Best Of Indy 2025
We’re back to
celebrate another year’s worth of Indianapolis superlatives, from the MVPs of women’s sports, to the slickest
park slides, to the
dirtiest sodas.
Written by Eve Batey, Brian Garrido, Camille Graves, Myla Han, Lou Harry,
Terry Kirts, Clay Maxfield, Andrea Ratcliff, Julia Spalding, and Christina Vercelletto | Photos by Tony Valainis and Clay Maxfield | Illustrations by Arthur Mount
Best Shops & Markets
From vintage clothing or a local store that specializes in typewriters, Indy was chock full of shops that specialize in every Hoosier eccentricity this year.
Services
Whether it's nail art, spas, or tattoo parlors, there was plenty to be had when it came to the best services of the Circle City this year.
Arts & Entertainment
The Indiana Fever and other women's sports teams of Indianapolis stole the spotlight this year while podcasts, theater, and art house movies took center stage.
Food & Drink
Indy continued to solidify itself as one of the best in the Midwest when it comes to food and drink, with new pizzerias, dirty soda bars, and more among the must-order items of 2025.
Fun & Leisure
Animal encounters, book bars, and dance classes for adults were just a few of the fun and leisure activities that Hoosiers loved most this year.
The Best Of Us
Jim Irsay, Albert Trevino, and Kevin Raber were just a few Hoosiers that we lost this year, but their impact serves as a reminder of what is the best of Indianapolis.