Market East District Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Visit Market East District
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.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Things to do
Downtown Indy Adventure: Exploring the City's Cultural Hotspots
Indianapolis: 3-Day Indy Attraction Pass
Smartphone Guided Indianapolis Downtown Sites Audio Walking Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Market East District
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown
"Great and convenient stay for Downtown or Gainbridge"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
"Renovations are very nice and clean. Staff is very friendly and accommodating"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
"Ample parking, clean room, and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
"The room was clean, uncomfortable, and the hotel had nice amenities."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Fontana Hotel
"Convenient for Indy 500. Rooms recently renovated."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
"We did not like the bed pillows. The staff were very unhelpful. The information as to availabilities and locations, etc, were totally absent."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Market East District
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 Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
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.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Indiana Repertory Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
