Old Southside Travel Guide
Indianapolis
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Old Southside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG
The room was spotless, breakfast was hot and the area was very clean. Second stay at this location for those reasons.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown by IHG
Only 1 wash cloth in room for 3 people
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
First, i said Good, not great. Secondly, the only things that stood out were mostly negative. I shall elaborate. Where's your entrance? Weird, okay i guess considering the location understandable, not your fault there. The Hooded figure at the entrance Glaring at us, your idea of what, security or ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown, IN
Staff was wonderful at checkin. The hotel was nice and clean. Breakfast was included which was nice (nothing fancy but some nice choices) - best part was the location to Lucas oil for events!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Clean room, and spacious
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Quaint boutique hotel, great decor.and amentities, great staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southside
Babe Denny
While Babe Denny may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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.
Fountain Square
If you're spending some time in Fountain Square, Fountain Square Theatre and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
Market East District
While visiting Market East District, you might make a stop by sights like Mass Ave Cultural Arts District and Indianapolis City Market.
Cole-Noble District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cole-Noble District and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Old National Centre.
