Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis, IN

Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis, IN has a long, varied history which started in 1821. This avenue was one of the original diagonal streets in the downtown area and enjoyed quite a heyday up until the mid 20th century when it started a slow downhill slide. However, thanks to gentrification at the cusp of the 21st century, you can enjoy Massachusetts Avenue in its current glory — that of a popular Theater and Arts district.

There are quite a few buildings once destined for destruction that have survived to live another life like the Athenaeum, a former home to various German heritage groups, which is now quarters for the Rathskeller Restaurant with its famous Biergarten and also the America Cabaret Theater.

Massachusetts Avenue, fondly referred to Mass Ave these days, is just a few blocks from the renowned Monument Circle. You can find plenty of entertainment possibilities these days for your extracurricular pleasure. There are four theaters alone like the Murat Centre, Theater on the Square, Comedy Sportz and Phoenix Theatre. In addition, there are numerous festivals held throughout the year here as well.

Plenty of restaurants also share street frontage along Massachusetts Avenue and many pay tribute to their owner heritage. You will see the Rathskeller as listed above which features German cuisine as well as Chinese restaurants, trendy cafes, coffee shops and more. The shopping is fine as well with some cute boutiques, specialty stores and even galleries. The best fun is taking an evening tour of several of the galleries and dining at a restaurant along the way.