Gem 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.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Indiana Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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 Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Things to do
Indianapolis: 3-Day Indy Attraction Pass
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Gem
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Great hotel, location, bar, and food.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Room was fine, but a little run down. Water stain on the lower part of our drapes and a few broken or damaged pieces of furniture in the room. The biggest let down however was the closed pool due to rebalancing of chemicals with no notice. We only live a couple hours away so the pool was part of ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Quiet, clean, and as expected
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
A
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Property was very dirty, everywhere. Trash in halls and dead bugs in elevator. Sheets wouldn’t stay on bed so we kept waking up on the plastic mattress cover. No towels in the room. Went to desk to ask for them but they ran out so we got two hand towels and two wash rags, for our family of 4.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
I stayed for a weekend (4 nights). The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk staff was knowledgeable about current entertainment opportunities around the area. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gem
Near Eastside
Travellers enjoy Near Eastside for its breweries and churches. Consider checking out Mass Ave Cultural Arts District while you're in the area.
Martindale-Brightwood
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Martindale-Brightwood. You might want to make time for a stop at George Washington Park or Willis Mortuary.
Castleton
Travellers come to Castleton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Castleton Square and Dave & Buster's while you're in town.
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.
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.
Near Northside
Well liked for its riverfront and historical sites, Near Northside is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Methodist Hospital and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and jump on the metro at Methodist Station to get around the city.
