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Zionsville – Great Places to Live

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. As a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area. For this blog, we’re highlighting a nearby suburb of Indianapolis: Zionsville.

Zionsville is a suburban town located in the southeast area of Boone County, Indiana, just northwest of Indianapolis. It was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler. Zionsville promotes itself as a tourist attraction, centered on its village-style downtown area. This area consists primarily of Main Street, paved entirely in brick, which is lined with small retail stores and restaurants.

Zionsville Hotspots:

Fanimation Antique Fan Museum

Tom Frampton, an avid antique fan collector, joined the Antique Fan Collectors Association (AFCA) some years ago. The AFCA has operated a museum since 1997, displaying fans on loan by the members of the Association; this museum was hosted by Vornado Fan Co. in Wichita, Kansas. When they needed to relocate, Fanimation offered to house it at its facility here in Zionsville. The move and set-up took nearly a year, but the new museum opened on July 23, 2009. It houses some 2000 antique fans some dating to the early 1880s. Tom’s own unique collection of fans is also now part of the museum collection, as well as hundreds of antique advertising-style hand fans and other memorabilia.

Location: 10983 Bennett Parkway, Zionsville, IN 46077

Sullivan Munce Cultural Center

Since 1973, Sullivan Munce Cultural Center has been a local resource for art, history and genealogy.  SullivanMunce has an art center, a collecting history museum, a genealogy library and also serves as the Town of Zionsville’s Welcome Center. As a public charity, they are recognized as the historical, artistic and cultural center of the Zionsville Community.  They provide professional and community art exhibitions, historical exhibitions, enrichment classes for all ages, genealogy research facilities, and outreach programs to area students and seniors.

Location: 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077

Zionsville Nature Center

The Zionsville Nature Center encourages Zionsville and Central Indiana families to take an active role in their native environment through educational and inquiry-based programs and activities. The Zionsville Nature Center was founded in 2002 through the dedicated efforts of the Zionsville Parks Department and the Friends of Zion Nature Center. Exhibits within the Nature Center focus on local Indiana habitats and wildlife. In addition to exhibits, several educational animals are on display including turtles, snakes and amphibians.

Location: 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077

Starkey Nature Park

This 80-acre park, located a quarter-mile southwest of the Village, is the largest park in Zionsville. Starkey Park is named for Lucile Starkey, who bequeathed a major portion of the land to the Town in 1974 for use as a nature park. The park’s wooded bottomland along Eagle Creek offers scenic beauty, hiking trails, nature study, and perfect settings for photography. Youth and adult education programs are offered here throughout the year. This park connects to the Big-4 Rail Trail and from there, to most of Zionsville’s trail system.

Location: 667 Sugarbush Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077

Grapevine Cottage

Grapevine Cottage carries at least 1,200 different wines rated “Very Good” or better by the major wine publications, as well as a nice selection of accessories, cheeses, and other gourmet foods. There is also a selection of highly-rated Belgian and craft beers.

Location: 61 South Main Street, Zionsville, IN 46077

The Village Antique Mall

The Lehigh Valley’s largest antique mall showcasing a variety of quality antiques, vintage treasures, and unique home decor. Zionsville Antique Mall is family owned and operated since 1995. Their friendly staff prides themselves on helping customers find items that are nostalgic, share a piece of history, or add a unique touch to their home. They are an eco-friendly business dedicated to re-purposing, recycling, and reusing pieces from the past. Enjoy shopping their climate-controlled 30,000 sq. ft. antique store with approximately 200 dealers and merchandise changing daily.

Location: 7567 Chestnut St. Rte 100, Zionsville PA

Woodhouse Day Spa

Surrounded by great shopping and restaurants, this luxuriously designed spa and boutique awaits you for a transformational spa day. They’ll invite you in to enjoy their signature spa services, such as the Woodhouse Minkyti Facial or Calming Retreat. Upon your arrival, a variety of warm and relaxing teas and a cozy robe are provided to help you slip into a state of complete relaxation. Their beautiful Quiet Room is available between services for you to experience ultimate tranquility.

Location: 4400 Weston Pointe Dr #130, Zionsville, IN 46077

 

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Hear from a Zionsville local!

Here’s what one local had to say on Niche.com:

“The sense of community in Zionsville is amazing. For the most part, every person I have encountered is kind and respectful to others. As well, there are many good restaurants in the downtown area and close proximity to Indianapolis is very convenient.”

