Top 5 Must-See Spots in Indianapolis with Sampson Levingston

Top 5 Must-See Spots in Indianapolis with Sampson Levingston

From Traveling with AAA by Auto Club Enterprises

May 28, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

The episode explores the hidden gems of Indianapolis with local expert Sampson Levingston.

Indianapolis has a way of hiding its best secrets in plain sight; bald eagles soaring over a river trail in the middle of downtown, an all-Black art fair that caught the attention of the New York Times, and a no-frills jazz bar where you can soak up the sounds of the city every Monday night. Host Angie Orth is back with Indianapolis local and Through 2 Eyes founder Sampson Levingston for a closer look at the city—like its diverse restaurant scene, quiet waterways, and art spaces.Sampson shares where to uncover the real heart of Indy. You'll discover where to find some of the most authentic soul food and, of course, that legendary shrimp cocktail. You'll also learn where to connect with nature in the middle of the city, how a 2020 art fair became a national story, and why Indiana's deep love for high school basketball is unlike anything else in the country. What You’ll Learn: 0:54 The restaurants that best reflect Indianapolis's true culinary diversity 2:24 An urban trail where you can spot bald eagles, foxes, and deer 4:06 The all-Black art fair that caught the attention of national press 6:27 An unmissable Monday night jazz spot 9:02 Why Indianapolis's signature dish tells the…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Orth

Guest: Sampson Levingston

Topics covered

  • Indianapolis
  • travel
  • food
  • art
  • nature
  • culture

Keywords

  • Indianapolis
  • bald eagles
  • art fair
  • jazz bar
  • soul food
  • shrimp cocktail
  • high school basketball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Times

Places: Indianapolis, Indiana

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