Mass Ave puts a whole new angle on excitement, one that promises to be "45 degrees from ordinary." Known as the Arts and Theater District, Mass Ave fills with the free-spirited and friendly mood that spills from the many venues.

Five performing arts theaters, each distinctive, call Mass Ave home. Numerous art galleries make the Avenue the place to experience top-notch art. Independently-owned restaurants serve some of the best meals in town. Don't expect to find any mass production in Mass Ave's locally owned shops.

While visiting Mass Ave, take time to stop and admire the original outdoor art, rich architecture and historic neighborhood feel.

Mass Ave doesn't just offer dining - it offers a memorable experience. Many restaurants provide music and other entertainment in addition to appetizing meals.

R bistro offers an eclectic menu that changes weekly. Stop by Scholars Inn, sample a glass of wine from its award-winning list and enjoy a delectable dinner from the mixed-influenced menu.

The Rathskeller at the Athenaeum celebrates the city's German heritage by serving up the best authentic German cuisine around. The Biergarten is a great outdoor venue to enjoy live entertainment ranging from rock to polka throughout the spring, summer and fall.

Italian food-lovers will say Gratzi! after visiting Agio Italian Restaurant and Bazbeaux Pizza. Yats will take your taste buds on an adventure, courtesy of the hearty helpings of Cajun and Creole cooking.

Dine in or get it to go at Hoaglin To Go Market & Cafe. Exceptional signature dishes include sun-dried tomato pesto torte or balsamic marinated red onion-goat cheese terrine. Aesop's Tables is a distinctive place to dine along Mass Ave, offering a taste of the Mediterranean right here at home with offerings such as Portuguese chicken and shrimp or lamb shank in wine sauce.

Five Mass Ave theaters produce some of the best shows in the city, attracting nearly half a million visitors annually. Theatre on the Square and Phoenix Theatre both boast a year-round performance schedule. Offering an original and contemporary selection, these venues present a theatrical experience unlike any other in Indianapolis.

Enjoy a musical at the American Cabaret Theatre, located inside the Athenaeum. Or, laugh 'til you cry at Comedy Sportz Indianapolis, improvisational comedy played as a sport and perfect for the whole family.

The Murat Centre, the largest theater venue on Mass Ave, hosts numerous performances throughout the year including national tours of such crowd-pleasers as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Stomp." The theater attracts big-name musical acts like B.B. King and Moody Blues, providing entertainment for every kind of music fan.

Mass Ave also is home to the annual IndyFringe Festival, a 10-day festival showcasing local, national and international cutting-edge theater companies. Each company performs 60-minute shows in the district's theaters, as well as various outdoor performing spaces along Mass Ave.

Investigate Mass Ave's sidewalks, street corners and storefronts and you'll discover a variety of outdoor art. Four permanent and four rotating pieces pepper the Avenue, meaning you never know where it will pop up! The art complements eight galleries located along the corridor, all displaying different media of fine art from local and national artists.

Looking for after-hours entertainment? Mass Ave has plenty of options for people of all tastes.

Enjoy live music and good times at the Chatterbox Jazz Club. Hang out with friends and make new ones at MacNiven's Restaurant & Bar, Front Page Tavern, Old Point Tavern or Metro. The night is always young on Mass Ave!

Mass Ave is a corridor in which people live, work and play alongside historic, urban neighborhoods. It slices through historic Chatham Arch, home to the Nestle Inn, Mass Ave's signature bed and breakfast. One block away is Lockerbie Square, the city's oldest surviving neighborhood and a national model of late-Victorian restorations. Many residents also live above the shops and restaurants along the Avenue.

Greenspaces soften Mass Ave's urban setting, linking the commercial areas with residential neighborhoods. Mass Ave also is connected to the Monon Trail, which is ideal for walking, running and rollerblading.

When spending a day on Mass Ave, you experience food, art and entertainment distinct to Indianapolis at venues that are purely local in their offerings and ambience. So discover Mass Ave for yourself and see what makes us "45 degrees from ordinary."