Food destinations within easy reach of Indianapolis. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Worth the trip
1 hour southDrive south on State Road 135
Famous for: Persimmon pudding, fried biscuits and apple butter, country-style dining
Brown County and Nashville, Indiana is an hour south of Indianapolis. Persimmon pudding, fried biscuits, the Story Inn and autumn-color drives.
15 minutes northDrive north on Meridian Street or US-31
Famous for: Carmel Farmers Market, Sun King Carmel taproom, Convivio
Carmel north of Indianapolis runs an arts and design district with Convivio Italian, Brockway Pub, Moontown Brewing, and a serious Saturday farmers market.
15 minutes westDrive west on Crawfordsville Road or I-465
Famous for: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daredevil Brewing, Main Street counters
Speedway sits west of Indianapolis at the Motor Speedway. Race-day food, the Daredevil taproom and Borage's progressive American cafe and bakery.
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