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midtown indianapolis
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34th Street Variety Store
3353 Central Ave.
Architectural Restoration, Inc.
1101 E. 54th St., Studio G
Art of the Soul Center
5345 N. Winthrop Ave.
Artifacts
6327 Guilford Ave.
Ashland Gallery & Stu’s Studio
6537 Carrollton Ave.
Basile Studio Shop at the
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Be Boutique
5367 N. College Ave.
Bébé Gâté
920 Broad Ripple Ave.
Bicycle Exchange
5345 Winthrop Ave.
Big AL’s Superstore
4601 N. College Ave.
Big Hat Books & Arts
6510 Cornell Ave.
The Bike Line
6520 Cornell Ave.
The Blue Door
6426 N. College Ave.
The BlueMile
1079 Broad Ripple Ave.
Blush Shoetique
833 E. Westfield Blvd.
Broad Ripple Vintage
824 E. 64th St.
The Bungalow Inc.
924 E. Westfield Blvd.
Ceramic Dreams Studio
& Gift Gallery
1134 E. 54th St., Studio G
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Charles Mayer & Company
5629 N. Illinois St.
Chelsea’s
902 E. Westfield Blvd.
The Children’s Museum Store
3000 N. Meridian St.
City Dogs Grocery
5209 N. College Ave.
City Style
3802 N. Illinois St.
Cornerstone Boutique
609 E. 29th St.
Costumes By Margie
3818 N. Illinois St.
D & Z Gifts Inc.
4913 N. College Ave.
Dinwiddies
6216 Carrollton Ave.
Easter Conservation Services Ltd.
5208 N. College Ave.
Editions Limited
838 E.65th St., Suite B
The Empty Vase
111 E. 49th St.
Fine Estate Art & Rugs
5914 N. College Ave.
Forrest Formsma Fine Art
1134 E. 54th St., Studio M
Fox Studios Inc.
