 317-283-6516; 2135 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 202-225-4011; carson .house.gov
FARMERS MARKETS
Avon Farmers Market
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Support Indy Humane at its largest fundraiser, Mutt Strut, a giant dog walk October 15 at Victory Field. Register at indy muttstrut.org.
To register to vote, check your polling place, learn voting hours, and more, visit indianavoters .in.gov.
City-County Council
City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., T241, 317-327-4242, indy .gov/agency/city-county-council
Gov. Eric Holcomb
Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washing-
June–August, 4–7 p.m. Tuesdays. Hendricks Regional Health Avon Medical Center, 8244 E. U.S. Highway 36, avongov.org
Binford Farmers Market
May–September, 8 a.m.–noon Saturdays. Northview Church, 6620 Northview Way, binford71.org
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
May–September, 8 a.m.–noon Saturdays; October, 9 a.m.–noon Saturdays. Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., broadrippleindy.org/farmers-market
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Broad Ripple Winter Farmers Market
November–April, 9 a.m.–noon Saturdays. North side of Glendale Town Center indoors, 2516 E. 62nd St., broadrippleindy.org/farmers-market
Brownsburg Farmers Market
May–September, 4–7 p.m. Thursdays. Town Hall Green, 61 N. Green St., brownsburg parks.com
Carmel Farmers Market
May–September, 8–11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Carter Green (next to Palladium), carmel farmersmarket.com
Carmel Winter Farmers Market
October–March, 9 a.m.–noon Saturdays. The Wire Factory, 510 Third Ave. SW, carmelfarmersmarket.com
Danville Farmers Market
May–September, 8 a.m.–noon Saturdays. Danville Courthouse Square, facebook.com/ dcocfarmmarket
Fishers Farmers Market
May–September, 8 a.m.–noon Saturdays. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., playfishers.com
Fishers Farmers Market at Saxony
June–September, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 13578 E. 131st St., play fishers.com
Fort Ben Farmers Market
June–October, 4–7 p.m. Thursdays. Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8920 Otis Ave., visitlawrenceindiana.com
Garfield Park Farmers Market
May–October, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Garfield Park, 2505 Conservatory Dr., garfield parkfarmersmarket.com
Greenwood Indiana Farmers Market
April–October, 8 a.m.–noon Saturdays. Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., Facebook: Greenwood Indiana Farmers Market
Indianapolis Original Farmers Market
May–October, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. City Market, 222 E. Market St., indycm.com
Indy Summer Farmers Market
May–October, 4–7 p.m. Wednesdays, 727 N. Oriental St.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturdays, 2302 E. 10th St. indysummerfarmersmarket.org
Indy Winter Farmers Market
November–April, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Amp at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd., indywinterfarmersmarket.org
Irvington Farmers Market
June–October, noon–3 p.m. second Sundays. Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St., irvingtongardenclub.org
Noblesville Farmers Market
May–October, 8 a.m.–noon Saturdays. Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., noblesvillemainstreet.org
North Church Farmers Market
July–September, 4–6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays. North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., northchurchfarmersmarket.com
days. Mill Street next to Grand Junction Plaza, downtownwestfieldindy.com
Zionsville Farmers Market
May–September, 8–11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Main and Pine streets, zionsvillefarmersmarket.org
MEDIA
MAGAZINES
Indianapolis Monthly
Premier general-interest magazine in the state. 40 Monument Circle, Ste. 500, 317237-9288, IndianapolisMonthly.com
Indy’s Child
Free magazine for parents and educators. 921 E. 86th St., Ste. 105, 317-722-8500, indys child.com
Pattern
Lushly designed twice-yearly fashion publication. The Stutz, 212 W. 10th St., Ste. E350, patternindy.com/magazine
South
A quarterly look at the southside lifestyle. 30 S. Water St., Ste. A, Franklin, 812-379-5671, indysouthmag.com
NEWSPAPERS Criterion
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis’s weekly newspaper. 1400 N. Meridian St., 800-382-9836, archindy.org/criterion
Founded by Growing Places Indy, this new, twice-weekly market aims to improve food accessibility on Indy’s neareast side.
