Nancy’s Guide to Fountain Square
Neighborhoods
Fountain Square is an up and coming neighborhood just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It is filled with a mix of historical and new modern builds. Many people flock here for the shops, nightlife, and vibrant arts scene. You can find a plethora of local artists - whether its watching a live concert, performance, or simply buying local goods. This guide will help highlight some of my favorites in the Fountain Square neighborhood specifically!
225 yerel halk öneriyor
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is an up and coming neighborhood just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It is filled with a mix of historical and new modern builds. Many people flock here for the shops, nightlife, and vibrant arts scene. You can find a plethora of local artists - whether its watching a live concert, performance, or simply buying local goods. This guide will help highlight some of my favorites in the Fountain Square neighborhood specifically!
Fletcher Place is an adjacent neighborhood to Fountain Square - a mile away from the house and right before you enter Downtown. Here you will also find a lot of restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Fletcher Place
Fletcher Place is an adjacent neighborhood to Fountain Square - a mile away from the house and right before you enter Downtown. Here you will also find a lot of restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
Groceries + Shop
Traveling with a dog? You can visit the local pet shop where you can find a variety of local and specialty pet supplies. Whether its toys, supplements, food (raw or dry), treats - there is something for every pup. Don't miss this shop - your pup will love you more.
City Dogs Grocery - Fountain Square
1028 Virginia AveTraveling with a dog? You can visit the local pet shop where you can find a variety of local and specialty pet supplies. Whether its toys, supplements, food (raw or dry), treats - there is something for every pup. Don't miss this shop - your pup will love you more.
Local butcher in town. Call for any specific cuts of meat. Also a bar next door for casual bites and drinks.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Turchetti’s Delicatessen
1110 Prospect StLocal butcher in town. Call for any specific cuts of meat. Also a bar next door for casual bites and drinks.
Onatah General
1058 Virginia Ave(Renamed to Rooftop Fruit). Shop for souvenirs and cute goods!
Tuggle's Gifts & Goods
1029 Virginia AveUltimate souvenir shop for Indy.
Restaurants & Bars
If your craving for some Italian food, look no further. Perfect atmosphere whether eating with a group or on a romantic date. Local tip: in the warmer months, head up to the rooftop bar to end the night!
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar
1103 Prospect StIf your craving for some Italian food, look no further. Perfect atmosphere whether eating with a group or on a romantic date. Local tip: in the warmer months, head up to the rooftop bar to end the night!
Good Mexican food and some strong margaritas. I always opt for the carne asada steak plates + pomegranate margaritas with a sugared rim.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Loco Restaurant and Cantina
1417 Prospect StGood Mexican food and some strong margaritas. I always opt for the carne asada steak plates + pomegranate margaritas with a sugared rim.
The oldest Mexican Restaurant in the city. Heard they have also have great vegan/vegetarian options. Check out the outdoor patio if the weather is nice!
76 yerel halk öneriyor
La Margarita Fountain Square
1043 Virginia AveThe oldest Mexican Restaurant in the city. Heard they have also have great vegan/vegetarian options. Check out the outdoor patio if the weather is nice!
While this is in the adjacent Fletcher Place neighborhood, had to mention them as they are constantly rated as one of the top chefs/restaurants in the city. The menu changes daily, but every dish is always amazing!
169 yerel halk öneriyor
Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveWhile this is in the adjacent Fletcher Place neighborhood, had to mention them as they are constantly rated as one of the top chefs/restaurants in the city. The menu changes daily, but every dish is always amazing!
Also in the adjacent Fletcher Place but had to mention as they are often rated one of the best breakfast places in America! I wouldn’t disagree either. There are no reservations and typically open at 10am. Tip: go early (even before opening) as a waitlist crowd is usually ready on weekends.
182 yerel halk öneriyor
Milktooth
534 Virginia AveAlso in the adjacent Fletcher Place but had to mention as they are often rated one of the best breakfast places in America! I wouldn’t disagree either. There are no reservations and typically open at 10am. Tip: go early (even before opening) as a waitlist crowd is usually ready on weekends.
Fancy dining? Go here. It’s kind of like a hidden speakeasy restaurant. They are famous for beef Wellington and live jazz on the weekends. Make reservations or try to snag a seat at the bar!
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Geraldine's Supper Club & Lounge
1101 English AveFancy dining? Go here. It’s kind of like a hidden speakeasy restaurant. They are famous for beef Wellington and live jazz on the weekends. Make reservations or try to snag a seat at the bar!
World Famous HotBoys
1004 Virginia AvenueBest hot chicken & fries in town! Seriously, don’t sleep on it.
Beer, food .. what more can you ask for? Personal fave is the artichoke dip, yum. Great place for casual hangouts. There is also a nice outdoor area to relax on those warmer days (also dog & kid friendly!)
39 yerel halk öneriyor
Upland Brewery
1201 Prospect StBeer, food .. what more can you ask for? Personal fave is the artichoke dip, yum. Great place for casual hangouts. There is also a nice outdoor area to relax on those warmer days (also dog & kid friendly!)
Think Tiki bar + Mexican food. This place is your closest island getaway while in Indy. While unassuming from the front, you step into a mini little island. Head towards the back of the bar and you will find the cutest tiki bar + outdoor patio.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Revolucion
1132 Prospect StThink Tiki bar + Mexican food. This place is your closest island getaway while in Indy. While unassuming from the front, you step into a mini little island. Head towards the back of the bar and you will find the cutest tiki bar + outdoor patio.