5901 N. College Ave.
G. Thrapp Jewelers
5609 N. Illinois St.
Gina Rosenow
Decorative Art Studio
1101 E. 54th St., Studio G
Girly Chic Boutique
922 Westfield Blvd.
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Mama Carolla’s
Old Italian Restaurant
1031 E. 54th St.
Melody Inn
3826 N. Illinois St.
Meridian Restaurant and Bar
5694 N. Meridian St.
Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge
519 E. 38th St.
Midtown Grill
815 E. Westfield Blvd.
Mineshaft Saloon
812 Broad Ripple Ave.
Moe and Johnny’s
5380 N. College Ave.
Monkey’s Tale Bar
925 E. Westfield Blvd.
Monon Coffee Company
920 Westfield Blvd.
Monon Food Company
6420 Cornell Ave.
Naked Tchopstix
6255 N. College Ave.
Napolese
114 E. 49th St.
New Paradise Café
6314 Winthrop Ave.
Northside Kitchenette
6515 N. College Ave.
The Northside Social
6525 N. College Ave.
Nourish Café at the
Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 N. Michigan Road
Oh Yumm Bistro
5615 N. Illinois St.
Old Pro’s Table
827 Broad Ripple Ave.
Parcha Sweets
2101 E. 62nd St.
Peppers
6283 N. College Ave.
Perk Up
6536 Cornell Ave.
Petite Chou by Patachou
823 E. Westfield Blvd.
Plump’s Last Shot
6416 Cornell Ave.
Ragin’ Cajun Kitchen
927 Westfield Blvd.
Recess
4907 N. College Ave.
Red Key Tavern
5170 N. College Ave.
The Red Room
6335 Guilford Ave.
Rene’s Bakery
6524 Cornell Ave.
Ripple Bagel & Deli
850 Broad Ripple Ave.
Ripple Inn
929 E. Westfield Blvd.
Rock Lobster
820 Broad Ripple Ave.
Room Four
4907 N. College Ave.
Sam’s Gyros
5404 N. College Ave.
Shalimar Indian Restaurant
1043 Broad Ripple Ave.
Shrimp Hut
203 E. 30th St.
Sidewok Café
1087 Broad Ripple Ave.
Sinking Ship
4923 N. College Ave.
SweeTies Gourmet Treats
1081 Broad Ripple Ave.
Taste Cafe and Marketplace
5164 N. College Ave.
Taste of Philly Soft Pretzel Bakery
670 E. 42nd St.
Thai Cafe
1041 Braod Ripple Ave.
Thr3e Wise Men Brewery
1021 Broad Ripple Ave.
Twenty Tap
5408 N. College Ave.
The Union Jack Pub
924 Broad Ripple Ave.
Unleavened Bread Café
3001 Central Ave.
Upland Brewery Tasting Room
4842 N. College Ave.
Usual Suspects and Casba Bar
6319 Guilford Ave.
The Vogue
6259 N. College Ave.
Wellington Pub
6331 Guilford Ave.
Wild Beaver Saloon
723 Broad Ripple Ave.
Yats
5363 N. College Ave.
ZA Pizzeria
801 Broad Ripple Ave.
Zest
1134 E. 54th St., Studio H
Zheng’s Garden
720 E. 38th St.
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10-01 Food & Drink
1001 Broad Ripple Ave.
3 Sisters Cafe
6360 N. Guilford Ave.
Al Basha Mediterranean
1045 Broad Ripple Ave.
Alley Cat
6267 Carrollton Ave.
Ambrosia
915 E. Westfield Blvd.
Average Joes Sports Bar
816 Broad Ripple Ave.
Avec Moi
701 E. 62nd St.
Barking Dog Café
115 E. 49th St.
Bazbeaux Pizza
811 E. Westfield Blvd.
Bebop Pizza Kitchen
705 E. 54th St.
Big City Grill & Lemonade
23 E. 38th St.
Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar
5902 N. College Ave.
Biscuits Cafe
1035 Broad Ripple Ave.
Boogie Burger
1904 Broad Ripple Ave.
brics
901 E. 64th St.
Broad Ripple Brewpub
842 E. 65th St.
Broad Ripple Tavern
745 Broad Ripple Ave.
Brotgarten @ Perk Up Cafe
6536 Cornell Ave.
Brothers Bar & Grill
910 Broad Ripple Ave.
Brugge Brasserie
1011 E. Westfield Blvd.
Café Patachou
4901 N. Pennsylvania St.
Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille
6349 Guilford Ave.
The Casba
6319 Guilford Ave.
Central Seafood
3351 Central Ave.
Chef JJ’s Back Yard
1040 Broad Ripple Ave.
The Children’s Museum Food Court
3000 N. Meridian St.
China King II
19 E. 38th St.
Chumley’s Grill
838 Broad Ripple Ave.
Connor’s Pub
6331 Ferguson St.
Corner Wine Bar
6331 Guilford Ave.
Cornerstone Coffee
651 E. 54th St.
Crackers Comedy Club
6281 College Ave.
D&C Pizza
3961 Boulevard Place
Egyptian Café and Hooka Bar
6265 Carrollton Ave.
Fat Dan’s Chicago Style Deli
815 Broad Ripple Ave.
Fire by the Monon
6523 Ferguson St.
Flatwater Restaurant
832 E. Westfield Blvd.
Flying Cupcake
5617 N. Illinois St.
Good Morning Mama’s
1001 E. 54th St.
Good to The Bone BBQ
3705 N. Illinois St.
The Great Western Diner
1002 E. 38th St.
H2O Sushi
1912 Broad Ripple Ave.
Hooks Fish & Chicken
3802 N. Kenwood Ave.
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Co
4930 N. Pennsylvania St.
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Co
6229 Carrollton Ave.
Illinois Street Food Emporium
5550 N. Illinois St.
India Garden Restaurant
830 Broad Ripple Ave.
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 N. College Ave.