Live in Zionsville!

If you’re ready to move to an area that has great educational opportunities and an abundance of activities to get involved with, then Zionsville may be the place for you!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Zionsville from where you are by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Still, exploring neighborhoods to find the right fit? Check out our other featured Indianapolis Metropolitan Area neighborhoods:

·         Living in Fountain Square

·         Living in Woodruff Place

·         Living in Broad Ripple

·         Living in Butler-Tarkington

·         Living in Traders Point

·         Living in Meridian Kessler

·         Living in Irvington

·         Living in WestClay

·         Living in Bargersville

Carmel Overview

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area. For this blog, we’re highlighting the traffic circle capital of the world, Carmel.

Carmel, Indiana, in Hamilton County, is 14 miles north of Indianapolis. Until the 1800s, the area now known as Carmel went by the name Bethlehem and was originally inhabited by the Delaware Indians. The Town of Bethlehem was laid out by John Felps, Seth Green, Alexander Mills, and Daniel Warren in April of 1837. The name was changed to “Carmel,” after the Biblical mountain in 1856, and Carmel was officially incorporated in 1874. Always ahead of its time, one of the USA’s first automatic traffic signals was installed in Carmel in 1924.

Carmel Hot Spots

  • Carmel Arts & Design District

Located in the heart of Old Town Carmel, the Arts & Design District is home to interior designers, art galleries, showrooms, specialty shops, and restaurants.

  • The Center for the Performing Arts (including The Palladium, The Studio, and the Tarkington)

The Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization responsible for the operation and programming of a multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel. The Palladium, a state-of-the-art 1,600-seat concert hall; the Tarkington, a 500-seat proscenium theater; and the Studio Theater, a versatile black box with a seated capacity of 200 are all part of this impressive complex.

  • Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections

The Museum has hosted more than 110,000 visitors since its opening in 1993. They come from all over the United States and foreign countries each year. This is only one of a few museums in the country devoted to the art of fine-scale miniatures.

  • The Monon Trail

The Monon Trail is a bicycle trail that is a part of the Rails-to-Trails movement. The Monon in Carmel stretches from 96th Street to 146th Street and you’ll find a good amount of wooded areas and shade in this stretch of the trail. There is easy access to many amenities including bike rentals, public spaces, restaurants, bars, arts venues, special events, and the Monon Community Center (which includes an indoor and outdoor pool).

Great Local Eats & Drinks

·        Eggshell Bistro
·        Café Patachou
·        Rosie’s Place
·        Tina’s Traditional Tea Room & Tavern
·        Oca SKS
·        MiMi Blue Meatballs
·        Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream

Hear from a Carmel local!
Here’s what one local had to say on Niche.com:

“We moved to Carmel from the northeast, and at the time I was wary of moving to Indiana – a state I knew nothing about other than farms. Boy, was I wrong? Carmel is beautiful- sophisticated, charming, kind, innovative, and stocked with families all working to create a beautiful life for their kids and themselves. Infrastructure is top-notch and well-planned, the homes and neighborhoods are gorgeous and affordable, the area is filled with good, high-paying jobs, the public school facilities are amazing, and the quality of teaching and programs offered – both public and community programs- are outstanding. As another poster said, come visit- you will be amazed! I’ve met so many transplants and some who moved just after seeing Carmel during a visit with friends. I can’t imagine another city offering the quality of life we have in Carmel, we are so grateful to live here. This city is the poster child of forward-thinking leadership as well as listening to what its residents want.”

Live in Carmel!
If you’re ready to move to an area with gorgeous homes and neighborhoods that offers a great quality of life, then Carmel is the place for you!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Carmel from where you are by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Still exploring neighborhoods to find the right fit? Check out our other featured Indianapolis neighborhoods:

·         Living in Fountain Square
·         Living in Woodruff Place
·         Living in Broad Ripple
·         Living in Butler-Tarkington
·         Living in Traders Point
·         Living in Meridian Kessler
·         Living in Irvington
·         Living in WestClay
·         Living in Bargersville

Living in Geist | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area! 

For this blog, we’re highlighting a beautiful community that sits on a reservoir to the northeast of Indianapolis, Geist. 

Geist Overview

Homes in the Geist area can technically be located in a few main cities like Indianapolis, Fishers, or McCordsville, but the important part of Geist is that the homes surround the lovely Geist Reservoir. 

