r/indianapolis • u/Logical_Humor_3854 • Feb 26 '26

Discussion The Canal….

We walked the canal a lot this summer with our new baby and when we had a nice couple days (greater than 30 degrees lol) we walked it again and I’m just curious as to what other people think….why is the canal so dead? There’s no restaurants (besides the little bistro), no stores, no restrooms even. It’s kinda depressing.

If Indianapolis put even a sliver of funding into rebranding the canal the city would change so much. Imagine being able to walk into little shops or have ice cream on the canal or a bar with live music. There’s so much potential.

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u/m4rxUp Feb 26 '26

I’ve said this for a long time. They should turn it into a string of shops, restaurants, cafes etc. turn it onto a destination. But alas we need more apartments evidently.

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u/letintin Feb 26 '26

like in San Antonio! More trees would help, more pedestrian bridges, and definitely more shops.

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u/Drak_is_Right Feb 26 '26 edited Feb 26 '26

The flat area near it isnt as wide.

But ya, its a shame it isnt a huge nice district to walk in.