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50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50
Easley Winery is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

1. Easley Winery

8.2
205 N College Ave (E Ohio St), Indianapolis, IN
Winery · Downtown Indianapolis · 20 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Visit Easley Winery Downtown and receive a FREE guided winery tour on Saturdays and Sundays. More than 2,000 wine and grape-related gadgets, glasses, wine racks and more are available.

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

2. Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

9.3
4000 Michigan Rd (bt W 38th & 42nd Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Butler - Tarkington · 99 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Free admission, beautiful grounds and all kinds of art. Kids and adults will enjoy more than 50,000 pieces of art and some of their traveling exhibits. Read more.

Soldiers & Sailors Monument is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

3. Soldiers & Sailors Monument

8.4
100 Monument Cir (at Market & N Meridian Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Monument · Downtown Indianapolis · 41 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Located in the heart of Downtown on Monument Circle and recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional monuments, the monument stands as a symbol of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.

Indiana World War Memorial is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

4. Indiana World War Memorial

8.8
431 N Meridian St (Vermont & Michigan), Indianapolis, IN
Monument · Downtown Indianapolis · 29 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: This memorial, honoring those who fought in both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam, is one of the largest memorials in Indianapolis, standing 210 feet tall.

City Market is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

5. City Market

8.3
222 E Market St (btwn N Delaware & N Alabama St), Indianapolis, IN
Food Court · Downtown Indianapolis · 69 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The City Market offers a great experience for family and friends with local food and unique gifts, and great people.

Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

6. Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn

8.6
White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN
Music Venue · Downtown Indianapolis · 25 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: As America's only cultural urban state park, White River State Park (WRSP, to its friends) offers a unique blend of green space and cultural attractions.

Cultural Trail - Downtown Indianapolis is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

7. Cultural Trail - Downtown Indianapolis

9.1
Downtown (bt St Clair & Washington Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Hiking Trail · Downtown Indianapolis · 22 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: he Indianapolis Cultural Trail seamlessly connects neighborhoods, cultural districts and entertainment amenities while serving as the downtown hub for central Indiana’s vast greenway system.

Indianapolis Artsgarden is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

8. Indianapolis Artsgarden

8.2
110 W Washington St (over Illinois St), Indianapolis, IN
Art Gallery · Downtown Indianapolis · 11 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Owned and operated by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the Artsgarden provides more than 300 free arts performances and exhibits each year.

Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

9. Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum

1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 3 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: See Civil War remnants, including artifacts, letters, personal diaries and more. Read more.

Victory Field is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

10. Victory Field

9.4
501 W Maryland St (S West St), Indianapolis, IN
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Indianapolis · 97 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy an Indian's game with family in friends and don't miss out on the fireworks after Friday's games.

Indiana State Museum is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

11. Indiana State Museum

8.7
650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 34 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Indiana State Museum is Indiana’s museum for science, art, and culture, offering a place where you can celebrate, investigate, remember, learn, and take pride in Indiana’s story.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

12. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art

8.8
500 W Washington St (at N West St.), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 36 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened in & is the only museum in the Midwest that offers extensive collections of both Native American and American western art.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

13. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak

6.5
110 N Illinois St (Market & Illinois), Indianapolis, IN
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 30 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy tempting appetizers starting at only $1.95 Monday through Saturday from 3 – 6:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers including beef sliders, black mussels, baja fish tacos and more.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

14. Indianapolis Motor Speedway

9.2
4790 W 16th St (at Georgetown Rd), Speedway, IN
Race Track · 162 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Established in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has long prevailed as an icon of motor sports excellence. It is the world's largest spectator sporting facility.

CSz Indianapolis-Home of ComedySportz is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

15. CSz Indianapolis-Home of ComedySportz

7.4
721 Massachusetts Ave (Park Ave.), Indianapolis, IN
Comedy Club · Chatham Arch · 10 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: No, it’s not comedy about sports, it’s a comedy played as a sport! Two teams of improvisational “actletes” compete against each other for points by playing improv games based on audience suggestions.

Rathskeller Biergarten is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

16. Rathskeller Biergarten

8.6
401 E Michigan St (at Rathskeller Restaurant), Indianapolis, IN
Beer Garden · Downtown Indianapolis · 21 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy a full service walk-up bar, gourmet pub style food and no cover charge. It's a hot spot in Indianapolis during the summer. The Biergarden features live entertainment throughout the week.

St Elmo Steak House is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

17. St Elmo Steak House

9.1
127 S Illinois St (btw Maryland St. & Georgia St.), Indianapolis, IN
Steakhouse · Downtown Indianapolis · 197 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902 and has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks and professional service.

Harry & Izzy's is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

18. Harry & Izzy's

9.1
153 S Illinois St (at W Georgia St in Circle Centre Mall), Indianapolis, IN
Steakhouse · Downtown Indianapolis · 109 tips and reviews

Visit IndyVisit Indy: Can't complain with St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail, fabulous steaks, and the place for prime people watching.

