Near Eastside Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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 Near Eastside

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Beautiful place, staff great, Provisions Bar was very accommodating and great! This is a great place to stay!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Was clean staff was nice an friendly
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Omni Severin Hotel
The property is beautiful and the staff are excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Great hotel
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Bottleworks Hotel
The hotel feels like you’ve stepped into the 1930’s! The art deco vibes are to die for. The staff was incredible & went out of their way to make our anniversary weekend a special stay. 10/10 would recommend!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Good breakfast and staff but the building if pretty old for the price, elevators pretty bad, rooms extremely warm, we were to reception to ask about the AC and the answer was this is a old building so we open the balcony door to get cold air inside the room. Bathroom are rusted for the price the ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near Eastside

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
