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Pig Out at Trader's Point
Creamery - 9101 Moore Rd. 317-733-1700. Indy's only grass-fed USDA
organic dairy. They are always open with their self-serve dairy-shop (with a
bucket you pay and take your change from - honesty basis!), and at 4pm you
can watch the cows get milked au natural. Creamy milk, amazing yogurt (voted
#1 by the American Cheese Society in 2005), ice cream, eggs and cheeses are
all for sale. On the weekends they feature a farmers market and organic
cafe. You can walk the grounds petting cows and chasing chickens. Fun for
the family and eco-friendly folk.
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Drink Hot Chocolate at the
Chocolate Cafe - 30 Monument Circle. 317-951-4816. Enjoy the best hot
chocolate in town at South Bend Chocolate Company's chocolate shop on the
Circle. Cozy up with your pal/friends/special friend and a hot cup of cocoa.
Perfect during the Holidays, so you can see the beautiful Christmas lights
on the Circle.
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Fountain Square Family Film
Festival - Located in the public parking lot on the corner of Morris and
Shelby streets. Grab your lawn chairs (though they provide a few) and
bring some snacks and drinks and enjoy a family friendly film with the
Fountain Square community. Films are shown July-August and have featured
classics like Big and Hard Days Night to newer films like Ice Age. Free! No
booze allowed.
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Get Creeped out at the Indiana
Medical History Museum - 3045 W. Vermont St. 317-635-7329. Set on the
grounds of one of the countries most well known mental hospitals, Central
State, which is now defunct, this is a creepy way to make any visit
memorable. Take a tour and check out the collections. See Museums above for
more gory details.
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Grab Some Popcorn at Just Pop
In - 6302 Guilford Ave. 317-257-9338. Indy's only popcorn shop is owned
by two identical twin sisters. A cute teeny shop in Broad Ripple that offers
up all types of flavors. Classics like "original" (you know, just good tasty
popcorn!) and Caramel to the oh so tasty "Chocolate Karma" (chocolate
covered popcorn!). They also sell gift tins and sampler packs.
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Have Dessert at the Eagle's
Nest - 1 S. Capitol Ave. 317-632-1234. The Eagle's Nest is the highest
dining room in the city, sitting atop the Hyatt downtown. The restaurant is
revolving, slowly moving to show the best view of the city. The food is high
priced and just okay but, get a table and enjoy a nightcap or dessert. Make
reservations to see the sunset.
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Head to the Flea Market at the
Fairgrounds - 1202 E. 38th St. 317-927-1482 Is Indy's best monthly flea
market, since 1976. Held once a month (weekends can change) at the State
Fair Grounds, hundreds of vendors sell antiques, vintage goods, housewares
and more. From Elvis records to a Victorian baby coffin. You can find it
all. Free!
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Eat Fried Chicken at MCL
Cafeteria - 2730 E. 62nd St. 317-257-5425. Indy's finest cafeteria
offers the best home-made cooking in town. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes,
chocolate meringue pie and the list goes on and on. The 62nd St location is
retro in design and attracts seniors, families and young people alike.
AMAZING customer service - the staff is attentive and friendly. An Indiana
tradition.
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