Where to Shop

The progressive fashion set flocks to 8 Fifteen, and for vintage finds, Society of Salvage and the aptly titled Vintage 54 Collective both quell the itch for the art of the hunt. For stylish clothes you might find in New York or Los Angeles, Profyle indeed fits the profile. For (mostly) all things local, drop in to Homespun, stocking a bevy of cute children’s toys, art prints, and home decor. The pop-up Pattern is a fashion workspace where indie makers create and later sell their works. Pick up the latest in fashion literature at Printtext, a space sourcing hard-to-find periodicals that also doubles as a print shop. With plush, textural home pieces, Haus Love is ideal for a one-of-a-kind treasure including the homegrown essential oil line Ambre Blends. Supporting adult literacy, nab an old classic at Indy Reads Books (with well-stocked Vonnegut titles), which also hosts a stand-up mix of author events.

flyover states Photo: Courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art / @imamuseum

What to Do

For art, the wow moment happens at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which offers an abundant selection of African art; contemporary design objects from Alessi, Michael Graves, and Philippe Starke; and two crown jewels: one of Rembrandt’s self-portraits, and the colossal Angel of the Resurrection, a magnificent Tiffany Studios window. Outside, stroll past Robert Indiana’s iconic Love sculpture and follow the path to 100 Acres—a nature park of, yes, 100 acres, that also includes a 35-acre lake and rotating contemporary pieces. For kids, the highly touted Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a massive structure of interactive exhibits, a stunning Dale Chihuly sculpture dangling five stories, and an antique carousel. Go for a long stroll or hop on a bicycle (Indy has a stellar bike rental program) and pedal the accessible eight-mile Cultural Trail, which connects various neighborhoods. Alternatively, stroll along the Monon, a stretch of old railway tracks. Reward yourself at the chef-owned Locally Grown Gardens for a slice of honey crisp apple pie, and for brightly colored healthy plates, don’t miss a patio spread at Public Greens Urban Kitchen.