Broad Ripple Village

North of downtown Indianapolis on the banks of the Central Canal of the White River, Broad Ripple Village combines an art community and green landscaping with hot shopping and nightlife. The eclectic vibe of Broad Ripple invites both Indianapolis residents and visitors alike to enjoy its active and vibrant culture.

Broad Ripple Village´s history dates all the way back to 1837 when the land south of the White River was being surveyed and construction of the Central Canal began. Change and perseverance have played a huge role in the history of this district. Throughout the years, Broad Ripple has housed jails and amusement parks, and weathered floods, and explosions while continuing to thrive.

The Broad Ripple stretch of the Monon Trail, a 10.5-mile greenway starting downtown and ending in Carmel, IN, offers joggers, cyclists, and rollerbladers unique scenery as the canal and woodland mesh with modern art and sculptures.

Broad Ripple Village is home to the Indianapolis Arts Center, whose mission it is "to engage, enlighten and enhance" the community through art education, participation and observation. The center houses workshops, exhibits, classes, and youth camps. An extension of the Indianapolis Arts Center is ARTSPARK. Lying on 12 acres against the bank of the White River, ARTSPARK mixes nature with human creativity.

If mingling with friends over food and drinks is your ideal weekend evening, you have come to the right place! Broad Ripple´s dining choices mix it up by offering Asian, Greek, Mediterranean, Italian, Indian, American, Mexican, and even fusion cuisines. After dinner nightlife can´t get much more exciting than in Broad Ripple Village. With more than a dozen taverns offering live music, dance, and more, Broad Ripple is the place to see and be seen.

Broad Ripple Real Estate

Many people visit Broad Ripple because there are so many things to do and the nightlife is the best in town. Many people live in Broad Ripple for its evolving culture, and sense of community complemented by urban conveniences. A wide assortment of real estate options are available including turn of the century homes, new condos, and townhouses. Because room for growth is nonexistent, average days on the market for Broad Ripple homes for sale are significantly fewer than in many other Indianapolis communities.

In addition to renovated homes and bungalows, premium condominiums and townhouses make up a large portion of the Broad Ripple real estate market. Although these condo and townhouse communities are relatively new, their architectural style either mimics or enhances the features of the older style of Broad Ripple homes.

Broad Ripple homes for sale