David’s guidebook
Breakfast Recommendations
Here's some of my favorite nearby restaurants for breakfast.
This place has amazing Biscuits and Gravy for a true Indiana breakfast experience. They also have wonderful lunch and dinner options.
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Steer-In
5130 E 10th StThis place has amazing Biscuits and Gravy for a true Indiana breakfast experience. They also have wonderful lunch and dinner options.
Do you love a great pancake house? Get here early on a Sunday to beat the church crowd. Often has a wait but they seem to get people in and out quickly.
Blueberry Hill Pancake House
460 Town Center DrDo you love a great pancake house? Get here early on a Sunday to beat the church crowd. Often has a wait but they seem to get people in and out quickly.
While not the most inexpensive breakfast option, everything on their menu is healthy and amazing. I prefer this location over the Monument Circle location.
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Yolk - City Way
220 E South StWhile not the most inexpensive breakfast option, everything on their menu is healthy and amazing. I prefer this location over the Monument Circle location.
This is the closest McDonalds if you need a quick breakfast fix.
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McDonald's
1611 N Meridian StThis is the closest McDonalds if you need a quick breakfast fix.
Yes it is a bar, so its not a place to take children, but it does have one of the BEST Bloody Mary's in the city.
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Tick Tock Lounge
2602 E 10th StYes it is a bar, so its not a place to take children, but it does have one of the BEST Bloody Mary's in the city.
There a several Lincoln Square Pancake Houses nearby. This is the closest. The breakfast menu is the same everywhere and full of good options. My other favorite one is a little farther away on East 21st street.
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Lincoln Square Pancake House - Irvington
5648 E Washington StThere a several Lincoln Square Pancake Houses nearby. This is the closest. The breakfast menu is the same everywhere and full of good options. My other favorite one is a little farther away on East 21st street.
Great place to grab a coffee any time of day and people watch.
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Starbucks
430 Massachusetts AveGreat place to grab a coffee any time of day and people watch.
Great breakfast food for groups and breakfast meetings.
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Le Peep Downtown Indy
301 N Illinois StGreat breakfast food for groups and breakfast meetings.
Dinner Recommendations
Try out some of these fun places as Dinner options.
A nice upscale Chinese restaurant in the Circle Center mall. Park in the underground mall parking for nearby inexpensive parking option.
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P.F. Chang's
49 W Maryland StA nice upscale Chinese restaurant in the Circle Center mall. Park in the underground mall parking for nearby inexpensive parking option.
currently closed. Old style family Chinese restaurant that is very reasonable, nearby and family friendly. Their Hot and Sour soup is like none other.
Oriental Inn
1421 N Arlington Avecurrently closed. Old style family Chinese restaurant that is very reasonable, nearby and family friendly. Their Hot and Sour soup is like none other.
Yats
885 Massachusetts AveVery inexpensive but fun and trendy Cajun place.
A little pricey but you'll never look at meatballs the same way again.
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Mimi Blue Restaurants
870 Massachusetts AveA little pricey but you'll never look at meatballs the same way again.
Recent addition to the Mass Ave scene. These tacos are amazing and not just your standard Mexican fare.
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Condado Tacos
838 Broad Ripple AveRecent addition to the Mass Ave scene. These tacos are amazing and not just your standard Mexican fare.
Pretty darn awesome pizza joint in Irvington. Try the spinach salad and a local brew.
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Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington StPretty darn awesome pizza joint in Irvington. Try the spinach salad and a local brew.
A small local authentic Mexican restaurant. Super friendly. I love trying the different fruit waters they have available and shrimp cocktail.
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La Parada
1642 E New York StA small local authentic Mexican restaurant. Super friendly. I love trying the different fruit waters they have available and shrimp cocktail.
Excellent burgers with fresh ingredients. So fresh they make their own sauces like the ketchup! Too many items are wonderful like The End Burger, or the Viking Lamb Burger, or Provencal Burger. I also recommend the Gorgonberry Pecan Salad and Bread Pudding for dessert.