IMAX® Theater is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

19. IMAX® Theater

8.5
650 W Washington St (at Indiana State Museum), Indianapolis, IN
Movie Theater · Downtown Indianapolis · 20 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Featuring cutting-edge technology, films in the theatre are a one of a kind experience for any visitor. The Academy award–winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other.

Goose The Market is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

20. Goose The Market

9.4
2503 N Delaware St (at E 25th St), Indianapolis, IN
Gourmet Store · Fall Creek Place · 74 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Noted as the “food lover’s market,” is a one-stop shop for artisan cheeses, local meat, gelato, sandwiches and more. The Market provides all the essentials for a gourmet picnic outing or night in.

Champps is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

21. Champps

6.2
49 W. Maryland Street (at N Illinois St), Indianapolis, IN
Sports Bar · Downtown Indianapolis · 58 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: At Champps they're focused on redefining American Cuisine. As soon as you walk into the door you feel the atmosphere leaping from our Champpions, ready and eager to serve you.

Scotty's Brewhouse is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

22. Scotty's Brewhouse

1 Virginia Ave (S Pennsylvania St & E Maryland St), Indianapolis, IN
Sports Bar · Downtown Indianapolis · 145 tips and reviews

Visit IndianaVisit Indiana: One of several Scotty's locations in Indiana, their downtown Indy spot features a HUGE outdoor patio. Great lunch special includes 1/2 entree, side, and a drink for just $6! Read more.

Indianapolis Zoo is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

23. Indianapolis Zoo

8.8
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
Zoo · Near Westside · 152 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Indianapolis Zoo is the nation's only accredited combined zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. Visit the amazing International Orangutan Center, Dolphin Pavilion, shark touch tank, and much more.

White River Gardens is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

24. White River Gardens

8.3
White River State Park | 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
Garden · Near Westside · 5 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: First opened in 1988, the Gardens are adjacent to the Indianapolis Zoo. The Zoo and Gardens share the same main entrance, & from 1999-2006 it was a separate attraction but is now included as part of t

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

25. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

9.1
3000 N Meridian St (at W 30th St), Indianapolis, IN
Museum · Near Northwest - Riverside · 144 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: It's rated one of the “top ten museums in the U.S. for families” by AOL Travel Online, “the best museum” by Child magazine and recently USA Today named it “the best family museum in the country.”

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Home is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

26. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Home

8.4
1230 N Delaware St (12th St.), Indianapolis, IN
Historic and Protected Site · Old Northside · 14 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The 16-room Italianate mansion, from which Harrison campaigned in 1888, has been carefully restored to its late 1800s appearance with original Victorian furnishings and political mementos.

Atomic Bowl Duckpin is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

27. Atomic Bowl Duckpin

7.4
1105 Prospect St (at Shelby St.), Indianapolis, IN
Bowling Alley · Fountain Square · 13 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: located In Fountain Square Theatre Building, it's the only authentic Duckpin Bowling in the Midwest. In addition to the eight lanes of bowling, Action Bowl has a café area with a vintage pool table.

Chatterbox Jazz Club is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

28. Chatterbox Jazz Club

8.2
435 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Indianapolis · 43 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Located in the heart of the Mass Ave Cultural District, showcases live jazz every night of the week.

Saffron Cafe is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

29. Saffron Cafe

7.8
621 Fort Wayne Ave (at E. North St.), Indianapolis, IN
Moroccan Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 26 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: This lavishly appointed, intimate cafe offers Moroccan staples with wine & occasional live lute music.

Barcelona is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

30. Barcelona

201 N Delaware St (at Ohio St.), Indianapolis, IN
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 64 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: They pride ourselves in creating a traditional authentic Tapas Bar atmosphere. Their service reflects a traditional tapas experience as you might find in Madrid, Barcelona or Sevilla.

MacNiven's Restaurant & Bar is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

31. MacNiven's Restaurant & Bar

339 Massachusetts Ave (at N Delaware St), Indianapolis, IN
Pub · Downtown Indianapolis · 81 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: They have an impressive local and national, along with seasonal and international specialty brews, MacNiven's also features a rotating draught wine tap.

Greek Islands Restaurant is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

32. Greek Islands Restaurant

8.5
906 S Meridian St (south of McCarty street), Indianapolis, IN
Greek Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 38 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Join them for some great home cooked Greek cuisine. They offer a variety of options on our menu, including gluten-free food and a limited vegetarian selection.

Rhythm! Discovery Center is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

33. Rhythm! Discovery Center

7.9
110 W Washington St (at Illinois Street), Indianapolis, IN
Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 11 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Rhythm! Discovery Center offers rare and unique instruments to keep visitors entertained. Watch sound waves hit the Shimmer Wall or play an 8-foot Gong Drum.

