Downtown Indianapolis

Mile Square Indianapolis

Downtown Indy continues to grow as well as love art displays, the Cultural Trail, sporting activities, celebrations, one-of-a-kind dining establishments.

As well as stores, ever-changing exhibitions at the galleries, hotels in every convenience and cost range, our stretching city park and exterior performance place; all the things that make this funding city a wonderful destination for site visitors as well as locals alike.

Things You Can Experience Downtown

1. Easley Winery Tour

Take a FREE vineyard excursion at Easley Winery on Saturday or Sunday at twelve noon (ends with optional white wine tasting for $5).

2. Monument Circle

Take a stroll around Monument Circle to behold all Downtown needs to provide. Peek in on live radio reveals at the Emmis Communications building or take a treat to the steps of the Soldiers as well as Sailors Monument for among Downtown's prime people watching places.

3. Cultural Districts

Wander via among Indy's 6 Cultural Districts, four of which lie Downtown: The Canal as well as White River State Park, Indiana Avenue, Mass Ave and Wholesale District.

4. Indianapolis City Market

Browse the Indianapolis City Market, open Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Walk around the Summer Farmers' Market from May - October on Wednesdays. Visti the Tomlinson Tap Room for Indiana craft beer.

5. Midtown Indy Canal Walk

Take a walk along the 1.5 mile long Downtown Canal Walk. Take a look at several of the city's best modern design. The 3-mile loophole is a popular city respite for health and fitness fanatics and also serenity-seekers alike. This Downtown waterfront is dotted with pedal watercrafts as well as gondolas, bikes, surreys as well as also Segways.

6. Circle Centre Mall

Go browsing at Circle Centre shopping center. It doesn't cost anything to look.

7. Midtown Libraries

Visit the attractive Central Library and also check out a publication. The Central Library supplies reading checklists, an events routine as well as even research assistance. The Indiana State Library is open to the general public for a range of requirements consisting of however not restricted to: genealogy research study, Indiana history, conservation, rare publications as well as manuscripts, recommendation and also federal government services, talking publications as well as Braille library, along with the state data facility. Take a trip of the Indiana State Library. Excursions include Architecture Tour, "Pursuit of Pride" Children's Tour and also a Researcher's Tour.

8. Indianapolis Cultural Trail

Strike the Indianapolis Cultural Trail for a possibility to experience six Cultural Districts by means of foot or bike. The 8-mile trail showcases public art while winding via some of one of the most prominent areas of Downtown.

9. Indianapolis Artsgarden

Check out the many performances and performances in the Indianapolis Artsgarden programmed by the Arts Council of Indianapolis.

10. Indy Reads Books

Drop In Indy Reads Books for a wide option on new and secondhand titles. The shop hosts a number of totally free social events each week. You never understand what you will find!

11. Downtown Parks

Throw a Frisbee, stroll your pet dog or merely resolve in the turf at one of numerous Downtown parks, consisting of White River State Park, Military Park and also University Park.

12. Eugene and also Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center

Do some household background study or consider intriguing pieces of background at the Indiana Historical Society's William Henry Smith Memorial Library located inside the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The recommendation team can aid you locate what you're trying to find or you can obtain a running start using the on the internet catalog. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy cost-free Concerts on the Canal Thursdays from 6 - 8 p.m. throughout June & July in addition to complimentary admission to all shows within.

13. First Friday

Discover new local art during First Friday. Surf greater than 25 art galleries on a self-guided tour on the very first Friday of on a monthly basis.

14. Exercise Wednesdays

Begin your Wednesday with Sunrise Yoga on the Canal offered by Anthem Blue Cross and also Blue Shield at 6 a.m. Participants should register online before the event and also bring their own yoga exercise floor covering. Free car park is readily available until 7 a.m. Lace up your health club shoes and ditch the monotonous treadmill for Downtown Indy, Inc's Workout Wednesdays offered by Anthem Blue Cross as well as Blue Shield every Wednesday on Georgia Street throughout the summertime from twelve noon to 12:45 p.m. The collection consists of cardio as well as period training.

15. Soldiers and also Sailors Monument + Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum

The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, situated on the lower degree of the Soldiers as well as Sailors Monument, is a 9,000-square-foot museum that discovers the influence of the Civil War on the people of Indiana. It's open for free Wednesday - Sunday (May to October) and Friday - Sunday (November - April), 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m The Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Monument stands in the heart of Downtown and also features a Gift Shop and also Observation Level. From the Observation Level, site visitors have a 360 degree sight of the city sky line from 275 feet up. The Observation Level can be reached by climbing up 331 actions for free or riding a lift the majority of the range and also climbing the remaning 31 steps for $2/$ 1 for kids/Free for experts.

The Gift Shop as well as Observation Level are open from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday (in between May and also October) or Friday - Sunday (in between November and April). The Monument is shut on all nationwide as well as dtate vacations with the exception of Memorial Day and also Veterans Day.

16. Indiana War Memorial Museum

Check out the cost-free armed forces gallery to see the background of Indiana's gallant veterans from the Battle of Tippecanoe and a number of others.

17. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and also Western Art

Go To the Eiteljorg Museum, rooted in appreciation for the aboriginal people of North America, free of cost on MLK Jr. Day, Juneteenth and Day of the Dead. Cool off and also check out the museum's interior galleries between 5 - 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June as well as July. Likewise, on Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. get hold of a cool drink, bring up a chair and take pleasure in totally free real-time music under The Sails every Wednesday in June, July and on Aug. 1.

18. Downtown Neighborhoods

Step back in time and also take pleasure in a walk through one of Downtown's areas, such as Lockerbie Square. Architectural styles abound in this historical, totally restored community.

19. Rolls-Royce James A. Allison Exhibition Center

Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Allison Branch is responsible for preserving and promoting all aspects of the abundant heritage of Allison, which entered into Rolls-Royce in 1995. The Rolls-Royce James A. Allison Exhibition Center is cost-free and also available to the public Tuesday-- Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

20. Newfields

Newfields' Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres is totally free for all site visitors.