I saw this and was like we must go see it! I feel like maybe we didn't go to the best part of it…read morebut it was still nice. It was a perfect after dinner stroll. Only bad thing was the ice cream place right there was closed! How do you close for the season in October? Ugh lol. But hey lead to us going to a good chocolate place. Not from the area and just from seeing some pictures I wish we had explored some more.

I kicked yesterday morning off with the chilliest yet most peaceful walk along the canal path with…read morea dear friend. Despite only being 14° outside, the snowy trail along the water was just what my soul needed to start the day. We walked our way along the water until we hit the Rocky Ripple neighborhood. There are several bridges along the way for pedestrians to cross between both sides. The path is an Indianapolis treasure that I sometimes think we take for granted. The trail connects Broad Ripple to Butler University and several other neighborhoods along the way.

I love everything about the IMC! They support local businesses by people who speak over 200…read morelanguages in the area. They help promote them and sort out logistics so that neighboring businesses can help each other out, pick up ingredient orders together, and promote each other too. It's super special! There are so many amazing restaurants in the international marketplace and I still have so many more that I can't wait to try!

I had no idea this organization existed until this became an early voting site in Marion County for…read morethe 2018 midterm elections. Wow! What an amazing place to cast a vote. To be welcomed by flags from around the world, and to wait in a hallway lined with beautiful textiles from around the world was absolutely perfect! I took a bit of time after voting to look around the exhibits in the lobby and was impressed. I loved the masks over the entryway. I need to pay more attention to what this organization is doing; there are amazing small businesses in this neighborhood and I love that there is support for them. Indianapolis is more diverse and interesting than a lot of people think!

This was the perfect rainy day activity for a Tuesday afternoon while exploring the city of…read moreIndianapolis. Our tour guide Danielle was very knowledgeable and personable and made the tour interesting and a great learning experience. He is a wealth of knowledge and knows an incredible detail about the home and the life of Benjamin Harrison and his family. The home itself is in beautiful condition and is really quite interesting set apart from other historic homes where you were actually able to walk through the majority of the rooms. They are doing a new exhibit coming up on the third floor, which is the ballroom floor I think in the spring of 2026. If you're not looking to do a tour (although I highly recommend it) the welcome center and gift shop has a decent amount of information as well if you're just looking to collect some fun facts or great little souvenirs.

My visit to the home of President Benjamin Harrison has been an unexpected highlight of my Indiana…read moreventures. We visited on a recent Saturday morning without reservations. Tickets can be purchased on line and receive a $2 discount (of $16 admission). Full price tickets can be purchased in the Welcome Center behind the Harrison home. Discounts are available for seniors and military. There is a brief film and a few artifacts in the Welcome Center along with a gift shop. We were able to join the first tour of the day, which only had three people including us. The docent-led tours start at 10:00 and run throughout the day. Gary, started our tour with a brief introduction and handed us off to docent Don S. at the front door of the Italianate Victorian home built in 1875. The beautifully restored home holds much of the original Harrison furniture. Don described the Harrison family dynamics, the history of the furniture and aspects of presidential life. We walked through rooms on three floors filled with artifacts and some of Mrs. Harrison's personal artwork. I could easily imagine the family at home during the tour. The third floor former ballroom, contains the Presidential Library (opened by appointment only, but visible to visitors). Other artifacts are also on display there. The 75 minute tour seemed to fly by as Don relayed interesting stories and anecdotes about the home and family. There is a dedicated free parking lot on the northside of the house or street parking is available. Elevators in the home are available for those who cannot climb the narrow stairs. The tour is not suitable for young children or strollers. Totally a must see for history, government and architecture buffs. The Harrison home is an Indiana treasure.

The pictures tell it all. I know I have reviewed this before but for some reason the pictures fell…read moreoff so I wanted to add them back. I would have to say that service is the number 1 one thing you can expect from this place besides location and the jaw dropping beauty of it. All the brides I have talked to for referrals say: Bill will find a way to make your wedding dreams come true.

High end gallery some very interesting pieces. If you want to look around or are looking for…read moresomething for you our a gift. Art is of course very subjective ... what one person loves .. another might dislike but I saw a lot here that I thought was interesting.

The Rathskeller is a charming old world German restaurant with a large Biergarten. Our server…read moregreeted us quickly with menus and promptly took our drink orders, it was a promising start that after ordering our entrees fell off. I ordered the Schnitzel and my guest ordered the Jagerschnitzel. Both looked good, unfortunately the meat was either tough or overcooked for both orders. The potato pancakes and applesauce sides were good. The highlight of the meal was the large soft pretzels and mustard that was provided instead of bread. Perhaps we caught them on a bad night, and are giving them the benefit of the doubt. The Biergarten had quite the crowd and would be worth a visit during Oktoberfest.

This place is really cool and has been around quite a bit! What I loved is the different areas that…read moreall have a different type of vibe/mood to it.. there's the formal type dining area, the outside that feels like a German Biergarten, the mid-space that is indoor/outdoor. There are sooo many types of beers to choose from, a lot of them that you could only find in Europe. The service was great and attentive. The food was delicious and authentic German which is always fun, and they give you sooo much food! I got the roasted mushrooms has an appetizer and it was delicious!! I would go again!

