Carm CARMEL Find more about a Carmel getaway at VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Carmel. • more than 100 businesses including art galleries, antique dealers, furniture and interior design showrooms, restaurants, boutiques and specialty retail stores • gallery walks on second Saturdays • public parking spaces and bike racks available throughout the district • located on the Monon Trail—rent a Zagster bike from Carmel Bike Share stations NEED KNOW to CARMEL ARTS & DESIGN DISTRICT mel CARMEL 40 minutes to Indianapolis ARCADIA ATLANTA CICERO SHERIDAN NOBLESVILLE FISHERS WESTFIELD 146th Street 116th Street HAMILTON COUNTY SIP a unique brew at Deviate Brewing SAVOR a tenderloin at Dooley O’Tooles SNAP a picture with the public art sculptures on Main Street LIKE a LOCAL VISITHAMILTONCOUNTY.COM #VISITHC 1
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Find more about a Carmel getaway at
VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Carmel.
• more than 100 businesses including art galleries, antique dealers, furniture and interior design showrooms, restaurants, boutiques and specialty retail stores
• gallery walks on second Saturdays
• public parking spaces and bike racks available throughout the district
• located on the Monon Trail—rent a Zagster bike from Carmel Bike Share stations
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40 minutes to Indianapolis
ARCADIA
ATLANTA
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SHERIDAN
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146th Street
116th Street
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SIP a unique brew at Deviate Brewing
SAVOR a tenderloin at Dooley O’Tooles
SNAP a picture with the public art sculptures on Main Street
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ANTIQUE EMPORIUM 620 I S. Rangeline Rd.317.844.8351AntiqueEmporiumOfCarmel.com
THE ART LAB31 E. Main St., #300317.340.3469ArtLabIndy.com
THE ART STUDIO OF CARMEL241 N. Rangeline Rd.317.213.7572TheArtStudioOfCarmel.com
CCA GALLERY & GIFTS 111 W. Main St.317.844.2388CCAArtGallery.com
COATS WRIGHT ART & DESIGN200 S. Rangeline Rd., #122317.569.5980EckertFineArt.com
EVAN LURIE GALLERY30 W. Main St.317.844.8400EvanLurieGallery.com
FRENCH BLEU FINE ART GALLERY111 W. Main St., #145317.331.3734SusanMauck.Blogspot.com
HGT ART240 S. Rangeline Rd., #8JacqueHammonds.com
HOOSIER SALON 22 N. Rangeline Rd.317.253.5340HoosierSalon.org
INDIANA ARTISAN STORE 111 W. Main St., #120317.607.5243IndianaArtisan.org
MAGDALENA GALLERY OF ART27 E. Main St.317.844.0005MagdalenaGallery.com
SOHO CAFE & GALLERY620 S. Rangeline Rd.317.564.4800SohoCafeCarmel.com
SOORI GALLERY 33 E. Main St., #100 & #200317.843.2787SooriGallery.com
WORLD'S SMALLEST CHILDREN'S ART GALLERY40 W. Main St.CarmelArtsCouncil.org/Childrens-Gallery
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A REGULAR CHART TOPPER for Best Places to Live, Carmel, Indiana, encompasses the arts, outdoor fun, local food and drink and the nightlight life scene—all wrapped
in one charming city. Spend the day strolling the Arts and Design District, wandering in and out of the shops, art galleries, restaurants or the Peace Water Winery tasting room. This
state-designated cultural district, home to the Indiana Design Center, is located o� the 20-mile Monon Trail, a walking and biking path that connects to restaurants and performance
venues and Carmel City Center. There, grab a bite to eat or a cocktail at an upscale restaurant before seeing a concert or comedian at one of the Center for the
Performing Arts stages. It’s also home to the Great American Songbook Foundation, an a� liate of the Grammy Museum that preserves and promotes the songbook era.
“This bicycle-friendly, fi replace a 'fl ickerin' town is sprinkled with top-notch breweries and some of the best theaters in the Hoosier-verse.”
