Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Indianapolis Zoo
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
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Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Ironworks Hotel Indy
This is my favorite place to stay in Indy. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The property itself is beautiful with its own style and personality. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. The shower is epic. The food from room service from the two on property restaurants was so good (dinner ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Loved it , luxurious feeling for mild decently priced👌 keep going courtyard.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Bottleworks Hotel
Room was amazing! Staff was super helpful!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Did not have breakfast. Check in was quick and way b4 scheduled time. Beware of the construction, drilling, banging going on, front desk didn’t inform me aft a long flight. I believe all rooms were affected from the construction room #s(1001/1002/1003/1004/1005). Also, no alarm clock in rooms, requested ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Omni Severin Hotel
Very clean room. Excellent response time to get extra towels, very friendly staff and super easy check in
Reviewed on 24 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 Museum of Miniature Houses or Carmel Depot Museum.
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.
