Eastside

Notable Eastside sights include the historic Benton House, The Irving Theatre and Ellenberger Park. Enjoy classic diner-style fare at The Steer-In, grab pizza at the locally owned Jockamo’s, have tiki drinks and raman at Strange Bird, and source goods at the summer Farmer’s Market in the beloved Ellenberger Park. And the annual week-long Historic Irvington Halloween Festival is a must-attend event. Looking to stay active? Check out the Pleasant Run Golf Course and the Pennsy and Pleasant Run Trails.

Across the historic and diverse neighborhoods, you’ll find unique homes of many styles: foursquares, mid-century ranches, bungalows, Victorians and classic Craftsmans. In Irvington, the largest Eastside neighborhood and one that’s protected by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, you’ll love the beautifully preserved homes, nestled in a neighborhood committed to preserving its authenticity.

As Indy’s largest locally protected historic district, Irvington was founded in 1870 as a suburb of Indianapolis and was later annexed in 1902. The neighborhood is named after Washington Irving and was home to Butler University’s first campus.