Kearley’s
2960 N. Meridian St.
Khoury’s
1850 Broad Ripple Ave.
La Bamba
840 Broad Ripple Ave.
La Piedad Authentic
Mexican Cuisine
6524 Cornell St.
Landsharks
810 Broad Ripple Ave.
Locally Grown Gardens
1050 E. 54th St.
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Good Earth Natural Food Co.
6350 Guilford Ave.
got SOLE?
6243 N. College Ave.
The Haberdasher
4911 N. College Ave.
Habig Garden Shop
5201 N. College Ave.
Half Baked Pottery and Gifts
918 Broad Ripple Ave.
Hang Time
13 E. 38th St.
Honey Boutique
843 E. Westfield Blvd.
Hoosier Salon Art Gallery
714 E. 65th St.
Indie Bike
652 E. 52nd St.
Indy CD & Vinyl
806 Broad Ripple Ave.
Joseph’s Jewelry & Loan Co
3824 N. Illinois St.
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Just Pop In!
6302 Guilford Ave.
Kid’s Ink Children’s Bookstore
5619 N. Illinois St.
Kreme Twenty-Four
661 E. 49th St.
L E Kincaid & Sons
5605 N. Illinois St.
Letters from Home
1134 E. 54th St., Studio L
Lilly Lane
5560 N. Illinois St.
Luna Music
5202 N. College Ave.
The Magic Bus
1073 Broad Ripple Ave.
Marigold Clothing
6512 Cornell Ave.
Moondance Jewelry & Boutique
6323 Ferguson St.
Niche
916 Broad Ripple Ave.
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Nicole Taylor’s Pasta & Market
1134 E. 54th St., Studio C
Night Owl Baby
6406 Cornell Ave.
The Oxford Shop
5607 N. Illinois St.
Palm Court Design
1134 E. 54th St., Studio K
Panda(ology)
823 1/2 E. Westfield Blvd.
Periwinkle
6323 Guilford Ave.
Pitaya
842 Broad Ripple Ave.
The Playful Soul
6516 Ferguson St.
Posh Petals
1134 E. 54th St., Studio A
Queen Bee / Dad’s Hats
3821 N. Illinois St.
Redemption
826 E. Westfield Blvd.
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Reese Kitchens
1057 E. 54th St.
Ripple Surf Board Shop
832 Broad Ripple Ave.
Rosalind Brinn Pope Interior Design
1101 E. 54th St., Studio A
Rusted Moon Outfitters
6410 Cornell Ave.
The Secret Ingredient
5631 N. Illinois St.
Shop Tibet
835 E. Westfield Blvd.
Sierra Flowers
3801 N. Illinois St.
Sigman’s Gallery of Fine Art
930 Broad Ripple Ave.
Snazzi Boutique
6356 Guilford Ave.
Solomon Jones Antiques
1103 E. 52nd St.
Sullivan Hardware & Garden
4838 N. Pennsylvania St.
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Surroundings
1101 E. 54th St., Studio B
Susan Van Huss Design Studio
1134 E. 54th St., Studio J
Teeki Hut
807 Broad Ripple Ave.
The Thompson Collection
6516 Carrolton Ave.
Three Dog Bakery
844 Broad Ripple Ave.
The Toggery Resale Boutique
1810 Broad Ripple Ave.
Über Design
5912 N. College Ave.
Urban Optiks
840 E. 64th St.
Vibes Music
1051 E. 54th St.
The Village Experience
6055 N. College Ave.
8Fifteen
815 E. 65th St.
©2012
Your resource for unique food and shops
MY STYLE. MY STORE.
48 - The Jazz Kitchen Voted
one of the World’s Top 100 Jazz
Clubs by Downbeat Magazine, the
Jazz Kitchen features the best in
local, regional and international jazz entertainment.
Our made-to-order menu borrows from New Orleans
and Latino cuisines and fuses these exciting flavors
with Midwest favorites. 5377 N. College Ave.
