BUTLER UNIVERSITY SHOPPING
The Fashion Mall at Circle Centre Keystone This downtown mall offers a wide variety of stores (over 125) and accessible parking. The Fashion Mall houses high-end brands like C Wonder, Burberry, Nordstrom, Apple, Lululemon 49 West Maryland St. Athletica, and Lush. Indianapolis, IN 46204 8702 Keystone Crossing www.simon.com/mall/circle-centre Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-681-8000 www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion-mall-at- keystone Glendale Town Center 317-574-4000 Just minutes from campus, this outdoor mall’s WELCOME offerings include Target, Macy’s, Landmark Castleton Square Theatre, and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Mall 6101 North Keystone Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 The largest mall in Indiana, Castleton includes to INDIANAPOLIS 317-251-9281 130 stores such as Express, Gap, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H&M, and Francesca’s. 6020 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46250 www.simon.com/mall/castleton-square-mall 317-849-9993
MUSEUMS
Indianapolis Museum The Children’s Museum of Art of Indianapolis Located within walking distance of campus, the The largest children’s museum in the world, and IMA is among the 10 largest and 10 oldest general routinely rated one the best in the nation, Indy’s art museums in the nation. Its collection includes Children’s Museum offers engaging, educational, more than 54,000 works spanning 5,000 years. and interactive exhibits for children of all ages. While you’re there, be sure to take a walk through 3000 N. Meridian St. the museum’s impressive grounds, including the Indianapolis, IN 46208 new Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. One of the largest museum art parks in the nation, it www.childrensmuseum.org offers 100 acres of woodlands, wetlands, meadows, 317-334-3322 and a 35-acre lake featuring site-responsive artworks. NCAA Hall of 4000 Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46208 Champions We’re thrilled you’re www.imamuseum.org An interactive museum paying homage to visiting Butler University, 317-923-1331 intercollegiate athletics and some of the nation’s brightest collegiate athletes. and we invite you to explore 700 West Washington St. Indianapolis while you’re Indianapolis, IN 46204 here. Our students have www.ncaahallofchampions.org 317-917-6084 shared their top restaurant choices and favorite city activities to ensure you get the most out of your visit to Indy, while experiencing what life is like as a student in the “Circle City.” Photo courtesy of Conrad Piccirillo THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Eagle Creek City Park Fort Harrison State White River State With 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of forest, Park Park Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks This state park offers activities for every season, Indiana’s only urban state park, White River offers in the nation. The park offers students countless from walking/jogging trails to ice fishing. 250-acres of green space, a 1.5-mile canal, multiple activities including golf, watersports, and a zip- museums (the NCAA Hall of Champions, as well line course. 6000 North Post Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46216 as the Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg 7840 West 56th St. Museum of American Indians and Western Art), Indianapolis, IN 465254 www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2982.htm the famed Indianapolis Zoo and White River 317-591-0904 www.indy.gov/eaglecreek Gardens, and an outdoor concert venue. 317-327-7110 801 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 FAVORITE RESTAURANTS www.inwhiteriver.com 317-233-2434 3 Sisters CafE La Piedad Ripple Bagel & Deli breakfast, lunch, and dinner mexican steamed bagel sandwich shop with served in a warm and cozy Unique to Indy; inexpensive, quick, and a great a slightly hipster vibe converted broad ripple home. outdoor patio. May we recommend The Dawg Pound: roast beef Featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive- 6524 Cornell Ave. and cream cheese on an onion bagel. Ins and Dives;” known for its expansive vegetarian Indianapolis, IN 46227 850 Broad Ripple Ave. offerings. 317-475-0988 Indianapolis, IN 46220 6223 Guilford Ave. www.ripplebageldeli.com Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-257-8326 www.3sisterscafein.com Maggiano’s 317-257-5556 italian-american St. Elmo Steak House It may not be unique to Indy, but it’s a great Bazbeaux spot for a deliciously hearty family dinner. Our steakhouse students love to take advantage of the “buy one Its shrimp cocktail helped Indy secure its 2012 local gourmet pizza chain house classic pasta entree, take another one home Super Bowl hosting gig; great place to visit Create your own pizza, indulge in a specialty free” deal. when parents are visiting or during the city’s pie, or try one of the sandwiches—you won’t be 3550 E. 86th St. semiannual restaurant week “Devour Downtown.” disappointed with whichever route you choose. Indianapolis, IN 46240 127 South Illinois St. Don’t forget to start with the award-winning garlic Indianapolis, IN 46225 bread. www.maggianos.com 317-814-0700 www.stelmos.com Multiple locations; closest to campus: 317-635-0636 811 East Westfield Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46220 Monon Food Company www.bazbeaux.com casual spot for breakfast, lunch, Yats 317-255-5711 or dinner cajun creole We suggest you ask for a table on its extensive An Indy original, it is quirky and offers large CafE Patachou wrap-around porch overlooking the Monon Trail portions; credit cards not accepted at all locations. and order the chipotle fish tacos. Multiple locations; Closest to campus: gourmet breakfast and lunch 6420 Cornell Ave. 5363 North College Ave. Thought to be one the of best places for brunch in Indianapolis, IN 46220 Indianapolis, IN 46220 the city, offerings include the popular Hippie with www.mononfood.com www.yatscajuncreole.com a Benz omelet and chicken salad on sourdough 317-722-0176 317-253-8817 bread. Multiple locations; closest to campus: 4901 North Pennsylvania St. Naked Tchopstix Indianapolis, IN 46205 sushi and pan asian www.cafepatachou.com 317-925-2823 Popular rolls include the Maui roll, the Corona Roll, and the Crunch Munch roll. Multiple locations; closest to campus: 6253 North College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 www.tchopstix.com 317-252-5555