Best Of Indy

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.

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.

A fan letter to No. 22

Reinvigorate your mind and body through nature walks, sauna sessions, volunteer endeavors, art classes, and friendly games of bocce or pickleball.

Absorb the city’s creative genius through walking tours, music festivals, art auctions, literary festivals, podcasts, and more.

From luxurious caviar service to crispy fried chicken served with a side of country music, we cover the full gamut of standout spots where you can devour and drink in the flavors of the Circle City.

NEW OLD SCHOOL BARBER Cody Potter opened Wild’s Barber Shop with the goal of “making you feel like you’re walking into a shop from the...

FURNITURE MAKER After learning his trade fixing up his century-old home, John Kirchner began building furniture for friends and family and eventually for paying customers....

NEW ICE CREAM SHOP Occupying a corner storefront tucked deep inside a Southport strip mall, Paradise Mx dips out a delightful introduction to the sweet...

COMMUNITY SPACE Sure, downtown’s newest gathering space, Bicentennial Unity Plaza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, looks great, with its large, gleaming metal sculptures and mural of notable...