Downtown Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis

Central Canal which includes landscape views, a river or creek and a city
Indiana War Memorial & Museum showing a memorial and interior views
Indianapolis
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Central Canal which includes a river or creek, a city and landscape views

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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Downtown Indianapolis Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥19,796 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
¥19,796
¥23,335 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
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! (1,012 reviews)
Solid place with a phenomenal gym
"Solid place for an overnight stay. Right down the street from the stadiums. A little bit of a hike to the center of downtown (10-15 minute walk). Breakfast is pricey ($50.00 for two yogurt parfaits and fruit cups). Staff is very friendly and helpful. Phenomenal gym!"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
JW Marriott Indianapolis

JW Marriott Indianapolis

4 out of 5
10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥24,833 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥24,833
¥33,525 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,269 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

JW Marriott Indianapolis
Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

4.5 out of 5
850 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥25,135 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
¥25,135
¥29,407 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,550 reviews)
"This is our second stay at Bottleworks. We had another amazing stay and enjoyed our anniversary And staycation."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Bottleworks Hotel
Omni Severin Hotel

Omni Severin Hotel

4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥24,568 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
¥24,568
¥28,916 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (582 reviews)
"Excellent property but loud outside at night and construction nearby made maneuvering to/from property difficult"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Omni Severin Hotel
Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
130 South Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥16,198 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥16,198
¥18,952 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)
"I liked the entrance, the stairs to the main floor"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

4 out of 5
One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥24,523 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
¥24,523
¥28,864 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Close to Fever game"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods 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 Monument Circle or Soldiers and Sailors Monument 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, Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse 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, Lockerbie Square Historic District and Mass Ave Cultural Arts District 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
Downtown Indianapolis

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

4/5(3 area reviews)

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, IN