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The top 10 must-dos in Indianapolis
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A is just one of the eight inaugural, site-specific works created for The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, which opened in June and sits adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Some of the works are interactive—so don’t be afraid to climb, sit or walk on them. 4000 Michigan Rd; 317-923-1331; www.imamuseum.org
2- Hinkle Fieldhouse
It may not look like much from the outside, but Butler University’s basketball arena—the largest in the US when it was constructed in 1928—is a place where dreams come true. It was here that Bobby Plump hit the famed shot in 1954 that inspired the movie Hoosiers. Tours available by request. 510 W 49th St; 317-940-9889; www.butlersports.com
3- Eagle Creek Park
At one of the nation’s largest municipal parks, explore 3,900 acres of wooded terrain on foot or bike while keeping an eye out for 260 of Indiana’s 400 bird species. The park is also home to two nature centers. 7840 W 56th St; 317-327-7110; www.eaglecreekdiscovery.org
4- Goose the Market
Nearly all of the goods—fresh meat, cheese, baked goods—at this renowned specialty market are procured from Indiana. Nibble on dry-aged prosciutto and wood-smoked meats as well as a selection from the store’s famed “dozen cheeses before you die” program. 2503 N Delaware St; 317-924-4944; www.goosethemarket.com
5- Chatterbox Jazz Club
This hole-in-the-wall spot hosts live jazz seven nights a week (Sunday to Thursday for free). Located in the center of the Mass Ave Arts District, it’s the perfect place to kick up your heels after a day of perusing art studios, shop- ping and eating in the area. 435 Massachusetts Ave; 317-636- 0584; www.chatterboxjazz.com
6- Rhythm! Discovery Center
People are beating a path to the city’s newest museum, dedicated to the role of rhythm and percus- sion in music and culture. Visitors can bang on drums and check out rare instruments and artifacts from around the world. 110 W Washington St, Ste A; 317-275- 9030; www.rhythmdiscoverycenter.org
7- Earth House Collective
A progressive mix of activists, artists and teachers came together in 2008 to bring culture to the community. At their space in the historic Lockerbie Central building, they host art exhibits, concerts, yoga classes and the monthly Really Really Free Market, at which people give away clothes, food and services like haircuts and massages. 237 N East St; 317-636-4060; www.earth-housecollective.org
8- Sun King Brewery
Despite only being open since 2009, this craft brewery has already racked up an impressive collection of accolades. Head to the tasting room (Thursday through Saturday) to try the award-winning, all-malt Sunlight Cream Ale and the hoppy Osiris Pale Ale. 135 N College Ave; 317-602-3702; www.sunkingbrewing.com
9- Midland Arts & Antiques Market
More than 200 art and antique dealers come together daily at this enormous space in downtown Indy, which sells row upon row of eye-catching, museum-worthy wares. 907 E Michigan St; 317-267-9005; www.midlandathome.com
10- Recess
Break time begins the second you walk into Chef Greg Hardesty’s playground of a restaurant. Every day he creates a single multi- course, prix-fixe menu with local ingredients—so the only choice you have is whether or not to pair it with wine or beer. Dinner only. 4907 N College Ave; 317-925- 7529; www.recessindy.com
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