Old Southside Travel Guide
Indianapolis
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Popular places to visit
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.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
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 Old Southside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG
The room was immaculate, the fresh breakfast bar was absolutely amazing, and the staff was exceptional! If we have to come back to Indianapolis, we will definitely be coming here!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
Everything was outstanding! Easy check-in, safe, clean rooms. The pool area was clean and our children enjoyed it. The happy hour was a nice touch for a mom and grandma who had been traveling with young children all day. The breakfast in the morning was great lots of options and kid friendly. We ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown by IHG
Everything was great! Thank you!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown, IN
The hotel was nice and clean. Good size room and complimentary breakfast was a plus; however EXPEDIA failed in misrepresenting free parking because parking is $30
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Rize is a great restaurant! The only additional requests I would ask is that a small personal fridge be an option, or an option to clean the mini bar since it’s not weighted. As well as an option to include a microwave in the room. Though not all stays are extended beyond a day or two, families still ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
It was very clean and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southside
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.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
