Fountain Square
A retro arts district southeast of downtown, with a 1928 theatre building, a vintage bowling alley, a rooftop ballroom and small bars.
Fountain Square is one of the oldest commercial districts in Indianapolis, named after the fountain sculpture at its intersection. The landmark Fountain Square Theatre Building was built in 1928, and it retains a vintage bowling alley and a rooftop garden ballroom, where swing nights are often held on weekends. The district is home to independent music venues, vintage clothing shops, galleries, craft breweries and restaurants serving food from around the world. Its atmosphere is more relaxed than Massachusetts Avenue. The Cultural Trail runs in from downtown, and it is about a 10-minute ride by bike.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops set their own hours)
Nearby sights
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Indianapolis City Market
- Monument Circle & Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- Mass Ave Cultural Arts District
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
- Indiana Statehouse
- Scottish Rite Cathedral