A modern speakeasy bar - find the bar via an unmarked hidden door. Hint: go past the bathroom doors. Check their social media page (@thecommodore_indy) for any live music tunes at the bar (usually Jazz).
7 yerel halk öneriyor
The Commodore
A modern speakeasy bar - find the bar via an unmarked hidden door. Hint: go past the bathroom doors. Check their social media page (@thecommodore_indy) for any live music tunes at the bar (usually Jazz).
Yes, another Tiki Bar (and food). The decor really brings you inside to a tropical island in the Midwest. Warning: drinks are strong!
45 yerel halk öneriyor
The Inferno Room
902 Virginia AveYes, another Tiki Bar (and food). The decor really brings you inside to a tropical island in the Midwest. Warning: drinks are strong!
Only open seasonally so check their IG if it’s open (@rooftopbar_fsq). This is a casual rooftop bar.. with the best view of the city you can get. Try to get there early for a sunset view, or be prepared for a line late at night.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
The Rooftop Garden
1105 Prospect StOnly open seasonally so check their IG if it’s open (@rooftopbar_fsq). This is a casual rooftop bar.. with the best view of the city you can get. Try to get there early for a sunset view, or be prepared for a line late at night.
Easy Rider Diner
Newest diner in town - open for breakfast and late night dinners.
Probably the best Jamaican food in Indy. There’s not many Jamaican spots here, but if you had to try one, this is it! Tip: try the jerk ribs.
Yaso Jamaican Grill
Probably the best Jamaican food in Indy. There’s not many Jamaican spots here, but if you had to try one, this is it! Tip: try the jerk ribs.
For takeout Chinese food, this is your spot. Cheap, easy, and quick. No dine-ins!
Hongkong Chinese Restaurant
For takeout Chinese food, this is your spot. Cheap, easy, and quick. No dine-ins!
Dessert & Cafes
Need a coffee or tea break? A neighborhood favorite whether you need a caffeine break, place to catchup, or even study. There's a nice lounge room with tables in the back or many seating areas outside.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Bovaconti Coffee
1042 Virginia AveNeed a coffee or tea break? A neighborhood favorite whether you need a caffeine break, place to catchup, or even study. There's a nice lounge room with tables in the back or many seating areas outside.
Calling all with a sweet tooth - the newest ice cream shop in the neighborhood offers ice cream (including vegan), pup pops, smoothies, crepes, frappes, and more! Enjoy your treat on the nice outdoor deck!
The new edge of ice cream & more LLC
1325 Shelby StreetCalling all with a sweet tooth - the newest ice cream shop in the neighborhood offers ice cream (including vegan), pup pops, smoothies, crepes, frappes, and more! Enjoy your treat on the nice outdoor deck!
Located in Fletcher Place but one of the best local coffee in Indy with freshly roasted beans.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
647 Virginia AveLocated in Fletcher Place but one of the best local coffee in Indy with freshly roasted beans.
Ice cream! Even if its a little chilly outside, don't miss one of my personal favorites. If you love ice cream, you won't be disappointed. The store has a daily flavor list that changes based on local supply. You can find ice cream (even vegan flavors), floats, and craft sodas.
Square Scoop
Ice cream! Even if its a little chilly outside, don't miss one of my personal favorites. If you love ice cream, you won't be disappointed. The store has a daily flavor list that changes based on local supply. You can find ice cream (even vegan flavors), floats, and craft sodas.
Harmony Tea Shoppe
Boba, fruit smoothies, poke, and ramen.
Square Cat Vinyl
1054 Virginia AveDoubles as a record store + coffee/wine shop.
A Cup of Chai
Cozy chai haven with teas, coffee, and Kati rolls.
Live Entertainment
Looking for a fun evening out? Don't miss catching a live event or show at White Rabbit Caberet. You can find a wide range of shows daily from standup comedy, burlesque, gameshow, live music, and more! Be sure to check their website for upcoming shows and reserve a spot.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect StLooking for a fun evening out? Don't miss catching a live event or show at White Rabbit Caberet. You can find a wide range of shows daily from standup comedy, burlesque, gameshow, live music, and more! Be sure to check their website for upcoming shows and reserve a spot.
Live concert venue at the Murphy Center. Check their website to reserve tickets and for schedule of daily shows.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
HI-FI Indy
1043 Virginia AveLive concert venue at the Murphy Center. Check their website to reserve tickets and for schedule of daily shows.
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1119 Prospect StTo do & See
Garfield Park
A scenic park with sunken garden and conservatory.
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1 Monument CirTake a trip down memory lane at a vintage classic for a game of duckpin bowling in Fountain Square!
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Action Duckpin Bowl
1105 Prospect StTake a trip down memory lane at a vintage classic for a game of duckpin bowling in Fountain Square!
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Walking, car, scooters, bikes, or bus.
It is quite easy to get to Fountain Square as it is connected by Indy's Cultural Trail. Going around the heart of Fountain Square can easily be walked. If coming by car, parking is not relatively too difficult as you can either find free street parking or parking lots. For alternative options, there are stations for renting bikes, scooters, or the Red Line bus stop.