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1975, presents a seven-concert series which includes an eclectic mix of classics and pops, holiday concerts and family fun!
THE CAT254 1st Ave. S.W.317.649.4228TheCatTheatre.com
The Cat offers residency for theatre companies and is available for performances, recitals and private events. We provide artistic production space at an affordable cost in an effort to support the expansion of the Carmel Arts and Design District.
INDIANA GLASS TRAIL The Indiana Glass Trail is a showcase for talented Hoosier artisans and glass blowers. Visitors will fi nd studios, galleries and museums, as well as festivals and workshops.
INDIANA ARTISAN PROGRAM Indiana artisans create one-of-a-kind art and food creations. Their work includes musical instruments, stoneware, glass, woodwork, cheeses and candies.
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The Center for the Performing Arts1 Center Green | TheCenterPresents.org
THE PALLADIUM317.843.3800A 1,600-seat concert hall that hosts local theatre, dance and music organizations as well as the world’s most gifted performers.
THE TARKINGTON317.843.3800This unique 500-seat proscenium theater is primarily used for drama, musicals, dance, lectures and variety presentations; home to Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre.
THE STUDIO THEATER317.844.9717 A flexible theatrical space intended to nurture local and national artists. Home to Actors Theatre of Indiana.
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION 317.844.2251Using artifacts from the Foundation's collections, rotating exhibits explore the history and culture of 20th-century American popular music by showcasing themes such as Broadway musicals and WWII music.
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ACCENT BICYCLES622 S. Rangeline Rd., #S317.506.6902AccentBicycles.com
Accent Bicycles sells and services electric bicycles (e-bikes). Accent Bicycles sells all brands and levels of e-bikes.
CARMEL BIKE SHAREMultiple Docking Stations317.571.2400Bike.Zagster.com/Carmel
Experience a way to see the sights of Carmel through a new bike share program. Standard cruiser bikes are available to rent. The cost is $3 per hour. To rent a bike from the Carmel Bike Share, download the Zagster app.
CARMEL CYCLERY BICYCLE SHOP230 W. Carmel Dr.317.575.8588CarmelClayParks.com
Rent a bicycle and enjoy a ride on the Monon. Rentals range from three-speed cruisers to geared hybrids. Additionally, limited quantities of trail-a-bikes which turn any bike into a tandem so a child can ride along, tandems, youth bikes and trailers for towing smaller children are available.
COOL CREEK PARK & NATURE CENTER2000 E. 151st St.317.774.2500HamiltonCounty.IN.gov/Facilities
This 90-acre park has approximately four miles of woodland trails great for jogging, hiking or bird watching. The park also features a paved path within the park for bike riders and roller bladers. Cool Creek Nature Center focuses on educating the importance of native plants and animals in their natural habitat.
COXHALL GARDENS2000 W. 116th St.317.770.4400HamiltonCounty.IN.gov/Facilities
The grounds of this large park include a replica of the Governor’s Mansion at Colonial Williamsburg (open on occasion), walking paths through naturalized Midwestern gardens, an elegant centerpiece with water features and an interactive children’s garden.
FLOWING WELL PARK116th St. & Gray Rd.317.848.7275CarmelClayParks.com
A natural underground reservoir, the well has spouted water at the rate of 15 gallons per minute since 1902. Flowing Well Park has become a frequent stop for travelers who fill containers with refreshing water. The 18-acre park also features fishing, shelters and a nature trail.
MONON COMMUNITY CENTER & THE WATERPARK AT CENTRAL PARK1235 Central Park Dr. E.317.848.7275CarmelClayParks.com
Escape into recreation at Monon Community Center, Carmel’s 146,000 square foot facility that has something for everyone. The facility offers breathtaking views and access to nature trails along with hundreds of recreation, fitness and nature programs for all ages, abilities, skill levels and interests. Visit CarmelClayParks.com for membership and daily pricing. Amenities include: fitness center, indoor aquatics, gymnasium, track, childcare at the KidZone, program rooms and The Waterpark (seasonal—Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day).
