Speedway Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Located in the heart of the oval circuit home of Speedway racing, this museum tracks the development of Indiana’s popular automobile sport.
Dallara IndyCar Factory
Get a sense of extreme speed from the iRacing simulator and view a tunnel of blueprints to understand the development of the IndyCar.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Indiana Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Indiana Convention Center, a top convention centre in Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Downtown Indy Adventure: Exploring the City's Cultural Hotspots
Axe Throwing in Indianapolis
Smartphone Guided Indianapolis Downtown Sites Audio Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Indianapolis Sights & Stories
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Speedway
Ironworks Hotel Indy
great staff very clean
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
The room was so spacious and clean. The only complaint was the shower water ran out onto bathroom floor and made the floor very slick.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Room was AMAZING and the staff were wonderful. Stay here every year and always the same great experience.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
It was nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
Room was clean. The front desk was very helpful. Great stay!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG
The room was great, the employees were very nice and the food for breakfast was also great
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Speedway
Near Westside
If you're spending some time in Near Westside, White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Indiana Avenue
If you're spending time in Indiana Avenue, check out sights like Central Canal or IUPUI Gymnasium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indiana University-Riley Station or Canal Station.
West Indianapolis
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Indianapolis and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.
Downtown Indianapolis
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Canal Station or Indiana University-Riley Station to see more of Indianapolis.
Mile Square
The fascinating museums and prominent monuments are top of the list for many visitors to Mile Square. A stop by Monument Circle or Circle Center Mall might round out your trip.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
