Last Mini Getaway Before Winter

I’m typically a big traveler, but with COVID I haven’t traveled as much. I did however decide to get out of Ohio one more time before the snow finally hits. I decided to go to Indianapolis, Indiana because it isn’t that far and I have family there. Here’s some key things I wanted to share about my trip.

I stayed at Sleep Inn & Suites And Conference Center Downtown (https://www.choicehotels.com/indiana/indianapolis/sleep-inn-hotels/in312?source=gyxt) it was a pretty nice stay. The location was perfect as I seemed to be right in the middle of everything. The room was nice although my first room had to be changed due to the toilet running. I also noticed that the walls seemed a little thin as I could hear the people in the room next to me. Due to COVID, a lot of the facility was closed, they did offer danishes and other light breakfast items to guests. During future travels to Indy, I wouldn’t mind staying at this hotel again.

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For brunch I decided to visit Mornings Breakfast & Brunch (https://www.morningsbb.com/), I made a reservation but when I got there they weren’t that busy so I think it is okay to just walk in if you’d like. When I walked in, the owner and staff were very cheerful and welcoming especially when they found out that I was visiting from out of town. I identified that the culture of the staff was Hispanic, which to me I also enjoyed. I liked that they talked to me about where I was from and what brought me to town. I also liked how they took the time to tell me about the entire menu and to describe their specials.

I’ve been trying to try something new since the last few times I’ve gone out to brunch I have had french toast of some sort. The Pumpkin Waffles sounded extremely unique as I am not a huge fan of waffles and putting pumpkin in waffles sounded interesting. When my order came out I was pleasantly surprised just how fluffy and warm the waffles were. Not only that but surprisingly, the apples, glaze, and powdered sugar was a great combination.

The coffee was also tempting which I couldn’t resist ordering because they had an assortment of flavored creamers at the table (if you like flavored creamer in your coffee then you understand.). They had good coffee with good creamer and I was satisfied. I also enjoyed my apple cider mimosa. It was delicious!

What I wasn’t a fan of was the mango orange mimosa, I don’t know I guess it was too thick and I feel as though I tasted pulp. I personally hate pulp, but if you like it then go for it.

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I decided I would try to connect with new people during my trip. Outside of my comfort zone, I went on https://www.meetup.com/ where I discovered a group of ladies who were going wine tasting. I decided that I would join them and I am glad that I did because I made what I believe to be long lasting connections.

What I enjoyed most about She Spot Winery is that it is Black owned first and foremost. But the owner was very welcoming and engaging during our time at her shop. I also enjoy that you can also make candles there. What’s better than making candles while drinking wine? While I won’t go into detail about her wines, because I feel it is a better experience when she does it. I will say that I enjoyed the wines and that they had a unique taste unlike other wines. My favorites were the Blackberry Blast, Strawberry Sensation, and Mango Mazing.

I enjoyed the small location because it made the experience more intimate. I also really liked that she offered small and full size bottles of wine which makes it perfect for sampling at home or even gifting. I truly enjoyed visiting this fairly new business and will certainly be back.

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I had the pleasure of visiting two local hot spots while in the city, Big Dan’s & Longs Bakery. Big Dan’s is the spot you go to after the bar. It was like a chili dog on hamburger buns with all the fixings. Looked really sloppy and unappealing, but it was actually pretty decent. I probably won’t get it again, but I recommend trying to fatty food at least once. The morning before I left, I went to visit Longs Bakery as recommended by my cousin who lives in the area. He said they were the best donuts and honestly he wasn’t lying. They were so good. Try these donuts during your visit: glazed yeast, blueberry, cinnamon fried, and apple fried. I would recommend going as early as possible as it is a small building and the line will go from inside to outside quickly. But I can also say that they have a system that gets customers in and out so you aren’t waiting very long. You should also have cash as they are not accepting any cards which is a little strange as most places want you to use cards during the pandemic.

My trip was great despite places closing early due to the pandemic. It was a great solo trip to end the year and I cannot wait to go back and visit some places and reconnect with the women that I met over the weekend. Before closing out, I wanted to show off this beautiful sunset that I caught while in the city. It was absolutely breath taking.