THE MONON TRAILConnects Carmel, Westfield and Sheridan to IndianapolisVisitHamiltonCounty.com/Trails
This trail will connect you with the Monon Community Center & The Waterpark at Central Park, Carmel City Center, Carmel Arts & Design District and Grand Park. Well-marked, paved trails will lead you to shopping, dining, sightseeing and family fun.
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“Carmel Clay’s water park was the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. You’ll enjoy the lazy river, water slides, lily pads, and so much more. It was a great way to spend a lazy summer afternoon!”
— ROSANNA SCOTT Ohio Parent Magazine
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A CUT ABOVE CATERING12955 Old Meridian St.317.575.9514ACutAboveCatering.com
ABUELO'S14480 Lowes Way317.815.8175Abuelos.com$$
AGAVE RESTAURANT31 E. Main St.317.844.5551Facebook.com/Agave.Bar.and.Grill.Carmel$$
AMBER INDIAN RESTAURANT12510 N. Meridian St.317.580.0828AmberIndianRestaurant.com$$
BAZBEAUX PIZZA111 W. Main St.317.848.4488Bazbeaux.com$$
"What a great fi nd, stopped in while I was in town visiting to have brunch with a friend and everything was great...down to the house co� ee. All the servers were really nice and all the ingredients were super fresh and delicious. Had a hard time choosing what to order but defi nitely would go back the next time I'm in town."
Review from Arlington, VA – April 12, 2017
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DEVIATE BREWING4004 W. 96th St., IndianapolisDeviateBrewing.com$
DIVVY71 W. City Center Dr.317.706.0000divvyCarmel.com$$ TT
DONATELLO'S9 W. Main St.317.564.4790DonatellosItalian.com$$
DOOLEY O'TOOLES160 E. Carmel Dr.317.843.9900$$ TT
EGGSHELL BISTRO51 W. City Center Dr.317.660.1616EggshellBistro.com$$
FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL9611 N. Meridian St.317.564.3042Carmel.FirebirdsRestaurants.com$$
FLIX BREWHOUSE2160 E. 116th St.317.824.9111FlixBrewhouse.com/Carmel$$
THE FLYING CUPCAKE831 S. Rangeline Rd.317.396.2696TheFlyingCupcakeBakery.com$
GIGI'S CUPCAKES2454 E. 146th St.317.663.8553GigisCupcakesUSA.com/WestfieldIndiana$
GRAETER'S ICE CREAM SHOP864 S. Rangeline Rd.317.810.1673Graeters.com/Indianapolis$
GREEK'S PIZZERIA120 E. Main St.317.848.1969
12703 Meeting House Rd.317.587.1620GreeksPizzeria.com$$
HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM & YOGURT2466 E. 146th St.317.705.1855HandelsIceCream.com/Indy$
HINO OISHI10491 Walnut Creek Dr.317.228.0888HinoOishi.com$$
J RAZZO'S12501 N. Meridian St.317.844.9333JRazzos.com$$
JACK'S DONUTS 516 E. Carmel Dr.317.993.3501JacksDonuts.com$
JAMAICAN REGGAE GRILL622 S. Rangeline Rd., #Q317.663.7630JamaicanReggaeGrill.com$
JOE'S NEXT DOOR111 W. Main St., #110317.846.8877JoesButcherShop.com/NextDoor$
KIZUKI RAMEN & IZAKAYA2450 E. 146th St.317.218.3553Kizuki.com$$
KONA GRILL14395 Clay Terrace Blvd.317.566.1400$$
KOTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE14490 Lowes Way317.575.5686KotoJapaneseSteakhouseIN.com$$
"Another gem in Carmel! This place is a wonderful way to get that island fi x without booking a fl ight. Friendly sta� , fresh & fl avorful food, and a variety of options for food and drink—whats not to love? I highly recommend the jerk chicken wings with red beans and rice! The plantains are also wonderful."
