It’s that time of the year again which calls for tailgating, house parties and wearing team jerseys. Fans of the New England Patriots and New York Giants will watch their teams go head to head this Sunday at the Super Bowl, held in Indianapolis this year. But what happens when the game is over? For visitors or anyone new to the area, the entertainment doesn’t have to stop there. Below are places to go and sites to see, suggested by the locals.

For music lovers:

Indianapolis is home to music writer Ryan Williams, who loves the music in the city. He also likes to help out newcomers. He suggests checking out Melody Inn. It’s Indianapolis’ twist of CBGB, a popular venue in New York City. Melody Inn hosts many punk bands and on Friday nights, country music.

Indie rock fans can go to Radio Radio, another venue that also has rockabilly and touring artists. But please, no smoking. This place is a smoke-free zone.

Locals Only is the place to go to see local performers. The lineup features rock, blues and hip-hop. Anyone 21 years and older can head to Chatterbox, a small club and restaurant with jazz music.

Those who like to not only hear music, but dance too, can check out Vogue, which put on dance nights.

For food lovers:

Back in 2000, Brad and Nancy Royal, opened up City Café, where they serve breakfast and lunch (dinner time is for family time). Today, their restaurant is joined with other independent restaurants and art scenes in the downtown area. They use local and sustainable foods. With fifteen tables in their restaurant, the place can get crowded, but visitors won’t have to wait long, as tables open up quickly. The best part? They will make an exception during Super Bowl week and will serve dinner.

Any Greek food fans? Indianapolis has many places to try. The one the locals suggest is Santorini Greek Kitchen located in Fountain Square.

After dinner, the Flying Cupcake Bakery can supply the dessert, offering 12 selections. Locals recommended the Red Velvet Elvis and adding in chocolate chips to create a brownie cake. During Super Bowl Week, the bakery will extend their hours and even have a special cupcake for each Super Bowl team. They will also make a special cupcake made of pretzel crust, chocolate cake, peanut butter cream cheese filling topped with icing and chocolate covered pretzel bits.

For history lovers and shopaholics

Anyone interested in art history and the Civil War should take a stroll through Herron-Morton Place historic district. Its name comes from Civil War prison camp, Camp Morton and John Herron Art Institute. After time traveling a little to the past, shoppers can head to Minx, a store owned by Jennifer Mentzer. She sells her own collection of vintage apparel and accessories, which also includes designer pieces.

For the children

Indianapolis has several places for the kids to have their own fun. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, one of the best children’s museums in the country has a permanent sculpture made of blown glass, a site to definitely see. There’s also a carousel for kids to ride on.

Kids interested in music will enjoy the Rhythm! Discovery Center. There, they have over 150 instruments to play. This is a project of the Percussive Arts Society and the museum also has an interactive learning exhibit.

One of the toy stores to check out is Mass Avenue Toy. You won’t find Barbie or Disney toys here. Mass Avenue Toy allows for children and even adults to play with a selected collection of European toys.

For the explorer

Enjoy the nightlife and different shops as you stroll through Broadripple District, Mass Avenue’s theater and check out the music at Fountain Square. For a walking path, the Canal and White River State Park features the Eiteljorg Museum and the Indiana State Museum. The state museum has some of Colts owner Jim Irsay’s NFL collection and even Jack Kerouac’s original manuscript for “On The Road”. Don’t forget to bring a jacket for your walk, as the temperature ranges from the 40s to 30s.