Woodruff Place.
An 1872 planned enclave with grand esplanades, fountains and Victorian homes.
The lowdown
Woodruff Place was laid out in 1872 by James O. Woodruff, just east of downtown between 10th and Michigan streets. It was Indy's first planned suburb, and it still feels like it. Three drives run through it, each split by grassy esplanades with fountains and cast-iron statues. The houses are mostly 1890s Queen Anne, Eastlake and Edwardian homes with big porches. It's on the National Register, and its streets host a famous flea market every June.
Our top 5
Five things we love in Woodruff Place.
- Annual festival
Woodruff Place Flea Market
Every June, 200-plus yards fill with vintage and antiques. Go early Saturday for the best finds.
- Landmark
Woodruff Place esplanades and fountains
Walk East, Middle and West drives to see the fountains and statues. The Cross Drive fountains are the oldest in Indy.
- New American
Beholder
A former auto shop on the edge of Woodruff Place. The menu changes constantly, so book ahead and trust the kitchen.
- Coffee
Rabble Coffee
Right on East 10th. Get the brisket breakfast burrito with jalapeno grits and a cold brew.
- Cafe & bar
Daisy Bar
Coffee and a breakfast burrito in the morning, cocktails on the patio at night. Just a few minutes away at 10th and Mass.