Review from Indianapolis, IN – August 28, 2017
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LE PEEP RESTAURANT12213 N. Meridian St.317.580.9193LePeepIndy.com$
THE LIT MOOSE12819 E. New Market St.317.853.8066TheLitMoose.com$$
LOS ARROYOS11503 Springmill Rd., #100317.810.1747LosArroyosIndy.com$$
MAIN STREET POKÉ110 W. Main St., #106317.564.0908Facebook.com/Main-Street-Poke$$
MAMMAMIA GELATO834 W. Main St.317.740.0113MammamiaIndy.com$
MATT THE MILLER'S TAVERN11 W. City Center Dr.317.805.1860MTMTavern.com$$
MATT'S WINE BAR11 W. City Center Dr.317.805.1860MTMTavern.com/Locations/Carmel-Indiana/Matts-Wine-Bar$$
MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS2340 E. 116th St.317.846.2400MellowMushroom.com/Carmel$$
MIMI BLUE MEATBALLS12505 Old Meridian St.317.564.8524MimiBlueMeatballs.com$$
MIRACLE SUSHI & MODERN ASIAN CUISINE12505 Old Meridian St.317.810.1737MiracleIndy.com$$
MITCHELL'S FISH MARKET14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., #100317.848.3474MitchellsFishMarket.com$$
MUDBUGS CAJUN CAFE20 W. Main St.317.843.8380MudbugsCajunCafe.com$
MULDOON'S111 W. Main St., #100317.571.1116Muldoons.net$$ TT
MY PRETTY LITTLE PRETZEL317.643.7000MyPrettyLittlePretzel.com$
OMONI FRESH FAST KOREAN GRILL13710 N. Meridian St.317.810.1668OmoniGrill.com$
NearbyEDDIE MERLOT'S3645 E. 96th St., Indianapolis317.846.8303EddieMerlots.com$$$
HARRY & IZZY'S4050 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis317.915.8045HarryAndIzzys.com$$$ TT
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE2727 E. 86th St., Indianapolis317.844.1155RuthsChrisIndyNorth.com$$$
SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE3316 E. 86th St., Indianapolis317.580.1280SullivansSteakhouse.com$$$
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ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA4 Center Green317.843.3800ATIStage.org
The resident professional theatre company of The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts.
BOOTH TARKINGTON CIVIC THEATRE3 Center Green, #300317.924.6770CivicTheatre.org
A unique blend of professional artists, directors and musicians who combine their expertise with exceptionally talented avocational performers from the community in producing high-caliber live theatre.
CARMEL ARTS & DESIGN DISTRICT30 W. Main St.317.571.2790CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
Carmel Arts & Design District is an official Indiana Cultural District offering art galleries, design houses, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, spas, outdoor sculptures, antiques, specialty shops and more. The district also has several galleries and shops that showcase glass artists that are part of the Indiana Glass Trail.
CARMEL CITY CENTER770 3rd Ave. S.W.317.705.7982CarmelCityCenter.com
Explore the best in boutique shopping including fashion, gifts, bath & body and jewelry. Dine at award-winning restaurants offering tapas, pub fare, gourmet ice cream, family dining and local coffee. Located on the Monon Trail.
CARMEL COMMUNITY PLAYERS14199 Clay Terrace Blvd.317.815.9387CarmelPlayers.org
Provides quality live, dramatic and musical entertainment that expands and develops creative, cultural and educational opportunities for the entire community.
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Reviewed by a TripAdvisor traveler— Dec. 30, 2016
“The thing that really struck me about Carmel was how clean, beautiful, and friendly it was. No wonder Carmel keeps getting ranked as a “best place to live.” There were tons of people out eating on the patios, running, just hanging out or riding their bikes. The city was incredibly bike friendly.”
— JENN COLEMAN Travel Writer, Coleman Concierge
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“I always stop here when visiting from New York. You can walk around several blocks and see a variety of creative places, even a museum of miniature houses. It's fun seeing and buying the artwork of Indiana artists and then choosing a new or favorite place to eat. Some of the artists even work in the galleries.”