The USS Indianapolis Memorial is one of the most potent and meaningful monuments I've ever visited…read more It honors extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and the unforgettable story of the ship and her crew. Standing here is a solemn reminder of what true service looks like and the high cost that freedom sometimes demands. This place holds personal significance for me because my great friend Jill Cassidy's father, John Cassidy, was one of the survivors. Seeing John Cassidy's name among the others--the men who endured the unimaginable--brought a deep sense of respect, reflection, and gratitude. The memorial is beautifully designed and thoughtfully maintained, overlooking the water as if the ship is still watching over her crew. The names engraved here are not just history--they are lives, stories, and legacies that continue to inspire. If you are in Indianapolis, this is a place everyone should visit. It is a quiet space to honor heroes, reflect on sacrifice, and remember a chapter of our history that must never be forgotten. Semper Fi. Dan / Project NAGA

The USS Indianapolis Memorial is within walking/wheeling distance of my office. I've often stopped…read moreby during a lunch break to check it out and realized I'd never actually reviewed it. The USS Indianapolis was destroyed in 1945 near the tail end of World War II. This monument was established in 1995. It's located at the north end of the Canal Walk between Senate Avenue and Walnut Street. The monument is a black and gray granite memorial. The memorial was designed by Joseph Fischer. It's created in the shape of the cruiser itself. One side has an etched story about the ship's sinking. The other side has the name of the ship's company and one passenger who made up the final crew. You can access the memorial from dawn to dusk. It is free to do so. The USS Indianapolis was a heavy cruiser that had just delivered secret components for the atomic bomb to Tinian Island. It was on its return voyage when destroyed by a Japanese submarine. 1,195 men went into the water as a result of the sinking. 316 survived. There is a virtual tour you can take. You can also download an app for a self-guided tour via PocketSights. While there's a lot of construction going on in this area related to the new IU Health campus, you can still pretty easily access the memorial via the Cultural Trail or Canal Walk. There's metered parking pretty nearby and curb cuts available in terms of accessibility. The memorial itself is easily accessible. I'd think this would be a meaningful visit for anyone impacted by the USS Indianapolis sinking, World War II vets, or really any veterans.

This is one of my favorite events in Indy! You're able to learn about different countries, try food…read morefrom around the world, and get to see dancing from different cultures. You'll get to try food from 20+ restaurants for only $15. It's totally worth it and such a wonderful way to encounter new cuisines and wonderful business owners!

I wish I would have known about this festival 10 years ago when it started! 2017 marked the 11th…read moreyear of this culturally diverse festival running, and I can gladly say that I'll be back year after year, as long as I'm able to. Similar to Dig IN, this festival highlights some of the best foods from around the world...that you can find in Indy (mostly in the Lafayette Square Neighborhood). Sides, salads, main dishes, desserts...you name it, they have it. One of my biggest concerns about going to these food festivals is the amount of vegan/vegetarian options available. Most of the time, it's not worth the money to go to them as I only get to try 1/4 of the food options due to the dishes having meat and seafood. Luckily, this festival had (what felt like) 75% of the vendors offering some sort of vegetarian dish. What's better than getting to sample the foods from around the world? Connecting with the businesses and their owners; watching the cultures come to life through dances, Italian noodle making, and other demonstrations; and vendors setting up shop to purchase other goodies on your way out. As I mentioned, I will definitely be back again as I was able to try so many different types of foods and explore different cultures in one room! One suggestion: turn down the A/C in that room for next year :)

If I could give this place a no star, I would totally do it. Here are my reasons... To be honest, I…read morewas so disappointed and embarrassed to the point I couldn't press "check-in" on my Yelp app... 1) None of the men's and women's restroom were cleaned; it was super unsanitary to the point it reminds me of a dirty middle school or high school restroom. The toilets were all flooded and not flushed; couldn't even use the restroom even if I wanted too... 2) There is no designated place to purchase the tickets. You have to go to the food counter and buy them there. The team member there wrote the transactions all on a notepad, there was no receipt, and no physical ticket showing proof I purchase the movie tickets. The security bothered to care if I told him I have my tickets or not...since he was standing in front of the entrance before entering the show area, I would think he would check tickets first Incase people sneaks in, but no... he didn't care, so it feels like ANYONE can just walk in. 3) The seat area was very old and run down; it definitely felt like no one cleaned this room, since there was still food on the ground and the floors were sticky. The chairs felt so gross, that I felt so uncomfortable sitting there for too long... I immediately felt like I needed to go home and take a shower because it THAT dirty. 4) There were kids just loitering in the movie theater and movie hopping... Why aren't the securities doing anything about this? I'm definitely not coming back to this location... It's better off paying extra money for AMC locations for better experience and cleanliness especially. The only good part about this is that the student discount pricing made the tickets SUPER cheap, so it's SUPER affordable if you're a student. I really hope one day this theater gets a major renovation, if possible. I'm really sorry!

Georgetown cinema is one of the few locations which plays the Indian movies along with the…read moreHollywood movies. To start with they have a pretty big parking lot. The ambience is mediocre and you dont feel that premium movie hall feel as soon as you enter the movie hall. They sell Pepsi products and no coke for coke lovers out there. The movie halls are decent size but the seating is not very comfortable. The air smell little stale so over all movie experience is medicore