Indianapolis is improving by leaps and bounds each year. I’m starting a new series on the blog with my favorite locations to visit around the city. This first series is Girls Day Out in Indy- North Side which encompasses anywhere north of the 456 loop.
This itinerary can be tweaked if you just need a day out to yourself, you want to have a mommy/daughter date or if you want to have a day out with your girls!
Girls Day Out in Indy – North Side
Morning:
Breakfast at Wild Eggs. Wild Eggs has a few locations but we particularly like the Fishers location and are very happy when they have $2 Fresh Squeezed OJ Mimosas. Rosie’s Place in Noblesville and Cafe Patachou (right next to where we’re headed next) are also great choices.
Pampering at DryBar is up next. DryBar is a blow-out salon that washes your hair and styles it for $45. My hair always lasts 4 days after getting a blow out with DryBar which is well worth the money! They also serve wine and always have great romcoms playing on the TVs.
Treat yo self at DeBrand Fine Chocolate. I have a thing for chocolate and DeBrand chocolates are my favorite ANYWHERE (and I’ve had fine chocolates in Vegas and Disney). My very favorite truffle is the Macadamia Hazelnut Truffle. You really can’t go wrong with any of the chocolates though. They also have chocolate dipped ice cream cones and the chocolate is heavenly. TIP: If it’s not hot in your car, get some to go for later or to share with your family.
After you’re buzzing from chocolate head over to Mi Nail Salon for a mani and pedi. You’ll need reservations for DryBar and breakfast but Mi Nails is very flexible with pushing back appointments if you’re running late. Make sure to request side by side seating so you can sit with your girls. They also have soda, water and wine to enjoy while being pampered.
Noon
Lunch at Flamme Burger will hit the spot. If you’re not super hungry, split a Chicken Sandwich or Bacon Cheese Burger. Their meals are large. They don’t own a freezer so all of the food is super fresh and so tasty.
Walk off some of those calories from lunch at the Fashion Mall at Keystone. As Indiana’s premier luxury destination with 120+ stores you’re sure to find a few you love. Some of my favorites are Crate and Barrel, Anthropology, Free People, M.A.C., Kate Spade and West Elm.
After a day of shopping I would want to take my bags back to the hotel and rest a little before getting ready to go out for the night. There are a lot of really nice hotels near the mall but my favorite is Ironworks Hotel. As an industrial modern boutique hotel, they’re such a fun place to stay. Some of my favorite amenities are that they’re pet friendly, there is a Massage Heights next door and they have two amazing fine dining restaurants (Rize for breakfast/lunch and Provision for dinner).
Evening
Dinner is the hardest part of this entire day because there are so many award winning restaurants on the north side of Indy. I have yet to try all of them so I will only suggest places that I’ve been knowing that there are many more worth your time. If you’re looking to go all out, we loved our experience at Ocean Prime. From the service to the food, everything was outstanding. My recommendations are the Bubbles and Berries cocktail, Smoked Gouda Tater Tots, Point Judith Calamari, the Peanut Butter Pie and the Warm Butter Cake. The entrees were amazing too but what I just mentioned were beyond delicious.
If you’ve already spent most of your budget for the day Late Harvest Kitchen, The Melting Pot (fondue) and Provisions (really great cocktails and outside patio area) are all high on my list of favorite restaurants.
Have you been to the north side of Indianapolis? If so, what are your favorite spots?
Honorable mentions: Main St Poke, Bubs Burgers (the best shakes), riding bikes on The Monon, Conner Prairie for family fun.
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