Last Updated:
1/19/24
Indianapolis, IN
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
Breakfast
Yolk - City Way
220 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Hey Ricky! Omelet: Smashed Avocado, Chorizo, Onion, Jalapeno, Pepper Jack & Cheddar. Topped with Sour Cream and Salsa. Served with Pancakes
Farm House: Warm Fresh Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. Topped with Two Eggs Any Style.
Chicken 'n' Waffles: Bacon Waffle Topped with Crispy Fried Boneless Chicken Breast, Sausage Gravy, and Sunny Side Up Egg
Breakfast Mac & Cheese: Mac & Cheese Loaded with Ham and Bacon, Chives, Topped with Panko Parmesan Crust and Sunny Side Up Egg
Cheesy Egg Sandwich: Two Fried Eggs, Tomato, Cheddar, Bacon, and Pesto Sauce on a Toasted Bagel
Hours
Daily 7:30 am - 2 pm
Order Online: Yes
Jan. Highlight: Nutty Monkey Cakes - Fluffy Pancakes Filled with Banana Slices, Chocolate Chips, and Layered with Creamy Peanut Butter
Lincoln Square Pancake House
613 W 11th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Donut Biscuit Appetizer: Fried Biscuits Sprinkled with Sugar and Served with Apple Butter $6.29
The Entire Farm: Open Biscuit Topped with Fried Chicken Breast, Bacon, Cheese, Homemade Sausage Gravy, and Eggs $15.29
Meat Lovers Scrambler: Two Eggs Scrambled with Bacon, Sausage, Boar's Head Ham, and Cheddar Cheese. Served with 2 strips of bacon and 2 sausage links with hash browns $13.29
Blueberry Stuffed Pancakes: Blueberry Pancakes Stuffed and Topped with Blueberry Butter, Strawberries and Blueberries $11.29
Hammy Sammy: Scrambled Eggs and Boar's Head Ham, Topped with Swiss & American Cheese, Served on Grilled Sour Dough with Hash Browns $11.29
Hours
Daily 7 am - 3 pm
Order Online: No
Jan. Highlight: Get the Cinnamon Roll
Activities
Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo is a nonprofit organization located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It opened in 1964 and currently covers 64 acres of land, including indoor and outdoor exhibits. The zoo is home to over 1,200 animals representing more than 200 species from around the world.
Featured Animals
Orangutans (Largest Collection in American Zoos)
Cheetah
Meerkats
Arctic Fox
Alaskan Brown Bear
Grey Seal
Honey Bees
Cost
Adult Price Range $15.00 - $32.75
Child (2-12) Price Range $11.75 - $28.75
Senior (62+) Price Range $13.75 - $30.75
Parking: $10.00
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Hours (1.17.24)
Closed Mon & Tue
Wed to Sun 9 am - 4 pm
Jan. Highlight: First-Ever Baby Rhino Due in February
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a museum dedicated to children and families located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It was founded in 1925 and is now one of the largest children's museums in the world, covering 472,900 square feet.
The museum features interactive exhibits and activities for children of all ages, including science experiments, hands-on art projects, and educational displays. Some of the most popular exhibits include the Dinosphere, which features life-sized dinosaur skeletons and interactive displays about prehistoric life, and the SpaceQuest Planetarium, which offers immersive shows about space exploration.
The museum also offers educational programs and workshops, including camps and classes on topics like science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors.
Some Exhibits
The Dinosphere: Walk Among Life Size Dinosaurs
Carousel Wishes and Dreams: Ride the Carousel, Explore the Maze of Mirrors, Climb a Tree House, and Pretend to Serve Treats in a Retro Ice Cream Parlor
Take Me There Greece: Learn about the Daily Life and Culture of Greece
Fireworks of Glass: 43-Foot Tower of 3200 Pieces of Blown Glass
And So Much More To See
Cost
Adult Price Range $24.00 - $30.50
Youth Price Range $19.00 - $25.50
The Best/Biggest Childrens Museum in the World - Will Not Disappoint
3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Hours (1.17.24)
Monday Closed
Tues to Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Feb Highlight: New Interactive Experience - Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out - Feb 3rd to May 19th
Newfields
Newfields is a cultural campus located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It includes a museum, gardens, and a performance venue, and is focused on promoting art, nature, and culture. The museum features a collection of over 60,000 works of art from around the world, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
The gardens at Newfields cover 152 acres and feature a variety of landscapes, including a formal garden, a woodland garden, and a water garden. The gardens also include several outdoor art installations and sculptures.
