Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Carmel
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 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
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

Omni Severin Hotel
The staff was very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Prefect place to be ! We love staying so close to Butler
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

The Fontana Hotel
It was ok clean I would stay again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Best Western Plus Indianapolis North at Pyramids
The hotel was very nice and the room was clean. The TV did not work and there was no hot water and the coffee maker did not work. We would stay again, but will definitely check to be sure those things are in working order. Hotel front desk person was very nice.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Clean comfortable room and pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 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.

