Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Carmel
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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
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.
Indiana Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Very cute hotel. Great location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Clean room | beautiful hotel | friendly staff | great location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
We loved everything about our stay! There’s a coffee shop on site and a lot of restaurants right across the street in The Garage. You can walk to multiple stores to shops. The rooms are super spacious, beautiful with high end touches and they have thought of everything to make your stay the very ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
This was a nice clean and quiet place. I will definitely stay here again. It’s in a corporate business complex so it’s quiet after business hours which I was a huge plus for me.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
Really enjoyed this property
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Front desk staff rude and can’t be bothered with questions you have. Room that was booked wasn’t available. Had to wait for another to be cleaned. I had drove 7 hours to be told you can’t checkin. . Didn’t get a room til 4:30 which put me behind getting to the hospital to see my brother.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
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.
Broad Ripple
While Broad Ripple isn't home to many top sights, Glendale Town Center and Indianapolis Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Meridian-Kessler
If you're spending some time in Meridian-Kessler, Indiana State Fairgrounds and Marsh Grandstand are top sights worth seeing.
Mapleton/Fall Creek
Travellers enjoy Mapleton/Fall Creek for its museums and live music. Consider checking out Freetown Village 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.
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.
