Carmel Main Street has a bustling shopping scene, especially on the weekends. The Arts & Design District is home to quite a few fashion-forward boutiques, unique shops, and art galleries. Stop in Pillowtalk for pretty lingerie and sleepwear, The Olive Mill for gourmet oils and spices, ReStyled for upcycled home goods, 14 Districts for posh labels, and Canine Cloud Nine for a heavenly selection of doggie duds. The Indiana Design Center is filled with finishing touches for the home. carmelartsanddesign.com, indianadesigncenter.com Carmel City Center This behemoth at the corner of Range Line Road and City Center Drive has established itself as a go-to shopping spot. Walk through the plaza and stop at all the fun shops and eateries, like Addendum Gallery, Cloth, Jack & Jill Children’s Shoppe, J. Benzal Menswear, 14 Districts Weekend, Brides of Carmel, and The Bike Line. carmelcitycenter.com Clearwater Nordstrom Rack and The Container Store anchor this stretch between The Fashion Mall and Castleton Square Mall. Other stores and restaurants include Arhaus, Copper Creek Canyon Interior Outfitters, Brides by Demetrios, Hofmeister Jewelers, an expanded Bicycle Garage Indy, Harry and Izzy’s, and Wild Birds
Unlimited. Coming soon: Chicago pizza transplant Giordano’s.
Fountain Square This neighborhood southeast of downtown attracts shoppers looking for retro finds. New stores, restaurants, and breweries always seem to be popping up around the fountain and historic theater. Highlights include Arthur’s Music; Mass Ave Knit Shop; Hero House Comics; My Muse, a resale special-occasion dress shop; and Vital Skates, a destination for roller-derby equipment. discoverfountainsquare.com Massachusetts Avenue Downtown’s favorite street always buzzes with activity, thanks to new eateries and boutiques constantly being added to the mix. A strong lineup of retailers include Mass Ave Toys, Indy Reads Books, Silver In the City, Global Gifts, Nurture, Crimson Tate, and Best Chocolate In Town. Newcomers include Boomerang BTQ, Zag West, and Pattern Store. discovermassave.com Noblesville Noblesville’s courthouse square is sprinkled with gift shops, antiques stores, and cafes, providing a quaint atmosphere for some casual strolling and shopping. Take your kids to The Wild bookstore, and bring the girls to A Corner Cottage, Karisma, and Logan Village Mall for
Massachusetts Avenue
new and antique clothing, accessories, home decor, and gift items. noblesvillemainstreet.org
Zionsville This popular shopping destination is packed with stores for clothing, toy, antiques, fine jewelry, gourmet food, and gifts. The brick streets lined with streetlamps would be at home on a postcard, as would darling boutiques like Ballerinas and Bruisers, stocked with precious items for the little ones. Works by local artists fill the walls and shelves of Art IN Hand Gallery; Delaney’s, Lesley Jane, and Mary & Martha’s Exceedingly Chic Boutique have women covered with clothing and accessories; and Grapevine Cottage provides tons of options in wine and tasty snacks. zionsvillechamber.org
OUTLETS Clark Appliance Outlet Hundreds of brand-name pieces can be found at this popular spot. There are always discounts, closeouts, and discontinued pieces, along with floor samples of nearly everything sold in store. Depending on the item and the time, you could leave with deals up to 50 percent off retail price. 3802 N. 600 W, Ste. B, Greenfield, 898-0135, clarkappliance.com Edinburgh Premium Outlets You can find all your favorite brands—at a discount— about 45 minutes south of Indy. This outdoor mall contains more than 85 retail stores. Customers love Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Bose Factory, Calvin Klein, Coach, J. Crew, Motherhood Maternity, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, and Wilsons Leather. 11622 N.E. Executive Dr., Edinburgh, 812-526-9764, premiumoutlets.com Foot Locker Outlet Start your search for the perfect athletic shoe at this westside destination. Sporty and stylish kicks arrive here about a year after they’ve hit retail stores, but you’ll receive a hefty discount in exchange. Running shoes, boots, sandals, and gear from Nike, K. Swiss, Under Armour, New Balance, Air Jordan, and Asics come in sizes for the whole family. 1041 N. Girls School Rd., 240-3334, footlocker.com Godby Discount Furniture & Mattress Godby’s prices are already pretty impressive, but at its new Noblesville clearance store, shoppers can find even better bargains. Check out the selection of closeout and scratch-and-dent mattresses and furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms, and living rooms. 130 Logan St., Noblesville, 565-2211, godbydiscountfurniture.com Kittle’s Clearance and Factory Outlet This spacious but simple warehouse is full of discounted (with prices slashed 50 to 70 percent or more), returned, or closeout items from top brands such as Broyhill, Thomasville, Hooker, and Hickory, and the inventory is constantly changing. Sleep well with selections from Kittle’s Mattress Maxx. 4650 E. Southport Rd., 787-7464, outlet.kittles.com Nordstrom Rack Bargain-hunters will love the affordability of this fashionable outlet store. Discounted picks from Kate Spade, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors can carry discounts up to 70 percent. But there’s more than clothing for men, women, and kids— the accessory, shoe, and healthy-and-beauty sections deserve a look, too. Be the first to know what’s in store by following the Rack on Facebook and Twitter. 4036 E. 82nd St., 572-2955, nordstromrack.com
110 IM | shops 2014