According to Niche.com, a little less than 10,000 people live in the Geist area. The houses are described as “beautiful” and “upscale”, and one resident called Geist, “a tight-knit community.” This Indianapolis suburb is primarily made up of people who own their homes.

On Niche.com, Geist received an overall A rating. Its ‘A’-rated categories included Housing and Good for Families. Nearly every other category, like Public Schools, Jobs, Outdoor Activities, Diversity, and Nightlife was in the B range.  

Additionally, Geist was rated #4 in Best Neighborhoods to Buy A House in Indianapolis, so if you’re looking to invest in buying a house, this may be the right fit for you!

Geist Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

In and around the Geist area there are a variety of places to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Let’s start with the main attraction…

Geist Reservoir | Geist Reservoir is also sometimes referred to as Geist Lake. There are two public boat launches that give you a place to access Geist for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. At the Geist Marina, a full-service marina, you can rent slips and pontoons, launch your boats, store your boat for winter, and more. 

Geist Park photo by http://www.trailseeds.com/

Geist Park photo by Trail Seeds

Fort Harrison State Park | Fort Harrison offers year-round access to nature and is only a few miles to the southwest of the Geist Reservoir. Enjoy awesome sledding hills in winter, walking through blooming flowers in spring, canoeing down Fall Creek in summer, or watching the trees turn breathtaking colors in fall. It’s an “oasis of green in an urban landscape.”

Geist Park | Geist Park is a 17-acre park “nestled along the banks of Fall Creek.” Use Geist Park as a place to launch your canoe, fish, walk nature trails, and more. 

Flat Fork Creek Park | Flat Fork Creek Park features walking trails, mountain bike trails, a fishing pond, a sledding hill, and treehouses. Come here with your family for a day in nature!

Tuttle Orchard | Tuttle Orchard is a family-owned and operated farm and orchard in the Indianapolis area, not far from Geist Reservoir. Enjoy apple picking, the pumpkin patch, the Farm Store, or their café, which features farm-to-table meals. 

More Parks & Rec | There are many parks surrounding the Geist area, and you can find more on this Fishers Parks page. 

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Being surrounded by Fishers and Indianapolis means that there are plenty of places to enjoy good food and drinks when you live in the Geist area. Here are some of the more notable options:

Hear from a Geist local!

Here’s what one local had to say on Niche.com:

“I love living in the Geist community. The area is really on the come up and there are so many family-friendly activities to enjoy. Going boating with my family on the Geist Reservoir is one of my favorite activities. There also are a lot of new food/ice cream places opening up that are so delicious. The public and private schools around this area are very nice as well.”

And here’s another review, “I love Geist because it is such a tight-knit community. Also, everything you need is in the area so you never need to travel far. The schools are excellent and have rivalries that get everybody out and to all of the sporting events.”

Live in Geist!

If you’re ready to move to an area with lovely homes, great people, and a variety of things to do, then Geist is the place for you!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Geist by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Still exploring neighborhoods to find the right fit? Check out our other featured Indianapolis neighborhoods: 

Living in Fountain Square | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area. For this blog, we’re highlighting a funky and fun Indianapolis neighborhood, Fountain Square.

Fountain Square Overview

The neighborhood of Fountain Square is just south-east of Downtown Indianapolis. As described by Discover Fountain Square, this neighborhood “has a world of independent restaurants, live music and performance, working artists with a vibrant arts scene,  and one-of-a-kind stores that sell food, fashion, comics, musical instruments, fresh flowers, and so much more.”

Around 10,000 people live in Fountain Square, where there’s a mix of people renting and owning their own homes. Fountain Square is also one of the six Indianapolis Cultural Districts linked to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Fountain Square’s top categories on Niche.com include Nightlife (A), Diversity (A-), Commute (A-), and Cost of Living (B+). Fountain Square’s lowest grades on Niche.com are for Public Schools (C-) and Health & Wellness (C-), although it does receive a B in Outdoor Activities.

Fountain Square Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

While there aren’t many parks directly in Fountain Square, there are several parks nearby and you have access to!

Garfield_Park_Conservatory_IndyGarfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens | Garfield Park is less than ten minutes from Fountain Square and has its own conservatory and gardens. Established in 1889, it’s the oldest park in Indianapolis! While the conservatory has 10,000 square feet and the sunken gardens is three acres, the entire park is 128 acres! You can learn more about the park here.

