West Indianapolis 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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
Indianapolis: 3-Day Indy Attraction Pass
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in West Indianapolis
Ironworks Hotel Indy
My sister and I were just in town for one night for a concert. This hotel was less than 30 minutes from the Gainbridge stadium without being in the city. The hotel had several restaurants attached to the outside of the hotel as well as on the inside. This hotel was very clean and the employees were ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, Room was very clean, and although the hotel was surrounded by construction not related to the hotel itself coupled with them setting-up for the NCAA Final Four tournament, it was very quiet and calm. The centralized location brought us to the hotel, the ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
I was pleasantly surprised with how nice the hotel was and how good the breakfast is. Cook to made omelette isn’t your standard continental breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Good location. Breakfast choices only OK
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around West Indianapolis
Near Westside
If you're spending some time in Near Westside, White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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 Victory Field.
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.
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.
Downtown Indianapolis
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Indianapolis. Indiana State Capitol is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Canal Station or Indiana University-Riley Station to see more of Indianapolis.
