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DIRECTIONS FROM INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1. Follow I-70 East as you leave the airport and follow it as it goes around the downtown area. Watch for I-65 North which bears to the left while I-70 East bears to the right.
2. Get on I-65 North for about one minute and immediately stay to the right so you can get off at Exit 113 which is the Meridian & Pennsylvania Streets exit. As you are on the left side of the ramp, get ready to make three immediate left turns…one at the bottom of the ramp onto Pennsylvania which will take you under the overpass, then left on 11th for one block to Delaware where you take another left under the overpass heading north.
3. Go two blocks to the stoplight at 13th Street, turn right and go one full block to the 4-way stop at Alabama Street.
4. Turn left and go down one block to watch on the left for the 3 bulb lamp in front of our brick house.
5. Immediately after the house, turn left into the alley (actually 14th street but not marked) and come around to our private parking lot at the rear of the house. Ring the doorbell and we’ll be there!
IF FOLLOWING I-65 FROM THE NORTH
heading south into Indianapolis:
1. Get off at Exit 113 which will put you on 11th Street
2. Continue on 11th Street past Capitol, Illinois, Meridian, Pennsylvania and then bear to the left to turn left under the overpass onto Delaware St.
Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right
4. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
5. Come down one block and watch for the brick house on the left with the lamppost that has three lights on it.
6. The easiest way to come in is to go slightly past the house, turn left into the alley and come around to the parking lot in the rear. Ring the bell. We’ll be there!
IF FOLLOWING I-65 FROM THE SOUTH
heading north into Indianapolis:
1. Get off at Exit 113 and at the bottom of the ramp immediately turn left onto Pennsylvania Street to go under the overpass.
2. Immediately turn left on 11th Street and bear left so that you can turn left in one block onto Delaware Street.
3. Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right
4. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
5. Come down one block and watch for the brick house on the left with the lamppost that has three lights on it.
6. The easiest way to come in is to go slightly past the house, turn left into the alley and come around to the parking lot in the rear. Ring the bell. We’ll be there!
DIRECTIONS FROM I-69 COMING FROM THE NORTH
1. When you reach the edge of Indianapolis, I-69 becomes Binford Boulevard (bearing slightly to the left)
2. Binford then becomes Fall Creek Parkway which you follow for about 3 miles and then watch for Central Avenue. Turn left. (South)
3. Take Central down to 13th Street (no signal) and turn right (West)
4. Go over about 3 blocks to Alabama which is a four way stop. Turn right (North)
5. One block down, watch for the brick house on the left (West) side of the street with a three bulb lamppost with a Bed and Breakfast sign hanging from it.
6. Immediately after the house, turn left into the alley and come around to the private parking lot behind the house.
7. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
IF COMING FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF INDIANAPOLIS:
1. Come down Meridian Street heading south until you go under the I-65 overpass. Immediately turn left on 11th Street.
2. Go past Pennsylvania and bear left so you can turn left under the overpass onto Delaware Street.
3. Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right
4. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
5. Come down one block and watch for the brick house on the left with the lamppost that has three lights on it.
6. The easiest way to come in is to go slightly past the house, turn left into the alley and come around to the parking lot in the rear. Ring the bell. We’ll be there!
IF FOLLOWING I-70 FROM THE EAST
heading west into Indianapolis:
1. As you approach downtown Indianapolis, you will have the choice of staying on I-70 going west OR bearing to the right and getting on I-65 North to Chicago.
2. You will take I-65 for all of about 15 seconds and get off at exit 113, which comes up immediately.
3. Get off at Exit 113 and at the bottom of the ramp immediately turn left onto Pennsylvania Street to go under the overpass.
4. Immediately turn left on 11th Street and bear left so that you can turn left in one block onto Delaware Street.
5. Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right
6. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
7. Come down one block and watch for the brick house on the left with the lamppost that has three lights on it.
8. The easiest way to come in is to go slightly past the house, turn left into the alley and come around to the parking lot in the rear. Ring the bell. We’ll be there!
