Things to Do in Indianapolis in December

The Indianapolis Mobile Pub Tour and Experience rolls through the city's historic neighborhoods in a converted shuttle, making stops at breweries and taverns known only to those in the know. You will hear the clink of glasses and the low hum of conversation as you sample local brews, feeling the camaraderie of shared bench seating while seeing the city's brick-and-iron facades glide past the window.

Indy Walking Tours peel back the layers of the city's history with guides who point out the carved limestone details on Art Deco buildings and share tales of the figures who shaped the Circle City. You will see the weathered dates on cornerstone plaques, hear anecdotes about the city's founding, and feel the solidity of the monuments under your hand in the clear, cold winter air.

The Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour winds through the cultural district known locally as Mass Ave, where you will smell roasting coffee beans, taste tangy goat cheese from a specialty grocer, and sample savory small plates from kitchens that have defined the area's dining scene. The feel of the textured brick walls in the narrow passageways adds to the district's intimate, artistic character.

Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour explores the shadowy corners of downtown, where guides share spectral tales under the pale glow of streetlights. You will hear chilling stories of historic tragedy, feel a cool breeze off the canal, and see the dark windows of buildings said to hold restless spirits from the city's past.

Outdoor Escape Room in Indianapolis - Mile Square in Downtown turns the city's core into a live-action puzzle box, using a smartphone app to guide you past monumental government buildings, through serene parks, and along the canal. You will see architectural details you'd normally walk past, feel the satisfaction of solving a clue, and hear the quiet concentration of your team as you work against the clock.

The Fountain Square Food Tour explores the historic district south of downtown, where you will taste smoky barbecue from a decades-old pit, sample sweet, fizzy craft sodas, and smell the distinctive aroma of artisan pizza baking in a brick oven. The lively murals splashed across the buildings provide a constant visual feast as you walk between stops.