🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

Indy Lodge

📍 602, East Thompson Road, Indianapolis, 46227

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Your stay — Indy Lodge

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Tallwood Chapel (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
  • Church: University Heights Independent Christian Church (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
  • Church: Thompson Road Independent Baptist Church (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Walking & Running

Longacre Park — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Ransburg Auditorium — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Athena Bitcoin ATM — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk

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Convenience Store

BP Shop — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk

Money & Currency

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Local currency

United States Dollar, USD

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Where to exchange

Travellers typically withdraw cash from ATMs at banks or credit unions; airport and hotel bureaux often give poor exchange rates.

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Cards & contactless

Credit and debit cards widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common in most shops and restaurants.

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Tipping etiquette

15-20% at restaurants for table service, $1-2 per drink at bars, $2-5 for taxi rides, and $1-2 per bag for hotel porters.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Cheap coffee

A regular drip coffee from a chain or local cafe costs around $2-3.

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Best-value lunch

A fast-food combo or sandwich shop meal runs about $8-10.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a casual diner or family restaurant costs roughly $12-16.

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Street food & cheap eats

Food trucks and stalls occasionally appear at local parks or events, but street food is not a major feature in this suburban area.

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Budget groceries

Kroger, Walmart, and Aldi are the common budget supermarkets.

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Affordable clothes

Walmart and Target provide affordable basics; no major market or high street speciality here.

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Cheapest way around

IndyGo bus fare is $1.75 per ride or $4 for a day pass; from the airport, the cheapest option is the #8 bus to downtown then transfer, or a ride-share for around $25-35.

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Money-saving tips

Use grocery stores for breakfast and snacks instead of eating out; fill up at a supermarket for cheap petrol; look for daily specials at casual dining chains.

Good to know — Indianapolis

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Plugs & power

Type A/B · 120V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

USD ($)

Emergency Contacts

Indianapolis
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Police
911
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
911

For non-emergency police matters in Indianapolis, call 317-327-3811. For public health-related questions, dial 211.

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Where to Eat

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Grindstone Charley's american
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Just Pizza pizza
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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American Legion Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Charlie Brown's Pancake & Steakhouse american;steak_house
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Somali restaurant Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Piezanos Pizza - Rockville pizza
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Super China Buffet chinese
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La Ceiba Honduran Restaurant Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Indianapolis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Indy Lodge

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Athena Bitcoin ATM — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk

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Getting Around

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IndyGo Route 8 $1.75

Indianapolis International Airport Bus Stop → Washington St & Mitthoeffer Rd (near hotel)

50 min · Every 30–60 minutes · About 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM

💡 Buy a day pass for $4 if you plan multiple rides. The stop is a 10-minute walk from the hotel; get off at the 'East Washington Street & mitthoeffer' stop and walk south.

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IndyGo Route 14 $1.75

Downtown Indianapolis (Washington St & Illinois St) → Washington St & Mitthoeffer Rd (near hotel)

40 min · Every 30 minutes · 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM

💡 This route is useful for day trips downtown. Get off at the same stop as Route 8. The hotel's area is mostly car-centric, so keep the bus schedule handy.

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Uber / Lyft $30

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Indianapolis East Knights Inn

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Avoid surge pricing by booking a scheduled ride in the app. The hotel has a large car park so drivers find it easily.

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Green Cab / Yellow Cab $35

Indianapolis International Airport → Indianapolis East Knights Inn

25 min · On demand (call ahead) · 24/7

💡 Fixed rates to most hotels apply — confirm the fare before you get in. Use the taxi stand outside baggage claim; no booking needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Indy Lodge?

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Where can I eat cheaply near Indy Lodge?

A fast-food combo or sandwich shop meal runs about $8-10.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Indy Lodge?

IndyGo bus fare is $1.75 per ride or $4 for a day pass; from the airport, the cheapest option is the #8 bus to downtown then transfer, or a ride-share for around $25-35.

Top Attractions in Indianapolis

White River State Park Free

💡 The park itself is free. Rent a bike or just stroll the canal walk—it connects to the downtown Cultural Trail. Parking is paid, but street parking is free on Sundays.

Crown Hill Cemetery Free

💡 Go for the quiet and the vistas, not just the famous graves. The Crown Hill Heritage Trail is a self-guided walk that covers the cemetery's history. Pick up a map at the office.

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields Free

💡 The grounds are open for free, too—worth a walk through the gardens and the 100 Acres Art & Nature Park. Check the website for which exhibits are free on the day you visit.

Indiana State Museum

💡 General admission is $15, but the ground-floor exhibits on the Ice Age and the Indiana limestone industry are free. Also, the first Sunday of each month is half-price.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

💡 Admission is $22–28, but the first Thursday of every month is free from 4–8pm. Arrive early to queue; it gets busy.

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