IF FOLLOWING I-70 FROM THE WEST
heading east into Indianapolis:
1. Go around most of the downtown area and notice that you will have the choice of continuing on I-70 going east OR bearing to the left and taking I-65 North to Chicago.
2. Take I-65, which you will be on for about 15 seconds.
3. Get off at Exit 113 and at the bottom of the ramp immediately turn left onto Pennsylvania Street to go under the overpass.
4. Immediately turn left on 11th Street and bear left so that you can turn left in one block onto Delaware Street.
5. Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right.
6. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
IF FOLLOWING I-74 FROM THE EAST
heading west into Indianapolis:
1. Turn onto 465 heading West at that point and come over just a few miles to I-65 heading North into the city. You will follow I-65 North for several miles.
2. Get off at Exit 113 and at the bottom of the ramp immediately turn left onto Pennsylvania Street to go under the overpass.
3. Immediately turn left on 11th Street and bear left so that you can turn left in one block onto Delaware Street.
4. Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right
5. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
6. Come down one block and watch for the brick house on the left with the lamppost that has three lights on it.
7. The easiest way to come in is to go slightly past the house, turn left into the alley and come around to the parking lot in the rear. Ring the bell. We’ll be there!
IF FOLLOWING I-74 FROM THE WEST
heading east into Indianapolis:
1. Take 465 South for just a few miles to I-70 East. Remember that 465 is a circle around the city so it can say any of the four directions depending on where you get on it. But at that point, you are going to be going almost straight South to hit I-70 East.
2. Go around most of the downtown area and notice that you will have the choice of continuing on I-70 going east OR bearing to the left and taking I-65 North to Chicago.
3. Take I-65, which you will be on for about 15 seconds.
4. Get off at Exit 113 and at the bottom of the ramp immediately turn left onto Pennsylvania Street to go under the overpass.
5. Immediately turn left on 11th Street and bear left so that you can turn left in one block onto Delaware Street.
6. Go two blocks to the first stop light – which is 13th Street – and turn right.
7. Go one full block to Alabama Street and turn left.
FROM CONVENTION CENTER
(located in downtown Indianapolis)
1. The first street east of the convention center is Illinois which is a one-way north street. Take it to 11th street and turn right (East)
2. Go past Meridian and Pennsylvania staying on your left so that you can turn left (North) on Delaware Street. Go to the first stop light which is 13th street and turn right (East)
3. Go one full block to the four way stop sign which is Alabama Street and turn left (North)
4. Watch on your left one block down for the brick house with the lamp post with three bulbs. That is our house. Then IMMEDIATELY after it, turn left (West) into the alley and come around to the private parking lot behind the house.
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Guest Testimonials

From the moment we walked in, we were charmed by the homeliness of the place and Gary’s friendliness. Although we were exhausted, we ended up chatting for over an hour! Great cookies, beautiful rooms and wonderful hospitality. Thank you!!
Polina & Igor
St. Petersburg, Russia
July 30, 2011
Thank you so much for helping us have such a great weekend and make memories to hold us through the upcoming year apart. We will never forget this.
Daniel & Kristy Hall
July 15, 2011
Deployed to Iraq
This is the nicest B&B I’ve been to! We loved the beautiful old building, the hospitality and the comfort. Thanks for a great home base for our first visit to Indiana!
Emilio & Elena Santini
July 26, 2011
Murano, Italy / Williamsburg, Virginia
This is one of the most beautiful and unique B&B’s I’ve ever seen…and taken care of so lovingly. Thank you for allowing us to share it with you.
Steve & Aleta Cohn
July 25, 2011
Champaign, Illinois
Thank you for being so accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed staying here & LOVED THE COOKIES!
Clayton & Rachel Gifford
July 20, 2011
Martinsville, Indiana
Thank you Gary for the very nice visit! It was so comfortable – great food and conversation. You make us want to open our own bed and breakfast some day…maybe.
