Touch downSet time
Welcome to Indy.
Touch down, gather the bags, and let the weekend begin.
Indianapolis International Airport7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive
Fountain Square — Weekend Indy Trip
Admit fourTake a ticketA weekend in three acts
In the 1920s, Fountain Square became Indianapolis’s first cinema district. At one point, seven theaters lit up these streets. The neighborhood’s story ❦
Fountain Square & the City of Indianapolis
Programme
Act I · Friday, September 18
Come on over.
One neighborhood, one good evening.
Tonight’s programmeIndianapolis · all times local
- Indianapolis International Airport2:15 PM
Touch down
- HotelFirst after landing
Bags down
- Edge 35Then afternoon
Settle in
- Fountain Square PlazaAfter Edge 35
A walk through the square
- Bluebeard5:00 PM
Table for four
- Rooftop Garden7:00 PM · approx.
Up to the rooftop
- The Inferno Room8:15 PM · approx.
One more scene
- Fountain Square Theatre BuildingOne more?
Optional encore
Select a place for its particulars
Notes, menus & places
- 2:15PM
- Firstafter landing
Bags down
A quick stop at the hotel.
We’ll head to the hotel to drop off the bags and get everyone situated before going to Edge 35.
HotelGood to know
Hotel location to be added. Allow a brief bag drop; the drive and afternoon timing depend on where we’re staying.
- Thenafternoon
Settle in
See the apartment at Edge 35.
Come see the apartment, have a quick catch-up, and make yourselves at home for a bit.
Edge 351224 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, INGood to know
Allow 15–30 minutes at the apartment after the hotel stop. We’ll adjust the walk to keep our 5 PM dinner comfortable.
- AfterEdge 35
A walk through the square
Follow the old theater lights.
Let’s stroll Prospect and Virginia, find the fountain, and look for the old Granada and Fountain Square Theatre fronts before dinner.
Fountain Square PlazaFountain Square, Indianapolis, INGood to know
A flexible 30–45 minute wander, depending on the hotel stop. If we arrive later, take the scenic walk straight to Bluebeard for 5 PM.
- 5:00PM
Table for four
Dinner at Bluebeard.
An early dinner gives us time to enjoy the evening. Let’s settle in, share a few plates, and catch up.
Reservation confirmed · 5 PM for four
Bluebeard653 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, INGood to know
Reservation confirmed · 5 PM for four. Allow about 90 minutes for dinner, then a leisurely walk back toward the square.
- 7:00PM · approx.
Up to the rooftop
Drinks above the square.
After dinner, we’ll head up to Rooftop Garden for a drink and watch the light change over the city. Sunset is around 7:48.
Rooftop Garden1105 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, INGood to know
Weather permitting. Rooftop Garden opens at 6; arriving around 7 leaves time to settle in before sunset.
Rooftop hours & details ❦September sunset times ❦ - 8:15PM · approx.
One more scene
A drink at Inferno Room.
After sunset, let’s walk over for a nightcap and a look around. Inferno Room describes its Papua New Guinea art collection as one of the largest outside a museum.
About the art collection
The Inferno Room902 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, INGood to know
No reservations · 21+ only · open Friday until 1 AM
- Onemore?
Optional encore
One more round?
If we’re still up for it, there’s duckpin bowling at Atomic Bowl or pinball at Imbibe.
Fountain Square Theatre Building1105 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN
Good company.
A neighborhood worth sharing.
Fountain Square & the City of Indianapolis
Programme
Act II · Saturday, September 19
Let’s make a day of it.
Art at Newfields, a little Broad Ripple, and dinner together.
Saturday’s programmeIndianapolis · all times local
- Luna & Sol8:30 AM
Breakfast
- Newfields9:40 AM
On the road
- Newfields10:15 AM
Art together
- Flatwater12:30 PM
Lunch by the canal
- Broad Ripple Canal1:30 PM
Room to wander
- Fountain Square Plaza3:30 PM
Back to Fountain Square
- Art Squared4:00 PM
Art Squared · free admission
- Back to the hotel4:45 PM
A little breather
- Bottleworks District5:30 PM
Evening together
- Modita IndianapolisDinner time to add
Table for dinner
- Bottleworks DistrictAfter dinner
An evening wander
- Living Room TheatersLater evening
Movie night, maybe
Select a place for its particulars
Notes, menus & places
- 8:30AM
Breakfast
Breakfast at Luna & Sol.