(317) 253-4900 | thejazzkitchen.com
46 - Illinois Street Food
Emporium For breakfast, lunch
and early dinner, the Illinois Street
Food Emporium is a great gathering spot. Deli classics and the latest
food trends keep the menu interesting, and you’ll find
mouthwatering baked goods and a variety of prepared
dishes, making this the ideal spot for your next meal —
eat in or carry out. 5550 N. Illinois St. | (317) 253-9513
www.eatincarryout.com
30 - Corner Wine Bar With
an award-winning wine list and an
outstanding bistro-style menu, Corner
Wine Bar offers a more sophisticated
Broad Ripple experience. Set in a
charming turn of the century building,
Corner Wine Bar is also noted as one
of Indy’s most romantic spots. Fine food is complemented with a full bar, including single malt scotches and
craft beers. 6331 Guilford Ave. | (317) 255-5159
cornerwinebar.com
180 - Reese Kitchens Since
1970 Reese Kitchens has helped
our Indiana clients make the kitchen
the heart of their homes. We offer
the state’s largest selection of custom and stock cabinetry, along with stylishly practical countertop materials and decorative hardware. The design staff will
create a kitchen that is uniquely you. 1057 E. 54th St.
(317) 253-1569 | reesekitchens.com
143 - G. Thrapp Jewelers
This local institution, one of the top
50 independent jewelers in the
country, offers classic and cuttingedge looks from nationally known designers, as well
as bridal collections. G. Thrapp specializes in custom
pieces and has an extensive selection of estate jewelry
as well as a gift boutique with luxuries for the home
and office. 5609 N. Illinois St. | (317) 255-5555
gthrapp.com
146 - Good Earth Natural
Food Co. Since 1971, the Good
Earth Natural Food Company has offered the best natural products at low
prices. You can rely on this familyowned and -operated business for
a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic
foods, supplements, beauty products and apparel.
6350 Guilford Ave. (317) 253-3709 | good-earth.com
108 - ZEST At Zest, the imaginative dining concept of ‘Downhome
Goes Uptown’ gives lovers of unique
food and warm service memorable
dining experiences. Chef Valerie
Vanderpool brings diners creative food, hand-selected
wines and beers. The restaurant offers catering and a
private event space as well. 1134 E. 54th St.
(317) 466-1853 | zestexcitingfood.com
103 - The Vogue Voted Indy’s
#1 Live Music Venue and Dance
Club by NUVO Reader’s Poll year
after year! Established in 1938 as a movie theater and
converted into a nightclub in 1977, the Vogue hosts
national, regional and local musicians, providing Indy
with great live music and first-class dance clubs. 6259
N. College Ave. | (317) 259-7029 | thevogue.com.
99 - Union Jack Pub Indianapolis’ original English pub has been welcoming friends and neighbors to Broad
Ripple Village for more than 30 years.
Sports on TV, award-winning pizza and
tasty casual food are the draw just as
much as a sterling selection of brews. The pub offers
Sunday brunch. 924 Broad Ripple Ave.
(317) 257-4343 | unonjackpub-broadripple.com 76 - Petite Chou Bistro
and Champagne Bar Petite
Chou is Patachou’s reinvention of the iconic French
neighborhood restaurant. Handcrafted St. Germain
and champagne cocktails share the menu with bistro
classics such as all-natural chicken, pommes frites
and pan-seared Indiana steak. Made-to-order crêpes,
tartines and omelettes are beloved customer favorites,
available open through close. 823 Westfield Blvd.
(317) 259-0765 | cafepatachou.com
73 - Parcha Sweets A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of
Culinary Arts, Marian Mulero brings
her baking talents to Broad Ripple, where she creates an
enticing array of sweets, including cupcakes, pies and
cookies. The name is a tribute to Mulero’s native Puerto
Rico where passion fruit is known as parcha. 2101 Broad
Ripple Ave. | (317) 254-2000 | parchasweets.com
134 - Costumes by Margie
From Santa to local theatrical productions, we have been costuming
Indy for nearly 50 years. We carry a large selection of rental costumes, as well as retail accessories,
wigs, makeup and costumes. Whatever the event or
occasion, you’re sure to find just what you need to
dress the part! 3818 N. Illinois St. | (317) 925-6406
costumesbymargie.com
129 - Chelsea’s - In the heart of
Broad Ripple Village, at Chelsea’s
you will discover the handcrafted
work of local and global artisans, as well as other
unique gifts, cards, jewelry, candles, decorative accessories, and so much more. Come in and see what
Chelsea’s is all about and find something special.
