Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Carmel
Popular places to visit
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 art galleries and fascinating museums.
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.
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 Motor Speedway
Petrol heads won’t be able to resist a visit to this legendary home of American motorsport.
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.
Indianapolis Zoo
This world-class facility combines pioneering conservation and research facilities with state-of-the-art exhibits and good, old-fashioned fun.
Activities
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Great location!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Room was comfortable, A lot of food options nearby
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Great location
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Bottleworks Hotel
Beautiful hotel and experience
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Omni Severin Hotel
Perfect Stay
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Room was awesome, shower kinda sucked, they need a new style shower head. But down in the cafe, The best Lobster bisque ever!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Carmel Arts and Design District
You'll enjoy the breweries and historical sites in Carmel Arts and Design District. You might want to make time for a stop at Peace Water Winery or Museum of Miniature Houses.
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, Indianapolis Art Center and Holliday Park 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.
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.