Downtown Carmel
Indianapolis
Visit Downtown Carmel
Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Indiana Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Indiana Convention Center, a top convention centre in Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Ironworks Hotel Indy
"Great hotel all around. Fun getaway with your spouse."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
"Excellent downtown location. Very convenient to everything we wanted to do. Hotel was extremely clean. The staff was very helpful and polite. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Fontana Hotel
"We had a one-night stay at The Fontana Hotel. Relative clean throughout, but the floors could use a good cleaning. Found the TV remote sticky also. Breakfast was basic with no hot items."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Indianapolis North at Pyramids
"Excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
"Nice It was close to lots of things to walk to but it was very busy on the weekend being by the convention center."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
"everything good"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Carmel
Downtown Indianapolis
Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Canal Station or Indiana University-Riley Station to see more of Indianapolis.
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 Indiana Repertory Theatre might round out your trip.
Speedway
You'll enjoy the museums and breweries in Speedway. You might want to make time for a stop at Indianapolis Motor Speedway or Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Indiana Repertory Theatre.
Castleton
Travellers come to Castleton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Castleton Square and Dave & Buster's while you're in town.