8:30–9:40 AM
Let’s start slow over breakfast before we head out for the day.
Luna & Sol36 E. Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, INGood to know
- Closed Sunday, so we’re making this our Saturday stop.
- 9:40AM
On the road
On to Newfields.
9:40–10:10 AM
We’ll drive up, park, and head inside for our 10:15 start.
Newfields4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, INGood to know
- Allow about 30 minutes for the drive. Travel times are planning estimates.
- 10:15AM
Art together
Giants at Newfields.
10:15 AM–12:00 PM
Let’s start with Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, then see what else catches our eye.
Tickets purchased
Newfields4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, INNewfields event details ❦Good to know
- Begin with the indoor museum galleries and Giants.
- The gardens are an option if time allows; Lilly House is closed through September 24.
- Leave around noon for 12:30 lunch. The block party starts at noon, so we’ll miss it with this timing.
- Skip the separate 100 Acres park.
- 12:30PM
Lunch by the canal
Lunch at Flatwater.
12:30–1:30 PM
Our table’s booked in Broad Ripple. Let’s ask for a canal-side seat if the weather cooperates.
Reservation confirmed
Flatwater832 E. Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis, INRestaurant information ❦Good to know
- Saturday hours: 11 AM–10 PM.
- Allow 30 minutes after Newfields for driving and parking; this is a planning estimate.
- 1:30PM
Room to wander
A little Broad Ripple.
1:30–3:30 PM
We’ll follow the canal, cross the Monon Trail bridge, and leave time to poke around the shops.
Broad Ripple CanalBroad Ripple, Indianapolis, INGood to know
- Visit Good Earth Natural Foods.
- Stop at Rusted Moon Outfitters if interested.
- There’s extra time for browsing and a relaxed break before the 3:30 drive. No need to walk for the whole two hours.
- 3:30PM
Back to Fountain Square
Back to the square.
3:30–4:00 PM
We’ll head south in time for the afternoon art fair.
Fountain Square PlazaFountain Square, Indianapolis, INGood to know
- Allow about 30 minutes for driving and parking; this is a planning estimate.
- Art Squared takes the place of the optional Indianapolis Art Center detour.
- 4:00PM
Art Squared · free admission
See what the artists made.
4:00–4:45 PM
Let’s browse the booths along Virginia and Woodlawn, with street music as we go.
Art SquaredFountain Square Plaza, Indianapolis, INArt Squared event details ❦Good to know
- Saturday, September 19: 11 AM–5 PM. Free and open to all ages.
- Construction and event street closures may affect parking; check the event page for the current map. Masterpiece in a Day entries are due at 3 PM, before our visit.
- Leave around 4:45 for a short hotel reset before Bottleworks.
- 4:45PM
A little breather
Back to the hotel.
4:45–5:15 PM
Time to drop things off and catch our breath before dinner.
Good to know
- Hotel location still to be added. This half-hour includes the return trip, so rest time depends on the drive.
- Leave Art Squared earlier if everyone needs a longer break.
- 5:30PM
Evening together
Meet at Bottleworks.
From 5:30 PM
We’ll have time for the old hotel lobby, shops, and Garage Food Hall before dinner.
Bottleworks DistrictIndianapolis, INGood to know
- Leave the hotel around 5:15 PM, adjusting for its location and traffic.
- Dinnertime to add
Table for dinner
Dinner at Modita.
Dinner time to be added
Our table’s booked. Let’s settle in and enjoy it.
Reservation confirmed
Modita IndianapolisBottleworks District, Indianapolis, INGood to know
- Reservation confirmed. Exact booking time still to be added to the schedule.
- Afterdinner
An evening wander
One more lap of Bottleworks.
After dinner · before the film
Take our time among the old bottling plant buildings, maybe find dessert, then wander toward the cinema.
Bottleworks District850 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, INGood to know
- Allow about 20–30 minutes, depending on the movie showtime.
- Keep this flexible until the film time is confirmed.
