Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Petrol heads won’t be able to resist a visit to this legendary home of American motorsport.
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
This world-class facility combines pioneering conservation and research facilities with state-of-the-art exhibits and good, old-fashioned fun.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Let the little ones play to their heart’s content among interactive exhibits which are educational as well as fun.
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
The Chefs Table Noblesville Walking Tour and Dinner Experience
Our pick of the best Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals
Ironworks Hotel Indy
"Wonderful place to stay, as always!!"
Reviewed on 23 June 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 June 2026
The Fontana Hotel
"Formerly a Marriott establishment, the hotel has a unique build with a small, but nice enclosed courtyard. Staff was friendly. Room was fairly maintained. Bed(ding) was comfortable. Small things I encountered were the shower head being slightly unclean and the water pressure in the toilet being rather ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Best Western Plus Indianapolis North at Pyramids
"Excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 22 June 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 June 2026
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
"I liked it"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
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Our guide on 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.
