Speedway Travel Guide
Indianapolis
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.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Located in the heart of the oval circuit home of Speedway racing, this museum tracks the development of Indiana’s popular automobile sport.
Dallara IndyCar Factory
Get a sense of extreme speed from the iRacing simulator and view a tunnel of blueprints to understand the development of the IndyCar.
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.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Speedway
Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway
Great staff. Clean room & good food!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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
Omni Severin Hotel
Clean room. Great staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Speedway
Near Westside
If you're spending some time in Near Westside, White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Indiana Avenue
If you're spending time in Indiana Avenue, check out sights like Central Canal or IUPUI Gymnasium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indiana University-Riley Station or Canal Station.
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.
Downtown Indianapolis
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Indianapolis. Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Canal Station or Indiana University-Riley Station to see more of Indianapolis.
Mile Square
The fascinating museums and prominent monuments are top of the list for many visitors to Mile Square. A stop by Gainbridge Fieldhouse or Monument Circle might round out your trip.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Circle Center Mall.