Abby and Heath
July 17, 2011
Fairfield, Ohio
Gary, thanks s much for allowing us to spend our honeymoon right here in this beautiful room. The food was delicious and we look forward to coming back. Thanks so much!
Todd & Amanda
June 19, 2011
New Lisbon, Indiana
Gary, as always, you are the most wonderful host. You told us that we “started with the best” on our first visit here but we didn’t realize that you were absolutely correct! This is a wonderful home and you make it a “home away from home” for us. We appreciate everything you do for us and look forward to seeing you in April, 2012 if not before then. Thank you again!
Mike and Tracy Bunch
March 27, 2011
Lavergue, Tennessee
Gary, the place is WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for finding a room for us. This was a perfect getaway for us after so many years of marriage and much stress. Breakfast was delicious and the home is gorgeous.
Lori and Dennis Miller
March 27, 2011
Fortville, Indiana
Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy this magnificent home. Our stay was very relaxing and entertaining. We look forward to another stay for next getaway!
Julia and Jon Antoniuk
March 20, 2011
West Lafayette, Indiana
My husband and I were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. The Tiffany Room was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious.
Jason and Sherry Hight
March 18, 2011
Lafayette, IN
Thank you for the wonderful visit. Breakfast was awesome!
Carrie & Kevin Lauck
January 28, 2011
Louisville, Kentucky
Thanks so much for sharing your home with us, Gary. It’s just what we needed! What an amazing place…just lovely. Enjoyed our breakfasts with your and hearing the wonderful stories of your travels! We’ll be back!
Cathy and Jeff Bates
January 27th and 28th, 2011
Indy
Thank you so much for the hospitality! Your home is so beautiful. The food was very good too. We will definitely be back again.
Darin & Andrea
January 9, 2011
Fort Wayne, Indiana
We had a wonderful time celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. It was such a peaceful getaway. Thanks for your hospitality!
Jeff and Sherill Gross
Dec. 30, 2010
Bremerton, Washington
We had the best, first B&B experience ever! Your some is so inviting and charming. Thank you for making us feel so at home your awesome hospitality! Thanks again!
Bridget, Janette & Courtney
Dec. 12, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
Memorable weekend! Second stay here and looking forward to the next one!
Lee & Karen Holloway
Dec. 12, 2010
Fairmount, Indiana
This was our 2nd visit and the room seemed even prettier this time. It was a lovely time.
Alan & Gay Clark
Dec. 10, 2010
Decatur, Illinois
Dear Gary, Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home to us! Our first B&B experience was an amazing one & one to always remember and cherish!! We will pass on the knowledge of this beautiful gem to people we know. Much thanks.
Jason & Jen
Dec. 5, 2010
Cincinnati, Ohio
Thank you for the wonderful relaxing time on our 6th anniversary! We enjoyed ourselves greatly!
Michael and Sarah McLaughlin
Dec. 4, 2010, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
Thank you so much for such a wonderful and relaxing stay. We truly did have a great time and your hospitality was so heart warming. Hope to stay with you again soon!
Don and Jennifer Yeats
October 24, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
Very homey! We will definitely come back for our anniversaries.
Pat (New fiancee’)
October 22, 2010
She said yes!
Kevin Phipps (New fiancé)
October 21, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
What a delightful time we sisters had at this B&B for our one night stay in Indianapolis. Thank you for such a pleasant stay.
Marvella and Loretta
October 19, 2010
Spokane, Washington and Indiana
Gary, We had a wonderful 22nd anniversary staying here. Thank you so much for all your hospitality and that amazing breakfast! We love this city and will definitely point people to stay here whenever we have an opportunity. We hope to see you around and maybe have a better opportunity to talk more. Thanks again!
