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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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
Ironworks Hotel Indy
The staff are amazing, very nice and helpful! The hotel and rooms are always clean! The hotel restaurant/bar was delicious and the Bartenders were excellent!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Great stay.. spacious room, extremely clean room, great staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Nice room very quiet friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Clean and quiet. Easy walk to the convention center
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Kind front desk!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
Nice Stay
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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, Indianapolis Art Center and Glendale Shopping Mall 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.
