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tour stop 4 chatham arch
622 e. 10th st., no. 101
chatham arch is a unique downtown
neighborhood of antique homes and modern condos located at the east end of Mass Ave. Over the past 30 years, a concerted revitaliza- tion e ort has transformed rundown build- ings and vacant lots into a bustling mix of retail, attractions, and housing options that maintains a steady growth. Local and nation- al acts are always on stage at entertainment venues, and there’s no shortage of options for a pre-show dinner or a post-show nightcap. Visit chathamarch.org.
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tour stop 5 kennedy king
1729 carrollton ave.
kennedy king, located just north of
16th Street and bisected by College Avenue is lled with new homes as well as historic ones dating back to the late 1800s. Mature trees line the sidewalks in this quiet nieghborhood. Grab dinner at some of the city’s best restau- rants and bars on nearby Mass Ave, and then enjoy a leisurely walk back home along the Monon Trail. The jewel of the neighborhood is beautiful Martin Luther King Memorial Park, home of the sculpture from which the neighborhood draws its name. It honors both Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy. Visit kennedykingnbhd.org.
tour stop 6
fall creek place
2316 n. college ave.
fall creek place offers the best of
both worlds. Situated on the near northside of Indy, its residents who work downtown have a 10-minute commute but also live just a quick 15-minute drive from destinations like Key- stone at the Crossing and Castleton Square Mall. The neighborhood is home to a grow- ing business community that includes Goose the Market, Salon Orange Moon, MashCraft Brewing’s brand new second location, and several restaurants o ering quick bites. Plus, the wide variety of home prices and housing types in the area means there’s a place for everyone. Visit fallcreekplace.com.
tour stop 7 herron-morton place
2160 n. alabama st.
herron-morton’s assortment of mod-
ern and historic housing has attracted a mix of residents, from young couples to empty- nesters, and there are plenty of activities that bring everyone together. Bound by 22nd Street on the north end, 16th Street on the south, Central Avenue to the east, and Penn- sylvania Street on the west, the area boasts excellent dining options like Shoe y Pub- lic House, Foundry Provisions, and Tinker Street. An active community, they host Ok- toberfest in September and Talbot Street Art Fair in the summer among other neighbor- hood gatherings. Visit herron-morton.com.
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