LEISURE Indy CD & Vinyl This funky store is the state’s largest independent music shop, and there’s something for everyone. Vinyl is separated into “nice” and “budget” sections. Need help finding new tunes? Experienced employees are ready to lend their advice, whether you prefer rock, country, or classical. 806 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-259-1012, indycdandvinyl.com
Indy String Theory Offering a unique curation of boutique and luthier-made instruments, Indy String Theory sells electric and acoustic guitars and basses, mandolins, banjos, and ukeleles. Complete your equipment package with pedals, amps, strings, cases, and cables. Repair services include restringing, fret and structural work, and electronics cleaning. 1311 Prospect St., 317502-9184, indystringtheory.com
Irvington Vinyl & Books Tucked away on Johnson Avenue, Irvington Vinyl & Books contains shelves and displays filled with reading and listening materials. The shop carries new and used records and books, as well as poetry and prose from small, independent presses, and local and national ’zines. The owner is happy to accept order requests for any titles not in stock. 9 Johnson Ave., 317-296-4258, irvingtonvinylandbooks.com
Luna Music Need to expand your music collection? Luna offers vinyl LPs, cassettes, books, posters, coffee mugs, tote bags, slipmats, and more cool stuff on its website. Six-month and one-year vinyl and CD subscriptions are also available to bring surprise music selections right to your door. 5202 N. College Ave., 317-283-5862, lunamusic.net
Meridian Music Meridian Music’s comprehensive offerings make it an easy choice when shopping for a piano. The retail space features a large array of Steinway, Boston, Essex, and Roland Digital pianos, including grand, player, and upright models. Ask about their repair and tuning services. Clay Terrace, Carmel, 317-575-9588, meridianmusic.com
Paige’s Music Regular customers at Paige’s are band students who frequent the specialty shops inside: Encore Orchestral Strings, Indy Flute Shop, and Chops Percussion. Paige’s also repairs equipment and rents instruments to school music programs throughout Indiana. 5282 E. 65th St., 317-842-2102, paigesmusic.com
Piano Solutions Owners Brian Hostetler and Greg Durthaler can walk you through a range of manufacturers that includes Baldwin, Yamaha, Kawai,
Kimball, Schimmel, and Steinway, and help you select an acoustic or digital piano. The showroom also includes organs, player pianos, and related accessories. Technicians keep instruments in good working condition. 575 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, 317-582-1946, pianosolutions.net
Square Cat Vinyl Two years after starting the Virginia Avenue Music Festival, Patrick Burtch and Mike Angel opened Square Cat Vinyl, a record store that’s also a music venue, bar, and coffee shop. It’s a fine place to order a pint, hunker down for heads-down work, and listen to top-notch talent. Browse new and used vinyl and check out the local artist section. 1054 Virginia Ave., 317-875-1314, squarecatvinyl.com
The Bike Line Tackle the toughest hills with a sport or mountain bike from Trek, or go for a leisurely roll with one of the chic urban styles. The shop has an array of bikes, helmets, accessories, and shoes for your outings. Bike fittings help riders take to the streets comfortably. 6520 Cornell Ave., 317-253-2611, thebikeline.com
Golf Galaxy Golf Galaxy comes prepared with a putting green, driving area, and golf simulators. Experienced staff, including a PGA Professional, can help you find everything you need to hit the links, with top brands of clubs, shoes, bags, balls, and apparel. Improve your game with custom club-fitting and full-service club repair. 5625 E. 86th St., 317-567-2692, golfgalaxy.com
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SPORTING GOODS Aqua-Tots Swim Shop Whether you’re raising a tiny tot or a competitive swimmer, you’ll find everything you need to keep your child afloat at Aqua-Tots in Broad Ripple. Make a splash in a RuffleButts suit or Finis mermaid tail. Goggles, kickboards, agility paddles, and floaters are also available. 6503 Carrollton Ave., 317-8002318, facebook.com/aquatotsswimshop
BGI Fitness Create your perfect home gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, and rowers by Matrix, Horizon, LeMond, Inspire, and Octane Fitness. You can browse free weights and workout accessories like ankle weights and exercise balls. 4340 E. 82nd St., 317-842-4140; 997 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood, 317-885-7194; bgifitness.com
