Cultural Trail

It’s no secret that downtown has a skyline-sized problem brought on by the pandemic. But a historic slate of development is underway that may revitalize the city’s core to its Super Bowl–era glory. Here, a tour of what’s working, what’s not, and what remains to be seen.

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The Indianapolis Cultural Trail kicked off a 30-day crowdfunding campaign in your honor today, with the goal of raising $262,800 for repairs by June 29.

The Idle is now open … no longer, ahem, idle.

“It created a crisis that prompted us to move faster so we could get control of the situation before it got out of control.”

The latest updates from The Vanguard, Crispy Bird, and Happy Brewing Co., plus a turmeric warmer that’s good for what ails you.

One dog-owner takes his Saint Bernard along on rides in a cart. Another lets his pooch scoot along on a skateboard. Even if you don’t cross paths with these regulars, chances are you’ll still see a creative rig.

Our July 2016 profile on Payne illuminated his next big ideas, but we are still in awe of the Trail, so we compiled a list of some of those must-stop restaurants along the Cultural Trail.

“Sure, I talk to people who say, ‘You’re an outlier. People don’t want transportation to be an adventure,’” Payne says. “But plenty of folks agree with me.”

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Lately, buzzworthy restaurants and bars keep luring us away from Mass Ave’s eaten path.

Those who deride the Cultural Trail as a glorified sidewalk should stroll through Fletcher Place. A mere sidewalk does not attract three sleek apartment buildings, 10 independent eateries and bars, and enough house-hunters to quadruple home values.

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There are more reasons than ever to linger downtown—primarily thanks to the trailblazing path.

“When you add that limited supply to the fact that this property is within a few blocks of a brewery, distillery, and award-winning restaurants, you can’t lose.”