Southport Farmers Market
April–October, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3–7 p.m. Tuesdays. Southport Community Center, 6901 Derbyshire Rd., facebook.com/southport farmersmarket
Westfield Farmers Market
June–September, 5–8 p.m. Thurs-
Indianapolis Business Journal
Weekly reports on the local business scene. 1 Monument Circle, Ste. 300, 317-634-6200, ibj.com
Indianapolis Recorder
This weekly is one of the nation’s top African-American publications. 2901 N. Tacoma Ave., 317-924-5143, indianapolis recorder.com
Gett ing Around
COMMUTER SERVICES
COMMUTER CONNECT.
Car and vanpooling and transit-related assistance for individuals and businesses. 317327-7433, commuter connect.us
TAXIS. Fare: Approximately $30–$40 between downtown and the airport.
UBER/LYFT. Fare: Fees vary; using the free app, enter your requested trip for a rate quote.
BIKESHARE
INDIANA PACERS BIKESHARE. 525 bikes at 50 stations. Fare: Rides are $1 plus 15 cents per minute with no time limits. Annual passes are $125 and are good for unlimited 60-minute trips before usage fees kick in. pacersbikeshare.org
LOCAL BUSES
INDYGO. 30 routes in Marion County, including the rapid-transit Red
Line, which runs from Broad Ripple to downtown to the Greenwood Park Mall. Fares: $1.75 one trip, $4 for a day pass. 317-635-3344, indygo.net
REGIONAL BUSES
GREYHOUND. Daily departures to destinations around Indiana, plus cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Louisville, Milwaukee, and Nashville.
Station: 350 S. Illinois St., 317-267-3074, greyhound .com
OURBUS. Departures from Indianapolis and Zionsville to Chicago and Lafayette. Indy stop: Washington Street across from the Downtown Transit Center, 844-800-6828, ourbus.com
AIR
INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Service from 11 airlines, includ-
ing nonstop flights (some seasonal) to nearly 50 destinations. Travel time from downtown is approximately 20 minutes. ind.com
TRAIN
AMTRAK. Service three days a week on the Cardinal to Chicago, Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City. Station: 350 S. Illinois St., 800872-7245, amtrak.com
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The Indianapolis Star
Largest daily newspaper in the state. 130 S. Meridian St., 317-444-4000, indystar.com
The Jewish Post & Opinion
Newspaper presenting Jewish viewpoints on local and national news. 1389 W. 86th St., Ste. 160, 317-405-8084, jewishpostopinion .com
The Southside Times
This weekly community paper has served the south side since 1928. 7670 U.S. 31 South, 317-300-8782, ss-times.com
RADIO STATIONS
WXLW, 950-AM (news/ conservative talk)
WNDE/FOX Sports, 1260-AM (sports talk)
WTLC-AM, 1310-AM and 92.7-FM (gospel)
WXNT/CBS Sports, 1430-AM (sports talk)
WGNR, 1470-AM and 97.9-FM (Christian)
WBRI, 1500-AM (Christian)
WNTS, 1590-AM (Latino)
WICR, 88.7-FM (jazz/classical/ public)
WJEL, 89.3-FM (student-run programming)
WFCI, 89.5-FM (student-run programming)
WFYI, 90.1-FM (National Public Radio)
WBDG, 90.9-FM (student-run programming)
WHJE, 91.3-FM (student-run programming)
WRFT, 91.5-FM (student-run programming)
WTTS, 92.3-FM (progressive rock)
WIBC, 93.1-FM (news/talk)
WFNI/ESPN, 93.5-FM, 107.5-FM (sports talk)
WNDX, 93.9-FM (alternative rock)
WFBQ, 94.7-FM (classic rock)