Newfields also has a performance venue, The Toby Theatre, which hosts a variety of concerts, films, and other cultural events throughout the year.
The campus offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including art classes, nature walks, and workshops on topics like gardening and sustainability. Newfields is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive space, and strives to promote diversity and accessibility in all of its programs and offerings.
Exhibits
The LUME Indianapolis featuring Monet & Friends Alive: Creative Way to Look at European Art
Stephen Sprouse - Rock | Art | Fashion: Feature More Than 60 Ensembles and Shoes Design by Stephen Sprouse
We. The Culture: Works by The Eighteen Art Collective
El Tendedero / The Clothesline Indiana: Artwork from Monica Mayer on Violence Against Women
Artist Among Us: First-Ever All-Staff Exhibition of Artwork
Women of Atelier 17: Artwork of Eight Female Artists Who Were Members of the Experimental Printmaking Workshop Atelier 17 in New York During the 1940s and ‘50s.
Admission
Adults $20.00
Senior (55+) $18.00
Youth (6-17) $13.00
4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Hours (1.17.24)
Monday Closed
Tues & Sun 11 am - 4 pm
April Highlight: The Total Eclipse of the Art Event on April 8th
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of motor racing, located at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, USA. The museum opened in 1956 and houses a collection of race cars, trophies, and memorabilia from over 100 years of racing at the speedway.
The museum features over 75 vehicles on display, including classic race cars and motorcycles, as well as exhibits on the history of the speedway and the Indianapolis 500 race. Visitors can also take a bus tour of the speedway, which includes a lap around the famous oval track.
In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including summer camps, school field trips, and interactive experiences. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is committed to preserving the history and legacy of the speedway and its place in the world of motor racing.
Admission
Adults $15.00
Senior (62+) $14.00
Youth (6-15) $8.00
4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Hours (1.17.24)
CLOSED for Renovations
Until April 2025
Kiss The Bricks Tour - 30-minute bus tour around Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track - Adult $25 Senior $24 Youth $15
Food
Steer-In
5130 E 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Hours
Monday 7 am - 3 pm
Tues to Thurs 7 am - 8 pm
Fri & Sat 7 am - 9 pm
Sunday 7 am - 8 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Bacon & Cheese Loaded Fries (starter): Pile of Fries Smothered with Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Asiago Cheese, Covered with Real Bacon Pieces and Chives $9.50
Hoosier Tenderloin Sandwich: Fresh Cut Pork Loin Served Grilled or Breaded with Lettuce, Tomato, and May on Toasted Bun $10.99
Sunrise Burger: Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Red Onion, Pickles, Topped with One Egg Any Style, on Texas Toast $11.99
Chicken Country Dinner: Tender Breaded Chicken Breast Served with Mashed Potatoes, Smothered in Gravy, Vegetables, and a Roll $11.99
Fish & Chips: Hand-Battered Cod Filets Fried to a Golden Brown Served with Fries $11.99
Meat Me Hand Tossed Pizza: Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Andouille Sausage, Pepperoni, Garlic, Basil, and their Cheese Blend - small $12.29 large $21.99
Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
9165 Otis Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46216
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Goat Cheese Marinara (starter): Marinara Topped with Goat Cheese and Peppadew Peppers. Served with Warm Pita Bread for Dipping
Meatball Sub: Meatballs, Mozzarella, Green Pepper, Red Onion. Topped with Homemade Pizza Sauce and Served Open-Faced
Lasagna Pizza: Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Sausage, Green Onion, Extra Sauce, and Garlic
Slaughterhouse Five Pizza: Pepperoni, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, and Italian Beef
BBQ Pizza: Homemade BBQ Sauce, Chicken or Pulled Pork, Red Onions, and Smoked Gouda
