Car racing, history and the good old-fashioned hospitality of Indiana residents are just a few of the reasons why Indianapolis is such a unique destination. In addition to the legendary 500 miles of Indianapolis, the Pacers and the Colts, the city offers many opportunities to attend sporting events among others...
Cycling the Cultural Trail
This is the route to take in Indianapolis: a bike path specially designed to make you discover the city by bike. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail will take you to different parts of Indianapolis, a unique way to discover the city, its parks, monuments and works of art... The rental of a bike is 8$/day, provided you put it back in a kiosk every 30 minutes. A very affordable price to visit Indianapolis from a unique perspective!
Discover White River State Park
White River State Park is one of the most pleasant urban parks to discover. Built around a body of water, this one will allow you to discover this very picturesque area of Indianapolis. It is a place of walking, cycling and even pedal boats. It is also an important cultural place because the site includes many works of art, museums and sculptures. Finally, it is the ideal place to relax, enjoy the green spaces, benches and terraces along the water. A very beautiful space to discover.
Visit Lucas Oil Stadium
You may not know it, but you can visit most American football stadiums. The Lucas Oil Stadium is one of those stadiums to be discovered. It is famous for its large window that can open onto the city, offering an unobstructed view of the Indianapolis skyline. It is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of American football and discover one of its temples with a passionate guide.
Indianapolis Museum of Art
You are rarely told about an art museum on the site because they are often similar. However, the one in Indianapolis is worth the detour. It includes various parts: the gardens with magnificent landscaping as well as greenhouses, the park (opened free of charge) which includes some works of art and, finally, the museum part which has several collections distributed according to the regions of the world. The museum also has a mini-golf course, which you can play, arranged by different artists.
Visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Whether for the 500 Miles of Indianapolis, F1 or the Nascar, the Indianapolis circuit is among the most famous in the world. The best part is that it's open to the public and you can visit it, take a tour and even walk on the finish line. In the centre of the site, there is a museum which includes a hall of fame exhibition with vehicles that have raced on the circuit since the very beginning of motor sport in Indianapolis. Even if you're not a car fan, you'll have a great time. A real crush on us and a must have.
Indianapolis circuitry
Here are 5 musts to visit during your stay in Indianapolis. Know that the activities don't stop there, you can extend your visit with the zoo, the children's museum, the Indian State Museum, the NCAA Hall of Champion... These are not the activities that Indianapolis lacks. You will quickly understand that it is a dynamic city with a beautiful cultural orientation due to the many works of art, museums and monuments that can be found there.
Watch a show in Fountain Square, the hipster paradise, where the atypical reigns supreme. Visit one of the oldest neighborhoods in Indianapolis and discover the most beautiful art galleries, cutting-edge music trends and coolest cafes.
Go see a game in the Wholesale District. Only a few streets separate the three ultra-modern stadiums, cradles of the Indianapolis Colts (American football), Indiana Pacers (basketball) and Indianapolis Indians (baseball minor league).
Cross the street and walk through White River State Park, an 80-hectare green space in the middle of an urban area. World-renowned museums, outdoor concert stages and public art will mark your route. Watch joggers, rollerbladers and cyclists enjoying their favourite pastimes in downtown Indianapolis. In the middle of summer, you will see pedalos, gondolas and kayaks crossing the Central Canal.
Stroll along Georgia Street, the famous pedestrian precinct of Indianapolis. You will find dozens of food trucks where to break the crust.
The icing on the cake, you can do all this effortlessly! Indianapolis now has a Cultural Trail, the first of its kind. The 13-kilometre-long urban pedestrian and cyclist street links the various cultural districts of Indianapolis together, allowing tourists to experience the city in a whole new way.
After a good day's visit, relax with a cold beer in one of the 17 local craft breweries. The evening has only just begun. Attend a blues concert in the establishment John Dillinger used to frequent, or rub shoulders with Hollywood actors and professional athletes at the 1933 Lounge above the legendary St. John's Lounge. Elmo Steakhouse.
After exploring Indy "by night", relax in one of the 7,100 downtown hotel rooms, all located near the famous Union Station. You're flying? No problem at all! Indianapolis Airport has just been named the best airport in North America by the International Airports Council. It is accessible by taxi in only 15 minutes.
