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 at the Capitol

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

3 out of 5
320 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥16,140 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥16,140
¥18,884 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (765 reviews)
"The hotel was difficult to find from the street - there needs to be better signage for motorists to find their way there. The one-way streets downtown made trying to get in frustrating. Staff was nice and the room was clean, but the fixtures seemed like they had at one point been ripped off the wall ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥18,641 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
¥18,641
¥21,982 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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)
"Loved the free entree food was good staff was super nice and helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Omni Severin Hotel

Omni Severin Hotel

4 out of 5
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥24,610 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥24,610
¥28,966 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (568 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful property!"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Omni Severin Hotel
Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

4.5 out of 5
850 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥26,362 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥26,362
¥31,015 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,540 reviews)
"The restaurants are plentiful and are all the local non-chain variety!"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Bottleworks Hotel
JW Marriott Indianapolis

JW Marriott Indianapolis

4 out of 5
10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥24,875 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
¥24,875
¥33,582 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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! (1,263 reviews)
"The staff were polite and helpful and the rooms were very clean. The view from the room was amazing as well."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

JW Marriott Indianapolis
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

4 out of 5
One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
The price is ¥23,698 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥23,698
¥27,899 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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)
"Great hotel to stay at for Gencon"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
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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