The Fountain Square Theatre Building | The Fountain Square Theatre Building houses “events and entertainment such as Friday Night Swing Dance in the Fountain Square Theatre, duckpin bowling in two vintage alleys, a BBQ restaurant, seasonal Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge, Imbibe Lobby Bar and Game Room and overnight accommodations at the Fountainview Inn.” You can learn more about the theatre building and the fun within here.

Easily Access Downtown Attractions | By being close to the city, you’re never more than a quick drive to top places to play and explore, like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, and more.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Fountain Square has many great places to eat and drink! Some of these choices include:

Art and Music

There are lots of arts and entertainment events available in Fountain Square. Visit DiscoverFountainSquare.com for more information, but here are a few of our favorites: 

Hear from a local!

Fountain Square, indianapolis

We looked at Trulia.com reviews of Fountain Square! Hear what this resident has to say about the location in 2020:

“The neighborhood is friendly and lots of things to do. Pet-friendly and very accessible, people jog, biking, restaurants.”

 

Live in Fountain Square!

If you’re ready to move to this fun, up-and-coming Indianapolis neighborhood, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Fountain Square by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, visiting our Contact Us page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Updated February 21, 2021

Living In Woodruff Place | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area! For this blog, we’re highlighting Indianapolis’s first planned residential suburb,  the beautiful neighborhood of Woodruff Place. 

Woodruff Place Overview

Woodruff Place is a historic community located one mile east of downtown Indianapolis. A part of the National Register of Historic Places since 1972, this neighborhood features a variety of Victorian-era homes in a beautiful park-like setting (Woodruff Place History.) 

Laid out as a residential park, Woodruff Place experienced a building boom during the 1890s. Now, around 1,100 people live in this neighborhood (City-Data.com). With its close proximity to downtown, it offers quick access to Indianapolis’s nightlife, food, recreational activities, and more. 

Woodruff Place Spots

Parks & Recreation

Woodruff Place offers access to parks and recreation both in the neighborhood and in the nearby surrounding areas. 

Spades Creek Park

Woodruff Place Esplanades | Since the neighborhood was built as a residential park, the neighborhood itself provides a great place to walk and relax. Enjoy a stroll through fountains, statues, and the Victorian homes themselves. 

Spades Park | Spades Park lies to the north of Woodruff Place and offers walking trails and playground equipment. It’s also home to the annual Feast of Lanterns. 

Easily Access Downtown Attractions | By being close to the city, you’re never more than a quick drive to top places to play and explore, like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, The Children’s Museum, and more.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Woodruff Place provides quick access to downtown Indianapolis’s great places to eat and drink! Some of these choices include:

Hear from a Woodruff Place local!

One of Woodruff Place’s five-star reviews from Google Reviews comes from a resident in 2019! See what they have to say about life in this neighborhood.

“I loved living in that neighborhood, beautiful houses, a great 3 street lawn sale each year, with food trucks…The people who live here are always friendly to us, whenever we are in the neighborhood.”

Live in Woodruff Place!

If you’re ready to move to this lively and welcoming neighborhood, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move here by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote! 

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Living in Broad Ripple | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area! 

For this blog, we’re highlighting a popular and vibrant Indianapolis neighborhood, Broad Ripple.

Broad Ripple Overview

Broad Ripple is known as a socially, economically, and ethnically diverse neighborhood that is one of seven areas designated as a cultural district in Indianapolis. Broad Ripple lies around six miles, or twenty minutes, north of Downtown Indianapolis, and is voted the #1 Best Neighborhood in Indianapolis (niche.com). 

Broad Ripple’s name comes from its origin on the shores of the White River. Jacob Coil, who established the neighborhood in 1836, “named this area Broad Ripple because the “ripple in the river at this point was the largest and widest in the country. (broadrippleindy.org)”

Today, around 17,000 people live in the Broad Ripple Village neighborhood, ranging from young professionals to new families to empty nesters. Around 61% of residents in the area own their homes as opposed to renting (niche.com). 

On Niche.com, Broad Ripple receives an overall A+ rating. Its top categories are A’s in Housing, Good for Families, Nightlife, and Health & Fitness.

Broad Ripple Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

 According to the Broad Ripple website, “A network of greenways and waterways criss-cross and outline the Broad Ripple neighborhood providing runners, walkers, bikers and people of all ages many opportunities to take part in physical activity or simply enjoy nature.” Discover some nearby places below! 

