Things to Do in Fountain Square, Indianapolis
Fountain Square features three national historic districts and was once the city's main entertainment area, with seven theaters operating from the 1920s to the 1950s. The intersection of Virginia Avenue, East Prospect Street, and Shelby Street is notable for its historic fountains.
Fountain Square features three national historic districts and was once the city's main entertainment area, with seven theaters operating from the 1920s to the 1950s. The intersection of Virginia Avenue, East Prospect Street, and Shelby Street is notable for its historic fountains.
Indy ReadsBookstore
Nine Lives Cafe & Cat LoungeCat Café
Bovaconti CoffeeCoffee Shop
By TripSapien · Updated November 1, 2026
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- 1Indy Reads
- 2Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge
- 3Bovaconti Coffee
- 4Red Lion Grog House
- 5Kuma's Corner
- 6WildEye Lounge
- 7The Brass Ring Lounge
- 8Super Tortas
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