Farmhouse Hangover Pizza: Housemade Chorizo Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken, Cheddar, and Bacon
Hours (1.17.24)
Sun to Thurs 11 am - 9:00 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 10:00 pm
Order Online: Yes
Jan. Highlight: GP Pizza Topped with House-Made Sweet/Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce, Italian Beef, Jalapenos, Diced Pickles, Cheddar Cheese, and Bacon
LiftOff Creamery
111 E 16th St Ste 105, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Sample of the Ice Cream Flavors
7700 (Michigan Pothole): Thick, Black-Tar Fudge in Chocolate Ice Cream with Chunks of Chocolate Asphalt
Baggage (Banana Pudding): Banana Pudding Ice Cream Swirled with Marshmallow Creme and Vanilla Cookies
TCAS (Blueberry Burst): Creamy Mascarpone Cheese Ice Cream with Blueberry Topping
Taxiway Alpha (Apple Crisp): Cinnamon-Apple Ice Cream Layered with Oatmeal Crisp, and Topped with Brown Betty Swirl
MTOW (Marion Blackberry): Fruity, Blackberry Ice Cream Layered with Blackberry Sauce
Emergency Exit (Eskimo Kisses): Coconut Ice Cream with Chocolate Truffles and Thick Blanket of Fudge
Hours
Mon to Thurs 12:30 pm - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 12:30 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
One Scoop $4.79 - Double Scoop $5.79 - Triple Scoop $6.79 - Flight of 4 $7.05
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Located within Walking Distance of the Victory Field, Indiana State Museum, and Lucas Oil Stadium
From their Website: "One of the largest JW Marriott's in the world and recognized by Conde Nast as a Top Midwest hotel, welcome to JW Marriott Indianapolis. Located in central downtown, close to White River State Park, our hotel is the perfect place to explore Indy."
Food/Drinks Options: OP Italian (Italian Cuisine), High Velocity (Sports Bar Fare), and Starbucks (Coffee House)
Who is this for: Colts Fans, Minor League Baseball Fans, Animal Lovers, & Museum Walkers
10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Room in May 23' - $209.00
King Room in May 24' - $229.00
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Located Near USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway, Indiana State Fairgrounds, and Newfields
From their Website: "Ironworks Hotel provides all the modern amenities savvy travelers need, while keeping true to our inspiration of 19th century industrial design."
Food/Drinks Options: Rize (Light Organic Food), Provision (Sustainable & Fresh Menu), and Blue Sushi Sake Grill (Fun Spin on Sushi Experience)
Who is this for: Stay Outside of City, Padded Wallets, Fair Goers, & Steam Punk Lovers
2721 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Queen Room in May 23' - $326.00
Queen Room in May 24' - $372.00
Jan. Highlight: Watch the NFL Playoffs at High Velocity Sports Bar
21 and up fun
Sun King Brewery
135 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Pachanga: Mexican Style Lager | 4.2% ABV | IBU 24
Orange Vanilla Sunlight Cream Ale: Cream Ale | 5.3% ABV | IBU 20
We Mac: Scottish Ale | 5.3% ABV | IBU 23
Explosive Pinto: IPA - Imperial | 9.4% ABV | IBU 75
Razzleblaster: Sour - Flanders Red Ale | 6.5% ABV | IBU 23
The Flying Cupcake: Stout - White | 6.3% AB | IBU 10
Hours
Mon to Weds 11 am - 9 pm
Thurs to Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday Noon - 6 pm
Jan. Highlight: Try the Zero Alcohol Delta 8 Seltzers - Peach, Blueberry, Lemonade or Naked Flavor
Food Menu: Yes
Metazoa Brewing Company
140 S College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Trash Panda: Vanilla Latte - Blonde Ale | 5.3% ABV | IBU 15
Ruh Roh Ale: American Amber | 6.3% ABV | IBU 25
Puppy Slumber Party: Peanut Butter Milk Stout | 6.4% ABV | IBU 28
Nap In The Hammock: Cream Ale | 4.8% ABV | IBU 17
Jumping Joey: American Pale Ale | 5.3% ABV | IBU 40
Wicked Pawesome: New England IPA | 6.3% AB | IBU 25
Hours (1.17.24)
Mon to Weds 1 pm - 10 pm
Thurs 11 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Jan. Highlight: Tapping Party Jan 20th - Here's Looking at Ewe, New Zealand Pilsner
Food Menu: Food Truck
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com