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Looking for something different?  Step into Broad Ripple Village. Take in live music, go for a friendly game of darts or billiards, or tear up a dance floor. This is the place for a night out with friends. Browse for emerging fashions, vintage clothing and eclectic wares. Whatever you choose, Broad Ripple Village is pedestrian-friendly and ready for you to discover.

Stop to shop
• Chelsea’s, a Village staple for a quarter of a century, features stationery and gifts from Vera Wang, Kate Spade and other trendsetters.
• Urban Optiks showcases the latest trends in eyewear.
• French Pharmacie, a premier fashion boutique, caters to sophisticated shoppers with European-style couture classics.
• Marigold Contemporary Clothing, recently relocated to a beautiful new building, is the place to find rich colors and bold patterns.
• Go to Dinwiddie’s for quirky clothing, furniture and accessories.
• Honeysuckle Home offers home furnishings and accessories.

Just for kids
• Several boutiques cater to babies, including Bébé Gâté and Girly Chic Boutique.  

Art experience
• Art lovers will adore Broad Ripple Village’s selection of works by both local and nationally known artisans, plus vintage furniture and collectibles.
• You’ll find the perfect piece at the Broad Ripple Art Fair in May, a Broad Ripple tradition since 1971. • The Indianapolis Art Center is “the place to make art, see art and talk about art.”
• Districtwide gallery tours on the second Friday of May and September provide a perfect opportunity to discover all that’s offered.

Taste bud temptations
Asian, American, Cajun, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican and other international cuisines await you in Broad Ripple Village. The area is peppered with quaint restaurants, cozy pubs and ethnic eateries. Several new establishments have joined the scene in recent years, including: 
  Petite Chou 
  Perk Up Coffee Shop 
  Hoghead’s BBQ 
  Mug Shots Café 
  Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille
  Egyptian Café & Hooka Bar 
  Brothers Bar & Grill
  Boogie Burger
  Noodles & Co.
  Greek's Pizzeria

Longtime eating establishments remain popular, too, like:
  Bazbeaux 

  Midtown Grill
  Corner Wine Bar
  Broad Ripple Steakhouse
  La Jolla 

  Naked Tchopstix
  Thai Cafe
  Shalimar Indian Restaurant
  Applebee's
  Khoury's      

It’s great outdoors
• Broad Ripple Village provides runners, walkers, rollerbladers, and bikers two ideal starting points: the Monon Trail and the historic Central Canal towpath. Sign up for the annual Ripple Effect 4-Mile Run/Walk on the Sunday evening of Labor Day weekend.
• Adventurous types can rent kayaks and sporting gear from Rusted Moon Outfitters to explore the White River. Head to the Indianapolis Art Center’s Efroymson Riverfront Garden and Canoe Launch, which provides public access to the White River.
• Broad Ripple Park, once the site of a huge amusement park, offers programs, swimming and activities for all ages, plus a dog park.
• Residents’ pride and investment in The Village is evident in the tidy streets, well-preserved architecture and hospitable owner-operated businesses. Get a closer look at the residences during the annual Broad Ripple Historic Home Tour, this year on Saturday, Sept. 26.