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Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StExcellent burgers with fresh ingredients. So fresh they make their own sauces like the ketchup! Too many items are wonderful like The End Burger, or the Viking Lamb Burger, or Provencal Burger. I also recommend the Gorgonberry Pecan Salad and Bread Pudding for dessert.
A local farm to table restaurant with rustic farm atmosphere. It has a nice outside patio on warm days.
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The Mug
118 S Audubon RdA local farm to table restaurant with rustic farm atmosphere. It has a nice outside patio on warm days.
My favorite local steakhouse. I've never had a bad meal here. Try the rib-eye with mushrooms or peppercorn pork chops.
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Texas Roadhouse
1405 Shadeland AveMy favorite local steakhouse. I've never had a bad meal here. Try the rib-eye with mushrooms or peppercorn pork chops.
If you like Gyros and Turkish cuisine you have to check out this small restaurant in a house across from Eli Lilly.
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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
935 S East StIf you like Gyros and Turkish cuisine you have to check out this small restaurant in a house across from Eli Lilly.
Great steakhouse and FAMOUS for the incredibly hot shrimp cocktail. Every visit to Indianapolis must include a meal at this place.
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St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois StGreat steakhouse and FAMOUS for the incredibly hot shrimp cocktail. Every visit to Indianapolis must include a meal at this place.
This is a small and intimate place for dinner with a cozy local vibe and very upscale crowd.
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Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StThis is a small and intimate place for dinner with a cozy local vibe and very upscale crowd.
A recent Vegan addition to the near east side restaurant scene.
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10th Street Diner
3301 E 10th StA recent Vegan addition to the near east side restaurant scene.
New east side local gastropub created by the owners of Milktooth.
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Beholder
1844 E 10th StNew east side local gastropub created by the owners of Milktooth.
Rabble Coffee
2119 E 10th StLocal coffee shop on the way to Mass Ave.
Family owned cafe featuring American comfort food and craft beer.
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The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe
5614 E Washington StFamily owned cafe featuring American comfort food and craft beer.
Authentic German Beer-haus. Great food and the building and architecture are amazing.
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StAuthentic German Beer-haus. Great food and the building and architecture are amazing.
And Irish Pub with fantastic food and beer options.
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Nine Irish Brothers
575 Massachusetts AveAnd Irish Pub with fantastic food and beer options.
A Rustic-chic beer-hall known for its fried chicken and centrally located outside patio.
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The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveA Rustic-chic beer-hall known for its fried chicken and centrally located outside patio.
If you are looking for a truly special dinner experience try Fogo de Chao. It is a Brazilian style steak house where they serve you from the spit tableside. You'll never leave hungry.
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
117 E Washington StIf you are looking for a truly special dinner experience try Fogo de Chao. It is a Brazilian style steak house where they serve you from the spit tableside. You'll never leave hungry.
Chic Sushi and Martini Bar. My favorite roll is the Corona.
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FortyFive Degrees
765 Massachusetts AveChic Sushi and Martini Bar. My favorite roll is the Corona.
Tasty beers and Metal Music styled burgers.
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Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
1127 Prospect StTasty beers and Metal Music styled burgers.
Incredible Italian food. Be sure to make a reservation. This place fills up.
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Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StIncredible Italian food. Be sure to make a reservation. This place fills up.
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveWonderful pizza restaurant on Mass Ave.
Italian restaurant with wonderful daily specials. The lasagna is to die for. Garlic bread with sauce is a special treat.
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Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 S College AveItalian restaurant with wonderful daily specials. The lasagna is to die for. Garlic bread with sauce is a special treat.
Chicago style deep-dish pizza at its best. The chicken parmigiana is also a favorite of mine.
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Giordano's
43 N Illinois StChicago style deep-dish pizza at its best. The chicken parmigiana is also a favorite of mine.
Family style Italian restaurant. Enter through the kitchen and expect large portions.
