Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Visit Downtown Carmel
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
Books, Bites& Brews - Noblesville Shopping & Foodie Walking Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Omni Severin Hotel
Beautiful hotel, clean room and amazing soft bed with great linens. Will definitely return when in Indy !!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
The location is less than a fourth of a mile from St. Vincent Heart Hospital so great if you have a family member staying overnight for several nights in a row. The food at the hospital is wonderful so you don’t need to have food at the hotel. The hotel is very quiet, even though it backs right up ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Showers were best ever
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Easy access and convenient parking in underground garage. Clean room and facility. Great location. Highly recommend...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Fontana Hotel
Hotel is nice but area is not great
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Great historic property Very nice hotel. Great service
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
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.
Broad Ripple
While Broad Ripple isn't home to many top sights, Glendale Town Center and Indianapolis Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Meridian-Kessler
If you're spending some time in Meridian-Kessler, Indiana State Fairgrounds and Marsh Grandstand are top sights worth seeing.
Mapleton/Fall Creek
Travellers enjoy Mapleton/Fall Creek for its museums and live music. Consider checking out Freetown Village 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.
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.