34. Madame Walker Theatre Center

8.0
617 Indiana Ave (at N West St), Indianapolis, IN
Theater · Downtown Indianapolis · 9 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Madame Walker Theatre Center stands as a memorial to America’s first female self-made millionaire, Madam C. J. Walker and celebrates the best of African American culture and performance arts.

Yellow Rose Carriage Ride is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

35. Yellow Rose Carriage Ride

Hyatt, Indianapolis, IN
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Indianapolis · 2 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy a beautiful horse drawn carriage ride with loved ones Downtown.

Blue Ribbon Carriage Co. is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

36. Blue Ribbon Carriage Co.

1315 Drover St, Indiana
Business and Professional Services · West Indianapolis · 1 tip

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Blue Ribbon Carriages offers romantic horse-drawn carriage rides in the downtown Indianapolis area and create lasting memories.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

37. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

8.8
45 Monument Cir (in Hilbert Circle Theater), Indianapolis, IN
Rock Club · Downtown Indianapolis · 12 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs 200 concerts each year to an audience of more than 500,000 people.

Broadway Across America - Indianapolis is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

38. Broadway Across America - Indianapolis

342 Massachusetts Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN
Indie Theater · Downtown Indianapolis · 8 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy one of the many Broadway shows offered all year round. Season ticket packages are available.

Howl at the Moon is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

39. Howl at the Moon

7.4
20 E Georgia St (btwn Meridian and Scioto), Indianapolis, IN
Night Club · Downtown Indianapolis · 68 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Dueling pianos and total crowd participation make for a guaranteed riot. Plan to hear everything from school fight songs to current pop tracks.

Theatre on the Square is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

40. Theatre on the Square

8.1
627 Massachusetts Ave (East Street), Indianapolis, IN
Comedy Club · Chatham Arch · 16 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Theatre on the Square offers contemporary, classic and lesser-known plays and musicals in an intimate environment.

Phoenix Theatre is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

41. Phoenix Theatre

749 N Park Ave (St. Clair Street), Indianapolis, IN
Theater · Chatham Arch · 11 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Phoenix Theatre is located in the historic Chatham Arch neighborhood, and was a turn-of-the-century church– renovated to house an intimate 125-seat main stage venue and an 85-seat underground stage.

Flat12 Bierwerks is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

42. Flat12 Bierwerks

414 Dorman St (New York St), Indianapolis, IN
Brewery · Near Eastside · 45 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Flat 12 strives to be a solid community partner, supporting friends, neighbors, customers and fellow craft enthusiasts in endeavors that build the places where they all live, work and play.

Sun King Brewery is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

43. Sun King Brewery

9.0
135 N College Ave (at E Wabash St), Indianapolis, IN
Brewery · Downtown Indianapolis · 86 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: If you want to immerse yourself in the brewery, visit the tasting room. Try the available beers and learn more about beer production. Kegs, growlers and cans can be purchased from the tasting room.

New Day Craft is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

44. New Day Craft

8.2
1102 Prospect St (Shelby Street), Indianapolis, IN
Meadery · Fountain Square · 35 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy a glass at their tasting room in Fountain Square, take a growler to go, or grab a case of their product from a local stores.

Indiana Repertory Theatre is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

45. Indiana Repertory Theatre

9.1
140 W Washington St (Capitol Ave), Indianapolis, IN
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Indianapolis · 18 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Indiana Repertory Theatre has grown into one of the leading regional theatres in the country, as well as one of the top-flight cultural institutions in the city and state.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

46. Gainbridge Fieldhouse

9.0
125 S Pennsylvania St (at E Georgia St), Indianapolis, IN
Basketball Stadium · Downtown Indianapolis · 96 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Bankers Life Fieldhouse is home to the pacers and Indiana Fever and host a variety of events throughout the year.

White Rabbit Cabaret is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

47. White Rabbit Cabaret

8.4
1116 Prospect St (at Shelby St), Indianapolis, IN
Indie Theater · Fountain Square · 26 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The White Rabbit hosts all kinds of events, from burlesque to DJ dance nights as well as the regular live concert fare.

Pacer Bike Share is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

48. Pacer Bike Share

Indianapolis, IN
Bike Rental · St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood · 1 tip

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy a romantic bike ride around Downtown Indy with the Pacers Bikeshare. A 24-hour pass is only $8. Rent a bike and spend the day exploring Downtown in a new way with someone special.

Indiana Historical Society is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

49. Indiana Historical Society

8.8
450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 7 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy FREE musical performances along the canal plaza. Bring your own chairs and blankets or reserve a table. Concerts take place every Thursday May through late-July from 6 - 8 p.m.

Massachusetts Avenue is one of 50 Date Ideas For Less Than $50.

50. Massachusetts Avenue

Indianapolis, IN
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Mass Ave Arts & Theater Cultural District boasts unique, one-of-a-kind art in various locations that can’t be found anywhere else in Indianapolis