Broad Ripple Park | Broad Ripple Park is a 62-acre park that borders the White River. In addition to the rich green space, the park offers a Family Center with a variety of scheduled activities. It also contains an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball diamond, bark park, wooded preserve, walking and biking trails, and more. Click here to learn more.

Monon Trail | The Monon Trail runs through the heart of Broad Ripple Village. Spanning from downtown Indianapolis to twenty-seven miles away in Hamilton County, Broad Ripple residents can enjoy this asphalt walking and biking path. Several stretches near Broad Ripple offer unique, local artwork. Click here to learn more. 

Holliday Park | Holliday Park encompasses 94-acres of beautiful greenspace close to the heart of Broad Ripple Village. The park offers more than 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a great playground, and a nature center. Click here to learn more. 

Easily Access Downtown Attractions | By being close to the city, you’re never more than a quick drive to top places to play and explore, like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, The Children’s Museum, and more.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Broad Ripple offers a wide variety of cuisines, has great places to eat and drink, and is close to more Indianapolis restaurants! Some of these choices include:

Hear from a Broad Ripple local!

One of Broad Ripple’s five-star reviews on Niche.com comes from a nearby resident in 2019! See what they have to say about life in this neighborhood.

“Broad Ripple is a quaint unique town. With boutiques and restaurants of small business owners. It is low crime rate and beautiful scenery. The restaurants are unique and they are not franchised, with unique foods and creative talents of chefs and creative art along the main street in town. There are no other shops or restaurants in Indiana that are in Broad Ripple. So much diversity in this small unique town, diverse in people, food and art. There is a trail for walking and bike riding as well.”

Live in Broad Ripple!

If you’re ready to move to this lively and welcoming neighborhood, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Broad Ripple by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote! 

Living in Butler-Tarkington | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area! 

For this blog, we’re highlighting one of Indianapolis’s historic neighborhoods, Butler-Tarkington.

Butler-Tarkington Overview

Butler-Tarkington has a long history as an Indianapolis neighborhood. Just north of downtown, its borders include 38th Street to the south, Meridian to the East, and the Old Central Canal. The area is named for Butler University, which is within its borders, and for the author Booth Tarkington. 

According to the Butler Tarkington neighborhood Association, “the area developed as the direct result of the establishment of electric street railways (” trolleys”) in Indianapolis,” which first appeared in the 1880s. 

Today, over 15,000 people live in the Butler-Tarkington area, ranging from young professionals to long-time residents. Around 68% of residents in this area own their homes (niche.com) as opposed to renting.

On Niche.com, Butler-Tarkington receives an overall A+ rating. Its top categories are A’s in Housing, Good for Families, Nightlife, Health & Fitness, Commute, and Cost of Living. 

Butler-Tarkington Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

Butler-Tarkington is located in an area that allows it to have its own parks and provide quick access to nearby parks. Discover some nearby places below! 

Tarkington Park | Just off of 39th Street, Tarkington Park offers fun activities such as a rock-climbing wall, musical instruments, swings, a splash plaza, basketball courts, and slides and tunnels. (Tarkington Park Facebook). 

Newfields & The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | Just outside of the Butler-Tarkington area on 38th street is Indianapolis’s art museum located at Newfields. This 152-acre campus has the Lilly House, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, The Gardens at Newfields, and more. While you have to pay admission for Newfields, Fairbanks Park is open daily and free to visit. 

Butler University: Holcomb Gardens | At Holcomb Gardens, you can enjoy twenty acres of hillside overlooking a small lake at the heart of Butler’s campus. This garden is open to all and includes waterfalls, a gazebo, garden house, a grass mall, and more. 

Easily Access Downtown Attractions | By being close to the city, you’re never more than a quick drive to top places to play and explore, like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, The Children’s Museum, and more.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Butler-Tarkington has great places to eat and drink and is close to more Indianapolis restaurants! Some of these choices include:

Hear from a Butler-Tarkington local!

One of Butler-Tarkington’s five-star reviews on Niche.com comes from a current resident in 2018! See what they have to say about life in this neighborhood.

“Fantastic neighborhood with unique, charmful homes, great neighbors, and fantastic eateries nearby. Also, within a short walk to the beautiful Butler University.”

