Best Nearby Activities
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If you've arrived in town to take in an event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, such as the upcoming Coffee and Cars, there are so many things to see and do just outside the track or near your hotel in Brownsburg, Plainfield, Avon and Danville.
Check out some of our top recommendations below for food, drinks, things to do and so much more.
Hendricks County also boasts a number of great golf courses and some fabulous shopping including at The Shops at Perry Crossing outdoor lifestyle mall in Plainfield.
Top Breakfast Spots
If getting a hearty breakfast before a day full of racing is your jam, we have a number of locations that get the job done in Hendricks County.
But three of our favorites that can be found near the track or potentially near your hotel include:
1. The Breakfast Company
830 E. Main St. Brownsburg, IN 46112
Open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, The Breakfast Co. menu offers breakfast and lunch selections for even the pickiest eater. Options include breakfast skillets, omelettes, sandwiches, other comfort food classics and so much more in a large building with plenty of seating for groups.
2. Best Friends Coffee & Bagels
1060 E. Main St. Brownsburg, IN 46112
Open daily until 5 p.m., Best Friends specializes in coffee drinks and an extensive menu that includes mostly sandwiches featuring their bagels and so much more whether you meeting friends, coming with a group or ordering carry-out. This is an ideal hangout near the track.
3. Stacks Pancake House & Grill
6011 Gateway Dr. Plainfield, IN 46168
Offering fabulous breakfast options and quick and friendly service near all the Plainfield hotels along I-70, Stacks has something for everyone. Hearty breakfast dishes include omelettes, skillets, pancakes and more. Carryout is available.
Top Places to Grab Lunch & Dinner
1. The Coachman Restaurant & Lounge
6112 Cambridge Way Plainfield, IN 46168
This family-owned eatery, one of the oldest in Hendricks County, provides a great option for those staying in one of our Plainfield hotels. Known for their hearty steaks and other comfort-food favorites, this full-service restaurant and bar offers a little of everything including soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood and pasta dishes.
2. The Locale
932 E. Main St. Ste. 3 Brownsburg, IN 46112
Located in the building that race fans would remember as the Pit Stop BBQ & Grill, The Locale has kept many of the favorites from the Pit Stop along with two other former restaurants in the area to offer the best menu options and a large, inviting atmosphere that can accommodate bigger groups. Lunch and dinner favorites include catfish, pizza, pastas, burgers, steaks and so much more.
3. Boulder Creek Dining Company
1551 N. Green St., Ste. D Brownsburg, IN 46112
Located near the Brownsburg hotel district, Boulder Creek provides casual, fine dining in an inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the best of Americana with lunch and dinner offerings such as steaks, chicken, sandwiches, salads and many other hearty dishes.
Top Things to Do
If you're looking for some fun experiences outside your time at the track, we have a number of great recommendations. If our recommendations below aren't enough, Yelp also put together a list of top things to do in Hendricks County.
1. Press Play Gaming Lounge
1004 E. Main St. Brownsburg, IN 46112
Offering multiple version reality options and lots of other active entertainment for the entire family, Press Play provides a perfect indoor escape. Grab a drink at their bar or rent out a family pod and let the rest of the family play.
2. Books & Brews
1551 N. Green St. Ste. I Brownsburg, IN 46112
This local hangout is a great place to enjoy some amazing craft beer, relax and have some fun with your friends or group playing board games and other activities they have on hand. Food is also available.
3. X-Golf
313 Marketplace Mile Ste. 120 Plainfield, IN 46168
Located inside The Shops at Perry Crossing, groups can bring clubs or rent them in house and take on their golf simulators to play on some of the top golf courses in the world. X-Golf does have a bar and sells drinks and food while you play.
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