9 Ways Indianapolis Quietly Became The Coolest City In The Midwest

There was a time in Indy when it wasn’t considered a "food city." That time is long gone, considering how many amazing restaurants and food trucks you’ll find throughout the city. No matter what neighborhood you’re in, there’s a delicious meal option right around the corner.

Head to the Eiteljorg for a look at American Indian and Western art. Check out the world’s largest Children’s Museum. Take in the classic and contemporary art at the IMA. NCAA Hall of Champions, Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, the list of museums to check out goes on and on.

Sure, Indy’s not Miami or New York when it comes to nightlife but there’s still a lot of fun things to do at night. For bar hopping, your best bet is Broad Ripple and for some more upscale options plus live music, downtown’s Mass Ave and Fountain Square are the go-to areas.

There was a time when we were strictly a football and basketball state. Pacers and Colts, that was it. While those are still our teams in the major professional sports leagues, we also have minor league baseball’s Indianapolis Indians as well as minor league hockey’s Indy Fuel. You’ll have ample opportunity to watch live sports throughout the year.

The Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library. The home of James Whitcomb Riley. The residence of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of these United States. Indianapolis has all these and you can learn more about their history on site.

The city has so many awe-inspiring buildings and structures. From the Artsgarden to the country’s first Union Station, there’s so much to see if you’re into architecture and design.

It’s crazy how good the craft beer scene has become here. Sun King, Bier, Fountain Square, Four Day Ray, and many more breweries can be found throughout the city. They’re all worth checking out.

Over 100 parks, including Fort Harrison and White River State Parks, there’s no excuse not to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Hey, money in your bank account is pretty cool. When you live here, you’ll definitely have more of it than in some other major Midwestern cities. With everything there is to do, from restaurants to bars to music venues, there’s never a dull moment which only increases the city’s value. Living here is a steal.