Gem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Roar with the fans while engines scream, watch world record attempts or try driving at top speeds for yourself at this world-famous racing track.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Indiana Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Five floors of fun and inspiration at this interactive children’s paradise with pharaohs, pirates, dinosaurs and hands-on science.
Indianapolis Zoo
Forest, desert, plains and ocean, you will find animals and plants from different habitats around the world at this city centre attraction.
Activities
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Gem Hotel Deals
Omni Severin Hotel
Clean room, staff was very helpful, breakfast was good, and the bar was really nice too.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Fontana Hotel
The room was much better than I expected, especially when I saw the cost per night. The hotel was very well upkept, lobby had a clean, fresh inviting smell as you entered. The room was very clean, beds were comfortable and heat /cooling controls worked perfectly. Very polite and helpful staff. Shower ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Best hotel outside the CBD! Awesome!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Advertised restaurants but it was just a very, very small grill. Two workers were overwhelmed with convention crowd. Ran out of major food on Thursday.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
The coffee and breakfast advertised wasn’t available and nothing was posted. I had to ask the three staff standing there while I waited at the coffee counter if it was open. Also , quiet hours 10-7 was not enforced. The hallway was loud outside my room until after midnight
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Great location. Big rooms
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gem
Near Eastside
Travellers enjoy Near Eastside for its breweries and churches. Consider checking out Mass Ave Cultural Arts District while you're in the area.
Martindale-Brightwood
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Martindale-Brightwood. You might want to make time for a stop at George Washington Park or Willis Mortuary.
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.
Fountain Square
If you're spending some time in Fountain Square, Fountain Square Theatre and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
Cole-Noble District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cole-Noble District and surrounding area, you can visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Near Northside
Well liked for its riverfront and historical sites, Near Northside is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Methodist Hospital and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and jump on the metro at Methodist Station to get around the city.