902 East Westfield Boulevard | (317) 251-0600
115 - Basile Studio Shop
Located inside the Indianapolis
Art Center, the Basile Studio Shop
offers original artworks by local artists. The shop sells a wide selection
of jewelry, ceramics, glass, paintings and drawings,
in addition to gift items. All profits from the Basile
Shop go to support IAC programs. 820 E. 67th St.
(317) 255-2464 | indplsartcenter.org 165 - MARIGOLD Making fashion fun since 1989, Marigold carries
an eclectic mix of women’s clothing
and accessories. Choose from a variety of rich colors, bold patterns, interesting textures and
flattering silhouettes you will not find elsewhere. Plus you
can turn to Marigold for clever gifts. 6512 N. Cornell Ave.
(317) 254-9939 | marigoldclothing.com
MY STYLE. MY STORE.
157 – JUST POP IN Popcornloving twins Mandy Selke and Carly
Swift created this shop, now in two
Broad Ripple locations, as well as
at the airport. Customers are drawn
in for great popcorn taste and innovative flavors, such
as toffee truffle crunch. You can even design your own
mix. 6302 Guilford Ave. | (317) 25-SWEET and 6406
Cornell Ave. | (317) 602-3540 | justpopinonline.com
177 - Posh Petals Turn to Posh
Petals for unique flowers, artistically
designed. We provide eye-catching
arrangements for any occasion or
event, including weddings and corporate events of any
size. In addition to a cooler of the freshest flowers, we
have a variety of gift items. See our web site for photos
of our work and testimonials. 1134 E. 54th St., Studio A
(317) 923-6000 | poshpetals.org
139 - The Empty Vase This
garden-accent shop builds on the
karma of prior great occupants, and
David Strohmeyer and Carol Golden,
design-community vets, have revived
the aura of inspiration. With a full-service flower shop in
back, the front charms with vintage benches, urns and
other garden décor. Shelves hold an array of new and
vintage gifts. 111 E. 49th St. | (317) 925-8273.
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106 - YATS We’re a local Cajun
Creole joint, born in Broad Ripple!
At Yats, you can hang out with your
friends, your family and people
you love, while eating our good food at an affordable
price. We care about our customers and we love our
community. It’s our place and we want it to be your
place. 5363 N. College Ave. | (317) 253-8817
yatscajuncreole.com
Why Buy Local?
66 - Napolese Pizzeria
and Wine Bar Napolese is
about artfully made pizza and
stone-hearth baking. We use the
finest ingredients available, carefully sourcing cheeses, meats and local farm produce
grown specifically for Napolese. An Italian-heavy wine
and local beer list coupled with incredible Patachou
service make for a world-class pizza experience. 114
E. 49th St. | (317) 925-0765 | cafepatachou.com
Freewheelin’ Community
Bikes This Midtown not-for-profit
offers youngsters training in both bike
mechanics and riding, rewarding kids
with their own bikes for their participation. This green business accepts new
and gently used bikes and parts. 3355 N. Central Ave.
(317) 926-5440 | freewheelinbikes.org
200 - The Village Experience The Village Experience is dedicated
to uplifting impoverished communities in the developing world. We
work with charities, micro-financing groups, women’s
projects, local artisans and global cooperatives to
develop fair-trade products and create a market for
them in the developed world. 6055 N. College Ave.
(317) 602-3696 | experiencethevillage.com
173 - PANDA(OLOGY) At
Panda(ology), Far East meets Midwest to bring you the best in gifts and
accessories for work, play and home.
