Southdale Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Popular places to visit
Indiana Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Indiana Convention Center, a top convention centre in Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
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 Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Southdale
Comfort Inn Indianapolis South
Staff was good, rooms were very clean and breakfast was just okay.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Great staff Clean room. Loved the extra room for t.v. and relaxing
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Beautiful hotel in a great location I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
The hotel is beautiful, and I love the style of the rooms with the massive windows! Friendly staff, and very nice amenities and restaurants near by. Great bar inside the hotel. I did not have a chance to try breakfast, but I am sure it was wonderful as well. Thanks for a great stay!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
The staff were all exceptional and friendly. The room HVAC system wasn’t working properly. The front desk provided extra blankets and maintenance was prompt and resolved the issue.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
They were very friendly and accommodating. Would stay again
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southdale
Southport
Some popular features of Southport include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Greenwood Park Mall or Cinemark Greenwood Corner are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Old Southside
While Old Southside 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.
West Indianapolis
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Indianapolis and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.
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.
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 Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Circle Center Mall.
