Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis features world-class attractions, unique cultural districts, an incredible urban park, amazing shopping, more than 200 downtown exceptional restaurants, memorable venues (including the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway), a dynamic nightlife and a deliberately designed downtown. Skywalks link two-thirds of downtown’s 6,000-plus hotel rooms to the Indiana Convention Center, as well as Circle Centre Mall, a four-story shopping, dining and entertainment megaplex.

Flying

 
For more information visit Indianapolis International Airport

Ground Transportation

• Taxi
  Average cost from airport to downtown ranges from $18 - 25 one-way. 

• Shuttles
  Reservations for Share-A-Ride services can be made by
  contacting Carey Indiana at 800-888-INDY(4639).
   
• Public Transportation
  via IndyGo. Route 8 (via Washington St.)
  offers airport to downtown service for $1.25 per person.
   
• Car Rental
  Indianapolis International Airport offers on-site car rental service from the following companies:

Driving

Driving Directions to Downtown Indianapolis and the Indiana Convention Center

• I-65 South to West Street Exit 114
• South on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/West Street to Maryland Street
• East (left) on Maryland Street
• South (right) on Capitol Avenue
• The Indiana Convention Center is located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street.

• I-65 North to I-70 West to West Street Exit 79A
• North on West Street/Missouri Street
• East (right) on Maryland Street
• South (right) on Capitol Avenue
• The Indiana Convention Center is located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street.

• I-70 West to I-65 North to West Street Exit 114
• South on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/West Street to Maryland Street
• East (left) on Maryland Street
• South (right) on Capitol Avenue
• The Indiana Convention Center is located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street.

• I-70 East to West Street Exit 79A
• North on West Street/Missouri Street to Maryland Street
• East (right) on Maryland Street
• South (right) on Capitol Avenue
• The Indiana Convention Center is located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street.

• I-69 South to I-465 South to I-70 West to I-65 North to West Street Exit 114
• South on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/West Street to Maryland Street
• East (left) on Maryland Street
• South (right) on Capitol Avenue
• The Indiana Convention Center is located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street.

• I-74 West to I-465 South to I-65 North to I-70 West to West Street Exit 79A
• North on West Street/Missouri Street
• East (right) on Maryland Street
• South (right) on Capitol Avenue
• The Indiana Convention Center is located at Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street

Dining Downtown Indianapolis has more than 200 restaurants and is sure to have something to please every appetite. Downtown Dining Map  Downtown Restaurant Guide

Circle Centre Mall is reminiscent of a European street market but located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. With anchors Nordstrom and Carson Pirie Scott, 100 specialty stores, fine dining, food court and convenient parking, Open: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Mass Ave Arts District The five-block downtown area known simply as "Mass Ave" is an emerging cultural district featuring renovated art galleries, five performing arts theatres, eclectic boutiques, ethnic and contemporary restaurants and lively bars - all restoring the locale's vitality. While strolling Mass Ave, take time to admire the outdoor public art displays, rich architecture and nearby historic neighborhoods. When spending a day on Mass Ave, you experience food, art and entertainment distinct to Indianapolis at venues that are purely local in their offerings and ambience

Places of Interest

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children's museum in the world. Dinosphere is one of the largest displays of real juvenile and family dinosaur fossils in the United States.

The Indianapolis Zoo includes Indiana's largest aquarium, open exhibit areas with 350 different animal species and seasonal pony, train and family roller coaster rides. The complex also includes the 3.3-acre White River Gardens.

The Indiana World War Memorial Dominates the picturesque setting of War Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. This limestone and marble memorial pays homage to Hoosiers killed during World Wars I and II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Hall of Fame Museum has one of the world's largest, most varied collections of racing, classic and antique cars including more than 30 Indianapolis 500 winning cars.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is just a short drive from downtown Indianapolis on 152 acres of gardens and grounds. The IMA is the fifth largest general art museum in the United States, with a collection of more than 50,000 works.

Downtown Indianapolis Map

Circle Centre Mall Map