Giggle over Chinese New Year’s toys
or indulge in buying luxurious silk
scarves, opulent jewelry and fine dishware. In the Panda
Market, find authentic Asian teas, snacks and grocery
goods. 823 1/2 E. Westfield Blvd. | (317) 722-0555
panda-ology.com
Places To Go
21 - Café PatachoU Long
described as “a student union
for adults,” Café Patachou® has
garnered local, regional and
national accolades, including having been named
one of the “Top Ten Places for Breakfast in the
Country” by Bon Appetit Magazine. There are now
five Café Patachou® locations serving made-to-order
omelettes, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts,
spreading the love to Indianapolis and visitors
alike. 4901 N. Pennsylvania St. (317) 925-2823
cafepatachou.com
Sure, it’s the right thing to do. But it also makes life
more interesting. For my family, for instance, biking
up to Broad Ripple for dinner and dessert is a special
treat. Local eateries offer variety and quality—so
we’re spending those precious entertainment dollars
on something fresh and exciting rather than something
thawed and reheated in the back of a chain restaurant.
Walking to a nearby coffee shop for a business
meeting beats getting in the car and driving across
town. And on the way home, I can stop by the local
bakery for a loaf of bread or pick up a bouquet of
flowers or a potted plant—all without burning fossil
fuels to get there.
If that doesn’t persuade you, take a look at the
numbers: For each dollar you spend at a locally
owned Midtown business, roughly 80 percent goes
right back into the community. Compare this with
a franchise or chain: 35 percent; or the Internet: 0
percent. This means more of your tax dollars go to
work here at home—potentially resulting in sidewalks
repaired and potholes filled, more green spaces and
more cops on the street.
There are even more reasons to keep your dollars in
your neighborhood: Midtown businesses employ your
friends and neighbors, collectively providing more
jobs combined than any other enterprise around.
Oh… and one more thing. A happy business is a
business that stays and grows, making the community
fertile ground for more businesses and amenities,
adding to the character of a community you’ve
already come to love.
Have we convinced you yet?
— Julianna Thibodeaux
midtownindy.org
With special thanks
to our sponsors:
Midtown Parks Midtown is
home to several parks both large
and small. The largest, Broad Ripple
Park, provides an array of recreational opportunities, including a
fitness trail and a boat ramp to the
White River and Bark Park. Opti Park, across from the
Indianapolis Art Center, has become a popular venue
for outdoor festivals. Tarkington Park is a neighborhood gathering point, and Alice Carter Park, a snippet of green at Westfield and Meridian, is getting a
new, pedestrian friendly makeover. (317) 327-PARK
indyparks.org
Monon Trail This walking/biking trail is one of the finest portions
of Indy Greenways. In Broad Ripple,
the path is a step away from shops
and dining, positioned to attract trail
travelers. On a beautiful spring day,
there’s scarcely a more popular spot to be than on the
Monon. indygreenways.org/monon
North Meridian Street
Historic District The North
Meridian Street Historic District,
spanning seventeen blocks between
40th Street and Westfield Boulevard,
is lined with elegant homes, most
built in the 1920s and 1930s. Tour the district to see
the Indiana Governor’s Residence, the Booth Tarkington
home and Kurt Vonnegut’s childhood home among other
architectural treasures. meridianstreetfoundation.net
Getting Around
You can easily navigate Midtown by bike and by
bus. For bus route maps, go to indygo.net or call
(317) 635-3344. For information on bicycle routes
and lanes, check out theindycog.com/accessibility.
From restaurants and cafés to
clothing boutiques and antique stores,
from farmers markets and galleries to
bike shops and hair salons: I like to get the goods and
the good stuff right here, in my own neighborhood.
