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BUTLER UNIVERSITY
SHOPPING
The Fashion Mall at
Keystone
The Fashion Mall houses high-end brands like C
Wonder, Burberry, Nordstrom, Apple, Lululemon
Athletica, and Lush.
8702 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN 46240
www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion-mall-atkeystone
317-574-4000
Castleton Square
Mall
The largest mall in Indiana, Castleton includes
130 stores such as Express, Gap, Dick’s Sporting
Goods, H&M, and Francesca’s.
Circle Centre
This downtown mall offers a wide variety of stores
(over 125) and accessible parking.
49 West Maryland St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
www.simon.com/mall/circle-centre
317-681-8000
Glendale Town Center
Just minutes from campus, this outdoor mall’s
offerings include Target, Macy’s, Landmark
Theatre, and Lowe’s Home Improvement.
WELCOME
to INDIANAPOLIS
6101 North Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-251-9281
6020 East 82nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46250
www.simon.com/mall/castleton-square-mall
317-849-9993
MUSEUMS
Indianapolis Museum
of Art
The Children’s Museum
of Indianapolis
Located within walking distance of campus, the
IMA is among the 10 largest and 10 oldest general
art museums in the nation. Its collection includes
more than 54,000 works spanning 5,000 years.
While you’re there, be sure to take a walk through
the museum’s impressive grounds, including the
new Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. One
of the largest museum art parks in the nation, it
offers 100 acres of woodlands, wetlands, meadows,
and a 35-acre lake featuring site-responsive
artworks.
The largest children’s museum in the world, and
routinely rated one the best in the nation, Indy’s
Children’s Museum offers engaging, educational,
and interactive exhibits for children of all ages.
4000 Michigan Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
www.imamuseum.org
317-923-1331
3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
www.childrensmuseum.org
317-334-3322
NCAA Hall of
Champions
An interactive museum paying homage to
intercollegiate athletics and some of the nation’s
brightest collegiate athletes.
700 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
www.ncaahallofchampions.org
317-917-6084
Photo courtesy of Conrad Piccirillo
We’re thrilled you’re
visiting Butler University,
and we invite you to explore
Indianapolis while you’re
here. Our students have
shared their top restaurant
choices and favorite city
activities to ensure you get
the most out of your visit
to Indy, while experiencing
what life is like as a student
in the “Circle City.”
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Eagle Creek City Park Fort Harrison State
With 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, Park
Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks
in the nation. The park offers students countless
activities including golf, watersports, and a zipline course.
7840 West 56th St.
Indianapolis, IN 465254
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
3 Sisters CafE
La Piedad
Ripple Bagel & Deli
breakfast, lunch, and dinner
served in a warm and cozy
converted broad ripple home.
mexican
steamed bagel sandwich shop with
a slightly hipster vibe
Featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, DriveIns and Dives;” known for its expansive vegetarian
offerings.
6524 Cornell Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
6223 Guilford Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
www.3sisterscafein.com
317-257-5556
Bazbeaux
local gourmet pizza chain
Create your own pizza, indulge in a specialty
pie, or try one of the sandwiches—you won’t be
disappointed with whichever route you choose.
Don’t forget to start with the award-winning garlic
bread.
Multiple locations; closest to campus:
811 East Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
www.bazbeaux.com
317-255-5711
CafE Patachou
gourmet breakfast and lunch
Thought to be one the of best places for brunch in
the city, offerings include the popular Hippie with
a Benz omelet and chicken salad on sourdough
bread.
Multiple locations; closest to campus:
4901 North Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
www.cafepatachou.com
317-925-2823
Unique to Indy; inexpensive, quick, and a great
outdoor patio.
317-475-0988
Maggiano’s
italian-american
It may not be unique to Indy, but it’s a great
spot for a deliciously hearty family dinner. Our
students love to take advantage of the “buy one
house classic pasta entree, take another one home
free” deal.
3550 E. 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
www.maggianos.com
317-814-0700
Monon Food Company
casual spot for breakfast, lunch,
or dinner
We suggest you ask for a table on its extensive
wrap-around porch overlooking the Monon Trail
and order the chipotle fish tacos.
May we recommend The Dawg Pound: roast beef
and cream cheese on an onion bagel.
850 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
www.ripplebageldeli.com
317-257-8326
St. Elmo Steak House
steakhouse
Its shrimp cocktail helped Indy secure its 2012
Super Bowl hosting gig; great place to visit
when parents are visiting or during the city’s
semiannual restaurant week “Devour Downtown.”
127 South Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
www.stelmos.com
317-635-0636
Yats
cajun creole
An Indy original, it is quirky and offers large
portions; credit cards not accepted at all locations.
6420 Cornell Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Multiple locations; Closest to campus:
5363 North College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
www.mononfood.com
317-722-0176
www.yatscajuncreole.com
317-253-8817
Naked Tchopstix
sushi and pan asian
Popular rolls include the Maui roll, the Corona
Roll, and the Crunch Munch roll.
Multiple locations; closest to campus:
6253 North College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
www.tchopstix.com
317-252-5555
www.indy.gov/eaglecreek
317-327-7110
This state park offers activities for every season,
from walking/jogging trails to ice fishing.
6000 North Post Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46216
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2982.htm
317-591-0904
White River State
Park
Indiana’s only urban state park, White River offers
250-acres of green space, a 1.5-mile canal, multiple
museums (the NCAA Hall of Champions, as well
as the Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg
Museum of American Indians and Western Art),
the famed Indianapolis Zoo and White River
Gardens, and an outdoor concert venue.
801 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
www.inwhiteriver.com
317-233-2434