Indianapolis Trip Suggestions

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
02/26/2020 at 19:52 • Filed to: None

I’m visiting my cousin in Indianapolis this weekend and am looking for some suggestions. I’ve already been to IMS and the museum there. We’ll have all day on Saturday and part of Sunday.

I’d like to do some photography stuff. I’m also limited health wise right now. I have a cold sensitivity (hypothyroidism) and the cold is triggering my asthma so outside stuff isn’t the best unless it’s for a very short period.

Restaurants and inside stuff would be great though.

Edit: Also I don’t drink.

DISCUSSION (19)

RPM esq. > Captain of the Enterprise
02/26/2020 at 20:10

L ots of craft beer there. Go to breweries, drink beer indoors. That’s it, that’s the list.

Captain of the Enterprise > RPM esq.
02/26/2020 at 20:17

I don’t drink but thank you for responding!

Nom De Plume > Captain of the Enterprise
02/26/2020 at 20:24

Kurt Vonnegut Museum if that type of thing is interesting to you.

You could always drive through a state park and stick your camera out the window.

Indianapolis City Market

RPM esq. > Captain of the Enterprise
02/26/2020 at 20:41

In that case, I’m sorry to report that you are going to be very bored (just kidding). Sorry my suggestion wasn’t more helpful!

Chariotoflove > Captain of the Enterprise
02/26/2020 at 20:41

Museum of Art is worth the visit. They also have some gardens outside that are wonderful in the Spring, but it’s a little too early...yeah, just checked the weather. Saturday will be sunny but cold. Also the Children’s Museum is fun for grownups too. You should go there.

The City Market was a good suggestion. If you’re downtown I’d say eat at Shapiro’s Deli. I posted about lunch there a couple months ago. The cheesecake is worth the trip alone.

Are you at all interested in a classical music concert? The ISO is playing Schumann this weekend. The circle theatre is gorgeous, and the music is first rate.

If I can think of anything else worth it I’ll update.

Update: go see the Eitelijorg Museum of Native American cultures. It’s highly rated and has restaurants too.

punkgoose17 > Captain of the Enterprise
02/26/2020 at 20:50

The World War Museum is something I thoroughly enjoyed and would like to go to again.

Just Jeepin' > Captain of the Enterprise
02/26/2020 at 22:09

The indoor portion of WRSG should be photogenic but will be better once the butterflies arrive. Haven’t been there in February before.

https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/white-river-gardens/

Similarly, the Garfield Park Conservatory should be nice and warm.

https://www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/

The Central Library has some nice views of downtown from the top floor.

https://www.indypl.org/locations/central-library

Pricy but hard to beat the view from the Eagles Nest restaurant, and it rotates so your view keeps changing.

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/indiana/hyatt-regency-indianapolis/indri/dining

Just Jeepin' > Just Jeepin'
02/26/2020 at 22:11

If it’s open, the Scottish Rite Cathedral is stunning .

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Rite_Cathedral_(Indianapolis)

Captain of the Enterprise > Nom De Plume
02/27/2020 at 04:57

Thank you for the suggestions!

Captain of the Enterprise > RPM esq.
02/27/2020 at 04:58

No problem at all! I’m sure I’ll find something to do.

Captain of the Enterprise > Chariotoflove
02/27/2020 at 04:59

Thank you so much, this is a great list!

Captain of the Enterprise > punkgoose17
02/27/2020 at 04:59

Thank you! Is it WWI or WWII or both?

Captain of the Enterprise > Just Jeepin'
02/27/2020 at 05:01

Thank you for the great suggestions! I really appreciate it!

Captain of the Enterprise > Just Jeepin'
02/27/2020 at 05:01

Thank you for the suggestion!

punkgoose17 > Captain of the Enterprise
02/27/2020 at 06:29

WWI

i86hotdogs > Captain of the Enterprise
02/27/2020 at 11:26

My all time favorite burger joint has a location in Indy. Kumas Indy. Each burger is named after a rock/metal band, and comes with a variety of ingredients. I do the Pantera (bacon, shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, roasted Poblano, tortilla chips, and then drizzled in a homemade ranchero salsa) then add a fried egg. So far, every person I know that has tried if from my recommendation has returned satsfied.

Chariotoflove > Captain of the Enterprise
02/27/2020 at 12:12

Safe travels and have fun!

Captain of the Enterprise > i86hotdogs
02/28/2020 at 06:19

That sounds amazing! I’ll put it on the list!

Captain of the Enterprise > Chariotoflove
02/28/2020 at 06:20

Thank you!!