Near Eastside Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Visit Near Eastside
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 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.
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.
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
The Chefs Table Noblesville Walking Tour and Dinner Experience
Books, Bites& Brews - Noblesville Shopping & Foodie Walking Tours
Top hotels in Near Eastside
Omni Severin Hotel
Breakfast was great, beds were comfortable, room was a nice size.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Indianapolis North at Pyramids
Nice place and potentially walkable to appointment at the Pyramids the next day, as well as a few restaurants. Short drive to several restaurants and to Kroger Gas, where we make heavy use of the discount program. Good value; one of the less expensive hotels in the immediate area.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Great service
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Room was clean, pool was nice and clean, shower was nice, very good water pressure. Area is very nice Little outdated, otherwise decent place to stay.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Expensive food and drinks--excellent otherwise
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Fontana Hotel
Breakfast ok , scrambled eggs were cold
Reviewed on 5 May 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.
