Guidebook for Indianapolis

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Guidebook for Indianapolis

Parks & Nature

You can easily walk to Ellenberger Park. There is a public pool ($4 for adults, $3 for children), 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, softball fields, and lovely trail around the perimeter. If you don't mind longer walks, I tend to go through the park to get to downtown Irvington.
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Ellenberger Park
5301 East St Clair Street
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You can easily walk to Ellenberger Park. There is a public pool ($4 for adults, $3 for children), 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, softball fields, and lovely trail around the perimeter. If you don't mind longer walks, I tend to go through the park to get to downtown Irvington.

Shopping

James Dant - Purveyors of Men's Goods
5624 E Washington St
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Black Sheep Gifts
5626 E Washington St
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Irvington Vinyl & Books
202 Johnson Ave
Eclectic shop filled with a mix of quirky home decor, vintage items, handmade jewelry, and much more.
Hampton Designs Studio & Shop
5515 E Washington St
Eclectic shop filled with a mix of quirky home decor, vintage items, handmade jewelry, and much more.

Drinks & Nightlife

My absolute favorite brewery in the city - and just a mile away from the house! They have a huge list of beers on tap, including their own as well as some guest beers and wine. They also serve delicious salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and select other items.
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Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington St
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My absolute favorite brewery in the city - and just a mile away from the house! They have a huge list of beers on tap, including their own as well as some guest beers and wine. They also serve delicious salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and select other items.
A trendy cocktail bar with creative concoctions.
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia Ave
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A trendy cocktail bar with creative concoctions.
One of the coolest bars in the city! Children are allowed but it’s better suited for adults. Tiki decor, always changing food menu, and delicious cocktails.
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Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
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One of the coolest bars in the city! Children are allowed but it’s better suited for adults. Tiki decor, always changing food menu, and delicious cocktails.

Food Scene

Little-known coffee shop with eclectic decor.
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Coal Yard Coffee
400 Bonna Ave
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Little-known coffee shop with eclectic decor.
Great coffee and crepes in a gorgeous building. A convenient stop on the way to downtown from Irvington, but not walkable to much from there.
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Neidhammer Coffee Co.
2104 Washington St
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Great coffee and crepes in a gorgeous building. A convenient stop on the way to downtown from Irvington, but not walkable to much from there.
This coffee shop looks like it was made for posting pictures on Instagram. It's on a somewhat hidden street, so it feels like you stumble upon a secret, but it's still walkable to all Mass. Ave. has to offer.
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Kaffeine Coffee Co.
B 707 Fulton St
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This coffee shop looks like it was made for posting pictures on Instagram. It's on a somewhat hidden street, so it feels like you stumble upon a secret, but it's still walkable to all Mass. Ave. has to offer.

Essentials

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Whole Foods Market
320 E Market St
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Entertainment & Activities

This arcade bar (21+) has free play games with purchase of a drink.
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia Ave
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This arcade bar (21+) has free play games with purchase of a drink.
Such a fun pre-dinner activity! About $20 will get you a “pour your own” candle experience, and then you get to take home your own custom scented candle (after it sets for 90 minutes). Reservations aren’t required but are recommended on weekends and with large groups.
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Penn & Beech Candle Co.
747 N College Ave
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Such a fun pre-dinner activity! About $20 will get you a “pour your own” candle experience, and then you get to take home your own custom scented candle (after it sets for 90 minutes). Reservations aren’t required but are recommended on weekends and with large groups.
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Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St
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