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On a long trip, start with the commute. Downtown is a walk to the convention center. Broad Ripple has neighborhood shops and the Red Line.
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Monument Circle is the middle of downtown, with the convention center and stadium to the southwest and Mass Ave’s restaurants to the northeast. Stay downtown on a first visit. Speedway, Broad Ripple and Fountain Square are better when you have a reason to be there.
Monument Circle is the downtown landmark. The Wholesale District has the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with a large cluster of hotels around them. West of the core, the Central Canal and White River State Park lead to the Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo and Victory Field.
Massachusetts Avenue runs northeast from downtown through theaters, shops and restaurants to the Bottleworks District. Fountain Square lies southeast of the center, with music venues, vintage shops and duckpin bowling around the Fountain Square Theatre Building. Both are good for an evening out. Work out how you’ll get back to the hotel after a late show.
Broad Ripple Village is north of downtown on the Monon Trail. The Red Line bus rapid transit connects it with the center. The Children’s Museum is also north of downtown, while the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is in Speedway to the west. Neither is a short walk from a downtown hotel.
May is race month, with the Indianapolis 500. Spring can be wet, summer afternoons hot and winter cold. Indianapolis International Airport is southwest of downtown, and IndyGo Route 8 runs to the Downtown Transit Center. If you drive, ask about hotel parking charges before you book.
Stay near Monument Circle for the easiest first visit. The Indiana Convention Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium are in or beside the Wholesale District. Several hotels link to the convention center by skywalk, which helps in winter. Make sure yours is one of them.
Around here: Monument Circle, Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium
Massachusetts Avenue has theaters, independent shops and restaurants northeast of Monument Circle. Bottleworks, at its north end, is a former Coca-Cola bottling plant. Stay here for dinners and nights out, and plan how you’ll get to a game or the convention center.
Around here: Massachusetts Avenue, Bottleworks District, The District Theatre
On the west side of downtown, the Central Canal runs past White River State Park, the Eiteljorg Museum and Victory Field. Families can fill a day with the museums and the Indianapolis Zoo. The convention center is a longer walk from here than from the Wholesale District.
Around here: Central Canal, Eiteljorg Museum, Victory Field
Southeast of downtown, Fountain Square has live music, vintage shops and the Fountain Square Theatre Building. The Cultural Trail and Red Line connect the district to the center. Stay here for evenings in the neighborhood. You’ll need a ride for early flights and stadium events.
Around here: Fountain Square Theatre Building, Virginia Avenue, Cultural Trail
Broad Ripple is north of downtown, with bars, restaurants and shops around Broad Ripple Avenue and the Monon Trail. The Red Line links it to the center. Pick it for the north side. It is too far to walk to the convention center.
Around here: Broad Ripple Avenue, Monon Trail, Broad Ripple Park
Book near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway if you’re coming for the track. The racing venue and museum are west of downtown. For downtown museums and restaurants, expect a drive or rideshare rather than a walk.
Around here: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Race fans should book early for May, when the Indianapolis 500 runs. Summer is warm to hot on the canal and in the parks. September and October have milder afternoons. In winter you’ll be glad of the convention center skywalks.
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) lies southwest of downtown. IndyGo Route 8 runs between the terminal and the Downtown Transit Center. Amtrak’s Cardinal stops at the station south of historic Union Station. A car helps for Speedway and suburban stops.
7 mi from downtown
For downtown, catch IndyGo Route 8 at the Ground Transportation Center, Zone 6. For hotels off the route, a taxi or rideshare is simpler.
Downtown, if you’re at the convention center most days. Broad Ripple has shops and restaurants on the Monon Trail. If you fly in and out a lot, stay on the airport corridor.
Yes, if you can ride the Red Line or another IndyGo route to work. For Speedway or appointments spread across the suburbs, a car is easier.
A kitchenette or fridge, laundry, a desk and parking. Two rooms under one roof can differ, so check the one you book.
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