Bicycle Garage Indy Since the ’80s, Bicycle Garage Indy stores have catered to all cyclists, whether they’re just starting out or have their sights set on the Hilly Hundred. Brands include Giant, Electra, Trek, and Liv, and there are options for men, women, and kids. Safety gear, accessories, apparel, bicycle-fitting, and repair services are all available. 4340 E. 82nd St., 317-842-4140; 997 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood, 317-885-7194; Indy Bike Hub YMCA, 242 E. Market St., 317-612-3099; bgindy.com
Bicycle Outfitters Indy Bikes by BMC, Norco, Pivot, Fuji, All-City, and Schwinn attract cycling enthusiasts from all over. Custom rides are offered, too. The westside location doubles as a warehouse for the extensive website, so you’ll get the ultimate selection of parts, accessories, and apparel. 1309 S. High School Rd., 317-879-5031, boibike.com
Knowledgeable employees can help you find the perfect bike with brands like Specialized, Felt, Electra, Burley, Cannondale, and Cervelo. There’s a selection of shoes, tires, locks, and helmets, too. Gray Goat also offers Body Geometry fitting, which helps cyclists bike faster and longer comfortably while reducing injury risks. 1201 Prospect St., 3850 E. Southport Rd., and 4335 W. 106th St., Carmel, 317780-4628; 25 E. Court St., Franklin, 317-494-6967; graygoatsports.com
622 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, 317-843-9980, minuscarmel.com
Motion Cycling & Fitness Strider, Norco, Ritchey, Evo, and Batch bicycles are carried here, where all skill levels can hit the road with the right gear. When your ride starts looking and feeling like it needs to be spruced up, service pros are ready to help. The shop also carries helmets, shoes, apparel, and juices and nutrition products. 9530 E. 126th St., Fishers, 317-813-7433, motioncycling.com
Moving Water Outfitters You can find top-notch fly-fishing gear, like kayaks, rods, and life jackets, along with a variety of sporting and outdoor goods from NuCanoe, Redington, Sage, Simms, and Old Town. The shop, formerly known as Wildcat Creek Outfitters, also schedules organized excursions and angling classes. 675 S. Main St., Zionsville, 317-733-3014, mwoutfitters.com
Pedego Electric Bikes You’ll be treated like family at the only Pedego store in Indiana. Shop cruisers, as well as low-step, city, and adventure models. Specialty cycles include tandem, cargo, and folding styles, and even adult trikes. 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, 317-708-1070, pedegoelectricbikes.com
Rusted Moon Outfitters Indy Cycle Specialist This independently owned shop in Irvington focuses on high-end bikes and parts, and it has one of the biggest showrooms in the Midwest. Brands include Redline, Giant, Surly, Salsa, Soma, and Santa Cruz. Owner Scott Irons is a master mechanic and wheel builder. 5804 E. Washington St., 317356-4585, indycyclespecialist.com
Matthews Bicycles Since 1944, riders have flocked here to find the wheels of their dreams, whether it’s for a casual neighborhood jaunt (on a tandem style, perhaps?) or a serious ride through the hills of Brown County. There are thousands of bikes in stock, from names like Jamis, Sun, Specialized, Trek, and Electra. Finding one to take home sameday is easy. 7272 Pendleton Pike, 317-547-3456, matthewsbikes.com
Minus Skateshop Nick Holub and Aaron Vaughn share branding for their duo of skateboard shops, but operate them as separate entities. The Minus stores sell all the decks and hardware you’d expect, but the SoBro site is more focused on the gear. Minus Carmel has a boutique element, offering streetwear brands like London-based Yardsale and chinos from Ben Davis. 2196 E. 54th St., 317-674-6776, minusskateshop.com;
Seasoned employees can set you up with the proper tent, sleeping bag, shoes, and other necessary gear for your next kayaking, hiking, or skiing adventure in no time. They can even suggest a location for an upcoming trek. Intrigued by paddleboarding? Those are here, too. Rusted Moon carries brands like Nebo, Merrell, Keen, Marmot, Yakima, Patagonia, Salomon, and Camelbak. 6410 Cornell Ave., 317253-4453, rustedmoonindy.com
Solace Skateshop New to Windsor Park, Solace Skateshop offers eastsiders plenty of gear to get rolling. Check out the graphic After School line of skateboard decks featuring television and movie characters like The Golden Girls, Mister Rogers, Buster Bluth, Urkel, and Chunk from The Goonies. The shop also organizes regular group skate meetups. 1633 Nowland Ave., 317-418-5856, facebook.com/solace.skateshop
Sun Valley Sports Water- and snow-sports gear and apparel fill this store. When it’s time to head out on the lake, you’ll find the right water skis, paddleboards, and wakeboards, and when the slopes beckon, Sun Valley can equip you with a pair of skis or a snowboard. Related apparel, gear bags, and skateboards are sold, too. 8418 Castleton Corner Dr., 317-5775500, sunvalleysportsindy.com 2021 | IM SHOPS
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