As a tourist visiting for a weekend: having lived in Silver Lake (LA, CA) for a few years and…read morehaving walked around a bit and dined in this area (Fountain Square), I think it's safe to say that this is the or at least one of the hipster areas in the Circle City. The area feels artsy and very pedestrian/bike friendly. The restaurants look nice, but not overly expensive or unapproachable. It's funny because when I visit new cities, I tend to gravitate towards the restaurants in these type of areas. On this trip, I ate at both Milktooth and Bluebeard - both wonderful places to eat. I also had drinks at Four Finger Distillery and Inferno Room. It's located really close to the main downtown Indianapolis area. I actually parked in the area between here and the downtown area when I went to the Colts game on the Sunday I was here.

It has changed from an artsy community to a more heavily food focused area. Not that I am…read morecomplaining. I thoroughly enjoy all sorts of foods. I take my foodie group to this area to dine out a lot. And you can take a nice walk around the area and admire the murals of this area. There are so many, gorgeous and from such talented artists. I often take a stroll before or after dinner to see the murals or peruse through the little shops. One of the big plus points had always been the free parking. Unfortunately it seems to be changing as I have ended up in a couple of paylots lately. I am not amused. So do yourself a favor and double check your parking spot to see if you need to pay.

We went here over the weekend of NCAA in Indy and I did not realize how much there was to do inside…read morethe convention center for free! They had a 40 yard dash tons of field games places for cool photos. Etc. good & drinks available as well. We had a ton of fun and can't believe we haven't been before!

I come here once a year for Revive Our Hearts Christians Ladies Convention. It's big and nice. I…read morenormally get lost. But folks are nice and help direct me. See you next year.

Just a quick review on my experience at this hispanic indoor "mall" in Indy. I was cravaing ice…read morecream and we had some time to kill so I made my bf pull over to get ice cream at this random Yelp find about 5 minutes from where we were when I suddenly desired ice cream. Now... I took 8 years of Spanish but my brain went haywire and I couldn't say a single word of Spanish. That was a problem as everyone spoke Spanish. And not everyone spoke English. That's not a problem, of course. I should have been more prepared but my big dumb dumb brain failed me. There are at least two places to order ice cream inside. We got ice cream from the stand right by the entrance. That was the wrong one as I had wanted to try the stand with the unique flavors like corn and horchata. The one we went to had like a dozen basic flavors and milkshakes. Do a little bit of wandering inside if you want to find the stand with the unique flavors. There are dozens of other stalls inside, selling all sorts of stuff from cheap garbage to even dishwashers and hot tubs! We didn't see what the food trucks outside had. My bf got 2 scoops of ice cream ($5.50) and I panicked ordered a massive size of an oreo milkshake ($8.75 and 80000 calories). It was okay. Not as good as a DQ Blizzard which is top tier in the oreo mix em up game. Prices are barely on anything so make sure to brush up on your basic Spanish. As for the bathroom, it was messy, busy, and well worn. Also, parking was near impossible and potholes are abundant. Yikes. I am glad we tried this interesting experience, but I don't think I will ever go back.

I popped over here on Saturday to check it out; since many of my students had mentioned it to me…read more It's located on the west side, I honestly just browsed around and took in all the sights. There is something for everyone at this location, clothes, shoes, accessories, appliances! I'm glad I got the chance to check it out, I ended up purchasing an evil eye bracelet as well as an our lady of Guadalupe bracelet. I'd visit again, especially to check out the restaurant in the back!

This store reminds me a lot of Big Lots. I've been here a few times and each time, I leave with…read moresomething good. This time around was a Cricuit Joy for $79.99. Make sure to sign up for their rewards program.

WHERE IS THE NO STAR RATING? Cashiers, all new (rude)! Three since June 2025; bark orders at me…read morethat they don't have coupons on the app? One "cashier" attempted to grab my phone- as they seem to hate their job, you, & life in general. Sorry not into abuse to save money. We all get it; things are very bad today- pouring gasoline on customers who are paying for you to abuse them- NO THANK YOU! Brand has gone downhill, like all retail experiences today. It's like shopping at a downtown Bus station. Your employees seem to think CUSTOMERS are their employees, in how they talk their aggressive reactions... Angry cashiers exhibit angry behaviors. Uncomfortable at best- Dangerous at worst: I will not go to this location (not sure if I want to try others0 gas prices high and most likely this is a company culture GREED rot.

Always a fan of TJ Maxx but this one is not quite as clean as some of the others. It's in a great…read morelocation and has been a frequent stop for quick grabs when downtown for events, walks, etc. Selection for clothing is broad, but toys and household items are a little limited. Price and value is good-they hold true to the promise of great value for trending fashion.

This is one of the most beautiful TJ maxx we've been to, now last time we were here it was nice but…read morethe upgrade and new layout has really improved and transformed the space. Obviously all new to use items so it was really nice to have a little time to browse through before having to dash across the state!

This small shopping plaza site in the hospital district to the northwest of downtown. With all the…read morelocals working nearby, that this plaza is oversubscribed by quick and casual restaurants isn't having problems. It's also near one of the 90 degree bends of I-65 where there are exits to MLK Blvd.. Hardee's, Panda Express, Starbucks, Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Lincoln Square Pancake House, Jimmy John's and my target today, City Barbecue. The only non-food is a Family Dollar and a liquor store. That's a lot of food. The lot is busy and a little tight, but there are enough entrances and exits. And if you can't find a spot immediately next to one restaurant, you're close enough to another. [Review 13513 overall, 832 of 2020.]

In the 1960s and 70s, Southern Plaza was a go-to shopping destination for Indy's southsiders. It…read morewas a solid alternative to going all the way down to Greenwood Park Mall. These days? Southern Plaza is showing its age despite some efforts at renovation. There's an intriguing blending together of lifestyle shops, retail, and a few dining options, however, gone are the days when I would start wheeling at one end of the shopping center and keep shopping until I hit the other end. What's here now? Goodwill has a thrift store here along with one of their Excel Center spots (education). Oak Street Health is here along with ComDent Dental. There's a Great Clips and a couple other businesses dedicated to health and/or lifestyle. There's still a Kroger in a side outlot. There's an AMC Theatre on the backside of the shopping center that also has an IMAX. I would note it's an older theater and not particularly wheelchair friendly, however, I still make my way out here on occasion. Harbor Freight Tools is pretty cool. Dining options include El Azabache. There's a Steak n' Shake, Bert & Den's Grille, a Wing Street, and a couple other places. Dining in Southern Plaza used to be much nicer, though for the most part the nicer options have either gone under or departed. The good news here is that accessible parking is plentiful, curb cuts are great, and the overall sidewalk surface is relatively flat and easy for those with mobility impairments. This is open-air, of course, however, storefronts are pretty well protected. I don't stop in here nearly as much as I used to, though I'll still check it out when I'm around. I likely visit the movie theatre the most followed by Goodwill, Harbor Freight, and the Kroger. While Southern Plaza is no longer a destination shopping center, it's right by the highway and easily serves as a pretty decent neighborhood retail center with a strong variety of shopping and dining options.

I think this has gone down hill a bit over the years, but it still offers quite a bit…read more You can shop for your groceries at Kroger's, get clothes at various stores, get some tools too while you are at it. For me the best part is the food. From a Mexican and an Indian sit down restaurants, to your faster options like Pizza Hut & Wings to Qdoba, you can definitely fill up here. There is also a storage unit, in case you buy way too much stuff, haha. Around the corner is an AMC Imax theater, which I did not know, also belongs to the Southern Plaza Shopping Center.