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Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
35 N Illinois StFamily style Italian restaurant. Enter through the kitchen and expect large portions.
Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen
965 Shadeland AveAll you can eat Sushi option. Open for lunch and dinner.
India Garden
207 N Delaware StAuthentic Indian food in a quiet setting.
After dinner save some room for a quick visit for custom made ice cream. You pick the ingredients and they freeze it up for you.
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
427 Massachusetts AveAfter dinner save some room for a quick visit for custom made ice cream. You pick the ingredients and they freeze it up for you.
Probably some of the best Italian in indianapolis. Make a reservation.
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Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S Meridian StProbably some of the best Italian in indianapolis. Make a reservation.
Fast Food and Take-out
Here are some options if you just want it quick or something to bring home. Many of these will deliver.
Happy Garden
4401 E 10th StJust our local wok in a strip mall. Fast, cheap, and pretty good.
There are other Subway's nearby but this has a decent atmosphere and check out the Woodruff Place mansions across the street.
Subway Restaurants
8800-B N Michigan RdThere are other Subway's nearby but this has a decent atmosphere and check out the Woodruff Place mansions across the street.
Burger King
2122 E 10th StNearby Burger King with a drive through.
This place isn't big or impressive but the Chicago style dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches are authentic.
Chicago Beef and Dog Company
5402 E Washington StThis place isn't big or impressive but the Chicago style dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches are authentic.
Long John Silver's
3301 E Washington StNever busy and pretty clean option.
Taco Bell
965 E Tournament TrlClosest Taco Bell location.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3128 E Washington StLove their spicy fried chicken and side options.
Pretty good pickup or delivery place. They only sell 2 pizzas at a time however so get something small and get two.
Just Pizza
3852 E 10th StPretty good pickup or delivery place. They only sell 2 pizzas at a time however so get something small and get two.
I know you'll think I'm crazy but this gas station just three blocks away has amazing chicken tenders.
Valero
2801 Massachusetts AvenueI know you'll think I'm crazy but this gas station just three blocks away has amazing chicken tenders.
Sushi Boss
803 W 10th StFast food style rolls but very yummy.
Skyline Chili
6689 E 82nd StCincinnati Style Chili over spaghetti.
Indy Attractions
Here's some things to do an see in Indianapolis.
The Motor Speedway Museum is located at the track and provides a great history of Indianapolis Racing.
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Ինդիանապոլիսի մոտոր սպիդուեյ թանգարան
4750 W 16th StThe Motor Speedway Museum is located at the track and provides a great history of Indianapolis Racing.
The Indiana State Museum offers a look into Indiana History.
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Ինդիանա պետական թանգարան
650 W Washington StThe Indiana State Museum offers a look into Indiana History.
A wonderful set of hands-on exhibits for families.
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Ինդիանապոլիսի երեխաների թանգարան
3000 N Meridian StA wonderful set of hands-on exhibits for families.
Interactive exhibits explore the history & culture of 23 NCAA sports, complete with old-school gym.
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NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington StInteractive exhibits explore the history & culture of 23 NCAA sports, complete with old-school gym.
Sun King Brewery
135 N College AveOffers tours and samples of their beers.
Located in the center of our downtown, this tall monument on the circle has a full museum located underneath and an elevator tour that will take you to the top of the memorial.
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Բնակչության և ծովային բնակարանի հրապարակ
1 Monument CirLocated in the center of our downtown, this tall monument on the circle has a full museum located underneath and an elevator tour that will take you to the top of the memorial.
A nice little zoo with a terrific ape house and the butterflies are worth seeing as well.
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Ինդիանապոլիսի կենդանանական պարագանակ
1200 W Washington StA nice little zoo with a terrific ape house and the butterflies are worth seeing as well.
Our other racetrack in Indiana... Lucas Oil Raceway is an auto racing facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, about 10 miles west of Downtown Indianapolis. It includes a 0.686-mile oval track, a 2.5-mile road course, and a 4,400-foot drag strip which is among the premier drag racing venues in the world.