Live in Butler-Tarkington!

If you’re ready to move to this highly sought after Indianapolis neighborhood, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Butler-Tarkington by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote! 

Living in Traders Point | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area. For this blog, we’re highlighting a top-rated neighborhood to the northwest of Indianapolis, Traders Point.

Traders Point Overview

If you look at a map of Indianapolis, the Traders Point area is to the northwest and makes a large triangle between the corner of 65 and 865/465. Some places also include part of Eagle Creek in the Traders Point area. 

Individuals living in Traders Point have the benefit of accessing downtown events easily and quickly with 65 and also embracing a “sparse urban” feel by being further from the city and nearby towns like Zionsville. 

According to Niche.com, around 7,000 people live in the Traders Point area. This website gave it an overall A+ rating. Its top categories receiving A’s were for Housing, Good for Families, Cost of LIving, Diversity, and Health and Fitness. The lowest grade Traders Point received was a B- in their Commute category. 

Traders Point Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

Traders Point includes and is surrounded by many parks and recreation options. Below, we mention some of the most notable and easily accessible places you could enjoy if you lived in this neighborhood. 

Traders Point Creamery

Traders Point Creamery

Eagle Creek Park | Eagle Creek Park is located at the southern edge of the Traders Point area and is the largest park in Indianapolis. This park has 3,900 acres of forest and 1,400 acres of water for all of your fishing, boating, and hiking needs. Click here to learn more about Eagle Creek, one of the nation’s largest city parks.

The Park at Traders Point Christian Church| The Park is a free indoor and outdoor play area open to the community and designed for many age groups, needs, and experiences. At The Park, you’ll find a PreSchool Play Structure, Main Play Structure, Basketball Courts, Rock Wall, Quiet Zone and more. For more information, click here. 

Other Traders Point Attractions | Living in Traders Point provides you access to many north-side and downtown Indianapolis attractions, such as Traders Point Creamery, the Newfields (Previously the Indianapolis Museum of Art), Zionsville Farmers Market, Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, and more. 

Great Local Eats & Drinks

You’ll find a variety of great places to eat and drink Traders Point and the area surrounding it! Some of these choices include:

Hear from a local!

Here’s what one local had to say about Traders Point on Niche.com. 

“Love that I can walk into Eagle Creek Park and walk to work from my neighborhood. Easy commute downtown. Very diverse neighborhood.”

Traders Point has also been rated as the #4 Best Neighborhood to Buy a House in Indianapolis. 

Live in Traders Point!

If you’re ready to move to this neighborhood that is a great place to own a home, is in a great location for experiencing Indianapolis, and has plenty of outdoor activities, we’d be happy to get you there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Traders Point by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!

Living in McCordsville | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area! 

For this blog, we’re highlighting a growing and highly rated Indianapolis suburb, McCordsville. 

McCordsville Overview

McCordsville is an Indianapolis suburb 20 miles to the north east of downtown Indianapolis. Niche.com rates McCordsville as the #1 place to live in Hancock County, and it’s rated at #10 in the Best Places to Buy a House in Indiana.

Around 7,500 people live in the city limits of McCordsville, which makes it the second largest municipality solely in Hancock County, Indiana. Most residents own their homes in McCordsville, and you’ll find that the city has a nice mix of families and young professionals.

On Niche.com, McCordsville received an overall A rating. It’s “A”-rated categories were  Housing, Good for Families, and Jobs. Nearly every other category, like Public Schools, Cost of Living, Outdoor Activities, or Healthy and Fitness, was a B.  

McCordsville Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

McCordsville has parks in its city limits and has nearby access to other Hancock County parks and recreational centers. We’ve picked a mix of options within the town and nearby in the county for you to explore.

McCordsville Play Park | Within city limits of McCordsville, you can find the McCordsville Play Park with plenty of playground equipment, a space for barbeques, tennis courts, basketball courts and more. Get directions to the park by clicking here.

Flat Fork Creek Park | Less than ten minutes from downtown McCordsville is Flat Fork Creek Park.  This free, 60-acre park has mountain biking and hiking trails, green space, tree houses, and a 60-foot sledding hill that is ADA Compliant. Click here to learn more.

Fort Harrison State Park | Fort Harrison offers year-round access to nature and is only a few miles to the southwest of McCordsville. Enjoy awesome sledding hills in winter, walking through blooming flowers in spring, canoeing down Fall Creek in summer, or watching the trees turn breathtaking colors in fall. It’s an “oasis of green in an urban landscape.” 

