Old Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Southside
Popular places to visit
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.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Petrol heads won’t be able to resist a visit to this legendary home of American motorsport.
Indianapolis Zoo
This world-class facility combines pioneering conservation and research facilities with state-of-the-art exhibits and good, old-fashioned fun.
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.
Activities
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Midwest National Parks – Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
The Chefs Table Noblesville Walking Tour and Dinner Experience
Our pick of the best Old Southside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG
"Clean affordable peaceful. Indianapolis is beautiful. I come from a big city and couldn’t believe how beautiful and perfectly sized the city was. It was very clean! If i wasnt so sick id move there from Chicago."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown, IN
"Stayed 3 nights. Had to have maintenance come 3 times to get TV functioning. I finally just left it on after the third visit. Faucet was loose in bathroom sink. Powdered eggs on the breakfast buffet. Front desk personnel were very accommodating and very helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown by IHG
"The staff SHINES here wow - I normally dont write reviews but truly they were so cuteous and professional and kind (and made me laugh even!!). I was just insanely impressed by them. I used the gym everyday and had it to myself which was lovely and everything felt clean. I ran out of hand soap and ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
"The cleanliness of the rooms is the best part. staff was very nice and accommodating to our needs as guest there. It is worth the price of being able to stay there. Love the hot tub. Everything is very clean there. The only thing that I kind of have an issue is with the oatmeal it's always overly ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
"Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
"It was great!!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southside
Babe Denny
While Babe Denny may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Indiana Repertory Theatre.
Mile Square
The fascinating museums and prominent monuments are top of the list for many visitors to Mile Square. A stop by Gainbridge Fieldhouse or Monument Circle might round out your trip.
Fountain Square
If you're spending some time in Fountain Square, Fountain Square Theatre and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
Market East District
While visiting Market East District, you might make a stop by sights like Mass Ave Cultural Arts District and Indianapolis City Market.
Cole-Noble District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cole-Noble District and surrounding area, you can visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
