Downtown Indianapolis

Indianapolis

Downtown Indianapolis
Downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis showing a city and a pond
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Downtown Indianapolis

Attend professional sports events, tour parks filled with museums and historical landmarks and enjoy both traditional and contemporary theater scenes. 

With excellent art and museum exhibitions, picturesque parks, theaters, basketball and football, a visit to Downtown Indianapolis has enough to keep you busy for days. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is an 8-mile-long (13-kilometer) biking and walking route connecting the many attractions and diverse districts of Downtown Indianapolis.

The Indian State Capitol, a grand neoclassical masterpiece at the heart of the district, is open for guided tours. Walk to Monument Circle, where the Soldiers and Sailors Monument has Civil War exhibits and panoramic views from an observation deck. Watch a show at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, home of the Indiana Symphony Orchestra.

The imposing Indiana War Memorial commemorates American war veterans. Delve into Confederate and Union military history at the memorial’s Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. Pretty plazas decorated with fountains and statues frame the memorial. Enjoy the serene ambiance of University Park and Obelisk Square.

Make your way to the Wholesale District for basketball, live music and theater. The NBA Indiana Pacers play at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Book tickets for a play at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Dine on international cuisine, sample craft beers and shop for organic produce at Indianapolis City Market.

In the Lockerbie Square district, striking Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian homes line leafy streets. Visit the former residence of a revered children’s poet at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum. Performing arts venues, pubs and varied restaurants spread along nearby Massachusetts Avenue.

Be sure to spend a day at the 250-acre (100-hectare) White River State Park. This popular park features museums such as the Indiana State Museum and Eiteljorg Museum, which celebrates cultures of the American West. See a baseball game at Victory Field and spot over 200 species of animals at Indianapolis Zoo. NFL fans flock to the Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football.

Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses serve the city, stopping at Union Station, a short walk from Downtown Indianapolis attractions. Use the low-cost Indiana Pacers Bikeshare system while here.


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Top hotels in Downtown Indianapolis

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
4 out of 5
31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN
The price is P6,280 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P6,280
P7,348 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooftop pool was great, my 6 year old son had a blast. Our suite was clean and spacious. The only downside was the parking garage being closed, however that is temporary."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
3.5 out of 5
110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is P9,382 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P9,382
P10,976 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
2.5 out of 5
414 West Vermont Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is P7,408 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P7,408
P8,667 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (619 reviews)
"It was a good stay overall. I was unaware until check in that we had to pay $42/day per car. It was an additional cost I was not prepared for when making the reservation."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI
Omni Severin Hotel
Omni Severin Hotel
4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
The price is P9,479 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P9,479
P11,091 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
"Great location for Gainbridge Fieldhouse and other sites. Best shower ever!!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Omni Severin Hotel
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
3.5 out of 5
123 W Louisiana St, Indianapolis, IN
The price is P6,715 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P6,715
P7,922 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this property. There is currently a lot of construction out front which made it difficult to get to. I did not valet my car, but that would have been the right choice. The parking garage is not affiliated with the hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is P7,146 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P7,146
P8,362 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Overall the property was nice. We were there 3 nights and never received room cleaning. We had to empty our own garbage. We were on the third floor which has no view except for a cement wall and we were also placed right by the elevator which can be noisy. The food options on the property are limited ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Indianapolis

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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.

Mile Square
Bankers Life Fieldhouse showing interior views and signage

Wholesale District

If you're spending some time in Wholesale District, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Circle Center Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Wholesale District
Great place to grab lunch! Lots of mom and pop places. Had the gyros and the owners were the sweetest!! 
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Market East District

If you're spending some time in Market East District, Mass Ave Cultural Arts District and Indianapolis City Market are top sights worth seeing.

Market East District
Indianapolis

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 the city at Indiana University-Riley Station or Canal Station.

Indiana Avenue
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Babe Denny

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Babe Denny and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Babe Denny
Fountain Square

Fountain Square

While visiting Fountain Square, you might make a stop by sights like Fountain Square Theatre and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art.

Fountain Square

Downtown Indianapolis