Incrediplex | Located just to the southwest of McCordsville is the Incrediplex. According to their website, this place has “over 60,000 square feet of fun with 85+ arcade games & 5 attractions.” They also have a full fitness center, rock wall, obstacle course, turf fields and basketball courts, baseball tunnels, a bar and bistro and more. 

Geist Reservoir | Living in McCordsville also offers you quick access to the Geist Reservoir. You can learn more about living in Geist and visiting Gesit by clicking here.

Great Local Eats & Drinks

McCordsville has nice options for food and drinks and is only a short drive from other cities like Fishers, Fortville, and the downtown Indianapolis area. Some nearby, top-rated places include: 

Hear from a McCordsville local!

Here’s what one local had to say on Niche.com:

“I absolutely love living in McCordsville because it offers a comfortable country living without sacrificing all of the amenities of a large city, because they’re right up the road. I also love that it is only about 15 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, Fishers, Keystone, and even the Castleton area giving you plenty to do.” 

Live in McCordsville!

If you’re ready to move to this growing Indianapolis suburb, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to McCordsville by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote! 

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Living in Bargersville | Indianapolis Neighborhood Series

Hogan Moving has been a part of the Indianapolis community since 1927. And, as a proud Indianapolis company, we’ve decided to start a blog series highlighting some of the great places to live in the area! 

For this blog, we’re highlighting a peaceful and charming city south of Indianapolis, Bargersville.

Bargersville Overview

Bargersville is an Indianapolis suburb 20 miles south of the city. On the Bargersville website, it’s described as, “a close knit community rich in history and character along with a growing economy.” 

Around 7,000 people live in the city limits of Bargersville, but that number expands to 13,000 when you take into account the people living just outside its limits. 

On Niche.com, Bargersville received an overall A rating. It’s “A”-rated categories were the Public Schools, Housing, Good for Families, Jobs, and Cost of Living. Nearly every other category, like Outdoor Activities, Crime and Safety, or Healthy and Fitness, was a B.  

Bargersville Hot Spots

Parks & Recreation

Bargersville has parks in its city limits and has nearby access to other Johnson County parks and recreational centers. We’ve picked a mix of town and county options for you to explore. 

Windisch Park | Located in downtown Bargersville, Windisch Park has a paved walking trail, beautifully landscaped grounds, picnic tables, and benches. The area is great for family gatherings! 

Independence Park | This Johnson County park is ten minutes from downtown Bargersville. It’s a 13.5 acre park that has Indiana’s first all-accessible playground area for persons with disabilities. Independence Park also has multiple picnic shelters, a full basketball court, an 8,000 square foot playground area, and a hiking trail.

Freedom Springs Aquatics Park | Freedom Springs Aquatics Park is only 15 minutes away from Bargersville in Greenwood, Indiana. This aquatic park has exciting slides with twists and turns, multiple cabanas and shelters for parties, an “island” that turns into a stage for live music performances, and more! On their website, it’s described as a place that “appeals to all ages and is a true aquatic destination.”

Great Local Eats & Drinks

Bargersville has a few great options for food and drinks and is only a short drive from other cities like Greenwood and downtown Indianapolis. Some nearby places for food and drinks include: 

Hear from a Bargersville local!

Here’s what one local had to say on Niche.com:

“I have been all over the world, but I have never found the same feeling of being Bargersville. There is a certain peace and down-home feel mixed in with humble pursuit of excellence. 

The Center Grove School district is one of the best in the state and in sports, competes at State Champion level against the largest schools in the state (which are often 2x-4x larger).

The people here seem to really love life and care about the community, unlike most other places I’ve lived. It is more about the collective here than the individual. Snobbiness is not accepted.

The weakest spot is food and entertainment, but there are many new places opening up and the nearby destinations are countless (Bloomington, Nashville Indiana, Indianapolis, Franklin). The steady growth of the area rather than the booming growth other cities seek seems like a wise move that will pay off down the road.”

Live in Bargersville!

If you’re ready to move to this peaceful Indianapolis suburb, we’re here to help you get there!

Find out how much it would cost you to move to Bargersville by clicking the “Request a Quote” form at the top of the page, or you can call us at any time at 317-639-9583. We’ll give you a free quote!