Things to Do in Downtown, Indianapolis A mix of historic neighborhoods and modern attractions, including numerous shops, restaurants, and nightlife options. The area is known for the Mile Square and is bordered by major highways and the White River.
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Scottish Rite Cathedral ★ 4.9 · 1.3k★
historic church building in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Indiana State Museum ★ 4.7 · 4.5k★
Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
Eiteljorg Museum ★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Museum exploring the art & culture of the American West, plus cafe, workshops & kids' activities.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
White River State Park ★ 4.7 · 6.0k
Park home to a zoo, amphitheater & myriad cultural venues, plus a riverside trail & canal walk.
Every day 5 AM – 11 PM
Indiana 9/11 Memorial ★ 4.7 · 412
A memorial dedicated to the events of September 11, 2001, located within the Indiana War Memorials Foundation's collection of sites.
Mon–Fri 12 AM – 12 AM
Sat 12 AM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Bottleworks District ★ 4.7 · 964
Indianapolis City Market ★ 4.3 · 2.8k
Massive food hall operating since 1866, with various vendors, a farmer’s market & a craft beer bar.
Tomorrow Bookstore ★ 4.9 · 231
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Downtown
Tappers Arcade Bar ★ 4.7 · 2.3k· $10–20
Lively hangout offering a variety of old-school arcade games & a square bar serving craft beer.
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company ★ 4.7 · 863· $1–10
Spartan cafe for organic drinks & locally baked pastries donates all profits to nonprofit groups.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 7 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Dugout Bar ★ 4.5 · 977· $10–20
Enduring watering hole offering a relaxed vibe, TVs for sports matches & hearty pub grub since 1954.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 1 AM
Sun 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Leviathan Bakehouse ★ 4.7 · 694· $10–20
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
Black Dog Brewing Company at Fletcher Place ★ 4.6 · 460· $10–30
Warehouse-style tasting room of a craft spirits distillery with stone & brick walls & a fireplace.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 4 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 1 PM – 8 PM
ClusterTruck ★ 4.8 · 1.5k
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 10 PM
Fri 7 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 9 PM
Bakersfield Mass Ave ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· $20–30
Tacos & a few other Mexican dishes are delivered in an upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
The Garage Food Hall ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· $10–20
A diverse collection of casual international eateries & bars in a contemporary, industrial space.
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1 Scottish Rite Cathedral 2 Indiana State Museum 3 Eiteljorg Museum 4 Tappers Arcade Bar 5 White River State Park 6 Indiana 9/11 Memorial 7 Bottleworks District 8 Indianapolis City Market 9 Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company 10 Dugout Bar Other areas in Indianapolis Ready to plan Downtown? Turn these Downtown picks into a day-by-day Indianapolis plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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