What to see in Indy for the Big Ten title game

🏨 Where to stay: At the Crowne Plaza Hotel inside Union Station, not only will you be just two blocks from the action — you can stay inside an old train car.

• Bottleworks is just outside the downtown core, but this newly restored art deco gem anchoring a bustling entertainment district is worth the quick Uber trip or longer walk.

😋 Places to eat: Cafe Patachou at the Stutz will take you to one of the hippest little redevelopments, an old factory reborn into artist studios and shops — including another location of the city's favorite breakfast spot. Don't skip the cinnamon toast!

• Another old (but new) place to check out: The Factory Arts District. Daisy Bar is worth a visit.
• The Fountain Square neighborhood has tons of funky cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. Hit up Upland for our favorite local beer and great food, then drink like a local at the Commodore, a speakeasy tucked away inside a landmark building.
• Mass Ave is a whole vibe, a mile-long stretch of road that starts about a mile away from Lucas Oil and ends at the Bottleworks entertainment district. Put your name on the waitlist for dinner at Bodhi, the best Thai food in town, and peruse the shelves of nearby Tomorrow Bookstore while you wait.

⛸ Other things to do:

• Enjoy retro duckpin bowling in Fountain Square.
• For some holiday cheer, check out our downtown ice skating rink, Chriskindlmarkt or light show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Pro tip: Skip Circle Centre Mall. It's a ghost town as it undergoes a major renovation.