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Broad Ripple.

Old river town turned walkable village where the Monon, the canal and White River meet.

The lowdown

Broad Ripple was its own little town until Indianapolis annexed it in 1922. Today it's a walkable village about seven miles north of downtown, where the White River bends, the Central Canal starts its run south and the Monon Trail cuts right through. Side streets are lined with bungalows and cottages, with apartments and newer condos close to the action. We love it for an evening on foot: dinner, a show, ice cream by the trail.

Our top 5

Five things we love in Broad Ripple.

  1. The 808

    A 150-capacity, all-ages room next to Indy CD & Vinyl. Check the calendar and catch a local show.

    Music venue

  2. BRICS

    Hand-dipped scoops inside the historic Monon train station. Take your cone out to the deck and watch the trail roll by.

    Ice cream

  3. Fat Dan's Deli

    Chicago-style deli just south of the Village. Get an Italian beef or a pile of wings, and a cold beer to go with it.

    Deli

  4. Broad Ripple Park

    Walk the RiverWalk path from the village to a river overlook, trails, a pool and the dog park.

    Park

  5. Indy CD & Vinyl

    Dig through the new and used bins, then grab tickets for a show next door at The 808.

    Record store