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Lucas Oil Raceway
10267 US Highway 136Our other racetrack in Indiana... Lucas Oil Raceway is an auto racing facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, about 10 miles west of Downtown Indianapolis. It includes a 0.686-mile oval track, a 2.5-mile road course, and a 4,400-foot drag strip which is among the premier drag racing venues in the world.
The Monon is a bike path that follows the old Monon Railway North from downtown all the way to Carmel. Several locations rent bikes in our downtown area.
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Monon Trail
The Monon is a bike path that follows the old Monon Railway North from downtown all the way to Carmel. Several locations rent bikes in our downtown area.
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and houses an extensive collection of visual arts by indigenous peoples of North America.
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Էյթելջորգ թանգարան
500 W Washington St
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and houses an extensive collection of visual arts by indigenous peoples of North America.
Garfield Park is a 128-acre regional city park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in the late 19th century, it is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is located at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks on the near Southside of Indianapolis. The 10,000-square-foot Conservatory and Sunken Gardens are located in the eastern portion of the park. The noted landscape architect George Edward Kessler designed the Sunken Gardens along with many of the other features of the park as part of his Park and Boulevard Plan for the city.
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Գարֆիլդ Պարկ
2345 Pagoda DrGarfield Park is a 128-acre regional city park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in the late 19th century, it is the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is located at the confluence of Pleasant Run and Bean Creeks on the near Southside of Indianapolis. The 10,000-square-foot Conservatory and Sunken Gardens are located in the eastern portion of the park. The noted landscape architect George Edward Kessler designed the Sunken Gardens along with many of the other features of the park as part of his Park and Boulevard Plan for the city.
A hip and trendy arts area Southwest of downtown with interesting venues and restaurants.
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Fountain Square
A hip and trendy arts area Southwest of downtown with interesting venues and restaurants.
A bar district located along a canal in northern Indianapolis. Many good restaurants and bars nearby. This is Butler Bulldog country.
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Broad Ripple
A bar district located along a canal in northern Indianapolis. Many good restaurants and bars nearby. This is Butler Bulldog country.
The Indiana Convention Center is the major convention center located in Downtown Indianapolis. The Center hosts a number of large conventions during the year such as GenCon.
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Indiana Convention Center
Monument CircleThe Indiana Convention Center is the major convention center located in Downtown Indianapolis. The Center hosts a number of large conventions during the year such as GenCon.
Home of the Indianapolis Colts, this huge stadium boasts a retractable roof.
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Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S Capitol AveHome of the Indianapolis Colts, this huge stadium boasts a retractable roof.
Heidelberg Haus
7625 Pendleton PikeGood lunch spot in an authentic German knick knack shop.
Art Museum and beautiful grounds. Famous LOVE Artwork. There is a cost for visiting.
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdArt Museum and beautiful grounds. Famous LOVE Artwork. There is a cost for visiting.
Beautiful urban park with art work for an afternoon stroll. Free.
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Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres Նյուֆիլդսում
1850 W 38th StBeautiful urban park with art work for an afternoon stroll. Free.
Bars
Some of your best bets for spirits around Indy.
Artisan spirits with tasting room and bar.
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveArtisan spirits with tasting room and bar.
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StFamous for live Blues and Jazz.
Bring your own cigar or pick one from the vast humidor and then sit back on one of the plush leather sofas with a fine scotch or house martini. This basement bar is full of model Porsche cars, and it's quiet enough here to talk about how fast you drive.
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Nicky Blaine's Cocktail Lounge
20 N Meridian StBring your own cigar or pick one from the vast humidor and then sit back on one of the plush leather sofas with a fine scotch or house martini. This basement bar is full of model Porsche cars, and it's quiet enough here to talk about how fast you drive.
High-end art decorates The Alexander hotel bar serving interesting drinks and upscale snacks. The rooftop patio is one of the best in the city and overlooks Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Plat 99
333 Delaware StHigh-end art decorates The Alexander hotel bar serving interesting drinks and upscale snacks. The rooftop patio is one of the best in the city and overlooks Lucas Oil Stadium.