WFMS, 95.5-FM (country)
WFDM, 95.9-FM (news/ conservative talk)
WHHH, 96.3-FM (hip-hop and R&B)
WLHK, 97.1-FM (country)
Business News 97.5-FM (national business)
WZRL, 98.3-FM (hip-hop and R&B)
WQRT, 99.1-FM (local community radio)
WZPL, 99.5-FM (Top 40)
WNOW, 100.9-FM (Top 40)
WKLU, 101.9-FM (contemporary Christian)
WOLT, 103.3-FM (alternative rock)
WJJK, 104.5-FM (classic rock)
WYXB, 105.7-FM (soft rock)
WTLC-FM, 106.7-FM (urban adult contemporary)
WEDJ, 107.1-FM (Latino)
WNTR, 107.9-FM (adult contemporary)
TELEVISION, PHONE & INTERNET
AT&T (telephone service) 800-288-2020 (residential service), 888-416-3165 (business service), att.com
AT&T (internet) 866-981-2879, att.com
MetroNet (TV, internet & phone) 877-407-3224, metronetinc.com
Spectrum (TV, internet & phone) 855-243-8892, spectrum.com
Xfinity (TV, internet & phone) 855-870-1311, xfinity.com
WTTV, Channel 4 (CBS)
WRTV, Channel 6 (ABC)
WISH, Channel 8 (CW)
WTHR, Channel 13 (NBC)
WDNI, Channel 19 (Telemundo)
WFYI, Channel 20 (PBS)
WNDY, Channel 23 (My Network TV)
WTIU, Channel 30 (PBS)
WHMB, Channel 40 (Christian)
WCLJ, Channel 42 (Bounce TV)
WXIN, Channel 59 (FOX)
WIPX, Channel 63 (ION)
CITY STATS
AREA
The Indianapolis–Carmel–
Anderson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) refers to an 11-county region that encompasses Indianapolis and its surrounding suburbs, towns, and cities. Indianapolis covers nearly all of Marion County. Marion County: 403 square miles.
Indianapolis MSA: 6,029 square miles.
AREA CODES
317 and 463.
DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES
Chicago: 182 miles
Cincinnati: 108 miles
Columbus, OH: 175 miles
Detroit: 286 miles
Louisville: 114 miles
St. Louis: 242 miles
TEMPERATURES (AVERAGE HIGH/LOW)
January: 36/20
April: 63/43
July: 85/66
October: 65/45
TIME ZONE (EASTERN)
Indiana observes daylightsaving time.
Ends: November 6, 2022, at 2 a.m.
Begins: March 12, 2023, at 2 a.m.
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Garfield Park Farmers Market
State Fare
ELEVATE YOUR NEXT PICNIC TO GOURMET STATUS WITH LOCALLY MADE FOOD AND DRINK.
(1) Smoking Goose Caramel Bacon + Cheddar popcorn $8 for a 5.6-ounce bag. Just Pop In, 6406 Cornell Ave., justpopinpopcorn.com
(2) New Day Shelby Blue Ribbon strawberry rhubarb mead $13 for four. Vine & Table, 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel. vineandtable.com (3) Circle Kombucha $4 per can. Isaro’s Market & Juice Bar, 642 Virginia Ave., Facebook: Isaros-Market-Juice-Bar
(4) “Linda” blueberry peach vodkainfused Mom Water About $10 for four at big-box retailers (5) Batali sandwich $10. Goose the Market, 2503 N. Delaware St., goosethe market.com (6) Newfangled Confections classic peanut Frittle $5 for a 3-ounce bag. Homespun: Modern Handmade, 869 Massachusetts Ave., homespunindy.com (7) Ghyslain chocolate truffles $10 for four. Vine & Table (8) Brownedbutter chocolate chip and blondie cookies $3 each. Amelia’s Bread, Fletcher Place and Windsor Park, ameliasbread.com (9) Broad Ripple Chip Co. chips $4 for a 4-ounce bag. Goose the Market (10) Graband-go marinated mozzarella $5 for 8 ounces. Wildwood Market, 1015 Virginia Ave., wildwoodmarket.com (11) Graband-go pesto pasta salad $5 for 12 ounces. Wildwood Market
LAST LOOK
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