- Laterevening
Movie night, maybe
A movie, if we’re up for it.
Showtime to add
We’ve got tickets at Living Room Theaters, a short walk away. We can see how we feel after the wander.
Tickets purchased
Living Room Theaters745 East 9th Street, Indianapolis, INTheater information ❦Good to know
- Tickets purchased. Film and showtime still to be added to the schedule.
- If we’re worn out, we can call it a night.
That was a good day.
Let’s do it again sometime.
Fountain Square & the City of Indianapolis
Programme
Act III · Sunday, September 20
One last look around.
A city walk together before we head home.
We’ll park near Lucas Oil Stadium and take a roughly four-mile walk past the city’s landmarks. These times are a guide: linger where we like, shorten the canal if we need to, and be back at the car by 11:25.
Sunday’s walking programmeFinal curtain · 11:35 AM
- Lucas Oil Stadium8:00 AM
First steps
- Victory Field8:20 AM
Past the ballpark
- White River State Park8:40 AM
Room to roam
- USS Indianapolis Memorial9:20 AM
By the water
- Monument Circle10:05 AM
Around the Circle
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse10:50 AM
The last stretch
- Indianapolis International Airport11:35 AM
Time to head home
Select a place for its particulars
Notes, menus & places
- 8:00AM
First steps
Start by the stadium.
8:00–8:20 AM
We’ll begin on the stadium’s north side. Once the bags are in the car, we can set off toward Victory Field.
Lucas Oil Stadium500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, INAlong the way
- This is a walk-by, not a stadium tour.
- If you drove downtown, plan to return to the same parking spot by about 11:25 AM.
- 8:20AM
Past the ballpark
A look at Victory Field.
8:20–8:40 AM
The ballpark and skyline make a lovely first glimpse of downtown on the way into White River State Park.
Victory Field501 W. Maryland Street, Indianapolis, INAlong the way
- The ballpark is a scenic exterior stop; the morning route does not depend on a game or stadium access.
- 8:40AM
Room to roam
Into White River State Park.
8:40–9:20 AM
The park paths take us past the Eiteljorg, Indiana State Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions. We can enjoy them from outside today.
White River State Park801 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, INPark guide ❦Along the way
- The Eiteljorg opens at noon on Sundays, after the airport departure. The Indiana State Museum opens at 10 AM, but a proper visit needs more time.
- The zoo is nearby, but even a short visit would replace most of this walk.
- 9:20AM
By the water
Follow the Canal Walk.
9:20–10:05 AM
Follow the water north to the USS Indianapolis Memorial, then turn back toward downtown.
USS Indianapolis MemorialNorth end of the Canal Walk, Indianapolis, INMemorial details ❦Along the way
- The memorial is outdoors and generally accessible from dawn to dusk.
- This is the longest walking leg. If the group wants a shorter morning, enjoy only the southern canal and skip the memorial.
- 10:05AM
Around the Circle
Statehouse to Monument Circle.
10:05–10:50 AM
From the Statehouse, we’ll follow Washington Street to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Plenty to look at along the way.
Monument Circle1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, INMonument hours ❦Along the way
- The Statehouse is closed on Sundays. The monument’s observation level is open Fridays only, so this is an exterior stop.
- SPARK on the Circle is scheduled to open at 11 AM on September 20; the main route passes earlier.
- 10:50AM
The last stretch
One more stop at Gainbridge.
10:50–11:25 AM
One more look at the Fieldhouse, then we’ll turn west for the car. If we’re behind, we can head straight back.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, INAlong the way
- If the group is behind schedule at Monument Circle, skip the Fieldhouse and head straight back to the car.
- Allow a few minutes to get out of the parking area before the airport drive.
- 11:35AM
Time to head home
Off to the airport.
Leave downtown by 11:35 AM
Let’s leave downtown by 11:35. That gives us room for traffic and gets us to the airport around 12:15, two hours before takeoff.
Indianapolis International Airport7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, INAirport arrival guidance ❦Along the way
- The two-hour airport arrival target assumes a domestic flight. For an international flight, the airport recommends arriving three hours before departure, so this walk would need to end earlier.
- Confirm the exact flight time, terminal needs, and live traffic the night before.
Until next time, Indy.