Ben & Michaela Flack
October 19, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
Gary, You are the most accommodating host. The Old Northside Inn and you have made an indelible mark on our family memories. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Marianne and Bruce Hofferth
October 17, 2010
Madison, Indiana
We want to thank you for the warm hospitality you provided to us while we “took over” your home for 2 days. The relaxed and comfortable surroundings were the perfect setting for what we needed to accomplish, and garnered this retreat our most productive yet. You will come highly recommended by all of us! Best wishes and continued success!
Liz
September, 2009
Gary, AMAZING…but I knew it would be. Enough people raved about The Old Northside that I knew it would be the perfect place to spend our anniversary. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome!
Kim and James
August 9, 2010
Columbus, Indiana
Gary, Thanks for letting 5 year old Gracie play your piano and give her the microphone to sing “Amazing Grace.” Your home is very comfortable and Gracie enjoyed having her own bed up on the 3rd floor. Gary and I really enjoyed the breakfast and looking around at all your artwork and the photos of you and the famous people we recognized. Thanks again! P.S. The snack bar and movie selection was wonderful, too as was the restaurant you recommended!
Jill and Gary
August 8, 2010
St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Gary, We enjoyed the stay but the best part was your wonderful interest in making us comfortable. You are a great host – always striving to please. We were worried about getting around Indy but you always provided us perfect directions. Loved the breakfasts! God bless you.
Marianne and Don
August 8, 2010
Cincinnati, Ohio
Gary, Thank you so much for the wonderful room and hospitality. We are so happy we chose to stay here on our wedding night and we will be coming back in the future! Thanks again!
Jon And Mallory
August 8, 2010
Brownsburg, Indiana
Thank you! What a wonderful experience! We appreciated your hospitality!
Lyle and Terri
August 7, 2010
Elkhart, Indiana
What a wonderful way to celebrate our 38th anniversary – a beautiful residence, terrific host taking us down memory lane with stories of the city and its movers and shakers and delicious food. Thank you so much!
Mike and Mary Ann
August 5, 2010
Noblesville, Indiana
Gary, Everything has been wonderful. Our first time at a B&B and it has been great. Thank you.
Traci and Frank Johnson
Centerville, Indiana
June 6, 2010
Gary, It was a wonderful stay – loved the food and the hospitality! Thank you for everything! We were spoiled!
Jeff and Shonte’ Osborne
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 5-6, 2010
Gary, Thanks for all the wonderful food. We had a great weekend!
Shane and Rachel Frazier
Lebanon, Indiana
June 5-6, 2010
Gary, All I can say is WOW! You spoiled my wife and me while we were here and we will be back. Thank you for everything!
Steve and Patty Harney
Fishers, Indiana
June 6, 2010
Gary, you are an awesome and entertaining host! Thank you for making my dad so happy on his return visit to Indianapolis.
Pete and Dianne Sawyer and her father Tom Sawyer
Portland, Oregon
May 27 – 31, 2010
Our first trip to Indiana has been most impressive, particularly the charm of this house and your gracious hospitality. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Michael and Charlesa
Westerville, Ohio
May 31, 2010
Your beautiful home made us feel very comfortable and at home. You have wonderful antiques so it was a treat to explore the house. Hope you are here for many more years!
Deb and Frank
February, 2010
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Your home is beautiful and a very relaxing way for us to spend away from home for a few nights. Breakfast was just delicious!
Bob & Laura Brown
October, 2009
We spent our first night together as husband and wife in this house. It was such a special weekend for us. We will never forget our stay here – or the awesome breakfast!
Gary & Lauren Faulkner
September, 2009
4th Anniversary: we had a lovely time! A very welcoming atmosphere and a great house. The service was excellent. We will definitely recommend it to our friends.
The Kisslers
April, 2009
Wow! From the first moment on, it was a GREAT STAY…room, food and location!
Ed & Vivi
March, 2009
“We enjoyed our stay so much and we will be back again! The whole weekend was amazing! Thanks for the hospitality and opening your home to us!”
Al & Sindy
September, 2008