07.09.2024

Today’s Forecast

🎶 When the lights go down in the city

Best places in Indy to catch the sunrise or sunset

INDYtoday: INDY_Highland Park sunset picnic camera_JUL24

If you’re planning on catching the sunset or sunrise at Highland Park, make sure you bring your camera along too. | Photo by @rocksaltmediaco

Who doesn’t love a good sunrise or sunset? Whether you’re an early riser, a serial sunset Instagrammer, or a nature lover, there’s a spot for you in Indy where you can soak up the rising or the setting of the sun.

The Rooftop Garden | 1105 Prospect St. | Hours: 6 p.m. to close | From spring through fall, you can take in the sunset skyline with a cocktail in hand and a DJ set playing in the background. It’s also a great spot to gather with friends on special occasions; City Editor Shea had her 30th birthday party here.

INDYtoday: INDY_Fountain Square Rooftop Garden bar sunset_JUL24 — The Rooftop Garden typically remains open until mid-October, when it closes down for the winter. | Photo by @mirandaryder_

Highland Park | 1100 E. New York St. | Hours: Dawn to dusk | This four-acre park is one of the highest points of the city, presenting stunning views of the skyline. Be sure to bring a picnic along — we’d recommend welcoming the sun with some donuts from Long’s.

Morse Reservoir | 20999 Hague Rd., Noblesville | Hours: Dawn to dusk | Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. There’s something special about catching the last of the sun’s rays while listening to waves gently lapping the side of your kayak or boat. If you’re on the west side, Eagle Creek Reservoir is an equally stunning spot to watch celestial happenings.

INDYtoday: INDY_Morse Reservoir sunset_JUL — Morse Reservoir is also a great spot to view holiday fireworks on Independence Day.
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Photo by @l2b2

The Eagle’s Nest | 1 S. Capitol Ave. | Hours: 5-10 p.m. | Splurge on a fancy dinner at Indiana’s only revolving rooftop eatery. Thanks to the incredible 360-degree view of the city and the delicious menu, it’s a favorite for the social media crowd and foodies alike.

Crown Hill Cemetery | 700 W. 38th St. | Hours: Vary by season | In addition to being a great spot to cry, Crown Hill is another one of the city’s high points with a beautiful view. While its summer hours are just slightly too narrow to enjoy dawn or dusk here, you’ll be able to enjoy a snowy scenic view during winter.

Asked

What’s your favorite spot for watching the sunrise or sunset?

A. The Rooftop Garden
B. Highland Park
C. The Eagle’s Nest
D. Crown Hill Cemetery
E. Morse Reservoir
F. Other

Don't let the sun go down on us

Events

Tuesday, July 9

AI for Everyday Life | Tuesday, July 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Free | Register to learn about the different ways you can use AI in your daily life.

Wednesday, July 10

SPARK on the Circle: Meet the City | Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | SPARK on the Circle, 1 Monument Cir., Indianapolis | Free | Meet the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and learn about its goal to achieve citywide carbon neutrality by 2050.
Beastly Brunch | Wednesday, July 10 | 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis | Free | The whole family can get an up-close look at animal ambassadors + experience a live feeding.

Thursday, July 11

City of Beech Grove Summer Concert Series | Thursday, July 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave., Beech Grove | Free | Enjoy great music and family fun during this summer concert series.

Friday, July 12

Pints & Paddles | Friday, July 12 | 8 a.m. | Stephens Park, 605 S. Stephen Dr., Brownsburg | Free | Enjoy an evening of friendly pickleball matches, followed by a glass of wine or a refreshing pint + socializing.

Saturday, July 13

Family Day: Home Again Olympics | Saturday, July 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Compete in friendly games, create artistic masterpieces, enjoy live performances, and indulge in food truck grub.

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Try This

Hoosiers are invited to “Reflect Forward” at Conner Prairie this summer

two girls sit on the stairs of a wood playhouse outside

Adventure — and fun — await you at Conner Prairie. | Photo courtesy of Conner Prairie

This year, when guests visit Conner Prairie, they’re encouraged to “reflect forward” as they explore the museum’s innovative experiences and unwavering connection to the past.

The museum has a full lineup of summer events, from historical experiences (like learning the history of chocolate) to adult summer camp and connecting with plants and animals that call Indiana home. Get ready to embark on a journey into the future as you look into the past on your next visit.

Plan your visit

News Notes

Weather

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will reach central Indiana today. Expect rain, thunderstorms, and lower temps through Wednesday, with flooding possible tonight. (WTHR)

Traffic

Starting Friday, July 12, INDOT will close 12 ramps on I-465 for three weeks of construction, and traffic lanes will be reduced in some areas. Know what to expect. (FOX59)

Opening

If you’re on a first-name basis with the dinos at The Children’s Museum, you might be interested in the Indiana Dinosaur Museum. It opens this Friday, July 12 in South Bend. Oh, and there’s a South Bend Chocolate Co. production facility attached. (IndyStar)

Eat

Since the Indianapolis City Market is closed for redevelopment, Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill has relocated to the Salesforce Tower. Its official opening is today, and it will operate Monday through Saturday for breakfast + lunch service. (IBJ)

Sports

Indy’s Race City Rebels is one of 12 teams heading to England for the Men’s Roller Derby Association’s championship competition in October. The co-ed team is raising funds for their trip through merch sales. (WTHR)

Ranked

Feeling stressed lately? You’re not alone. WalletHub ranked Indy as the No. 13 most stressed city in the US, assessing financial, family, work, and safety stressors. Might we suggest finding some peace and quiet?

Listen

As the summer rolls on, catch up on all things Indiana Hoosiers (including a new game added to the season schedule) with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.

Finance

Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? Yes, it sounds crazy. But it’s true. The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*

Wellness

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Civic

💭 Imagining safer streets

Everything you need to know about pedestrian safety proposal Vision Zero

People walking and biking on the Indy Cultural Trail downtown

Joining a walking group in the city is a great way to get fresh air and meet new people. | Photo by @indyculturaltrail

The bad news: As you probably already know, Indy isn’t the most pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly city. The good news: The City-County Council is hoping to change that.

Last night, it proposed adopting a program called Vision Zero. It originated in Sweden in the 1990s and has since spread across Europe and over to the US, as “a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.”

The new proposal would establish a 15-member task force to create a Vision Zero action plan, in response to a sobering uptick in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in Indianapolis over the last few years. This interdepartmental group would review data and make strategic recommendations on new measures — think: the recently-implemented ban on red light turns.

If the proposal passes, the task force will begin meeting in October, with the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2035.

The Buy

Hello, The Buy team here. If you like browsing our daily featured item, we’ve got a whole site of recommendations to choose from — allow us to direct you to a few.

🔪 This $260 knife set is on sale for $75 through Sunday, July 21.

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🛍️ The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is coming — here are the best deals to bookmark.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Shea

From the editor

I hope the beautiful pictures of Indy sunsets and sunrises brought you a little bit of stress relief today. I love using aromatherapy to help me relax, and I just picked up one of these chic locally-made car diffusers to make driving extra peaceful.

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