There are so many awesome areas around Indy that I had to split these up. I’ve already written about the North Side of Indy and today I’m sharing another top choice for when I want a Girls Day Out in Indy | Mass Ave.
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- Mass Ave
Morning
Breakfast at Wild Eggs. Yes! I’ve already mentioned Wild Eggs in the North Side post but despite all the amazing brunch places I have to keep coming back to Wild Eggs. Their fresh squeezed OJ mimosas can’t be beat.
After breakfast I love strolling down to the end of the street furthest away from the city. The new Bottleworks district is being re-done but for now I’m excited about several locations down there. I first stop in The Best Chocolate in Town to stock up on my chocolate treats for the day. Everything in the shop is amazing but my favorite is their Peanut Butter Crunch- the perfect mix of white chocolate, peanut butter and rice crisp.
After a chocolate treat to-go Indy Reads Books is my next favorite spot. Great prices on books in this adorable shop that has a huge impact on our community. Indy Reads builds literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential. I’m always happy to support this book shop.
While we’re on this end of Mass Ave I have to stop in to see what fabrics Crimson Tate: Modern Quilter is carrying. She has the absolute best fabric prints in all of Indy. I end up being super inspired to sew all the things after going into her shop.
Noon
Around this time I’m ready for lunch so we head down to Garden Table. Such a cute IG worthy eatery that is so lovely with the windows open during nice weather. It’s a really fun place to try something new like a juice or stick to something comforting like a quiche.
After lunch I love heading to my very favorite shop in all of Indy- Silver in the City. My sister introduced me to this amazing shop when I was in college and it’s always been my go-to when visitors come into town or when I have a day to myself. There is one in Carmel and on Mass Ave and the best part about both stores is the people. They’re all so kind and passionate and Silver in the City does great things to support the LBGQT+ community. Confession: I have a really hard time leaving this store without jewelry.
In the same vein of super cool unique items- I love stopping in Homespun: Modern Handmade. It’s a boutique shop that sells contemporary handmade and locally crafted goods. It’s a fantastic place to go for unique art, cards and specialty gifts. They’ve also got some really awesome jewelry.
Now that our feet are tired from shopping I love going into Penn & Beech Candle Co. to make a unique candle. You can make your own scent and pour your own candle to take home. They have all kinds of different containers and you can even bring your own. It’s a really fun experience. They accept walk-ins but it’s not a huge place so if they’re hosting a bachelorette party or other large group you will have to wait. I suggest making a reservation.
I’m a sucker for beautiful desserts and Macaron Bar has my heart. I took a class on how to make macarons and although I’ll never make them myself I really enjoyed learning how and am very happy to support Macaron Bar by buying theirs! They’ve got tons of flavors including seasonal favors that change throughout the year. These also make a really great gift for someone who has it all!
Evening
There are SO many great dinner and drink restaurants on Mass Ave but my favorite is Bakersfield. It’s always busy so you either need to make a reservation or be patient. My favorite thing to do is to put our name down, head out to the back outdoor area, put in an order of The Trio (chips, guac and rojo and green salsa) and grab a pineapple margarita and just enjoy the beautiful weather while chatting the night away. Everything on the menu is awesome so you can’t go wrong there.
That is how I would spend my Girls Day Out in Indy- Mass Ave style! If I did honorable mentions for Mass Ave it would literally be every other shop and restaurant on the strip so I’ll just stick with my favorites.
I’d love to know your favorite Mass Ave stops!
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