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From Circle Center Mall in the heart of downtown to funky shops on Massachusetts Avenue and in Broad Ripple Village, shopping doesn't get much better than in Indianapolis.
Circle Center Mall
Circle Center Mall is located downtown just one block south of the circle, between Illinois, Washington, Meridian, and Georgia Streets. The mall is connected to several major hotels, restaurants, and abundant parking. The mall exterior features eight historic facades dating back to the 1800's. Contrasting that is the modern Artsgarden, a towering glass dome suspended over a busy downtown intersection. The mall includes 800,000 square feet of retail space and is home to a cineplex, Nordstrom and Parisian, and dozens of shops.:: Website
Mass Ave Arts District
Mass Ave, just north east of Monument Circle, is the arts and theater district, drawing creative people to its eclectic offerings of live theater and music venues, trendy galleries, shops and restaurants. It’s a corridor where people live and work amid memorable urban architecture and style, alongside the city’s most historic and urban neighborhoods. The district begins at the intersection of New York Street (the main route off campus), Delaware St. and Massachusets Avenue and continues to College Ave. and St. Clair Street.:: Indianapolis Downtown website with Mass Ave. information
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is a historic neighborhood with a town square and central fountain like a European village. This thriving artist community blends retro and new art influences in its architecture and style creating a funky mix of independent businesses. This is a one of a kind destination located 1 ½ miles southeast of downtown Indianapolis. Art galleries, artist studios and many antique stores can be found in Fountain Square. An abundance of independent restaurants and a skyline view of downtown from the roof top of the famous Fountain Square Theatre building await your visit.:: Website
Broad Ripple Village
Broad Ripple consists of shops and boutiques, unique restaurants with al fresco dining, artists and art galleries, bars, pubs and taverns with live entertainment and parks all connected by the nationally recognized Monon trail, paved sidewalks and the waterways of the White River and the Central Canal. There is plenty of free and metered parking throughout the village and entire Broad Ripple Cultural District. Sidewalks are handicapped accessible. Visitors of all ages can stroll throughout most of Broad Ripple to view the eclectic architecture and enjoy a day of leisure and entertainment.:: Website
More Information
:: Indy.org Shopping Guide:: Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. Shopping Guide