Do It Like a Local in Greenwood
When it comes to suburbs, Greenwood, Indiana, offers more than your usual shopping and dining options. From Old Street Greenwood to a picnic in Craig Park to an award-winning show choir performance at Center Grove High School or a round of golf at Valle Vista, this is a town with a strong sense of hospitality. Its residents are upper middle class incomes, but they don't put on airs, just their best manners. Oh, and the shopping and dining? It's to die-for, with many retailers located here that you can't find elsewhere around the Indianapolis area. Here's how to make the most of your day here.
More than 120 specialty shops (including Spencer's Gifts, which has been in this mall for decades selling its gag gifts and party favors) means you can buy anything from a shower curtain to a birthday card
under one roof. The mall was an outdoor venue until the mid 1970s -- in 2007, Simon Malls went back to
its roots and added an ou... More >
More than 120 specialty shops (including Spencer's Gifts, which has been in this mall for decades selling its gag gifts and party favors) means you can buy anything from a shower curtain to a birthday card
under one roof. The mall was an outdoor venue until the mid 1970s -- in 2007, Simon Malls went back to
its roots and added an outdoor wing to this family
entertainment spot. Locals scoffed when they first announced the plans -- who would shop outdoors in January, February and March? -- but soon changed their tune when The Cheesecake Factory and Coldwater Creek were among the chains to grab a spot.
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Sure, folks use this setting for bridal parties and class reunions. They're missing the best part of Valle Vista Country Club's amenities -- the golf! This fairway is a bit wider than other courses in the area, providing a not-so-subtle challenge to your swing.
Residents keep this restaurant located in a converted home in the Old Town section hopping.
Greenwood residents would like to keep this city park off of Morgantown Road a secret -- it's set far off the road so parents don't worry about children running out into traffic should they take their eyes off the ball for a second. The playground features equipment for kids with disabilities (think swings for those in wheelchairs) as ... More >
Greenwood residents would like to keep this city park off of Morgantown Road a secret -- it's set far off the road so parents don't worry about children running out into traffic should they take their eyes off the ball for a second. The playground features equipment for kids with disabilities (think swings for those in wheelchairs) as well as the usual slides and monkey bars., The designers even threw in some toddler-sized options for younger siblings who want to play along without sustaining a concussion. The half-mile trail is perfect for running, walking or biking at any age.
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The most popular place in town to watch the midnight premiere of the blockbuster releases. Greenwood residents are always up for some good, clean fun, which means standing in lines wrapped around the building for hour is part of the celebration. We're not afraid to dress in character and party with our closest friends.
Homemade pasta. Need I say any more? Residents keep this restaurant located in a converted home in the Old Town section hopping. And we don't always keep our orders limited to fettucini and ravioli, either. Psssst, the Indianapolis media has dubbed steaks at La Trattoria among the best in the area, which is quite an accomplishment cons... More >
Homemade pasta. Need I say any more? Residents keep this restaurant located in a converted home in the Old Town section hopping. And we don't always keep our orders limited to fettucini and ravioli, either. Psssst, the Indianapolis media has dubbed steaks at La Trattoria among the best in the area, which is quite an accomplishment considering we have some pretty famous names for steak right downtown.
| Locals don't need lodging, of course -- they sleep comfortably in their own beds. |
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Locals don't need lodging, of course -- they sleep comfortably in their own beds. That's precisely the atmosphere the owners at Persommon Tree Bed and Breakfast try to recreate for its Greenwood guests, and the Madison Ave. location puts you close to the retail action but not close enough to hear the bustle. It's a great way to go back to grandma's house, where playing was the sole focus of your day. More
Locals don't need lodging, of course -- they sleep comfortably in their own beds. That's precisely the atmosphere the owners at Persommon Tree Bed and Breakfast try to recreate for its Greenwood guests, and the Madison Ave. location puts you close to the retail action but not close enough to hear the bustle. It's a great way to go back to grandma's house, where playing was the sole focus of your day.
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