Places to stay and things to do!
Reception Location:
Omni Severin (<-- clickable)
Other Walkable Options:
Le Méridien Indianapolis by Marriott
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
...and many more! Indianapolis is a very walkable city.
Other:
If you prefer to book through a peer to peer rental service like Air BnB, we recommend looking for rentals in the following downtown neighborhoods so that you can be close to the action! (click image for map)
Walkable:
Mile Square
Quick Uber:
Lockerbie Canal
Fountain Square Fletcher Place
Bates-Hendricks (where Michelle and Jared live!)
Getting to Indiana
Unless you are driving, we recommend that you fly into the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). From there you can either Uber (recommended, approx $25), taxi, or rent a car on site to drive the 14 miles to downtown Indianapolis.
Once You're Here
If you are staying downtown, Indianapolis is a very walkable city! Since it will be the beginning of winter, please be sure to bring a warm coat and appropriate shoes. If the weather isn't cooperating, an Uber can take you almost anywhere downtown for less than $10.
Because of the COVID-19 uncertainty, please check before heading to any location to see if they are open.
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Big Daddy's Bar & Grill (Local Bar) - Jared and Michelle go here often on Fridays to play music bingo, eat their GIANT pork tenderloins (an Indiana tradition), and drink cheap beer. It's a true midwestern local bar.
Goodfella's Pizza (has a speakeasy in the back past the bathrooms!)
Lincoln Square Pancake House (Brunch) - Michelle's go to order is the blueberry stuffed pancakes with extra blueberry butter!
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Union 50 (Modern American)
The Inferno Room - For tropical drinks and food in a setting that will make you forget you're in Indiana!
Hedge Row (Brunch and dinner)
Milktooth (Brunch)
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St. Elmo's Steakhouse - The most famous restaurant in Indianapolis. It was even featured in an episode of Parks and Rec! The must tries are the spicy shrimp cocktail and the Elmo Cola. (For a less expensive ($$$) option, try their sister restaurant, Harry & Izzy's)
Prime 47 Steakhouse
The Oceanaire Seafood Room - fantastic raw bar and $1 oysters all day Sunday!
Because of the COVID-19 uncertainty, please check before heading to any location to see if they are open.
Breweries
Sun King - Jared's favorite brewery and Indianapolis' largest! They typically have 12+ beer varieties ontap and inside you'll also find a local charcuterie shop and board games.
Indiana City - Michelle's favorite brewery, they typically carry many (D)IPAs, barrel aged items, and sours. It's located in an old bottling building and occasionally features live music.
Metazoa - Another delicious option with a huge variety that donates part of their proceeds to local animal shelters AND has a dog park on site!
Bars
Wise Guy Whiskey Lounge or Exchange Whiskey Bar - Speakeasy style cocktails . Goodfella's is located behind/through the dining area of Goodfella's Pizza.
The Rathskeller - German biergarten with large beers and German bites
Tastings - Dozens of wines on tap along with small plates and flatbreads
The Inferno Room - we recommend to sit indoors at this tiki bar with tropical and flaming drink options!
Kilroy's - "College-esque" sports bar with a large selection of long island pitchers and shooters. Bar food and infamous stuffed breadsticks here too!
Because of the COVID-19 uncertainty, please check before heading to any location to see if they are open.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Various tours available through the day. Indy Car museum located on site as well.
Newfields A dual art museum and 152 acre art park. (An Instagrammer's dream location!)
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Free!) Take some photos outside at the bottom or climb the 330 steps to the observation deck at the top! Stop at South Bend Chocolate Shop afterwards to warm up with some hot chocolate.
Indianapolis Winter Farmers Market open every Saturday from 9 am - 12:30 pm
Dayton and Cincinnati are both easy day trips from Indianapolis to visit the US Air Force Museum or other sites.
Chicago and Louisville are both an easy overnight trip (2-3 hour drive) from Indianapolis if you have arrived early or are staying late.
Because of the COVID-19 uncertainty, please check before heading to any location to see if they are open.
Places to Play
Indianapolis Children's Museum - Reservations required. The world's largest children's museum! Activities and displays for all ages. (Michelle had her senior prom here even!)
Indianapolis Zoo - lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! (and penguins, dolphins, and orangutans too!)
Childcare
If you are in need of childcare during the reception please let us know, we have prepared a list of individuals for you! The list is comprised of people recommended by parents we know in the area.