Carmel Arts and Design District

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Carmel Arts and Design District featuring signage, a fountain and flowers
Carmel Arts and Design District
Carmel Arts and Design District showing signage
Carmel Arts and Design District which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Carmel Arts and Design District showing outdoor art

Search through the galleries and studios of Carmel's downtown arts district for antique pieces and unique works of art for your home.

Go on a tour of the Carmel Arts and Design District, a booming cultural hotspot of galleries, antique stores, restaurants, interior designers and specialty retail shops. Purchase original paintings and sculptures, participate in classes and events that support the development of the arts or simply relax in a bustling enclave of creativity.

Enter the district through one of its four brick gateways. Browse the galleries and studios and purchase paintings and sculptures by local and international artists.

On the second Saturday of every month, join the free gallery art walk, an opportunity to quiz artists about their work and inspirations.

Open up your creativity in art classes hosted by a small number of galleries. For a full list of special events, visit the district’s official website.

As you make your way through the district, pause to study the outdoor life-size sculptures. Among them are painted figures of a street musician playing a violin, a police officer greeting a passerby and a gray-haired businessman sitting on a bench reading his newspaper. These works of art were created by J. Seward Johnson Jr., an American sculptor who is noted for the realism of his work.

Rummage through specialty stores and antique shops and pick up some home décor ideas from the district's interior designer showrooms.

Enjoy lunch, dinner and refreshments in any of the cafés and restaurants scattered throughout the area.

After your visit, consider a run, hike or bike ride. The district has direct access to the Monon Trail, a biking, walking and running trail that follows an old railway line through parts of Indiana. It links parks, state fairgrounds and commercial and residential areas.

The Carmel Arts and Design District is located in the heart of downtown Carmel, about 23 miles (37 kilometers) from downtown Indianapolis and about 27 miles (44 kilometers) from Indianapolis International Airport. Find free and paid parking spaces throughout the district.


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Top hotels in Carmel Arts and Design District

Ironworks Hotel Indy

Ironworks Hotel Indy

4 out of 5
2721 E 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is €180 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€180
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,569 reviews)
"Good location and a variety of dining options"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

3.5 out of 5
2544 Executive Dr, Indianapolis, IN
The price is €110 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€110
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,346 reviews)
"Overall I thought the property was quite nice. However, it appears they need to do some infrastructure work on the plumbing as when I told the clerk at the front desk as I was leaving that the toilet was sluggish and did not always flush properly, he said, “I know that“. I said something to the effect ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is €136 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€136
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
Overall nice place to stay.
"My stay was overall good but the location has a few drawbacks. The air conditioning of the room was very weak, even at the lowest setting it never reached that temperature and I was frequently warm. The second big drawback is the parking, $35 a night is a bit high especially when the parking entrance ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

4 out of 5
8787 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN
The price is €88 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€88
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,293 reviews)
"Loved the staff, bar restaurant, check in registration was so helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

4.5 out of 5
850 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
The price is €181 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€181
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,543 reviews)
"Very new, clean, fancy boutique hotel, within walking distance of loads of things to do and eat"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Bottleworks Hotel
JW Marriott Indianapolis

JW Marriott Indianapolis

4 out of 5
10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN
The price is €196 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€196
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,273 reviews)
"Good experience!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

JW Marriott Indianapolis
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