Wildly irreverent dueling pianos rule this loud and rambunctious spot, keeping the crowd engaged all night long. Get ready for sing-a-longs, dance-offs and dirty humor.
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Howl at the Moon Indianapolis
20 E Georgia StWildly irreverent dueling pianos rule this loud and rambunctious spot, keeping the crowd engaged all night long. Get ready for sing-a-longs, dance-offs and dirty humor.
Set in the historic Athenaeum Building, The Rathskeller's German-themed restaurant and bar is best known for the giant (and always packed) Biergarten in the summer. Live music plays almost every weekend.
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StSet in the historic Athenaeum Building, The Rathskeller's German-themed restaurant and bar is best known for the giant (and always packed) Biergarten in the summer. Live music plays almost every weekend.
A retro arcade bar and craft beer venue. Sip on drinks while playing classics like Asteroids, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-Man, Paperboy and more.
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Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveA retro arcade bar and craft beer venue. Sip on drinks while playing classics like Asteroids, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-Man, Paperboy and more.
Great food and beer, but the outdoor patio is what really makes this place in the summer.
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Blind Owl Brewery
5014 E 62nd StGreat food and beer, but the outdoor patio is what really makes this place in the summer.
Another beer and food establishment. Great outdoor patio and a great location for people watching.
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The Eagle Mass Ave
310 Massachusetts AveAnother beer and food establishment. Great outdoor patio and a great location for people watching.
Gregs Indy
231 E 16th StIndy's everyone is welcome Gay Bar.
16-Bit Bar+Arcade
110 E New York StDrinks and Arcade on Massachusetts Ave.
Shopping
Places to shop nearby.
For a really popular new grocery option try the new Whole Foods located on the eastern edge of downtown. There is indoor parking so you won't even have to get wet if it is raining.
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Whole Foods Market
320 E Market StFor a really popular new grocery option try the new Whole Foods located on the eastern edge of downtown. There is indoor parking so you won't even have to get wet if it is raining.
Another great downtown grocery option is this Kroger located at Michigan Street and Capitol Ave. This store also has a free indoor parking garage to make your shopping downtown convenient. Nice meat, cheese, beer, and wine selections.
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Kroger
524 E 16th StAnother great downtown grocery option is this Kroger located at Michigan Street and Capitol Ave. This store also has a free indoor parking garage to make your shopping downtown convenient. Nice meat, cheese, beer, and wine selections.
Circle Center Mall is a multi-block mall located in the heart of downtown. I recommend using the underground parking that can be reached from either Washington Street or Maryland Street. I believe it costs around $2 for two hours.
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Circle Centre Mall
49 W Maryland StCircle Center Mall is a multi-block mall located in the heart of downtown. I recommend using the underground parking that can be reached from either Washington Street or Maryland Street. I believe it costs around $2 for two hours.
A fun and quirky gift store that will entertain you with its locally sourced merchandise.
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Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveA fun and quirky gift store that will entertain you with its locally sourced merchandise.
Items sourced from around the world make this is place where you can always find interesting items.
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Global Gifts
446 Massachusetts AveItems sourced from around the world make this is place where you can always find interesting items.
If you buy your underwear at Walmart, forget it. But if you enjoy a great selection of men's underwear check this place out.
Toolbox Men's Supply Company
750 N College AveIf you buy your underwear at Walmart, forget it. But if you enjoy a great selection of men's underwear check this place out.
If you love looking at antiques and collectibles Audrey's is really a treat and very reasonable.
Audrey's Place
3228 E 10th StIf you love looking at antiques and collectibles Audrey's is really a treat and very reasonable.
In addition to the local restaurants, you'll find unique shops tucked away along this 2 block section of Irvington.
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Irvington Historic District
In addition to the local restaurants, you'll find unique shops tucked away along this 2 block section of Irvington.