Indiana State Fairgrounds
One of the city’s busiest event
venues, the Fairgrounds is hopping
every weekend and often during
the week. Come August, it hosts the
Indiana State Fair, one of the largest
in the nation. The Indianapolis Ice plays in the Pepsi
Coliseum, where there is also public ice-skating. Home
shows, antique shows, car auctions, roller derbies,
gun shows, car racing, horse racing, a reptile show
and more draw diverse crowds to the Fairgrounds.
1202 E. 38th St. | (317) 927-7500 | in.gov/statefair
Indianapolis Art Center
Housed in a dynamic building designed by world-renowned architect
Michael Graves, the Indianapolis Art
Center is situated on twelve acres
adjacent to the Monon Trail and
White River. A community art school offering scores of
classes to students of all skill sets, the IAC also hosts the
annual Broad Ripple Art Fair. The site includes the Basile
Studio Shop–full of wonderful and unusual items, and
ARTSPARK, an ever-changing sculpture garden and park.
820 E. 67th St. | (317) 255-2464 | indplsartcenter.org
Indianapolis Museum of
Art One of the largest and oldest
general art museums in the country,
the IMA is home to a collection of
over 50,000 permanent works of
art, representing a broad spectrum
of history and culture. The museum hosts national and
international traveling exhibits throughout the year
with an overflowing calendar of events, lectures and
programs. Be sure to visit 100 Acres, an art park that
sprawls between the museum and the White River and
is dotted with outdoor sculpture. 4000 Michigan Road
(317) 923-1331 | imamuseum.org
Ivy Tech Community College With a diverse
student body, affordable tuition, flexible scheduling
and wide-ranging course and degree opportunities,
Ivy Tech has become a statewide education powerhouse. Ivy Tech serves as the state’s largest workforce
training provider, offering more than 4,000 certification exams. Although it has campuses across the state,
the Midtown location is the largest. 50 W. Fall Creek
Pkwy. N. Dr. | (317) 921-4800 | ivytech.edu
Meridian Park Historic District Bounded
by Meridian, Pennsylvania, 30th, and 34th Streets,
this neighborhood represents fine examples of early
20th-century architecture and stands on the National
Register of Historic Places. Neighbors periodically
open their homes and gardens for touring.
historicmeridianpark.org
Basile Opera Center Once a church, the Basile
Opera Center is Midtown’s newest entertainment
venue, as well as headquarters for the Indianapolis
Opera. The performance hall, which can seat about
300, and the Great Hall have been used for a opera
performances, although the full-scale productions continue to be held at the larger Clowes Hall. 4011 N.
Pennsylvania St. | (317) 283-3531 | indyopera.org
Butler University Sprawled
across nearly 300 acres, Butler
is a private liberal arts university,
founded in 1855 and serving about
4000 students. Visitors are drawn to
the campus for Clowes Hall, Hinkle
Fieldhouse and Holcomb Gardens. 4600 Sunset Blvd.
(800) 368-6852 | butler.edu
Central Canal Towpath Threading its way
through miles of Midtown, the canal towpath is now
the domain of bikers, walkers, and joggers. The approximately eight-mile trail goes through architecturally
interesting neighborhoods, parkland, Butler University,
and by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. It’s a nearly
perfect way to sample the attractions of Midtown.
The Children’s Museum Families know to expect fun as soon as
they see dinosaurs bursting through
the exterior wall of the Children’s Museum. Inside, they’re in for a world
of wonders. Packed with innovative
hands-on exhibits, including a working carousel on the
top floor and a full-sized train in the basement, the museum is the largest children’s museum in the world and
one of the state’s premiere attractions. 3000 N. Meridian St. | (317) 334-3322 | childrensmuseum.org
Crown Hill Cemetery One of
the largest cemeteries in the country,
Crown Hill is the resting spot for many
Hoosier luminaries, including President Benjamin Harrison. Hoosier bard
James Whitcomb Riley, Colonel Eli
Lilly, and the notorious John Dillinger. The cemetery leads
a variety of tours. Enter at Boulevard and 34th Street.
700 W. 38th St. | (317) 925-8231 | crownhill.org