A non-profit community arts collective that encourages self-expression through theater, music and dance. The theatre facilitates classes, lectures, performances and exhibits.
CARMEL FIRE BUFFS MUSEUM210 1st Ave. S.W.
A museum of historical fire trucks. Check ahead for seasonal hours. Find their Facebook page for more information.
CARMEL TOTAL FITNESS820 City Center Dr.317.580.8111CarmelTotalFitness.com
Carmel's only locally-owned and operated fitness facility, offering 20,000 square feet and providing members, travelers and visitors the best gym value.
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE, INC.4993 N. Deer Ridge Dr.317.844.7453CIDEDance.org
Committed to providing cultural and educational enrichment to the central Indiana community.
A professional contemporary dance company that performs in a wide variety of styles combining modern dance, ballet, pointe, theatre and ethnic dance forms to create a unique style with a sense of drama.
Indiana's largest laser tag center is perfect for gatherings and parties of all types; families, youth groups, corporations, team building and fun. Admission varies. Open year-round; call for hours.
MONON DEPOT MUSEUM211 1st St. S.W.317.846.7117CarmelClayHistory.org
Built in 1883, Monon Depot served as the main transportation and freight hub for Carmel. Now operated as a museum by the Carmel Clay Historical Society, the Depot features railroad artifacts and rotating exhibits about local history.
MUSEUM OF MINIATURE HOUSES & OTHER COLLECTIONS111 E. Main St.317.575.9466MuseumOfMiniatures.org
Enjoy the creativity and craftsmanship in more than 80 dollhouses and miniature scenes. Children can play the treasure-hunt game. Choose between a docent-guided, self-guided or audio tour.
THE URBAN CHALKBOARD452 E. Carmel Dr.317.815.5711TheUrbanChalkboard.com
Voted best new hangout space for kids. Children can play while parents meet up and drink coffee. Perfect for children ages five and under.
Fastimes is a 900-foot bi-level, indoor karting, locally owned race track since 2001. Adult karts will hit over 40 mph. Great for open racing, team building, company meetings and bachelor parties.
ARTOMOBILIAAug. 25Carmel Arts & Design District317.571.2787CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
CARMEL PORCHFESTSept. 16Carmel Arts & Design District317.804.1879CarmelPorchfest.org
21ST ANNUAL CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVALSept. 22-23Carmel Arts & Design District317.600.6118CarmelArtsFestival.org
HOLIDAY AT CENTER GREENNov. 17City of Carmel317.571.2474Carmel.IN.gov
2018 CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKTMid-November-December1 Center GreenCarmelChristkindlmarkt.com
HOLIDAY IN THE ARTS DISTRICTDec. 1Carmel Arts & Design District317.571.2787CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
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Where to stay during your Carmel getaway?Find a complete listing
of Carmel hotels on
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Carmel getaway at
VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Carmel.
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CAYALAFRIESZTina's Traditional Old English Kitchen
BSCHAEF1Union Brewing Company
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Carmel Arts & Design District The area of Main St. & Rangeline Rd.Carmel City Center City Center Dr. & Rangeline Rd.The Center for the Performing Arts 1 Center GreenClay Terrace 4390 Clay Terrace Blvd.Carmel Farmers Market 2 Center GreenMonon Community Center 1235 Central Park Dr. E.Monon Trail Parking available at 96th St. or Rohrer Rd. trailheadsVisitors Center 37 E. Main St.
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Carmel Arts & Design District The area of Main St. & Rangeline Rd.Carmel City Center City Center Dr. & Rangeline Rd.The Center for the Performing Arts 1 Center GreenClay Terrace 4390 Clay Terrace Blvd.Carmel Farmers Market 2 Center GreenMonon Community Center 1235 Central Park Dr. E.Monon Trail Parking available at 96th St. or Rohrer Rd. trailheadsVisitors Center 37 E. Main St.
