Speedway Travel Guide
Indianapolis
Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Located in the heart of the oval circuit home of Speedway racing, this museum tracks the development of Indiana’s popular automobile sport.
Dallara IndyCar Factory
Get a sense of extreme speed from the iRacing simulator and view a tunnel of blueprints to understand the development of the IndyCar.
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.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.
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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Speedway
Omni Severin Hotel
Loved it!!!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
THE STAFF WERE PREOCCUPIED WITH PHONES, BUT OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS A GOOD AND PEACEFUL STAY. LIKE THE BALCONY TO THE COURTYARD. TV CHANNELS WERE NICE TOO
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
i stay here every time i am in Indy. No complaints
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Got stuck in 1 of the elevators and reception to call for help was very bad.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Stayed during the Men’s Final Four. Everything was great.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Our go to place to stay in Indy! Great location. Amazing staff. Comfortable beds. Top notch
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Speedway
Near Westside
If you're spending some time in Near Westside, White River State Park and Indianapolis Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Indiana Avenue
If you're spending time in Indiana Avenue, check out sights like Central Canal or IUPUI Gymnasium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indiana University-Riley Station or Canal Station.
West Indianapolis
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Indianapolis and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust.
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 Soldiers and Sailors Monument might round out your trip.
Wholesale District
While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Indiana Repertory Theatre.
