Located just south of the Fall Creek River at 25th and Meridian St, George E. Kessler Park is landscaped with walkways and overlooks Fall Creek. This hidden gem offers beautiful colors of trees and flowers during the spring and summer.

The park is named after city planner and landscape architect George E. Kessler who designed much of Indy’s park and greenway systems along with those in cities across the globe.

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Located just northeast of Downtown Indianapolis, the Fall Creek Corridor offers a blend of urban convenience, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Home to many historic homes and buildings in a mix of architectural styles, including Victorian-era houses and early 20th-century bungalows, the neighborhoods of Fall Creek also boast many popular green spaces, including historic Crown Hill Cemetery, as well as cultural attractions like the [Indiana State Fairgrounds](https://www.dwellane.com/place/indiana-state-fairgrounds-and-event-center) and the [Children's Museum of Indianapolis](https://www.dwellane.com/place/the-childrens-museum-of-indianapolis).

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Visiting Crown Hill is like traveling back in time.  When you set foot on this beautiful stretch of land, you’ll want to explore this vibrant, cultural and historical space, that tells the story of our city, state and country.   It’s a place to find stunning pieces of art in memorials bearing such names as Lilly, Riley, Ralston and Harrison.

It’s a home to several species of trees and a sanctuary to wildlife that runs throughout the grounds.  Crown Hill is a home for history, a resting place for loved ones and a cultural landmark. There are many natural and historical treasures to find within these sacred grounds.

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Tab is located at the corner of 34th Street and Central Avenue on the north side of Indianapolis. Inside the beautiful Gothic sanctuary, you will find a friendly, welcoming congregation. Tabernacle Presbyterian Church has always been committed to a “two- legged Gospel” a balance of evangelical witness from the pulpit and social involvement in the community. For 90 years, Tab Recreation has provided a safe place for boys and girls to participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities. 

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Our inspiration is simple: to create the best gathering space for our beloved community. At Gather 22, we embrace the versatility of how you should be able to enjoy a restaurant space. Within our carefully curated venue, you'll find a full coffee bar in the morning, delicious lunches in the afternoon, and exquisite dinners and cocktails in the evenings.

We proudly serve our famous Byrne's Grilled Pizza, alongside new and exciting offerings inspired by our travels. We focus on highlighting produce and products from local purveyors, ensuring every dish is fresh and flavorful. 

Gather 22 is designed to be flexible and accommodating, whether you're making a last-minute plan change, entertaining out-of-town guests, or celebrating a special occasion. Our cocktail bar overlooks a spacious garden patio, hosting events like art markets, live entertainment, and pop-up experiences.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, Gather 22 offers an unparalleled dining experience in Indianapolis. Join us for a meal, and leave with a delightfully full belly, a joyfully connected heart, and an intellectually stimulated mind. We can't wait to welcome you to Gather 22, where good people, good food, and the right environment come together.

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We believe love is important for doing good work. As Indiana natives, we love where we live, and we love being a part of the local culture here. We think Indianapolis is a special place, and we are excited to be a part of its burgeoning coffee culture.

We also love coffee and its mystery. Carefully roasted coffee is a work of art, with slight changes in heat and airflow and timing in the roaster making for very different results in the final cup. We never tire of roasting, brewing, or drinking great coffee.   

Last, we love how coffee enriches community. Modern life can be fragmenting, pulling us into a thousand different directions. Craft coffee does the opposite. It calls us to slow down, take in our surroundings, and pay attention to the people and everyday moments that fill out and bring richness to our lives.

We source our beans from experts who search out the best specialty green coffee available and pay a fair price for it. We roast light to medium, with the intent to highlight the coffee’s natural origin flavor, avoiding more roasty or smoky flavors. While coffee is very versatile and everyone has their preferences, we like this approach because we feel it showcases each unique coffee’s potential and gives a very flavorful cup.

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Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has been serving some of the best soul food in The Mid Western Region. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has become known for a variety of different down-home recipes from their famous fried chicken wings and savory pork chops to the mouth-watering and refreshing lemonade. Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place was started in 1988 by Ms. Jessie, she loved to cook for her family and friends by preparing southern dishes. Ms. Jessie initially opened a six-seat countertop diner that served her home-style cooking to the local neighborhood.

Later Ms. Jessie's daughter Nell became active in the business, making Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place a family affair. Nell began adding some of her own well-loved home style recipes. Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has since grown from a well known and loved diner into a nationally known soul food place that creates a wonderful experience that is good for the soul.

Today, Isaac & Cynthia Wilson and family continue the tradition by serving the beloved recipes passed down to them by Ms. Jessie and Nell. In addition, they have increased the menu offerings to include a variety of well known southern dishes. Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place invites you to join them daily for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it is their pleasure and honor to serve the best homemade from scratch southern style cooking North of The Mason Dixon Line. To name just a few, the menu offers fresh salmon patties, cheesy macaroni, and the leanest cube steak, visit our menu page to view our entire selection of southern dishes.

