Downtown Indianapolis Travel Guide

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Downtown Indianapolis
Downtown Indianapolis
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Downtown Indianapolis

Attend professional sports events, tour parks filled with museums and historical landmarks and enjoy both traditional and contemporary theatre scenes.

With excellent art and museum exhibitions, picturesque parks, theatres, basketball and football, a visit to Downtown Indianapolis has enough to keep you busy for days. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is an 8-mile-long (13-kilometre) biking and walking route connecting the many attractions and diverse districts of Downtown Indianapolis.

The Indian State Capitol, a grand neoclassical masterpiece at the heart of the district, is open for guided tours. Walk to Monument Circle, where the Soldiers and Sailors Monument has Civil War exhibits and panoramic views from an observation deck. Watch a show at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, home of the Indiana Symphony Orchestra.

The imposing Indiana War Memorial commemorates American war veterans. Delve into Confederate and Union military history at the memorial’s Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. Pretty plazas decorated with fountains and statues frame the memorial. Enjoy the serene ambiance of University Park and Obelisk Square.

Make your way to the Wholesale District for basketball, live music and theatre. The NBA Indiana Pacers play at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Book tickets for a play at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Dine on international cuisine, sample craft beers and shop for organic produce at Indianapolis City Market.

In the Lockerbie Square district, striking Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian homes line leafy streets. Visit the former residence of a revered children’s poet at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum. Performing arts venues, pubs and varied restaurants spread along nearby Massachusetts Avenue.

Be sure to spend a day at the 250-acre (100-hectare) White River State Park. This popular park features museums such as the Indiana State Museum and Eiteljorg Museum, which celebrates cultures of the American West. See a baseball game at Victory Field and spot over 200 species of animals at Indianapolis Zoo. NFL fans flock to the Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football.

Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses serve the city, stopping at Union Station, a short walk from Downtown Indianapolis attractions. Use the low-cost Indiana Pacers Bikeshare system while here.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Indianapolis

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is Rp2.170.532 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.170.532
Rp2.558.474 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
Overall nice place to stay.
"My stay was overall good but the location has a few drawbacks. The air conditioning of the room was very weak, even at the lowest setting it never reached that temperature and I was frequently warm. The second big drawback is the parking, $35 a night is a bit high especially when the parking entrance ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
JW Marriott Indianapolis

JW Marriott Indianapolis

4 out of 5
10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is Rp2.737.462 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.737.462
Rp3.695.575 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,269 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

JW Marriott Indianapolis
Omni Severin Hotel

Omni Severin Hotel

4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
The price is Rp2.967.474 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.967.474
Rp3.490.896 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
"Great hotel with great staff!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Omni Severin Hotel
Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

4.5 out of 5
850 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
The price is Rp2.901.062 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.901.062
Rp3.413.195 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,548 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Bottleworks Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

3 out of 5
320 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN
The price is Rp1.880.588 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.880.588
Rp2.200.288 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (767 reviews)
"The hotel was difficult to find from the street - there needs to be better signage for motorists to find their way there. The one-way streets downtown made trying to get in frustrating. Staff was nice and the room was clean, but the fixtures seemed like they had at one point been ripped off the wall ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol
Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
130 South Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN
The price is Rp1.776.111 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.776.111
Rp2.078.050 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews)
"We were going to a Fever game and it was right across the street. We had 2 people with health issues so it was a close walk plus easy valet parking. We were able to walk to hotel after game and avoid having to sit in traffic. The rooms and staff were great. We had a great stay there."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Indianapolis

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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 Soldiers and Sailors Monument might round out your trip.

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Wholesale District

While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Wholesale District
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Market East District

While visiting Market East District, you might make a stop by sights like Lockerbie Square Historic District and Mass Ave Cultural Arts District.

Market East District
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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.

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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.

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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.

Fountain Square

Downtown Indianapolis Travel Guide