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Located near downtown Indianapolis on the city's near north side, Fall Creek Place is a neighborhood filled with a diverse mix of hard-working people who appreciate the benefits of downtown living. This innovative development features newly constructed homes along with restored historic homes in a neighborhood with new parks, new sidewalks, and other amenities all less than two miles from the heart of downtown. 

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At just four acres, the Watson Road Bird Preserve is one of Indy Parks’ smallest sites, but it provides an important oasis for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife just blocks from the Indiana State Fairgrounds. First established in 1925, the preserve is a destination for Indy Birding and easily accessed by the Fall Creek Greenway Trail.  The natural area of Watson Road Bird Preserve is managed by the DPW Land Stewardship Team, who oversee 1600 acres of natural habitat throughout the Indy Parks system.  

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Simply stated, we are hell-bent on creating great whiskey and paying homage to Indiana’s rich distilling history. As three Indiana natives, we brought West Fork Whiskey Co. to life to share our interpretation of America's native spirit with the world.

We create sippable, smooth whiskeys our way — always 100% Indiana from grain to glass. We toast to hard work and uncompromising dedication by paying respect to one of the best grain-producing states in America. At the end of the day, what matters most to us is being an Indiana distillery that produces whiskey that tastes great to you.

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Welcome to Provider Café, your Kennedy-King neighborhood hub for coffee, cocktails, and community. Nestled in the historic Tinker House, we offer cozy indoor seating or a vibrant patio for warmer days. Since 2018, we’ve been providing coffee, long drinks, and a place to gather for everyone.

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Baby’s is brought to you by the team behind the ball & biscuit on Mass. Ave.  We chose this spot at the corner of 22nd and Talbott St. for Baby’s because of the diversity and energy of the surrounding neighborhoods.  And we were enamored with the building’s history – including stints ranging from grocery store to drag-show venue.  Our vision for Baby’s is a casual, fun and approachable spot suited for families and b&b cocktail enthusiasts alike.  Our aesthetic gives a little wink to the past, and we hope to play a meaningful role in this area’s future.

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Welcome to Bocca! A modern Italian restaurant located between Herron Morton and Fall Creek Place, Bocca features indoor and outdoor seating, a charming subterranean speakeasy on weekends, an extensive wine list and classic Italian cocktails. 


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St. Richard’s provides a timeless, challenging curriculum that embraces diversity while developing global citizens socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually through the implementation of our Five Pillars for Success: Civic Responsibility, Classic Curriculum, Faith, Global Readiness, and Leadership. Located at 33rd and Meridian Streets, just north of downtown Indianapolis, SRES offers unique partnerships throughout the city that bring learning to life, a rigorous academic curriculum, three world languages, public speaking and leadership opportunities, a strong fine arts program and organized athletics for continued lifetime success. 

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The Marott Apartments in downtown Indianapolis is now renting 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with timeless elegance coupled with resort-like amenities. In addition to our 24-hour concierge services, The Marott offers a beautiful outdoor vanishing edge pool, an indoor pool, and a whirlpool. The business center offers a computer and a printer, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary coffee and tea on weekday mornings. The fully equipped fitness center is accessible 24 hours a day, and a free state-of-the-art tanning bed is also available to the residents. An almost unheard-of amenity in our fast-growing city is free gated parking. These luxury apartments on Historic Meridian Street are just minutes from I-70 and I-65 and the heart of downtown Indy's Monument Circle. Our location is ideal for commuting to IUPUI, Butler University, Marion College, Lilly Campus, and downtown businesses. Enjoy direct access to the best of downtown's retail shopping and dining, the Monon Trail, the Canal Walk, and so much more.

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At Ivy Tech we have the resources, focus, and flexibility to meet students where they are, then walk with them to where they’re going.

No two students’ paths to the future look the same. We get that. So, we listen. We support. We guide. With 70+ academic programs and classes in 75+ communities in Indiana—plus online—you’ll be able to find your fit for the next step in your career.

And that career will lead you to your better life, every day from graduation on.

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The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center offers modern event facilities in a historical setting. The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center first opened in 1892 and has hosted more than 129 Indiana State Fairs. Prior to 1892, the first 40 Indiana State Fairs were held at rotating sites around the state.

In 1990, the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center began its present existence as a year-round events center. Since that time, many of our venues have undergone renovations and upgrades that have continued to bring modern comforts to our ability to be a great site for conventions, consumer shows, conferences, sports, concerts, fairs, exhibitions, meetings, weddings, banquets and retreats.

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was founded in 1925 through the stewardship and inspiration of Mary Stewart Carey (1859–1938), a citizen of Indianapolis. After visiting the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Carey was determined to create a similar museum for Indianapolis. With the help of several civic-minded women and contributions from children in nearby neighborhoods, the museum sprang to life. Over the course of 95 years, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has grown in size and stature to become the biggest and best children’s museum in the world.

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